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Seasonal homes on Vineyard Lake
More than 50 lakes surround the village of Brooklyn, Michigan, about 80 miles southwest of Detroit. This area is known as the Irish Hills region of southern Michigan. Vineyard Lake, southeast of Brooklyn, has more than 500 acres of available water recreation and homes surrounding the water. “In Vineyard Lake, it’s probably about 75% seasonally occupied with most people there during the summer and winter,” says Stoney Green, an associate broker with RE/MAX Mid-Michigan and a lifelong resident of Vineyard Lake. “During the off-season, people use the homes as short-term rentals.” Swimming, fishing and boating are popular, while ice fishing and boating activities dominate in the winter. The lake tends to freeze early in the season and stays until the spring. Ice skating occurs if the layer is thick enough. “We had a much shorter freeze this past winter,” Green says, speaking of 2023 into 2024.
Vineyard Lake is a desired location to live in the Irish Hills.
Vineyard Lake locals from the Spicer subdivision enjoy a private beach.
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Homes on the banks of Vineyard Lake
Homes on the lakefront could range from old 1930s cottages to contemporary Cape Cods. “It’s going to be hard to find a house under $300,000 on the water,” Green says. Some houses have docks, but Michigan law states that you can’t store a boat in the water between midnight and 9 a.m. unless you have docking rights.” Prices for water views range from $300,000 to $550,000. Properties with large plots of land are priced at nearly $900,000. Homes within a few blocks of the water have a price tag of $100,000 to $300,000. The neighborhood enjoys a 2 CAP crime score, below the national average of 4.
There is a wide array of architectural styles found in Vineyard Lake.
Bungalow-style homes give Vineyard Lake its warmth and charm.
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Boat launch at Vineyard Lake County Park
Vineyard Lake County Park is about 10 acres and includes a place to launch a boat, an area to fish from the shore and a playground. Swimming is permitted, but caution is advised as a lifeguard is not on duty. Another water access point is Margaret Spicer Beach. Five miles south of Vineyard Lake is Michigan International Speedway, where thousands of NASCAR fans congregate twice a year, in June and August. There are many campsites around the track where fans stay for multiple days leading up to the race. The track also hosts a country music festival in July called Faster Horses and a drive-through holiday light display during Christmas.
Vineyard Lake is a natural body of water along the River Raisin in Jackson County.
There is a wide variety of home styles in Vineyard Lake.
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Public schools in the Columbia School District
Nearby public schools are a part of the Columbia School District, rated a B overall on Niche. The education journey starts at Columbia Elementary School, a lower-grade school serving prekindergarten through second-grade students. The school gets a B-plus grade. Students then move to Columbia Upper Elementary, teaching third through sixth graders. The Niche grade is a B. Seventh through 12th graders can attend Columbia Central Junior and Senior High School, rated a B overall on Niche. Both junior and senior high school students can participate in the school’s robotics program.
Shopping and dining west on Wamplers Lake Road
Heading west on Wamplers Lake Road toward Main Street is where most of the commercial businesses are. Hungry Howie’s Pizza is a regional chain known for flavored crusts, such as garlic herb and ranch. Poppa’s Place Restaurant is a diner serving comfort food like fried chicken and meatloaf, and it’s a popular place to have breakfast on the weekends. Home improvement items are available at Great Lakes Ace Hardware or next door at Family Farm and Home. Grocery missions can be completed at Country Market or Dollar General for quick essentials.
Vineyard Lake foodies head to Atlas Restaurant & Bar for dinner.
The Server works quickly in the busy Poppa's Place in Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn Airport is nearby
A small privately owned airport is just to the west of the neighborhood. Brooklyn Airport, also known as Shamrock Field, has only one runway and is a general aviation facility. Vineyard Lake is about the same distance from Eugene Kranz Toledo Express Airport in northern Ohio and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, a little over 50 miles away. The neighborhood is about 17 miles south of Interstate 94.
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Parks in this Area
Vineyard Park
Vineyard Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Vineyard Lake, Brooklyn sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Vineyard Lake, Brooklyn over the last 12 months is $460,970, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Great home with 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Main floor master with walk-in closet, double sinks, tub and shower. Kitchen with center island and appliances included. Dining area walks out to large deck with roll out awning to enjoy the large back yard that backs up to woods. Full lower level has one room used for an office. Lots of space left to finish as you like. Attached 2.5 car garage and
Experience the pinnacle of waterfront luxury in this stunning 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom lakefront estate. Nestled on a pristine shoreline where you can watch nesting swans, this home boasts breathtaking panoramic views through a full wall of floor-to-ceiling windows, flooding the open-concept living space with natural light. The heart of the home is a massive chef's kitchen featuring high-end
TWO LOTS at Vineyard Point Park! Off-water lots, but oh so close to enjoy all the lake life activities at Vineyard. One lot is almost an acre at .96 with the second lot being .26 of an acre. Just a quick minute to the public boat launch and incredible park. The sandy beach area will have you enjoying all the Pure Michigan Summer Days. Stunning water views without the high property taxes! Mineral
Beautiful cozy cottage right down the street from Vineyard Lake with public beach access. Brand new deck to enjoy those endless summer evenings. Newly remodeled kitchen brings together the cozy cottage feel with a modern twist. Property is tenant occupied. Existing lease agreement until February 28, 2026. Currently rents for $1,200/month.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,462
Median Age
56
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
15%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
33.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,604
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,965
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.9%
College Graduates
28.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
16.7%
% Population in Labor Force
60.3%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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