Oakland County, Michigan · eXp Realty
White Lake, MI Homes for Sale
White Lake Township is a lake-heavy Oakland County township on the western side of the county, with a mix of subdivision homes, lakefront properties, and larger wooded parcels.
I'm ShaNayta (Shay) McClain — most people call me Shay — a Michigan REALTOR® with eXp Realty. Everything below is here to help you search White Lake Township on your own terms. When you want a real answer on a specific house, call or text me.
White Lake ZIP codes: 48383, 48386, 48387. See all Michigan ZIP codes.
What the White Lake housing market looks like
White Lake has one of the higher concentrations of inland lakes in the county, so a large share of listings are lake-related in some form. Away from the water you'll find 1970s–2000s subdivisions and pockets of larger parcels. Well and septic are common, and some lake homes started as smaller seasonal cottages that were expanded over time.
What to check when you search in White Lake
- Ask when a lake cottage was converted to year-round use and whether the additions were permitted.
- Confirm septic location and last inspection date; on tight lake lots this matters for future work.
- Some lakes here have all-sports rules and others don't — confirm before buying for boating.
- Wooded and larger parcels may have private road agreements; get the maintenance terms in writing.
Local reference points
- Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
- Alpine Valley area
- Highland Road (M-59) corridor
- Indian Springs Metropark nearby
Housing information on this page is general and objective. For school information, use the State of Michigan's official MI School Data site. I don't make claims about neighborhoods or who should live in them — that's your decision, and Fair Housing law requires it be yours.
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ShaNayta (Shay) McClain, Real Estate Agent · Brokerage: eXp Realty. Realcomp II Ltd. is the multiple listing service, not the brokerage.
Buying in White Lake
White Lake buyers usually care about a specific lake or a specific amount of land, not just a price. Tell me which one drives your decision and I'll set the search up around it so you're not scrolling through listings that were never going to work.
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What could my White Lake home sell for?
Lake and acreage properties in White Lake are priced on details a generic estimate can't see — frontage, water depth, road access, outbuildings. I'll walk it with you and price it against what actually sold, not what a website guessed.
See the full seller checklistCommon questions about White Lake homes
- How do I see houses for sale in White Lake, MI?
- Call or text me at 248-270-8529 and tell me your price range and the areas you like. I'll set up a live search so new White Lake listings reach you as they hit the market, and I can get you inside a home the same week in most cases.
- How much is my White Lake home worth?
- There's no honest way to answer that from a website alone. I'll look at what has actually sold near you, walk the home, and give you a realistic range with the reasoning behind it. It's free and there's no obligation to list.
- Do I need 20% down to buy in White Lake?
- Usually not. FHA loans publish a 3.5% down payment at a 580 score, VA and USDA loans have no published down payment requirement for buyers who qualify, and MSHDA runs down payment assistance for Michigan buyers. My down payment help page links to each agency's own page.
- What are property taxes like in White Lake?
- Michigan taxes depend on the home's taxable value and whether you claim it as your principal residence, so two homes on the same street can differ. My property tax estimator gives you a ballpark by city, and I'll confirm the actual figures on any home before you write an offer.
- Are all White Lake lakes open to boats?
- No. Rules vary by lake and some restrict motor size or activity. I'll confirm the rules for the specific lake before you make an offer so there are no surprises after closing.