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Living in a luxury and stunning gated community provides residents with many benefits including privacy, safety, and endless social and recreational activities. A big perk to living in a gated neighborhood is the limited access entry, usually overseen by management and staff at gatehouses who guarantee 24/7 security and surveillance systems. Residents also appreciate the well-kept properties, low-maintenance homes, and resort-style amenities like golf courses, swimming pools, pickleball, fitness centers, parks, walking paths, and more.

Many exclusive gated communities may even boast unique luxury features like private airstrips, resorts, and top-notch restaurants. Whether you're looking for a home in a gated community that's move-in ready or prefer new development offering customizable construction options, your quest for top-notch security in the ideal luxury community to call home begins right here. Search by your desired state/region, then explore each luxury gated community by seeing photos, learning more about stunning amenities and available homes, and requesting information.

Why Luxury Gated Communities Are So Attractive

One notable feature of many exclusive luxury communities across the country is that their entrances are gated to prevent non-residents from entering without visitor permission. There may be a manned gatehouse team for security or gated community access could be controlled by an electronic device that’s placed in residents’ cars.

Living in a stunning gated community gives residents an extra sense of enhanced privacy and security. A gated community also helps to reduce traffic and preserve a quiet atmosphere, which makes it safer for children and pedestrians who enjoy time outside. With controlled access to the exclusive gated community, thieves and other nefarious individuals are less likely to wander in looking for an opportunity to commit a crime.

Gated neighborhoods are a lifestyle choice with a strong sense of community. Homeowners associations (HOA) at gated communities also often set high standards for the homes and amenities are how they are managed and maintained, which further helps preserve higher property values.

Here’s a closer look at what residents find so appealing about luxury gated communities:

Safety and Security

When residents are asked why they chose to live in a gated community, the top reason is security. Gates or barriers stop vehicles and deter outsiders from walking through the luxury community uninvited. Security cameras at the gates record the comings and goings of residents and their guests.

With controlled access and reduced traffic, joggers, children riding their bikes, dog walkers, and other residents worry less during their day-to-day life!

Privacy and Sense of Community

In a luxury gated community, it’s common for neighbors to hold parties and events for those who live there. Socializing builds strong bonds between neighbors, who tend to watch out for each other within luxury communities.

Residents of these tight-knit luxury communities can enjoy stunning onsite amenities such as swimming pools, golf courses, and private lakes or beaches, without worrying about strangers interfering with their activities.

Protecting Your Investment

While gated communities can be expensive, condos, single-family homes, and villas in gated communities are highly coveted. The exclusivity of gated, master-planned communities is enhanced with beautifully designed custom homes and shared spaces, as well as luxury amenities–all of which help preserve or increase the value of your home.

HOAs in gated communities also have strict rules and regulations about the exterior appearance of the stunning homes to preserve the appearance of continuity and belonging.

How to Find the Perfect Exclusive Gated Community

Private Communities gives you direct access to more than 150 gated communities from California to states up and down the east coast, as well as the Southeast United States, and more.

Take a deep dive into each area that catches your eye to learn more about the elevated and relaxing lifestyle you can enjoy at these exclusive gated communities!


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Heritage Carson Creek

El Dorado Hills, California Gated Community
El Dorado Hills, California
Heritage Carson Creek in El Dorado Hills, CA, is a new master-planned community exclusively for active adults 55+, offering a luxurious and serene lifestyle with single-family homes designed for comfort and convenience. The gated California community features amenities such as a spacious clubhouse and sport courts, with nearby shopping and dining, outdoor recreation, and world-class golf courses. Homes include three unique collections with single-story designs, covered outdoor living spaces, and select plans featuring Lennar’s Next Gen® design for multi-generational living. Homes priced from the high $400,000s. Read More...

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K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at The Ranch

Rancho Cordova, California Gated Community
Rancho Cordova, California
K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at The Ranch is a new active adult 55+ community in Rancho Cordova, CA, just outside of Sacramento. Amenities for active adults within this Northern California retirement community include a clubhouse, indoor/outdoor swimming pool with spa, fitness center, pickleball and bocce courts, walking trails, and more. A variety of new low-maintenance single-family homes and spacious floorplans specifically designed for homebuyers 55 and over. Homes priced from the $400,000s. Read More...

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K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons at Homestead

Dixon, California Gated Community
Dixon, California
K. Hovnanian's® Four Seasons at Homestead is a new active adult 55+ community in Dixon, CA, close to Sacramento and just a short drive to nearby Napa, Tahoe, and the Bay Area. Amenities within this Northern California community include a clubhouse, swimming pool with spa and poolside cabanas, fitness center, outdoor exercise area and yoga deck, pickleball and bocce courts, walking trails, and more. A variety of new low-maintenance single-family homes and spacious floorplans start in the $500,000s. Read More...

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Miralon

Palm Springs, California Gated Community
Palm Springs, California
A master-planned “agrihood” community in the heart of the Sonoran Desert that integrates agriculture into a residential neighborhood of Modernist-inspired homes by providing an abundance of protected green space, olive and citrus trees and community gardens offering farm-to-table produce. Homes priced from the high $800,000s. Read More...

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Sun City Palm Desert

Palm Desert, California Gated Community
Palm Desert, California
Sun City Palm Desert is a resort-style California 55+ community in the Coachella Valley. Featuring two championship golf courses, three clubhouses, fitness centers, pools, and more than 80 clubs and groups, this gated active adult community in Southern California offers an unparalleled lifestyle. It’s an ideal destination for those looking to retire in California with endless recreation, sunshine, and value with single-level homes priced from the mid $300,000s to over $1 million. Read More...

