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Welcome to Sister Lakes

Sister Lakes is a pair of small lakes in the northeast corner of Forest Township, Genesee County, about 30 miles from downtown Fenton, with the Village of Otter Lake as the nearest town. There's no Sister Lakes listing on my site right now, so use the Forest Township waterfront button above to see what's nearby.

Lake Overview

• Location: Forest Township, Genesee County, about 29.7 miles from downtown Fenton; the Village of Otter Lake is the nearest town (Wikipedia).
• Two basins: the DNR lists a Sister Lake (north) and a Sister Lake (south) on its DNR Genesee County inland lake maps.
• Size: about 26 acres (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA); EGLE MiEnviro inland lakes mapping shows about 46 acres.
• Boating: I didn't find a Michigan DNR local watercraft control naming Sister Lakes (Michigan DNR Genesee County watercraft controls). Nearby Otter Lake's ski-hour rules name Otter Lake only.
• Shoreline: limited development - Microsoft building-footprint map data shows only about 12 buildings near the shore.
• Public access: I didn't find a published public boat launch for Sister Lakes. Ask me, and we'll confirm what applies to a specific home.

Living on Sister Lakes

Sister Lakes suits buyers who want quiet water, country space and a slower pace in the far northeast corner of Genesee County. With only a handful of buildings near the shore, homes right on the water are rare, so I'll verify deeded frontage versus lake privileges on every listing.

Otter Lake Area & Schools

Sister Lakes is in Forest Township, near the Village of Otter Lake, which straddles Genesee and Lapeer counties (Wikipedia). LakeVille Community Schools serves Otter Lake and parts of Forest Township (Wikipedia), but I confirm the district for each address, along with well and septic.

Tips for Buyers

• Understand riparian rights. Michigan waterfront ("riparian") owners generally have rights to dock and reach the water (EGLE inland lakes guide). "Lake privileges" or a shared lot is different, so read the deed and any easement.
• Know the local rules. I'll check Forest Township zoning and any dock or shoreline rules for the specific parcel.
• Seawalls and permanent docks generally need an EGLE permit, while seasonal docks usually don't (EGLE dock handout). Ask for permit records.
• Confirm sewer or septic and well, and schedule inspections for any private system.
• Check the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center and get a flood insurance quote early.
• I didn't find a published lake association or lake special assessment for Sister Lakes. I'll confirm any dues or assessments on the parcel in writing.
• Taxable value generally "uncaps" after a sale (MCL 211.27a), so don't budget off the seller's tax bill.
• There's no Sister Lakes listing right now, so let me set up a saved search.

Tips for Sellers

• Lead with privacy, country space and the limited shoreline inventory.
• Document your frontage, dock and water depth at the shore.
• Have well and septic records ready.

FAQ

Is this the Sister Lakes in southwest Michigan?

No. That resort area is in Van Buren County (Wikipedia). This page covers the Sister Lakes in Forest Township, Genesee County.

How big is Sister Lakes?

About 26 acres in DNR data (Michigan's Named Inland Lakes, DNR data via MLSA), split into north and south basins.

Which school district is Sister Lakes in?

LakeVille Community Schools serves Otter Lake and parts of Forest Township. I confirm the district for each address.

Let's Talk Lake Life

Hoping for a quiet home on Sister Lakes? I'd love to help you watch for one. Give me a call at (810) 962-4908.