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Florida Gated Communities

Experience the ultimate in privacy, luxury, and security with Florida gated communities. Whether you’re searching for a waterfront retreat, golf course estate, or active adult community, Florida offers an exceptional selection of private, gated neighborhoods to suit a variety of lifestyles. From the Florida Panhandle to Southeast Florida, Private Communities Registry (PCR) is the trusted resource for discovering the best gated communities in Florida. With decades of expertise in luxury real estate, PCR connects homebuyers with exclusive communities in Orlando, Fort Myers, Ocala, Jacksonville, Central Florida, Southwest Florida, and beyond.

Types of Gated Communities in Florida

Florida is home to a wide range of gated communities, each offering unique features and benefits. Some of the most sought-after gated communities in Florida include:

  • Golf Course Communities – Offering championship courses, private clubhouses, and resort-style amenities.
  • Waterfront & Coastal Communities – Featuring marinas, private docks, beach access, and breathtaking views.
  • 55+ Active Adult Communities – Designed for retirees seeking a vibrant lifestyle with social activities and wellness programs.
  • Luxury Estate Communities – Gated neighborhoods with high-end custom homes, elite security, and world-class amenities.
  • Equestrian Communities – Spacious properties with riding trails, stables, and equestrian facilities. These type of communities are part of what Ocala, Florida is known for.

Who Chooses to Live in Florida Gated Communities?

The demand for gated communities in Florida is driven by a variety of homebuyers who seek security, exclusivity, and a high-quality lifestyle. These communities attract:

  • Luxury buyers looking for high-end homes in premier Florida private communities.
  • Retirees interested in active adult gated communities with resort-style amenities.
  • Families seeking safe, family-friendly communities with top-rated schools.
  • Golfers and boaters who want access to private courses, marinas, and waterfront living.

Why Live in a Gated Community in Florida?

Florida gated communities offer many benefits, including:

  • Enhanced Privacy & Security – Gated access, private roads, and security personnel offer peace of mind.
  • Resort-Style Amenities – Many communities feature pools, clubhouses, fitness centers, and social clubs.
  • Exclusive & Prestigious Living – Homes are set in beautifully landscaped, well-maintained communities.
  • Prime Locations – Many gated communities are near beaches, golf courses, and vibrant city centers.

Where Are the Best Gated Communities in Florida?

Gated communities can be found throughout Florida, including:

  • Central Florida – Home to gated communities in Orlando and Ocala, offering convenience and natural beauty.
  • Southwest Florida – Featuring luxury gated communities in Fort Myers and Naples.
  • Southeast Florida – Exclusive Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Miami-area communities.
  • Florida Panhandle – Serene, private communities with access to beaches and nature preserves.
  • Northeast Florida – Featuring golf and waterfront communities near Jacksonville and St. Augustine.

Florida Gated Community Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Homes in Florida gated communities range from luxury waterfront estates and custom golf course villas to modern townhomes and active adult residences. Properties often include high-end finishes, open floor plans, and scenic views of lakes, golf courses, or the ocean.

Find Your Dream Home in a Florida Gated Community with PCR

For nearly 30 years, Private Communities Registry (PCR) has been the leading resource for discovering the best gated communities in Florida. Start your search today to explore community listings, view stunning properties, and connect with Florida's top private communities to find the perfect home for your lifestyle.


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Del Webb Sunchase

Parrish, Florida Gated Community
Parrish, Florida
Del Webb Sunchase is a gated 55+ community in Parrish, Florida, offering new single-family homes and an active Gulf Coast lifestyle. Planned resort amenities include the Solara clubhouse, onsite dining, pools, fitness, shaded pickleball, bocce, a golf simulator, walking trails, and year-round activities led by a Lifestyle Director.

Pricing: Homes from the low $300,000s to $700,000+

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Del Webb Tradition

Port St. Lucie, Florida Gated Community
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Located in the master-planned community of Tradition, this 55+ community is the first Del Webb active adult community in Southeast Florida. Amenities designed by the award-winning builder include a grand clubhouse, resort-style swimming pool, fitness trails, a dog park, and courts for tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball. Residents enjoy quick access to shopping, dining, healthcare, beaches, golf, and cultural attractions.

