South Lyon

Living in South Lyon, Michigan: Small Downtown, Trails and Parks Between Ann Arbor and Novi

Q: How are the schools in South Lyon, Michigan?

South Lyon Community Schools covers about 83 square miles across three counties, with eight elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools: South Lyon High School and South Lyon East. District lines in this area can be tricky, so confirm the district for any specific address. We check that for every home we show.

Q: What is there to do in South Lyon, Michigan?

McHattie Park is home to the Witch's Hat Depot, a 1909 railroad station that is now a museum, along with a historic schoolhouse, chapel and caboose. The Huron Valley Trail starts in South Lyon, and Kensington Metropark and Island Lake Recreation Area are a short drive north.

Q: Where is South Lyon, Michigan, and what is the commute like?

South Lyon is about 25 minutes from Ann Arbor, 20 minutes from Brighton and 20 minutes from Novi. I-96 is about 10 minutes north, and Detroit Metro Airport is about 35 minutes away.

Q: What kinds of homes are in South Lyon, Michigan?

South Lyon has older homes near downtown, many subdivisions from the 1990s onward, newer construction in the surrounding townships, and condos. See the market stats on this page for current prices.

$519,202

Average Sales Price

$365,000

Median Sales Price

Total Listings

38,691

Population

South Lyon, MI FAQs

Is South Lyon, Michigan a good place to live?

South Lyon is a city of about 11,700 people (2020 census) in southwest Oakland County, right where Oakland, Livingston and Washtenaw counties meet. It has a small downtown, parks and newer subdivisions all around it. Buyers often compare South Lyon with Brighton and Northville.

How are the schools in South Lyon, Michigan?

What is there to do in South Lyon, Michigan?

Where is South Lyon, Michigan, and what is the commute like?

What kinds of homes are in South Lyon, Michigan?

LISTINGS

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1/21 21

Open Tue 8AM-7PM

$ 605,000

4 Beds4 Baths3,073 SqFt

343 Amelia CIR, South Lyon, MI 48178

Single Family Home

Listed by OpenDoor Brokerage LLC
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New

$ 179,900

2 Beds2 Baths1,085 SqFt

61091 Greenwood DR, South Lyon, MI 48178

Condo

Listed by Real Broker, LLC
1/17 17

New

$ 739,990

5 Beds3 Baths3,277 SqFt

22254 Wagee CT, South Lyon, MI 48178

Single Family Home

Listed by PH Relocation Services LLC