Bonnie Wright’s Blog

I have a special interest in Reynolds Lake, my husband has been fishing the lake for over 30 years.   Lower Reynolds (South)is 35.5 acres with the deepest spot being 30′.   Upper Reynolds is also 30′ deep with 87.5 acres.   The channel between the lakes is 14′ deep.   In the winter time you will see the ice fisherman on the channel.   They know where the fish are biting.

There is 5 active listings on Reynolds Lake ; 2Bed/1 Bath with Deeded access, 840 sq.ft. detached 1 car garage, 127,750.

3bed/2bath with deeded access,1480 sq.ft., attached double garage, 159,000.

2bed/2bath 75′ water frontage, 1013sq.ft. attached double garage, Ranch, 169,900.

2bed/2bath, 100′ frontage on Lower Reynolds, Walkout, 1064 sq.ft., 239,900

4Bed/2bath, 250′ frontage on Upper Reynolds, 1 acre, 1924 sq.ft., attached double garage, 1997.

One is Pending 50′ frontage on Lower Reynolds, 3Bed/1 bath 1260sq.ft.

Two sold; 4bed/1.5 bat 315,000 43′ frontage on Lower Reynolds.   5bed/4 Bath, 95′ frontage on Upper Reynolds for 765,000. 

Hemlock Lake is an all sports lake, spring fed, sandy bottom and located in Cass County near Marcellus.   Hemlock lake is a deep lake with the deepest spot being 75′ deep.   Hemlock lake is a designated trout lake along with Birch lake, Harwood lake and shavehead lake in Cass county.   Special fishing regulations applys to these lakes.   So make sure you check with the DNR for your inland Trout Guide.

   The DNR has stocked Hemlock Lake with Rainbow Trout.   Each year from 2000-2007 they have stocked about 2200-2600 fingerlings.   The average size was about 6″-7″.   for a fish stocking database chart go to michigandnr.com/fishstock/default.asp.

   The active listings on Hemlock Lake:   1 bed/1 bath 450 sq.ft. cabin with 40′ of lake frontage for $135,000.          4 bed/ 2.5 bath, 2500 sq.ft, year around home on 125′ lake frontage for $265,000.

On 09/05/07 an as is where is home was sold for $145,100.   The home had 3 bed/ 1.5 bath and 60′ of water frontage.

All information contained herein should be deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

If you would like to see the active listings on Hemlock Lake call or e-mail Bonnie Wright @ Keller Williams Realty (269)492-7597, BonnieWright@kw.com

Things to think about before you purchase a Lake Property.

1.   What type of property are you looking for?   Fishing, swimming, Sandy Beach, All Sports Lake, No wake Lake, Privacy, water quality, size, pontoons, boating, jet skis, a Lake Association, No lake Association, Pro active in weed control.   Just a few things to consider.

2.   Who do I choose to be my real estate agent?   Experience, understands Lake living, credentials, professional, available on week-ends and evenings, explains the process, follows through from beginning to end of transaction.   A professional can make the transaction smoothe and enjoyable.

3.   How much do I plan on using the property?    Summer only, year around, residence, second home, cabin, cottage.

   Ask me any questions about the Lakes in South West Michigan if I can’t answer them I will e-mail you information, phone #’s, websites and etc……..

   I am on the MLS I have a lot of Lake listings and can show you any in S.W. Michigan on the MLS.   So far this spring two of my Listings are pending and will be closing real soon.    I do have a lot of Buyers looking so if you have a Lake property to list please call or e-mail me.

Bonnie Wright, Associate Broker

CRS, GRI, ABR, ASP, e-PRO

Keller Wiliams Realty, Direct: (269)492-7597, Cell: (269)303-6240

BonnieWright@kw.com  BonnieSellsLakeProperties.com

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