Liberty Shores by Lombardo Homes: New Construction Community Spotlight in Linden

The Linden new construction market gained one of its most distinctive options this year. Liberty Shores, Lombardo Homes' Artisan Series community off Edison Boulevard just east of Ripley Road, is selling ranch and two-story homes from approximately $442,990 on 100-foot-wide homesites, within walking distance of downtown Linden and inside the Linden Community Schools district. The community spreads across roughly 200 acres with about a mile of shoreline and homesites that back to preserved nature areas. For buyers comparing new construction across the corridor, Liberty Shores is the walkable, lakeside option that did not exist in Linden a year ago, sitting alongside the custom builds at Fairways of Spring Meadows and Oaks of Tyrone.

Who Is Lombardo Homes?

Lombardo Homes is one of Michigan's most active builders, and its Artisan Series Collection is built around included upgrades rather than long option menus: hardwood flooring, designer lighting, 9-foot first-floor ceilings where plans allow, stone and Silestone countertops, and Whirlpool appliances come in the base price. In the Fenton-Linden corridor, Lombardo now operates two communities, Cider Creek in Fenton Township selling from approximately $389,990 and Liberty Shores in Linden from approximately $442,990. That two-community footprint tells buyers the builder is making a long-term commitment to this corridor, not a one-off entry. Our Cider Creek community spotlight covers the Fenton Township side in detail.

Liberty Shores: Location, Schools & Setting

Liberty Shores sits off Edison Boulevard, east of Ripley Road, in Linden, MI 48451, at the western edge of the Fenton-Linden corridor with easy access to US-23's Silver Lake Road interchange (Exit 79) and quick routes to I-75, I-69, and M-59 for commuters to Flint, Auburn Hills, and Ann Arbor. The community is one of the few new construction neighborhoods in the area where you can walk to downtown Linden, including the Millpond, the Kimble-Sharp Gazebo, and the shops and restaurants along West Broad Street.

Homes at Liberty Shores fall within the Linden Community Schools district, the same district that serves Fairways of Spring Meadows, West Winds, and Cider Creek. 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, 2026. Linden voters will decide a zero-tax-rate-increase sinking fund replacement on the November 3, 2026 ballot (the same 1.1603 mills, extended ten years, generating more than $1.2 million in year-one funding for school safety, security, technology, and facility upgrades) after narrowly rejecting a renewal in May 2026; the existing fund expires December 31, 2026. The ChoiceOne Bank Trail, which opened with a ribbon cutting on September 29, 2026, now links Fenton and Linden along the north shore of Silver Lake, putting Liberty Shores minutes from a paved lakeside path that runs the length of the corridor.

What to Expect From Liberty Shores Homes

Lombardo's Artisan Series at Liberty Shores includes 7 ranch and two-story floor plans with 3 to 6 bedrooms, 2.5 to 4 bathrooms, and 2 to 3-car garages, ranging from roughly 2,181 to 3,904 square feet. Homesites run approximately 100 feet wide and many back to preserved nature areas, which is a noticeably larger lot footprint than the corridor's denser townhome and condo options. The most popular plans give a sense of the range:

• The Oxford (ranch): 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, roughly 2,200+ square feet.
• The Bloomington: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2-car garage, 2,273 square feet, from about $449,885.
• The Columbia: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2-car garage, roughly 2,479 to 2,517 square feet, from about $459,990.
• The Berkeley: 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,834 square feet, from about $499,990.
• The Princeton: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,180 square feet, from about $529,990.

Lombardo currently lists quick move-in and quick-close homes at Liberty Shores as well. As of mid-October 2026, a move-in-ready Berkeley at 4450 Edison Boulevard was listed at $581,505 with 3,115 square feet. Quick-close inventory changes week to week, so buyers serious about a 2026 closing should ask the Lombardo sales office at (248) 416-1436 for the live list while we track lot releases and pricing for you at no cost.

What Does New Construction Cost in Linden Right Now?

