Otter Lake Waterford Michigan information

Otter Lake is connected to the northwest end of Sylvan Lake and connecting with Cass Lake on the southeast via a segment of the Clinton River.   There are several marshes on the lake which support abundant wildlife.  One marsh that is on the east end of the lake acts as a partial separation from Otter Lake to Sylvan Lake.  Otherwise they would look like one big lake. 

Otter Lake Waterford Michigan 

• Cities the lake lies in                        Waterford 
• School district for the lake                Waterford
• Streets around the lake are                Paved
• City water                                          Municipal
• City sewer                                         Sewer sanitary
• Canals on Lake                                  yes
• Lots over an acre on lake                   no
• Water-ski course                                 n/a

The water ski course is on the south side of Otter Lake.  It runs along the edge of the marsh.  The ski course is set up in shallow water, it is only 3’ to 4’ average depth. It is designed for inboard ski boats. Inboard/Outboard boats will probably hit the bottom and damage a prop. There is also a steel cable running the entire length of the course that can easily get caught in your prop causing damage.

Since 1912 The Oakland County Boat Club has been on Sylvan Lake. The Oakland County Boat Club is a private, not-for-profit, social club and marina located in Sylvan Lake.  Fireworks have been a tradition in Sylvan Lake for at least 70 years. The fireworks are currently sponsored by the Oakland County Boat Club.

In 1893 Merrill B. Mills, Mansfield Shelley, George Barbour, and J. Blair Simpson decided to establish a resort at Sylvan Lake. The center of the resort, a hotel, was erected on the present site of the community Center for $25,000. The resort included a golf course, riding stable, bathing beach, bowling alley, and billiards. The grounds were lighted by electricity in connection with the interurban railway.  In 1903 the inn burned down.

The children on the lake go to Waterford schools.

• All sports lake                      Yes
• Private                                  No
• Size                                       81 acres, 540 acres when combined with Sylvan Lake
• Maximum Depth                  50 feet
• Public Access                       Yes on Sylvan Lake
• Public Beach                        No
• Wake restrictions                 Unknown
• Water Source                       Unknown
 

Otter Lake is connected to the north end of Sylvan Lake

Every weekend Detroiter pack up the car each to drive three, four, five hours to get to their lake.  They may be driving to Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake, Opal Lake, or Torch Lake to name a few of the many beautiful lakes up north.  They head up on Friday fighting the traffic on I-75 or 23 or 27.  To skip fighting the traffic they will either take off another day early or come back on Tuesday.

So why do all of that.  We have so many beautiful lakes within an hour of metro Detroit.  My own cottage is only 15 minutes away.  What you say 15 minutes?  Whether it is 15 minutes, 30 minutes, an hour, or 4 hours away it is all the same.  Your lake cottage is your get away from the real world.  It is your escape place.  Your place to go to unwind.  A place to recharge.  To have fun and make memories with the family.

I myself do not want to be worn out and tired when I get to my lake home.  You should not be frustrated from fighting the traffic.  You should not have to leave early to beat the traffic.  You do not need to cut a beautiful Sunday afternoon short because you want to beat the traffic jam and the snarl of traffic. 

So why drive 4 hours?  So why cut your Sunday afternoon short when you can have a beautiful lake home within an hour of home.  So call me today on my cell at (248) 310-6239 to start on your local lake home search!

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Otter Lake real estate Oakland County MI

The largest piece of Otter Lake real estate is a 6500 square foot colonial.  Some of the smallest ranches are about 1000 square feet.  The majority of the lakefront homes range from 1000 square feet to 2600 square feet.

The lake front homes were built from 1928 to the present time.  Otter Lake properties range from 40' to 200' of lake frontage.  Most of the lake properties are under 90' of lake frontage.  You are not going to find large lots with acreage on Otter Lake.  I think one of the biggest lots is about 1.36 acre.

Between January & October 25, 2012 here's what sold on the lake.

Here are the four Otter Lake foreclosures that have sold from 2008 - 2011.

Here are all the lakefront homes that sold between 1/2010 and 11/15/2011.

There is plenty of lake access homes near Otter Lake

Lake homes are one of the best investments you can make.  As our lives get busier and busier more buyers will see the value of owning a lake home in Oakland County or around metro Detroit.  Driving up north may be out of the question for some potential lake home buyers.  You may have to be on call on weekends.  It is much easier if you were less than an hour away.  You can be anywhere you need to be quick.  Some people need to be close to Detroit because of their kids busy activities, work, or family. 

It is the same way for family and friends.  If you want family and friends to come to your lake house they will most likely come when it is a short drive versus driving 4 or 5 hours.  Oakland County waterfront properties are a great investment because they are not making more lakes.  There is a limited supply and always a high demand.  As the years go by lake home values will continue to grow.  Here is lots of information about waterfront properties on Otter lake in WAterfordMichigan.  Search Oakland County lake properties for sale by map.  Zoom in on the lake or area to find your dream lake home.  

Otter Lake Location

Otter Lake is located in Waterford Township Oakland County MI.  It is east of S Cass Lake Rd, south of M-59/Huron St and west of Telegraph.US-24 . Otter Lake is to the north of Sylvan Lake.

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Otter Lake Fishing

• Blue Gill
• Crappie
• Northern Pike
• Smallmouth Bass
• Largemouth Bass

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Other Waterford Township Lakes and Lake homes for sale

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 Otter Lake 2016 sold homes

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