Northern Michigan Communities 

From spectacular views to endless amenities and a strong sense of community, Northern Michigan truly has it all. Depending on where you decide to set down your roots, you could be close to great schools, favorable amenities, or near top-rated schools.

People will often relocate to the many fantastic Northern Michigan Neighborhoods for work and end up falling in love with the area for its natural beauty, rich history, and abundance of outdoor recreation. With so many terrific neighborhoods to choose from, your hardest decision might be having to choose just one.

Already know what you're looking for? Browse real estate listings by town. Click any community to explore available homes, condos, and properties in beautiful Northern Michigan. Or, try a custom search now

Popular Northern Michigan Lakes

Burt Lake

Nestled in the heart of Northern Michigan’s famed Inland Waterway, Burt Lake is a scenic and tranquil lakeside communi...

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Carp Lake

Nestled in the heart of Northern Michigan, Carp Lake offers a peaceful and scenic setting perfect for those seeking lakefron...

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Central Lake

Central Lake, Michigan offers a charming and picturesque lifestyle nestled in the heart of Antrim County. Known for its frie...

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Crooked Lake

Crooked Lake, located just outside of Petoskey, Michigan, is a tranquil and scenic waterfront community known for its crysta...

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Deer Lake

Nestled along the tranquil shores of a crystal-clear lake and framed by a breathtaking mountain backdrop, this vibrant lakes...

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Douglas Lake

Douglas Lake, located in the heart of Northern Michigan, is a serene and scenic haven known for its unspoiled natural beauty...

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Elk Lake

Nestled in the heart of Northern Michigan, Elk Lake offers one of the most desirable lakefront lifestyles in the Midwest. Kn...

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Fife Lake

Nestled in the heart of Northern Michigan’s Grand Traverse County, Fife Lake is a peaceful and picturesque community o...

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Higgins Lake

Welcome to the Higgins Lake community, where natural beauty meets laid-back lakeside living. Tucked into the heart of Northe...

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Houghton Lake

Located in the heart of Northern Michigan, Houghton Lake is a welcoming lakefront community known for its scenic beauty, out...

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Lake Ann

Tucked into the heart of Benzie County and just 20 minutes west of Traverse City, Lake Ann is a charming, close-knit communi...

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Lake Bellaire

Nestled in the heart of Antrim County, Lake Bellaire is a picturesque Northern Michigan community known for its tranquil lak...

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Lake Charlevoix

Tucked away in the heart of Northern Michigan, the Lake Charlevoix community offers an unmatched blend of small-town charm, ...

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Lake Huron

Nestled along Michigan’s picturesque Sunrise Coast, the Lake Huron community offers a serene blend of natural beauty, ...

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Lake Leelanau

Nestled along the crystal-clear shores of Northern Michigan's iconic Lake Leelanau, this picturesque community offers a perf...

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Lake Michigan

Nestled along the pristine shores of one of the Great Lakes, the Lake Michigan real estate community offers a rare blend of ...

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Mullett Lake

Nestled in the serene beauty of Northern Michigan, the Mullett Lake community offers an exceptional blend of natural splendo...

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Otsego Lake

Nestled in the heart of Northern Michigan, the Otsego Lake community in Gaylord blends tranquil lakeside living with the cha...

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Pickerel Lake

Pickerel Lake, Michigan is a peaceful, family-friendly lakefront community nestled in the heart of Northern Michigan. Known ...

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Round Lake

Nestled in the heart of Northern Michigan, Round Lake in Charlevoix is a picturesque, deep-water inland lake renowned for it...

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Silver Lake

Silver Lake, Michigan is a vibrant lakeside community nestled between rolling sand dunes, lush forests, and sparkling freshw...

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Spider Lake

Tucked away just 20 minutes southeast of downtown Traverse City, the Spider Lake community offers a peaceful, nature-filled ...

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Torch Lake

Nestled in the heart of Northern Michigan, Torch Lake is an enchanting waterfront community known for its awe-inspiring natu...

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Walloon Lake

Walloon Lake, Michigan is a picturesque lakeside community nestled in the heart of Northern Michigan. Renowned for its cryst...

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Northern Michigan Resort Communities

Resort Lifestyle

Bay Harbor

Bay Harbor, MI is a world-class resort destination that offers an unmatched blend of luxury, leisure, and lakeside charm. Tu...

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Birchwood Farms

Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club is a prestigious gated community nestled in the scenic hills just outside Harbor Spr...

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Boyne Highlands

There’s no reason you shouldn’t experience that brief yet deep relaxation that vacation brings you all year-roun...

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Boyne Mountain

Nestled in the heart of breathtaking Northern Michigan, Boyne Mountain Resort Lifestyle Homes invite you to experience a vib...

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Resort Lifestyle

Crystal Mountain Resort

Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan, is a vibrant, all-season community nestled in the heart of Northern Mich...

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Grand Traverse Resort

Grand Traverse Resort is a premier residential and vacation destination located just outside Traverse City, Michigan. Known ...

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Harbor Cove

Nestled along the shores of Little Traverse Bay, Harbor Cove Resort in Harbor Springs, Michigan, is a picturesque lakeside c...

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Hemingway Pointe Club

Hemingway Pointe Club Resort, located on the southern shores of Lake Charlevoix in East Jordan, Michigan, offers an exclusiv...

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Resort Lifestyle

Otsego Resort

Nestled in the heart of Northern Michigan, The Otsego Club Resort in Gaylord offers a refined blend of year-round recreation...

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Resort Lifestyle

Shanty Creek Resort

Nestled in the heart of Northern Michigan’s rolling hills and sparkling lakes, Shanty Creek Resort is a vibrant, four-...

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Resort Lifestyle

The Highlands at Harbor Springs

Nestled amid the rolling hills and pristine forests of Northern Michigan, The Highlands at Harbor Springs Resort offers an e...

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Resort Lifestyle

The Homestead Resort

The Homestead Resort, located in the charming town of Glen Arbor, MI, offers a picturesque and vibrant community where resid...

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Resort Lifestyle

Treetops Resort

Treetops Resort, nestled in the picturesque town of Gaylord, Michigan, is a premier four-season destination offering an exce...

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Resort Lifestyle

Trout Creek

Nestled in the heart of Harbor Springs, MI, Trout Creek Resort offers a perfect blend of comfort, luxury, and natural beauty...

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Windward

Nestled amid the scenic beauty of Harbor Springs, MI, Windward Resort offers residents the best of resort-style living with ...

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Looking to invest in Northern Michigan vacation real estate?

Northern Michigan has been attracting visitors to its world-class shores for more than a hundred years. Unsurprisingly, this part of Northern Michigan continues to draw visitors and summer residents today. What could be more appealing than the beautiful blue waters of Lake Michigan, amazing beaches, adorable small communities, and a plethora of activities that could fill every day from dawn until dusk?

The communities of Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Charlevoix, East Jordan, Harbor Springs, and Petoskey have a remarkable amount of property options from luxurious estates, investment properties, to waterfront condominiums. Connect with Brook Walsh to learn more about Northern Michigan vacation real estate communities, and make a plan to invest!

Trust Brook Walsh with Your Northern Michigan Investment

Brook and his team have designed the site to accommodate buyers with varying preferences and budgets. Feel free to choose the community above to explore all of your options. In addition, you can also choose from a number of our most popular searches using the following link: popular searches.

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Explore homes and real estate in the Northern Michigan communities below or contact Brook Walsh to help you with your search.