Elk Lake · Lake Skegemog · Elk Rapids, MI
Elk Lake homes for sale
Every lakefront home for sale on Elk Lake and Lake Skegemog near Elk Rapids and Williamsburg, pulled from the MLS each week, plus a 3D map of the lake bottom so you can see the water off each shoreline.
Listings updated October 5, 2026. Prices and status can change between updates, so ask us before you fall for one.
Elk Lake
Antrim & Grand Traverse · MI
This 3D lake model needs a browser with WebGL. Ask us about Elk Lake frontage and we’ll send you the depth map.
The lake bottom comes from the Michigan DNR lake survey, whose deepest contour is 150 feet; Elk Lake reaches about 192 feet. Height is exaggerated so the drop offs show. A guide, not a navigation chart.
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Homes for sale on Elk Lake and Lake Skegemog
Every active Elk Lake and Lake Skegemog waterfront listing, homes first, highest price first, then lots. Tap a photo to fly to it on the lake.
$5,600,000
13615 Chippewa Camp Road
Rapid City, MI 49676
6 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,993 sq ft
267 ft of private frontage · Elk Lake · Built 2001
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Schmidt Traverse City · MLS #1948928
Ask about this home →$3,950,000
8739 Skegemog Point Road
Williamsburg, MI 49690
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,757 sq ft
120 ft of private frontage · Elk Lake · Built 2006
Listing courtesy of Real Estate One · MLS #1949027
Ask about this home →$3,200,000
8143 & 8131 Drake Lane
Williamsburg, MI 49690
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,440 sq ft
140 ft of private frontage · Elk Lake · Built 1971
Listing courtesy of Real Estate One · MLS #1947939
Ask about this home →$2,445,000
8431 Drake Lane
Williamsburg, MI 49690
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,340 sq ft
128 ft of private frontage · Elk Lake · Built 1995
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX of Elk Rapids · MLS #1944779
Ask about this home →$1,399,000
7484 Huckleberry Lane
Kewadin, MI 49648
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,228 sq ft
400 ft of shared frontage · Elk Lake · Built 2006
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX of Elk Rapids · MLS #1945213
Ask about this home →$1,100,000
7489 Terrace Avenue
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,320 sq ft
40 ft of private frontage · Elk Lake · Built 1920
Listing courtesy of Bayside Real Estate · MLS #1949025
Ask about this home →$799,000
8834 Cedar Street
Rapid City, MI 49676
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 800 sq ft
51 ft of private frontage · Elk Lake · Built 1940
Listing courtesy of EXIT Northern Shores Realty · MLS #1945441
Ask about this home →$279,500
7285 Cairn Highway 7
Kewadin, MI 49648
1 bd · 1 ba · 408 sq ft
238 ft of shared frontage · Elk Lake · Built 1950
Listing courtesy of RE/MAX of Elk Rapids · MLS #1947963
Ask about this home →Living on Elk Lake
Elk Lake is deep, clear and close to town: it runs about 9 miles south from Elk Rapids, with Lake Skegemog joined to its southeast end.
Elk Lake is the second deepest inland lake in Michigan, and its cold, clear water often looks emerald green in summer. Most shorelines have a sandy shelf before the bottom drops away, which you can see on the 3D map.
Lake Skegemog is a different feel: wide, shallow and warmer, with more marsh and wildlife along the shore. The Torch River comes in to Skegemog from Torch Lake, so a dock on either lake reaches a long stretch of the Chain of Lakes.
Elk Lake real estate runs from older cottages near Elk Rapids to large newer homes along the east and west shores. Frontage is listed as private or shared, and every card above says which one it is.
Size
Elk Lake is about 8,100 acres and 9 miles long. Lake Skegemog adds about 2,750 acres.
Depth
Elk Lake reaches about 192 feet, averaging about 67. Skegemog tops out around 29 feet.
Outlet
The Elk River at Elk Rapids flows into East Grand Traverse Bay past a hydroelectric dam.
Lake association
The Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association works on water quality, invasive species and swimmer’s itch education.
Communities
Elk Rapids at the north end, with Williamsburg, Kewadin and Whitewater Township around the lake.
Whitewater Township Park
A two lane paved ramp, beach, pavilion and campground on the lake.
Elk Lake ramp
A smaller one lane ramp on E Elk Lake Drive.
Elk Rapids
Marina access in town, close to the Elk River and East Bay.
Getting on the water
Elk Lake is a big, deep all sports lake, and Skegemog next door is a calmer place to paddle and fish. From either one you can run up the Torch River to Torch Lake.
Fishing leans cold water: lake trout, including a strain the DNR studies, plus smallmouth bass, whitefish and plenty of rock bass.
Buying on Elk Lake: what to know
Septic inspection at sale
Grand Traverse County requires a well and septic evaluation at sale for waterfront homes. Antrim County is handled by township. We get it scheduled early.
Private or shared frontage
Shared frontage usually means an association lot and dock rules. Ask for the association documents before you write an offer.
Short term rentals
Elk Rapids requires registration and Whitewater Township has been working on its rules. We check the current ordinance for the exact address.
Elk or Skegemog
Elk Lake is deep and clear. Skegemog is shallow, warm and quieter. Spend time on both before you decide.
Depth off the dock
Some shorelines drop off fast and some stay shallow for a long way. Use the 3D map, then look in person.
Two counties
The lake sits on the Antrim and Grand Traverse county line, so taxes, schools and permits depend on the side you buy on.
Elk Lake questions
How deep is Elk Lake?
About 192 feet at its deepest, which makes it the second deepest inland lake in Michigan. The average depth is about 67 feet. Lake Skegemog, next door, is shallow by comparison at about 29 feet.
How big is Elk Lake?
About 8,100 acres, roughly 9 miles long and 1.5 miles wide, with around 26 miles of shoreline. Lake Skegemog adds about 2,750 acres.
Where does Elk Lake drain?
Into East Grand Traverse Bay through the Elk River at Elk Rapids. The dam there has held the lake a few feet higher than its natural level since the 1800s, and it still makes hydroelectric power.
Is Elk Lake connected to Torch Lake?
Yes. Torch Lake flows through the Torch River into Lake Skegemog, which opens into Elk Lake, so you can boat between all three. They are part of the Elk River Chain of Lakes.
Where is public access on Elk Lake?
Whitewater Township Park has a two lane paved ramp, a beach and a campground. There is also a smaller ramp on E Elk Lake Drive, and Elk Rapids has marina access.
What fish are in Elk Lake?
Elk Lake is a cold, clear lake known for lake trout, including a strain DNR biologists study, along with smallmouth bass, whitefish and rock bass.
Do Elk Lake homes need a septic inspection to sell?
On the Grand Traverse County side, yes: since January 1, 2026 the county requires a time of transfer evaluation for homes within 300 feet of the water with a well or septic system. The Antrim County side is handled by township, so we check the exact address.
Looking on Elk Lake?
Elk Lake homes often sell to people who heard about them first. We are Traverse City Realtors who work Elk Rapids and the Chain of Lakes every week. Tell us your budget and whether you want deep Elk Lake or shallow Skegemog, and we will send you new listings as soon as they hit the MLS.
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Listing information comes from Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS and is refreshed weekly. Homes listed by other brokerages are shown with the listing office’s name. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be verified. Janel Brown and Taylor Brown, Real Estate One, Traverse City.
Lake facts: Elk-Skegemog Lakes Association, Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, Grand Traverse County time of transfer. Depth map from Michigan DNR Institute for Fisheries Research lake contours. Imagery: USGS. Elevation: Mapzen / AWS Terrain Tiles.