Pine Crest Estates sits in Chesterfield, Michigan, about 30 minutes north of Detroit, right along Lake St. Clair near the western side of Anchor Bay, and folks here tend to like the quiet rural setting, especially those who want to stay active in retirement, with biking, strolling, fishing, and kayaking close by and golf only a mile away, plus shopping and restaurants aren't far, while Walter & Mary Burke Park sits just two miles away and offers space for sunbathing, and Brandenburg Park has a pier for fishing, all part of why the community gets called one of the friendliest in Michigan. The community is age-restricted for folks 55 and up and holds 214 manufactured home sites built mostly since 2000, with 90% of the homes being multisection, showing peaked roofs and lap siding, and the newer homes, even those built in 2024, offer several floor plans like the Birch Plan with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and space up to 1,456 square feet. Homes come move-in ready with all appliances included and are set up so people can relax on a front porch or visit with family and friends, and lawn mowing is taken care of for everyone, taking a chore off the list.
The homes start at prices from the $130,000s, and there are rentals starting at $1,500 a month, with a month free for those who qualify, so there are options to fit different budgets, and filters for price, bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage help people find what they want. There are vacant sites for new homes, many homes for sale, and buildable options if someone has a preference. Most streets are wide and paved, off-street parking is included, and pets are allowed by policy. The clubhouse sits ready for neighbor gatherings or planned social activities, and wifi is labeled as "Other" if that's a consideration, but there aren't details on things like medical services or nursing on the grounds.
The day-to-day running falls to Michelle Berger, the community manager, and there's onsite staff, plus a sales office is open during business hours and available by appointment on Saturdays, and they keep a newsletter and a website for more community news. Pine Crest Estates is unique in Macomb County as the first of its kind, built as an upscale manufactured home community with a clear focus on people in retirement looking for both comfort and activity, set in a spot that makes it easy to enjoy nature while staying close to town. Many residents talk about the easy pace, friendly faces, and how the little things like wide streets and a good clubhouse make visits with neighbors and family nice, all within reach of Lake St. Clair's outdoors.
