Lyndon Township blends nature access with quiet living
Filled with vast stretches of green spaces and lakes, the homes in Lyndon Township are never more than a stone’s throw from trails, campsites and other outdoor opportunities. Farms are another regular part of the local landscape, with little room left over for commercial sectors. “We’re best known for our rural character,” says Scott Pacheco, the township’s zoning administrator. This reputation is by design, says Township Supervisor Pam Byrnes. “Over 50 percent of our land is owned by the state or the county for recreational purposes,” she says. About 20 miles west of Ann Arbor, Lyndon Township is a private, wooded community with easy access to modern amenities.
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Homes sit on large wooded lots with privacy and lake views
Spread across roughly 33 square miles of heavily wooded landscape, Lyndon Township has little in the way of traditional neighborhoods. Instead, lots tend to be spread out over multiple acres, affording houses a level of privacy that is harder to find in more suburban communities. “There’s not a lot of real estate development here since so much land is owned by the state,” says Byrnes. Midcentury homes tend to be among the oldest in the area, with prices ranging from $190,000 to $400,000, depending on their condition. With dozens of ponds and lakes in the area, many homes feature waterfront views or boat access. These tend to sell between $250,000 and $670,000. Large, contemporary homes with modern amenities and acreage typically sell for between $400,000 and $800,000.
This brick ranch home boasts a generous lot common to homes in Lyndon's rural spread.
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Public lands offer hiking, camping and lake access
Centrally located, Park Lyndon spans 335 acres of woodlands, picnic sites and hiking paths. Nature lovers visit to explore the area’s wilderness, including marshes, wetlands and several bodies of water. The Waterloo-Pinckney State Trail cuts through the area, running for 35 miles across the eastern side of the township. Campsites like Blind Lake, Burt R. Shurly and Sugarloaf Lake provide space for RV and tent campers alike to sleep under the stars. With nearly 6,000 acres of lake-dotted wilderness, the Waterloo State Recreation Area is popular with beachcombers, anglers and hunters. Byrnes says that the area’s public lands are well-maintained, with a careful eye toward conservation. “We want to preserve our natural environment,” she says. “That way, we can enjoy it and make it part of a good living community.”
Park Lyndon
The DTE Energy Foundation Trail in Lyndon connects to the paved Border to Border trail.
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Chelsea High grads score well above the state SAT average
Many students will begin their education at North Creek Elementary School, which teaches kindergarten through second grade and has received a B-plus rating from Niche. From there, they can head to South Meadows Elementary School, which has an A-minus rating and serves students in third through fifth grade. Older students can enroll at Beach Middle School and then transition to Chelsea High School, both of which have received an A rating from Niche. The high school’s graduating class of 2024 averaged 1100 on the SATs, surpassing the Michigan state average of 965.
North Creek Elementary School
Chelsea High School
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Most shopping and dining options are found in Chelsea
Most shopping or dining out is done in Chelsea, just south of Lyndon Township. Locally owned businesses line Main Street, and Polly’s Country Market is available for groceries. More in-depth retail shopping can be found at the Briarwood Mall or Ingalls Mall in Ann Arbor. The Grateful Crow specializes in both burgers and sushi, serving specialties like the Dire Wolf burger alongside salmon and tuna rolls. Established in 2013, Smokehouse 52 offers in-house pit-smoked barbecue, accompanied by classic sides such as collard greens and macaroni and cheese.
The Grateful Crow in Chelsea has a menu filled with delicious burgers and elevated sushi.
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Route 52 and I-94 connect residents to nearby cities
The nearest highway is state Route 52, which leads to Chelsea, about 5 miles away. Ann Arbor is about a half-hour drive away via Interstate 94. Chelsea Hospital has over 130 beds and provides emergency and general care.
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