Trailside | A new neighborhood in Sylvan Lake, Michigan

Townhomes & Ranches at the heart of Sylvan Lake.

A thoughtful blend of townhomes and ranch-style residences. Trailside unlocks the best of Sylvan Lake. Adventure, connection, and community, right at your doorstep.

Town Collection

Thoughtfully designed multi-story townhomes offering modern comfort, refined finishes, and the ease of a lock-and-leave lifestyle.

2 Bed 2.5 Bath 2 Garage 3 Story 1,686 – 1,707 Sq Ft

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Ranch Residences

The Ranch Residences offer effortless first-floor living with pull-in entry convenience, designed for simple, maintenance-free living.

2 Bed 2 Bath 2 Garage 1 Story 1,180 Sq Ft

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Life Along the Trail

Designed with access, built for leisure.

35 Years in the Making

It's rare to find a home in Sylvan Lake. Rarer still to find an entirely new neighborhood. Trailside offers a fresh opportunity to live in one of the area's most beloved lake communities, with maintenance-free living, direct Rail Trail access, and a lifestyle built around ease, connection, and everyday adventure.

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Two collections, thoughtfully designed.

Exterior rendering of Trailside townhomes

Three-Story Townhome

The Town Collection

Thoughtfully designed multi-story townhomes offering modern comfort, refined finishes, and the ease of a lock-and-leave lifestyle.

Size 1,686 – 1,707 SF
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2.5
Stories 3
Garage 2-Car

Single-Story Ranch

The Ranch Residences

Enjoy maintenance-free, first-floor living with effortless pull-in and park convenience. Quietly located along the park and just steps from the trail, these residences offer the perfect balance of privacy and immediate access to adventure.

Size 1,180 SF
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Stories 1
Garage 2-Car

The best in Michigan living.

A charm-filled community with endless activities, set along the Rail Trail in the heart of Sylvan Lake.

Lake Life, Unlocked!

Enjoy access to a private all-sports lake, reserved exclusively for Sylvan Lake residents.
Private resident-only beaches with direct waterfront access for peaceful summer days.
Make sunset walks your new routine. Nearly a mile of open shoreline and more than 40 lake-view benches give you endless ways to take in the lake.
Perfectly positioned near the refined hubs of Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills.

The Heart of the Golden Corridor.

Birmingham
Less than 10 minutes from Michigan's premier dining, luxury retail, and cultural hub.
Bloomfield Hills
Direct adjacency to the region's most prestigious estates and serene, private landscapes.
The Corridor
Effortless connectivity to major transit routes, simplifying the daily commute to key business centers.
Sylvan Lake Living
A place where lake living comes naturally, with adventure, connection, and community part of daily life.

TRAILSIDE 2000 Orchard Lake Rd · Sylvan Lake

Built by the Friedman family.

Trailside is guided by the Friedman family, long-time Southeast Michigan builders with more than 45 years of professional homebuilding experience and a deep personal connection to Sylvan Lake. As 35+ year Sylvan Lake residents, the family understands the character, pride, and small-city charm that make this community so special.

Over the course of their career, the team has helped create more than 10,000 homes, earned numerous industry awards, and received recognition as both Developer of the Year and Builder of the Year. Their history includes the founding of Selective Group and Pinnacle Homes, two respected homebuilding companies later sold to national builders.

That experience is especially meaningful here in Sylvan Lake, where the Friedman family has designed and built eight distinctive homes over the past three decades. Today, that same commitment continues at Trailside, with a focus on thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and a neighborhood that feels naturally connected to the community around it.

45+ Years of Experience

10,000+ Homes Built

8 Sylvan Lake Homes

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A New Chapter in Sylvan Lake Living.