Living in Otter Lake, Michigan

Otter Lake sits right on the county line at the northwest corner of the area, which means its postal address, its school district and its county do not always agree with each other. The village itself is small and the pace is unhurried.

Pricing is at the entry level for the region — modest older homes, some lake-access parcels, and not much new construction. For buyers priced out elsewhere, or anyone who wants water access without waterfront money, it is worth a look. LakeVille Community Schools serves the village.

It is a longer drive to most places than the rest of Lapeer County. Flint and Davison are the practical direction for work and shopping; the city of Lapeer is southeast.