Columbia Homes with Wamplers Lake Body of water

Columbia Homes with Wamplers Lake Body of water

Welcome to the picturesque community of Brooklyn, nestled in the heart of Jackson County, Michigan, where the charm of small-town living meets the allure of serene waterfront properties. One of the standout features of this area is its affiliation with the highly regarded Columbia School District. Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, Columbia School District offers a diverse range of educational programs, dedicated educators, and a supportive environment that nurtures students' growth and development. Families residing in Brooklyn can take pride in knowing their children are receiving an education that prepares them for future success.

In addition to its educational offerings, Brooklyn is a haven for nature enthusiasts and water lovers alike. Homes along Wamplers Lake provide not only stunning views but also access to a variety of recreational activities. Imagine waking up to the gentle sounds of water lapping against the shore, enjoying a morning coffee while watching the sunrise over the lake, or spending weekends boating, fishing, and swimming in the crystal-clear waters. Wamplers Lake is a true gem, offering a vibrant community atmosphere where neighbors become friends and families create lasting memories.

Whether you’re looking for a cozy cottage or a spacious family home, Brooklyn’s real estate market features a range of options that cater to diverse lifestyles and budgets. With the perfect blend of a strong educational foundation and the tranquility of lakeside living, Brooklyn is not just a place to live; it’s a place to thrive. Come discover your dream home in this idyllic setting today!

Newest Columbia Homes with Wamplers Lake Body of water

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26038399 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Best of both worlds: newer construction on a quiet, private setting along Wamplers Lake, the second-largest lake in the Irish Hills. This exceptional custom brick ranch offers an open, soft-contemporary floor plan with 10-foot ceilings, refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, and a beautiful kitchen. The main level includes an owner's suite with lakeside balcony, guest bedroom, mudroom, and laundry room. The finished walk-out basement features two additional bedrooms, a full bath, second washer and dryer, and a spacious family room opening to a brick lakeside patio. Recent updates include a new 75-gallon water heater, air handler and condenser, refinished wood floors, and all-new interior paint. The attached garage offers an epoxy floor and upper storage shelving. Enjoy a maintenance-free exterior, concrete seawall and driveway, professional landscaping, fenced dog area, hot tub, and great beach. An exceptional lakefront value—must see!

2175 Wamplers Heights Drive, Brooklyn

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26035053 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Beautiful lakefront home on all sports Wamplers Lake. Situated on a hilltop, for spectacular lake views from throughout the home. Large back deck, connected to the living room, kitchen/dining and master bedroom. 100 feet of clean frontage with sandy bottom. Mature trees throughout and large lot, provide for a secluded setting. Spacious detached garage with tons of storage space. Main Level laundry. Whole house back up GENERATOR! Central AC. There is extra space to build a second bath where one was in the past.

1827 Wamplers Heights Drive, Brooklyn

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 50206572 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE CONTINGENT Status

MOTIVATED SELLER - PRICE REDUCED! Enjoy lakefront living on Wamplers Lake in the heart of the Irish Hills! Featuring 110 feet of prime frontage on this all sports lake, this beautifully remodeled 2 bedroom, 1 bath home offers the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and stunning views. Step inside to an inviting open concept layout filled with natural light, where expansive windows perfectly frame both stunning sunrises and breathtaking sunsets over the water. Outside, enjoy the ultimate in relaxation with a private backyard patio complete with a hot tub, ideal for unwinding after a day on the lake. This home has been thoughtfully updated throughout and offers true peace of mind with a new well and pressure tank (2022), new mini split heating and cooling systems, new insulation, and new windows with a lifetime warranty. Whether you're seeking a weekend getaway or a year round retreat, this move in ready waterfront property, with dock included, offers the very best of lake living!

1398 Lakeshore Drive, Brooklyn

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Joseph Verbeke

Grab a cup of coffee and let’s get to know each other better… I grew up in Lapeer, MI. As a kid, I was an avid bowler, baseball player, and musician. I fell in love with Albion and the surrounding areas as a student at Albion College. I was a music major and my goal was to be a school band director. Growing up, I loved performing in my school band, recitals, and eventually leading our marching band as the drum major. I still look back on those times with such fond memories. When I returned home to Lapeer during my college summers, I taught music lessons and worked at the community center with the summer day camp program and helped with the area’s summer recreation baseball and softball leagues. My first job as a music teacher was at Vandercook Lake Public Schools in southeast Jackson. After marrying my amazing wife, we moved to Denver so she could complete graduate school. I taught for four years at Kearney Middle School in Commerce City, CO, which is also where we bought our first home through the HUD Teacher Next Door Program. The population of Commerce City was prominently Hispanic and required some adapting on our part, but it was home for three years and we loved it. As beautiful as Colorado was, when I was accepted as a grad student at University of Michigan, it was our opportunity to move back home. While I completed my graduate degree in music education in the 2008-2009 school year, we also had our son, Ian. Emily and I found jobs in the metro Detroit area in 2009 and we bought our second home in Allen Park, which was about halfway between our two jobs. As much as we loved our jobs in education, both of us sought the challenge of opening a business and working for ourselves. Emily’s family has a history of entrepreneurship, and I was always interested in business, even though I chose a different career path out of college. We decided to join the Zoyo Neighborhood Yogurt franchise as frozen yogurt was gaining popularity and it seemed as if our background in education and serving families seemed like a great fit for a family dessert shop. The experience was extremely valuable and not entirely profitable, so after our lease ended, we sold the business and decided to move back to Albion. Emily was going to help at the growing family business, Caster Concepts on employee engagement and I was going to help develop the rental property business my mother-in-law had built over the past few years. It became apparent that I could get my real estate license and start to make a name for myself helping people buy and sell real estate in Albion. As I worked with our tenants and our rental properties, my knowledge about houses improved and I started realizing that I could use my newfound skills for more than just rental properties and began to build my business as an agent and eventually a broker and owner of ACE Real Estate Services. Getting started in any business is challenging, and this was no different. I remember feeling like I was chasing and chasing fast moving listings with my buyer clients and didn’t have much to show for it. Thankfully, with lots of hard work, education and self-determination, I slowly built my book of clients and started to make an increasing impact for my clients, my network, and the surrounding communities. The most fulfilling part of my work is delivering at a high level to earn my clients’ trust. When this happens, they refer me to their friends and extended families and perhaps I can help them down the road with home questions that go beyond just buying and selling real estate. Today, I’m grateful to be helping homeowners in Springport, Albion, Homer and nearby areas seamlessly move from one home to the next.

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