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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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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Vineyard Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Vineyard Lake, Brooklyn sell after 91 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Vineyard Lake, Brooklyn over the last 12 months is $212,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Tucked near the shores of Vineyard Lake, this updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch offers the perfect mix of comfort, convenience, and lake life. Fresh paint, new flooring, new roof, newer furnace, and an updated kitchen create a bright, move-in-ready feel, while the easy one-level layout makes everyday living simple. The spacious living area flows into the dining space, and a dedicated laundry/mud
Whether you are looking for a year round home or a Weekend Getaway, this 2 bedroom ranch with Vineyard Lake Association Waterfront is the perfect solution. Boat dock space may be available through the HOA for additional fee. Dock your boat at the end of the street, swim, fish or just enjoy the lake view from the community gazebo. Features include an updated interior with cathedral ceiling in the
Kay ProngHoward Hanna Real Estate Services-Tecumseh
Vineyard Lake!!! Fantastic 2-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront cottage/year-round home provides incredible channel front with easy access to the 505-acre, all-sports Vineyard Lake. Living on the channel gives you the perfect balance of a peaceful yard for relaxing while being just a short, no-wake boat ride to the main lake and active sandbar. Great open floor plan, with spacious living room, dining
Get in before the summer season kick off! Pack up the family and escape to your new oasis on all sports Vineyard Lake in Brooklyn! Your lake life starts here! Don’t miss this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home just steps away from the Vineyard Lake boat launch. Whether you’re looking for a year-round residence or the perfect summer getaway, this home is ready for you to enjoy in 2026
Welcome to lakefront living in the heart of Brooklyn, MI! This 2-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home in Hillanlake Village offers 80 ft of canal frontage on a spacious lot, perfect for relaxing or entertaining with peaceful water views right from your patio or porch. Lot rent is $727.15/month, and the home comes fully furnished—including furniture, bedding, kitchenware, appliances (washer, dryer,
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Experience elevated lake living with this stunning Vineyard Lake retreat, offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an exceptional blend of comfort, versatility, and scenic beauty. Perfectly suited as a full-time residence, luxury getaway, or income-producing short-term rental, this home is impeccably maintained and move-in ready. Inside, you’ll find a spacious, open-concept living area anchored by a
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Open House Sunday, June 14th 2pm-4pm. Please feel free to come through and see what it could be like owning a lake home with private access to Vineyard Lake. The HOA cost is only involved with the private lake access, the installation and maintenance of the dock. Cost is $200 a year for low stress lake living. Home opens to sunroom or multipurpose area, Kitchen is open to dining room and living
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Take a step back in time and tour this summer cottage gem, owned by the same family for many years. It's tucked away from the traffic and sits on a DOUBLE LOT high on a bluff overlooking Vineyard Lake, an all-sports lake in the Irish Hills. The cottage has everything you envision in an historic cottage with a brick fireplace and narrow beadboard paneling covering the walls. Lots of windows allow
Glenna StroudHoward Hanna Real Estate Services-Tecumseh
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