Cider Creek by Lombardo Homes: Fenton Township's Newest New Construction Community

The Fenton and Linden new construction corridor just gained its most accessible brand-new community in years. Cider Creek, Lombardo Homes' Artisan Series neighborhood at 16290 Rogan Drive in Fenton Township, is actively selling ranch and two-story homes from approximately $389,990 within the Linden Community Schools district. With two ponds, walking trails, and ten floor plans spanning about 1,533 to more than 3,100 square feet, Cider Creek gives buyers a strong entry-level alternative to the custom builds at Fairways of Spring Meadows and Oaks of Tyrone.

Who Is Lombardo Homes?

Lombardo Homes is a well-established Michigan homebuilder whose Artisan Series Collection focuses on ranch and two-story designs with upgraded, included features rather than long option menus. The builder has active communities across Southeast Michigan, and in the Fenton-Linden area it operates Cider Creek in Fenton Township plus Liberty Shores in Linden, where homes start near $442,990. That two-community presence means Lombardo is making a real commitment to this corridor, not dipping in and out of the market.

Cider Creek: Location, Schools & Setting

Cider Creek sits on Rogan Drive in Fenton Township, north of Lobdell Road and west of Linden Road, tucked behind Mueller's Orchard. That location puts the community in the Linden Community Schools district, the same well-regarded district that serves Fairways of Spring Meadows and Mitchell Building Co's West Winds subdivision. The district recently completed a $55 million bond-funded facility upgrade, including a new multi-purpose center, and the 2026-27 school year began August 19.

The community itself covers roughly 67 acres with 95 approved lots, of which phase one includes about 30. Homesites run from approximately 11,760 to 15,582 square feet, and the neighborhood is planned around two ponds and walking trails, a setup that mirrors the lake-country character buyers love about the Fenton-Linden area. Downtown Fenton's shops and restaurants are minutes away, and the ChoiceOne Bank Trail connecting Fenton to Linden opens with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, adding a paved lakeside path that runs the length of the corridor.

What to Expect From Cider Creek Homes

Lombardo's Artisan Series at Cider Creek includes 10 ranch and two-story floor plans with 3 to 6 bedrooms, 2.5 to 4 bathrooms, and 2 to 3-car garages. Current plans range from about 1,533 square feet to more than 3,100, with several listings exceeding 3,800. Two of the most popular plans give a sense of the range:

• The Bloomington: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, roughly 2,211 to 2,273 square feet, from about $401,990.
• The Columbia: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, roughly 2,464 to 2,517 square feet, from about $422,990.

Artisan Series homes come with an included finish package: Shaw hardwood flooring in the kitchen, nook, and powder room where the plan allows, Shaw carpet with a 5-pound pad, designer lighting, 9-foot first-floor ceilings on applicable plans, Silestone kitchen and island countertops, Masterbrand 42-inch upper cabinets, Whirlpool appliances, and an under-mount stainless sink with a Delta faucet. For buyers comparing semi-custom communities, Cider Creek's included upgrades answer the question "what is actually in the base price?" up front.

What Does New Construction Cost in Fenton Township Right Now?

As of late September 2026, Cider Creek pricing runs from approximately $389,990 to $515,985, which makes it one of the most accessible single-family new construction entry points in the corridor. Broader Fenton Township context, updated for this week:

• Lot values: $50,000 to $150,000 depending on size and utility access, with Fenton Township's first municipal water system rolling out in phases to serve new and existing subdivisions.
• Construction costs: $200 to $275 per square foot builder-grade, $275 to $350 semi-custom, and $350 to $500+ full custom.
• Fenton median list price: Approximately $397,000 with about 250 active listings, per the latest local market data.
• Framing lumber: About $514 per 1,000 board feet for the week ending September 18 (Madison's Index), down from $525 the prior week, keeping fall material budgets workable.

For a full line-item breakdown of lot costs, per-square-foot ranges, and hidden expenses, see our 2026 new construction cost guide, updated September 24, 2026.