Pricing: Homes priced from the low $400,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Delray Dunes Golf & Country Club

Boynton Beach, Florida Gated Community
Boynton Beach, Florida
Delray Dunes Golf & Country Club is a private member owned Florida golf community located in beautiful Southern Palm Beach County. In addition to its acclaimed Pete Dye designed golf course, resort-style amenities of this gated golf community include a 26,000 square foot clubhouse, tennis and fitness facilities, full-service dining, swimming pool, and playground. The Southeast Florida community includes several floorplans of spacious villas and single-family homes.

Pricing: Villas priced from $350,000; Single-family homes starting in the $600,000s.

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis

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Delray Trails

Delray Beach, Florida Gated Community
Delray Beach, Florida
Delray Trails is an age-restricted community in vibrant Delray Beach, FL, offering a haven for active adults 55 and better. The Florida 55-plus gated community includes a clubhouse, an outdoor resort-style swimming pool with lounge area, tennis and pickleball courts, and walking trails. World-class beaches, golf, charming towns, and exciting city life are all within easy reach. A variety of brand-new, active adult, multi-family, and single-family homes are available.

Pricing: Priced from the high $400,000s to the low $700,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Esplanade at Azario

Lakewood Ranch, Florida Gated Community
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Esplanade at Azario is a gated golf community in Lakewood Ranch, FL featuring new construction homes by Taylor Morrison, an 18-hole championship golf course, resort amenities, fine dining, tennis, pickleball, fitness, and the signature Esplanade lifestyle near Sarasota and Florida's Gulf Coast.
Pricing: Lot Premiums from the low $200,000s; Villas, Homes from the high $300,000s to low $900,000s

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Esplanade at Cammaray Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota, Florida Gated Community
Sarasota, Florida
Esplanade at Cammaray Lakewood Ranch is a new gated resort lifestyle community coming to Sarasota, FL. Taylor Morrison plans an extensive Amenity Campus with a resort pool and spa, fitness and wellness facilities, onsite dining, tennis, pickleball, bocce, a Bark Park, trails, and lifestyle programming. New single-family homes will offer a variety of one- and two-story designs in southeast Lakewood Ranch.

Pricing: New Homes Coming Soon

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch

St. Cloud, Florida Gated Community
St. Cloud, Florida
Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch is a gated resort lifestyle community featuring new homes by Taylor Morrison, resort amenities, wellness programs, pickleball, a luxurious Amenity Campus, and scenic nature surroundings near Lake Nona and Orlando.

Pricing: Lot Premiums from $15,000 to $80,000; Homes from the low $400,000s to high $600,000s

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Esplanade at Coasterra

Palmetto, Florida Gated Community
Palmetto, Florida
Esplanade at Coasterra is a gated resort community featuring new homes by Taylor Morrison, planned luxury amenities, wellness programming, pickleball, tennis, a Bahama Bar, resort pool, and the signature Esplanade lifestyle near Bradenton and Florida's Gulf Coast.

Pricing: Lot Premiums from $8,940 to $198,440; Homes from $365,999 to $713,999; Villas from $374,999 to $425,000

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Esplanade at Highland Ranch

Clermont, Florida Gated Community
Clermont, Florida
This Central Florida active adult community by award-winning builder Taylor Morrison is located 20 miles west of Orlando, in Clermont, Florida. Amenities are designed to help those aged 55+ maintain an active lifestyle, and include a clubhouse with fitness room, swimming pool and hot tub, three miles of walking trails, and courts for tennis, pickleball, and bocce.

Pricing: Homes from the high $300,000s to high $700,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Land Conservation Land Conservation
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Esplanade at Kingston

Estero, Florida Gated Community
Estero, Florida
Esplanade at Kingston is a new gated resort lifestyle community coming to Estero, FL, within the 7,600-acre Kingston master plan. Planned amenities include a resort pool and spa, fitness and wellness facilities, onsite dining, indoor and outdoor pickleball, tennis, bocce, a Bark Park, and extensive lifestyle programming. Taylor Morrison will offer new single-family homes, villas, and a separate collection of condominium residences.

Pricing: New Homes Coming Soon

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Esplanade at McKinnon Groves

Winter Garden, Florida Gated Community
Winter Garden, Florida
Esplanade at McKinnon Groves is a gated resort community featuring new homes by Taylor Morrison, luxury amenities, wellness programming, pickleball, tennis, a Bahama Bar, and the signature Esplanade lifestyle near Orlando.

