Live the life you deserve in Turtle Lake, a community of traditional, timeless elegance.

Turtle Lake is the last private lake in Oakland County. Located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, this 40-acre lake is 80 feet at its deepest point.

The crisp, clear water of Turtle Lake is spring fed. In this area, only electric motors and pleasure craft like canoes and kayaks are allowed. They must not be any longer than 20 feet and no wider than 9 feet.

Turtle Lake is a low-density, high-quality community, which is approximately 256 acres.

The rolling hills and vast property space offer the best views in southeastern Michigan. It is not surprising that many buyers are interested in finding Turtle Lake homes for sale.

The beginnings of Turtle Lake

A rich family used to own 315 acres of land in Oakland County. It was then known as Turtle Lake Farms. It included a 211-acre parcel referred to as “The Homestead.”

Turtle Lake Farms was then bequeathed to the Cathedral of St. Paul and the Episcopal Diocese. The property was sold to a prominent developer in 1983, who renovated the existing buildings.

In 2000, David V. Johnson purchased the property. Mr. Johnson is an internationally respected as an entrepreneur. He is a luxury community and resort developer committed to creating unique living and working environments that exist in ecological harmony with the land.

Originally approved for 277 home sites, Johnson reduced the density and created 101 homes sites, which eventually became the impressive Turtle Lake community.

Living in Turtle Lake

The community of Turtle Lake is just minutes away from downtown Birmingham, Oakland International Airport, and the internationally renowned upscale luxury shopping mall, Somerset Collection.

It also has easy access to public and private schools in the Bloomfield School District. Many families in Turtle Lake send their children to different private schools located in the area. There are also some who prefer a public school system and have chosen the high rated Bloomfield Hills Public Schools.

Residents of Turtle Lake have a 24-hour security team and enjoy maintained walking trails and surroundings that are truly lovely. There is also a concierge service available to assist with personal services, shopping, and event planning.

Real estate in Turtle Lake

Are you in the market for homes for sale in Turtle Lake?

This private lake property offers estate sized lots.

The home sites in the community vary from half an acre to over 3 acres. The average home site is approximately one acre. Home sites start at $599,000.

The minimum square footage of a single lot is 3,000 square feet and 5,000 square feet for a double lot. The maximum is 10,000 square feet for a single lot and a maximum of 15,000 square feet for a double lot.

Homes in Turtle Lake have been designed with traditional, timeless elegance in mind. Natural materials such as wood, stone, and brick are required, while the use of synthetic materials is not permitted.

Call me today, Russ Ravary, at 248-310-6239. With my experience and local knowledge, I will make your home buying and home selling experience as smooth as possible. Let me put my skills to work for you!