As of late October 2026, Liberty Shores pricing starts at approximately $442,990 on Lombardo's official community page, with floor plans ranging into the mid-$500s and quick move-ins near $580,000. For context on where that sits in today's Linden market:

• Linden resale market: Zillow's average home value for Linden holds near $343,805, up about 6.3% year over year, with Redfin's three-month median sale near $320,000 and roughly 73 to 110 active listings, so new construction carries a premium buyers weigh against a 10-year warranty and zero deferred maintenance.
• Lots in the area: Vacant Linden-area parcels generally run $40,000 to $120,000, while Tyrone Township lots with Hartland school access can reach $75,000 to $175,000. At Liberty Shores, the lot is included in the home price.
• Construction costs: Genesee County holds at $200 to $275 per square foot builder-grade, $275 to $350 semi-custom, and $350 to $500+ full custom.
• Materials: Framing lumber eased to about $499 per 1,000 board feet on October 16 (Madison's Index via NAHB), down 3.3% month over month, keeping winter start budgets workable.
• Rates: The 30-year fixed mortgage rate held at 7.40 percent for the week ending October 15 (Freddie Mac), with the 15-year at 6.71 percent.

For a full line-item breakdown of lot costs, per-square-foot ranges, and hidden expenses, see our 2026 new construction cost guide, updated October 22, 2026.

How Liberty Shores Fits Into the Fenton-Linden New Construction Market

Liberty Shores occupies the walkable, lakeside tier of the corridor's new construction lineup. Side by side, the active choices in late October 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, quick move-ins currently listed from about $419,900 to $449,900.
• 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, walking distance to downtown Linden.
• West Winds (Mitchell Building Co, Fenton Township): winter 2026 completions.
• Fairways of Spring Meadows (Big Sky Development, Fenton Township): current listings from $529,900 to $699,900.
• Oaks of Tyrone (Big Sky Development, Tyrone Township): custom homes from $615,900 to $899,900.

Buyers who want the village lifestyle of downtown Linden, acreage feel without the maintenance, and a builder warranty now have a dedicated option. It also gives Linden-resale buyers a brand-new comparison point: at roughly $442,990 to $530,000, Liberty Shores sits above the corridor's entry tiers but well below the custom communities, which matters while resale inventory in Linden stays thin and well-priced homes go under contract in about 25 days.

Financing a Liberty Shores Home

As of late October 2026, the national 30-year fixed average holds at 7.40 percent for the week ending October 15 (Freddie Mac), unchanged for a second straight week, with the 15-year at 6.71 percent and Michigan lenders quoting from the mid-to-high 7s. Most buyers at communities like Liberty Shores 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 continues to offer construction-to-permanent financing at 6.25% (Tax-Exempt Bond Program) and 6.75% (Taxable Bond Program), and MSU Federal Credit Union quotes construction loans from 6.375% (6.474% APR) with 10% down. Because rates are holding near 7 percent, ask your lender about rate locks and temporary buydowns before you select a homesite, and get pre-qualified with a construction loan specialist before you talk lot releases.

Infrastructure & Community Improvements Near Liberty Shores

The Linden and Fenton Township corridor is in the middle of its largest infrastructure push in a generation, all of it supportive of new construction values:

• ChoiceOne Bank Trail: The roughly 2.2-mile paved path between Fenton and Linden opened with a ribbon cutting on September 29, 2026, and is now open for walking and cycling along the north shore of Silver Lake, minutes from Liberty Shores.
• Perry Road Trail: Linden's $2.1 million Perry Road Trail project is progressing as part of the Iron Belle Trail network, expanding the village's trail system.
• Millpond Park: The $1.5 million riverwalk and gazebo plaza improvements are completing this year, adding to downtown Linden's appeal for walkable buyers.
• 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 and supporting future subdivision connections across the corridor.
• 187-unit townhome project: Redwood Living's final site plan for Silver Lake Road received approval in July 2026, with the Ripley Road water-line extension expected to begin this fall and construction about a year later, underscoring developer confidence in the corridor.

Why Work With Rob Moen on a Liberty Shores Purchase?

New construction at Liberty Shores runs on its own clock: builder contracts, lot-release timing, design selections, construction draws, and warranty paperwork each have their own milestones, and missing one can cost weeks or thousands of dollars. I represent both Fairways of Spring Meadows and Oaks of Tyrone for Big Sky Development, and I track every new launch in this corridor, including Liberty Shores and Cider Creek. I know the Linden school assignments, the included-feature lists, the current quick move-in pricing, and how every community above compares on lot, plan, and total cost. That context gets you a better lot, a tighter contract, and a build that actually fits your budget. Our New Construction vs. Resale guide, updated October 22, 2026, walks through the full comparison with current rates and pricing.

Interested in Liberty Shores or any new construction in Linden or Fenton? 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.