Oaks of Tyrone Community Guide

Oaks of Tyrone is a new-construction community of 34 custom homesites on Timber Trail in Tyrone Township, Michigan. If you're relocating to the area or evaluating communities from out of state, this guide covers the surrounding amenities, school access, and lifestyle details that matter most to buyers choosing where to build.

Location and highway access

Oaks of Tyrone sits half a mile south of the Center Road exit off US-23, on the east side of Runyan Lake Road. The community has a Fenton mailing address, but it straddles the Livingston County and Genesee County border — giving residents convenient access to both.

US-23 connects south to Ann Arbor and north to Flint. I-75 is accessible via the Holly/Fenton exits, providing a direct route to Detroit, Auburn Hills, and the broader Oakland County corridor. For buyers commuting to work centers in Ann Arbor, Flint, Detroit, or the northern Oakland County office parks, the location works from multiple directions.

Nearby communities

Tyrone Township is surrounded by a network of established communities, each with its own character:

• Fenton — The closest downtown, about 5–10 minutes south. Local shops, restaurants, breweries, and a walkable Main Street. A strong sense of community with year-round events.
• Grand Blanc — A larger community to the south with more retail options, dining, and the Big Schools campus. Approximately 10–15 minutes.
• Linden — A smaller, close-knit community to the west in Genesee County. Known for its historic downtown and Linden Schools. About 10 minutes away.
• Holly — Northwest of Oaks of Tyrone along I-75, known for its village character, Millpond park, and proximity to Oakland County. About 15 minutes.
• Clarkston and Highland — Oakland County communities to the southeast, both about 20–25 minutes away. Popular dining and entertainment corridors.

Golf: Tyrone Hills Golf Club

Tyrone Hills Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 public championship course located minutes from Oaks of Tyrone. Designed by Bruce Matthews and set on rolling terrain with elevated tee boxes, raised green complexes, and wooded shot corridors through mature hardwood forests, the course plays 6,440 yards from the back tees. It's well-maintained, challenging, and one of the standout amenities for residents of the Tyrone Township area.

Lakes and outdoor recreation

Lake Shannon, a 250-acre all-sports lake, sits within Tyrone Township — minutes from the community. The lake is known for clear water and sandy beaches, and it supports boating, fishing, kayaking, and swimming throughout the summer.

Beyond Lake Shannon, the greater Fenton area is home to more than 50 lakes within a 10-mile radius. Options include Lake Fenton, Lake Ponemont, Cedar Lake, and Lakevine Lake, among others. For outdoor enthusiasts, this part of Michigan delivers year-round recreation — from summer lake days to fall colors to cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in winter.

Schools

Oaks of Tyrone falls within the Hartland Consolidated Schools district, which is rated A-minus overall, ranked #2 in Livingston County, and sits in the top 10% of Michigan's 846 school districts statewide. Math proficiency is in the top 5% and reading proficiency in the top 10%.

Nearby Linden Schools serve the Linden area to the west and are another well-regarded option for families in the broader region.

Downtown Fenton

Downtown Fenton is one of the most walkable and vibrant small downtowns in the area. It features local restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and a brewery, plus community events throughout the year — including a popular summer farmers market, holiday parades, and outdoor concerts. For buyers at Oaks of Tyrone, downtown Fenton is a short drive south and serves as the go-to destination for dining, shopping, and weekend outings.

The community at Oaks of Tyrone

Oaks of Tyrone itself is a community of 34 wooded one-acre homesites on Timber Trail, built by Big Sky Development. The community includes a community septic system with pre-treatment, allows outbuildings, and permits wrought iron fencing — features that reflect the rural, no-hassle character of the area.

Home packages start at $619,900 for the Firethorn ranch plan, with additional plans including the Oakview 1.5-story and the Timber Creek split-bedroom ranch. Every home is fully customizable with Big Sky's in-house design team.