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Welcome to Pine Lake
Pine Lake is a Fenton Township lake about three and a half miles from downtown Fenton, with Linden as the nearest town for many addresses. High-speed boating and water skiing are prohibited here under Michigan DNR rules, so the water stays calmer for pontoons, fishing and swimming. The current listings appear below. Here's what I share with buyers.
Lake Overview
- Location: Fenton Charter Township, Genesee County, about 3.4 miles from downtown Fenton; Linden is the nearest town for many homes.
- Size: about 105 acres (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA).
- Boating rule: high-speed boating and water skiing prohibited (R281.725.3, Michigan DNR).
- Public access: I didn't find a published public boat launch for Pine Lake. Ask me, and we'll confirm what applies to a specific home.
Living on Pine Lake
Pine Lake is for people who want real lake frontage without ski-boat traffic. The DNR no-ski rule keeps the pace down, which is why pontoon and fishing buyers look here. Linden's restaurants and downtown Fenton are both a short drive, and you're still close to US-23 for the trip into Ann Arbor or the Detroit suburbs.
Fenton Township & Schools
Pine Lake is in Fenton Township, so township taxes and services apply (Fenton Township). Current listings use Linden as the post office and list Linden Community Schools (Whitaker Road; Harp Drive). Parts of the township are in other districts, so I confirm the district for every address before you write an offer.
Tips for Buyers
- Understand riparian rights. In Michigan, waterfront ("riparian") owners generally have rights to dock and reach the water (EGLE inland lakes guide). An off-water home with "lake privileges" or a shared lot is a different thing, so read the deed and any easement carefully.
- Know the township rules. Fenton Township does not permit lake access for non-riparian use (as quoted by the Lake Fenton Property Owners Association). If a home is sold with lake access but no frontage, we'll confirm exactly what that access allows.
- Seawalls and permanent docks generally need an EGLE permit, while seasonal docks removed each year usually don't (EGLE dock handout). Ask the seller for permit records on any shoreline work.
- Find out whether the home is on public sewer or a private septic system and whether water comes from a well, and plan time for well and septic inspections if it has them.
- Look the address up on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and get a flood insurance quote early.
- Ask whether there's a lake or subdivision association, what the dues are, and whether any special assessments apply to the parcel. I'll get that in writing.
- Budget for taxes to reset. A home's taxable value generally "uncaps" the year after a sale (MCL 211.27a), so don't plan off the seller's current bill.
Tips for Sellers
- Lead with the no-ski rule if your buyer wants calm water — it's a real selling point on Pine Lake.
- Document your frontage, dock, seawall permits and water depth at the shore.
- Confirm your school district before we list — it's one of the first questions buyers ask.
FAQ
Is Pine Lake an all-sports lake?
No. High-speed boating and water skiing are prohibited (R281.725.3, Michigan DNR).
How big is Pine Lake?
About 105 acres (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA).
Which school district is Pine Lake in?
Current listings list Linden Community Schools. Confirm the district for any specific address.
Let's Talk Lake Life
Buying or selling on Pine Lake? I'd love to help. Give me a call at (810) 962-4908.
