--- title: "Island Lake" url: https://www.herenovi.com/island-lake/ date: 2026-06-22T16:14:19-04:00 modified: 2026-06-22T16:14:19-04:00 author: "" site: "HERE Novi" attribution: "HERE Novi" --- # Island Lake *Source: [HERE Novi](https://www.herenovi.com/island-lake/) — June 22, 2026 by * Oakland County · Waterfront / Residential # Island Lake Novi's waterfront gem — homes surrounding a private lake community in western Novi near the Northville border. Lake-access and waterfront residential setting Western Novi location bordering Northville and South Lyon Quiet neighborhood character away from major commercial corridors ### Quick Facts ZIP48377 CategoryWaterfront / Residential Platted1975 Main CorridorEight Mile Rd / Beck Rd corridor CountyOakland County ### At A Glance Walkability20/100 Commute35 minutes to Detroit via I-96 InterstateI-96 via Beck Rd, 3 miles north VibePeaceful, lake-adjacent, private — western Novi's quiet residential retreat Best ForBuyers seeking water access in Novi; retirees wanting quieter neighborhoods; families drawn to the Novi school district with a nature-oriented lifestyle ### Got A Tip? News, real estate moves, or business happenings in Island Lake? Send a tip — anonymous OK. [Submit a Tip](/submit-a-tip/) ### Own This Neighborhood Your Name Here Your Brokerage · Novi, MI 📞(864) 555-0100 ✉you@yoursite.com 🌐yoursite.com $149/mo · Sponsor Island Lake [Become The Sponsor →](/sponsor-a-neighborhood/) ## Location Island Lake occupies the western reaches of Novi, approaching the city's boundary with Northville Township and Lyon Township. Eight Mile Road and Beck Road provide access; I-96 is reachable via Beck Road to the north. [**Open Island Lake in Google Maps →**42.4720° N, 83.5350° W · ZIP 48377](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.472,-83.535) ## Character Island Lake offers a quieter, more nature-oriented version of the Novi residential experience — homes range from 1970s ranch and split-levels to more recent colonials, with the appeal of water proximity in a less commercially dense part of the city. ## History Island Lake was among the earlier residential developments in western Novi as the township transitioned to a city in 1969 and began attracting suburban homebuyers seeking lakeside living within reach of Detroit's employment centers. Your Featured Sponsor Your Name Here Your Brokerage · Realtor® **📞** (864) 555-0100 **✉** you@yourbrokerage.com **🌐** yourbrokerage.com [Visit My Site →](/advertise/) ### Own Island Lake — Just $149/month Exclusive sponsorship · one realtor or local business per neighborhood - **Top-of-page featured card** with your photo, name, brokerage, phone, email, and website - **Route every Island Lake search visitor** directly to your site — not Zillow, not Realtor.com - **Hyperlocal SEO juice** — backlink from a high-authority HERENovi neighborhood page - **Click-to-call and click-to-email** built in for mobile leads - **Lock out competitors** — only one sponsor at a time, month-to-month - **Cancel anytime** — no contract, no setup fee [Claim Island Lake →](/sponsor-a-neighborhood/) [See vs Zillow & Redfin](/sponsor-a-neighborhood/#compare) ## Schools Elementary Novi Woods Elementary School Novi Community School District [SC Report Card →](https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/educational-assessment) [School site →](https://novi.k12.mi.us) Middle Novi Middle School Novi Community School District [SC Report Card →](https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/educational-assessment) [School site →](https://novi.k12.mi.us) High Novi High School Novi Community School District [SC Report Card →](https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/educational-assessment) [School site →](https://novi.k12.mi.us) Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators. ## Nearby Retail & Dining - **Northville Town Center** — Boutique dining, specialty retail, and services *(4 mi northeast)* ## Healthcare & Essentials - **Providence Park Hospital (Trinity Health Michigan)** Hospital *(5 mi east)* **Run a business near Island Lake?** Join the HERENovi Business Directory and we'll link your name from neighborhood pages like this one — driving local search traffic straight to your site. 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