Pricing: Lot Premiums $18,900 to $46,800; Homes $374,999 to $917,999

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Esplanade at Pinewalk

St. Johns, Florida Gated Community
St. Johns, Florida
Esplanade at Pinewalk is a new gated resort lifestyle community coming to St. Johns, FL, with approximately 1,300 homes planned across two distinct sections: about 900 homes for 55+ residents and 400 homes in a separate all-ages neighborhood. Taylor Morrison plans an extensive Amenity Campus with swimming, fitness, wellness, dining, pickleball, tennis, trails, a Bark Park, and lifestyle programming

Pricing: New Homes Coming Soon

Community Type: All Ages, 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Esplanade at Rivergrass

Naples, Florida Gated Community
Naples, Florida
Esplanade at Rivergrass is a new gated golf and resort lifestyle community coming to Naples, FL. Plans include an 18-hole championship golf course, extensive Amenity Campus, resort pool and spa, onsite dining, fitness and wellness facilities, tennis, pickleball, bocce, trails, and a Bark Park. Taylor Morrison will offer new single-family homes and condominiums within the larger Rivergrass Village community.

Pricing: New Homes Coming Soon

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Esplanade at Solaeris

Port St. Lucie, Florida Gated Community
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Esplanade at Solaeris is a new gated golf and resort lifestyle community coming to Port St. Lucie, FL. Plans include an 18-hole championship golf course, extensive Amenity Campus, resort pool and spa, onsite dining, fitness and wellness facilities, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and lifestyle programming. Taylor Morrison plans approximately 1,200 single-family homes, villas, and condos within the larger Solaeris master-planned community.

Pricing: New Homes Coming Soon

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Esplanade at Starling

Punta Gorda, Florida Gated Community
Punta Gorda, Florida
Esplanade at Starling is a gated community featuring new homes by Taylor Morrison, luxury amenities, wellness programming, pickleball, tennis, a Bahama Bar, resort pool, and the signature Esplanade lifestyle near Florida's Gulf Coast.

Pricing: Lot Premiums $12,000 to $165,000; Homes $310,999 to $620,999

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Esplanade at Tradition

Port St. Lucie, Florida Gated Community
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Esplanade at Tradition is a 55+ lifestyle community featuring new homes by Taylor Morrison, resort amenities, a luxurious clubhouse, pickleball, tennis, wellness programs, and the signature Esplanade lifestyle within the Tradition master-planned community.

Pricing: Lot Premiums $15,600 to $39,000; Homes mid $300,000s to mid $500,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Esplanade at Westview

Kissimmee, Florida Gated Community
Kissimmee, Florida
Esplanade at Westview is a resort community featuring new homes by Taylor Morrison, luxury amenities, wellness programming, pickleball, tennis, a Bahama Bar, and the signature Esplanade lifestyle near Orlando.

Pricing: Lot Premiums $20,000 to $40,000; Homes high $200,000s to low $600,000s

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch

Wesley Chapel, Florida Gated Community
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch is a gated 55+ community featuring new homes by Taylor Morrison, resort-style amenities, wellness programming, pickleball, tennis, spa services, and the signature Esplanade lifestyle near Tampa.

Pricing: Lot Premiums from $22,000 to $59,200; Homes from the mid $300,000s to high $500,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Esplanade by the Islands

Naples, Florida Gated Community
Naples, Florida
Esplanade by the Islands is a gated resort community featuring new homes by Taylor Morrison, award-winning amenities, wellness programming, pickleball, tennis, luxury spa services, and the signature Esplanade lifestyle near Marco Island and the Gulf Coast.

Pricing: Lot Premiums $50,000 to $250,000; Homes $599,999 to $1,110,999

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Explore by Del Webb North River Ranch

Parrish, Florida Gated Community
Parrish, Florida
Explore by Del Webb North River Ranch is a gated, all-ages community in Parrish, Florida, offering new single-family homes and villas with no 55+ restriction. Planned amenities include resort pools, a lazy river, wellness center, covered pickleball, fitness, onsite dining, a golf simulator, trails, and extensive social spaces.

Pricing: Homes from the mid $300,000s to $800,000+

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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