535 Branch st
Pontiac, MI 48341
+/-34-acre waterfront development site · Land For Sale · 34.00 AC

535 Branch Street offers a rare opportunity to develop one of Oakland County’s most compelling residential sites. The approximately 34-acre property (26.8 net acres) is zoned R-3 for multifamily use and features roughly 3,775 feet of Crystal Lake frontage—an uncommon asset in Southeast Michigan.
Formerly the Crystal Lake public housing site, the land has been cleared and is development-ready, with existing road access and utilities in place. A completed ALTA survey confirms a contiguous site free of floodplain constraints, ideal for phased or master-planned development. The property supports a variety of concepts, including apartments, townhomes, or a Class A lakefront community.
Located in the Pontiac/Waterford submarket near affluent communities like Bloomfield Hills and Troy, the site benefits from strong demand, limited competing waterfront supply, and proximity to major employment centers. Nearby Class A projects have demonstrated strong performance, reinforcing demand for high-quality housing.
With its private lake setting, surrounding amenities, and scale, the site offers a unique opportunity to create a destination residential community. In a constrained land market, 535 Branch Street stands out as a high-impact, long-term development opportunity.