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White Lake Township sits on the western edge of Oakland County, seven miles from the Waterford office along M-59. It is lake country without the Bloomfield price tag: White Lake, Pontiac Lake and a string of smaller waters, Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area on its eastern boundary, and Alpine Valley on its western. The township has been steadily adding newer subdivision inventory while the older cottage-derived housing stays on the water, so the two ends of the market look almost nothing alike.
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White Lake Township’s median home price ran about $425,000 in March 2026 with an average sale near $434,200, which puts it above the Oakland County median of roughly $397,000 over the three months to July 2026 (Redfin). Newer site-condo and subdivision inventory carries much of that median; older off-water housing runs meaningfully below it.
48383 sits below the township median of about $425,000 for established off-water housing, while newer builds and acreage parcels reach above it. The township average sale ran near $434,200 in March 2026 (Redfin). Because new construction is a larger share of activity in this ZIP than in 48386, the median moves with the builder pipeline rather than with resale demand, and it is worth separating the two when reading any figure for the area.
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White Lake Real Estate & Mortgage Overview
Plenty of homes here sit outside the sewer district on a private well and a septic field. That is routine, but it changes the inspection list: FHA and VA both require a water test and a septic evaluation, and they enforce a minimum distance between the well head and the drain field. Conventional financing usually asks for neither. Book both inspections in the first week, because a separation problem is structural, expensive, and not something you can resolve days before closing. Waterfront is valued against other waterfront, not against square footage, so an appraiser who works mainly in subdivisions can undervalue a correctly priced lake house. Ask which panel your lender uses and whether it covers Oakland County water before the order goes out.
What it's Like to Live in White Lake
48386 splits three ways:
- White Lake and Pontiac Lake frontage ($500,000 to $1M+): all-sports water and the top of the township market.
- Newer subdivisions and site condos ($400,000 to $600,000): most of the recent sales volume and most of the median.
- Older off-water housing ($250,000 to $380,000): mid-century ranches, often on well and septic.
- Acreage toward Highland ($350,000 to $650,000): larger parcels, where the well and septic guidance above matters most.
48383 from east to west:
- New construction and site condos ($420,000 to $650,000): the growth end of the township.
- Acreage west of Bogie Lake Road ($350,000 to $600,000): larger parcels, almost always well and septic.
- Established off-water housing ($260,000 to $390,000): mid-century stock, the affordable entry.
- Smaller lake frontage ($400,000 to $700,000): limited supply and strong resale.
White Lake covers residential ZIP codes 48386 and 48383.
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White Lake Mortgage FAQ's
What is the median home price in White Lake Township?
About $425,000 as of March 2026, with an average sale near $434,200 (Redfin). That is above the Oakland County median of roughly $397,000, largely because newer subdivision and site-condo inventory carries a lot of the sales volume here.
How does 48383 differ from 48386 in White Lake?
48386 is the established, lake-heavy east side toward Waterford. 48383 runs north and west toward Highland, with more acreage and most of the township’s new construction. The township median was about $425,000 in March 2026 (Redfin); 48383 sits below that for older off-water housing and above it for new builds.
What will my property taxes be?
Rates vary by school district across the township. The tax figure on a Michigan listing belongs to the seller. Bills are calculated on taxable value, which runs near half of market value and is frozen by law until ownership changes hands. In the year after your purchase it resets, often sharply upward on a home held a long time. Estimate from what you are paying, not from what the current owner pays, and file the Principal Residence Exemption to qualify for the homestead rate.
How does financing a new build work?
A finished spec home is a standard purchase. A ground-up build needs either a construction-to-permanent loan, which converts to a mortgage when the house is complete, or builder financing followed by an end loan. They differ on deposits, draw schedules and when you can lock a rate, so choose before signing a build contract.
Can I finance a home on well and septic?
Plenty of homes here sit outside the sewer district on a private well and a septic field. That is routine, but it changes the inspection list: FHA and VA both require a water test and a septic evaluation, and they enforce a minimum distance between the well head and the drain field. Conventional financing usually asks for neither. Book both inspections in the first week, because a separation problem is structural, expensive, and not something you can resolve days before closing.
Which school district serves White Lake?
Huron Valley Schools serves most of the township. Confirm the assignment for a specific address, because district lines here do not follow ZIP boundaries.
Is new construction financed differently?
Yes. A finished spec home is a standard purchase, but a build from the ground up needs either a construction-to-permanent loan or the builder’s own financing followed by an end loan. The two have different deposit, draw and rate-lock mechanics, so decide which you are doing before you sign a build contract.
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Michigan Counties We Serve: Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Saint Clair, Washtenaw, Wayne
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