How Cider Creek Fits Into the Fenton-Linden New Construction Market

Cider Creek fills the price gap between the corridor's most affordable options and its custom communities. Side by side, the active choices in late September 2026 look like this:

• Cider Mill Crossings (Sun Homes, Fenton): from approximately $157,000, the entry point.
• Whispering Pines (Clearview Homes condos, near downtown Fenton): near $349,900.
• Cider Creek (Lombardo Homes, Fenton Township): from approximately $389,990 to $515,985.
• Fenton Acres (Allen Edwin Homes, Linden area): from approximately $395,900.
• The Glades of Fenton (Lake & Land Custom Homes, Fenton Township): detached condos from approximately $428,885.
• Liberty Shores (Lombardo Homes, Linden): from approximately $442,990.
• West Winds (Mitchell Building Co, Fenton Township): winter 2026 completions.
• Fairways of Spring Meadows (Big Sky Development, Fenton Township): current listings from $519,900 to $699,900.
• Oaks of Tyrone (Big Sky Development, Tyrone Township): custom homes from $615,900 to $899,900.

Buyers who were priced out of the custom communities now have a genuine middle option. Cider Creek buyers get brand-new construction, the Linden schools, and builder warranty protection at a price closer to the area's resale market, which matters while the 30-year fixed rate holds near 6.95 percent for the week ending September 17 (Freddie Mac).

Financing a Cider Creek Home

As of late September 2026, the national 30-year fixed average is 6.95 percent for the week ending September 17 (Freddie Mac), the latest available PMMS reading, with Michigan lenders quoting from the mid-6s to the low 7s. Most buyers at communities like Cider Creek use a construction-to-permanent loan: one closing, one set of closing costs, and a conversion to a permanent mortgage at completion. Construction-phase rates at most Michigan lenders currently fall in the 6.25% to 7.5% range, with buyers at 720+ credit scores typically securing construction-to-permanent APRs from 6.25% to 6.9%.

Big Sky Development partners with Dart Bank for construction-to-permanent loans with as little as 5% down at its communities, MSHDA offers construction-to-permanent financing at 6.25% (Tax-Exempt Bond Program), and MSU Federal Credit Union offers construction loans from 6.375% (6.474% APR) with 10% down. Because rates are holding near 7 percent, ask about rate locks and temporary buydowns before you sign. Pre-qualifying with a construction loan specialist before picking a homesite is the single best way to protect your budget.

New Construction vs. Resale: Where Cider Creek Fits

Cider Creek's pricing overlaps directly with move-in-ready resale homes in the Linden Community Schools district, which makes the new-vs-resale math more interesting than it is at the custom end of the market. A $390,000 to $450,000 budget can buy either a brand-new Artisan Series home with a full builder warranty and modern energy systems or an older resale house that may need roof, HVAC, or kitchen work within a few years. When you fold in the 10-year structural warranty that most area builders provide, the total cost of ownership gap narrows quickly. Our New Construction vs. Resale guide, updated September 24, 2026, walks through the full comparison with current rates and pricing.

Infrastructure & Community Improvements Near Cider Creek

Fenton Township and the surrounding corridor are in the middle of the largest infrastructure push in a generation, all of it supportive of new construction values:

• Fenton Township municipal water: The township's first municipal water system is coming online in phases, replacing arsenic-affected private wells with treated municipal supply. Subdivisions in Phases II and III can now connect, and interest from communities like the Landings at Crane's Cove continues to grow. Reliable municipal water is a major tick for any new subdivision site.
• ChoiceOne Bank Trail: The roughly 2.2-mile paved path connecting Fenton to Linden opens with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, near Silver Lake Road and Jennings Road. It turns the entire corridor, Cider Creek included, into a more walkable place to live.
• 187-unit townhome project: The Fenton Township Planning Commission approved Redwood Living's final site plan for the Silver Lake Road townhomes in July 2026, with the Ripley Road water-line extension expected to begin this fall and construction roughly a year later. More housing supply and infrastructure confirm developer confidence in the corridor.
• City of Fenton road work: The 2026-27 Local Roads program is replacing watermains and reconstructing streets on Elm, Long, Hillview, Valley, Orchardview, and Valleyview drives, modernizing the infrastructure that connects to Fenton Township.

Why Work With Rob Moen on a Cider Creek Purchase?

Buying new construction is different from buying a resale home: builder agreements, construction timelines, financing milestones, and design selections all work on their own clocks. I represent both Fairways of Spring Meadows and Oaks of Tyrone for Big Sky Development, and I track every new launch in the corridor, including Cider Creek. I know the Linden school assignments, the lot-release timing, the included-feature lists, and how the price points compare across all nine active communities above. That context gets you a better lot, a tighter contract, and a build that actually fits your budget.

Interested in Cider Creek or any new construction in Fenton or Linden? Contact me directly at (810) 691-0019 or send a message for a personalized consultation. I'll help you compare lots, plans, and price points across every active community and find the home that fits your life.