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The Citrus Club

La Quinta, California Gated Community
La Quinta, California
The Citrus Club is a premier California gated community in La Quinta offering championship golf, resort-style amenities, and exclusive access to the La Quinta Resort. As part of the PGA West golf community family, residents enjoy tennis, pickleball, fitness, dining, and a vibrant social calendar. With luxury homes for sale and a prime Southern California location near Palm Springs, The Citrus Club delivers an active yet refined lifestyle in the heart of the desert. Homes priced from $1.2 million to $3 million+. Read More...

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Trilogy® at The Polo Club

Indio, California Gated Community
Indio, California
With a total of about 750 residences and a quiet "down valley" location, this active lifestyle Palm Springs-area resort retirement community offers buyers an exclusive gated environment with a deluxe suite of social and recreational amenities. The members-only Polo Club features a fine dining restaurant, fitness center, resort swimming pools, tennis, and a sports center. Homes are priced from the low $400,000s. Read More...

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Whitehawk at Granite Bay

Granite Bay, California Gated Community
Granite Bay, California
Whitehawk is a private 33-acre gated community in Granite Bay, California, offering 55 luxury single-story homes with upscale finishes and modern green features. Located 25 miles from Sacramento, this Northern California private community blends prestige and tranquility with easy access to Folsom Lake, golf, top schools, and shopping. With chef-inspired kitchens, California rooms, and elegant architecture, Whitehawk is ideal for families, retirees, and buyers seeking premium luxury homes for sale in North Central California. Homes priced from $1.3 million to $1.8 million. Read More...

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Amelia National

Fernandina Beach, Florida Gated Community
Fernandina Beach, Florida
The centerpiece of this Fernandina Beach gated community located five minutes from the beach and 30 miles from downtown Jacksonville in the First Coast region of northeastern Florida. Two- to five-bedroom single-family custom homes priced from the $500,000s to the $900,000s. Read More...

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Astor Creek Golf & Country Club

Port St. Lucie, Florida Gated Community
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Astor Creek Golf & Country Club is a new Florida golf community in Port St. Lucie, FL, blending all the perks of living on Florida’s Treasure Coast with an array of exclusive resort-style amenities. Anchoring the community is a signature 18-hole golf course with a pro shop, 15-acre grass driving range, 3-acre short game complex, and a 15,000-square-foot practice putting green. Additional amenities within the Southeast Florida country club include a pickleball center, lighted tennis courts, and a spacious clubhouse with fitness facilities, resort-style pool, dining options, and more. Developed by Kolter Homes, the community features home collections ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 square feet, each including golf and club membership. Homes priced from the high $500,000s to $1 million+. Lots priced at $300,000. Read More...

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BallenIsles Country Club

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Gated Community
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Buyers at this established Palm Beach County country club community gain exclusive access to three historic golf courses originally developed as the home of the PGA, plus a 22-court tennis center and a sports complex. Single-family homes priced from $500,000; Condos and Villas are priced from $400,000. Read More...

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Bella Terra

Estero, Florida Gated Community
Estero, Florida
Bella Terra is a gated Florida community in Estero offering 2,350 homes surrounded by lakes and preserves. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, resort-style pool, tennis, pickleball, sports facilities, playgrounds, and walking trails. Conveniently located near Naples, Fort Myers, and Florida Gulf Coast University, this community in Southwest Florida provides a wide variety of Florida homes for sale in a nature-filled setting with easy access to shopping, dining, healthcare, and airports. Homes priced from the mid $300,000s to the high $700,000s Read More...

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Bent Pine

Vero Beach, Florida Gated Community
Vero Beach, Florida
Bent Pine is a gated golf community in Vero Beach, Florida, offering an elegant coastal lifestyle centered around the private Bent Pine Golf Club. Residents enjoy championship golf, fine dining, social events, and access to beaches, shopping, and entertainment throughout Southeast Florida. Featuring new and established homes with modern designs, Bent Pine combines relaxed luxury and small-community charm in one of Vero Beach’s most sought-after locations. Homes priced from the $400,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Boca Royale Golf & Country Club

Englewood, Florida Gated Community
Englewood, Florida
This gated southwest Florida golf community offers new single-family and attached homes for sale in a country club environment 15 minutes from the beach and close to shops, restaurants and schools in the laid-back Gulf Coast city of Englewood. Two- and three-bedroom, Single-Family Homes are priced from the $500,000s; Paired Villas are priced from the $400,000s. Read More...

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Catalina Palms at Sundance

Port St. Lucie, Florida Gated Community
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Catalina Palms at Sundance is Akel Homes’ first 55+ active adult community in Port St. Lucie, FL, offering resort-style amenities, a 56,000-square-foot clubhouse, and beautifully designed homes in a gated setting. Located within the 2,500-acre master-planned Sundance development, this gated community in Southeast Florida provides easy access to golf, beaches, shopping, and healthcare—delivering an elevated lifestyle for today’s active adults. Read More...

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Cresswind at Hammock Oaks

Lady Lake, Florida Gated Community
Lady Lake, Florida
Cresswind at Hammock Oaks is a new 55+ community in Lady Lake, FL, just three miles from The Villages. It offers easy access to Orlando, Gainesville, and local attractions like Spanish Springs Town Square. Designed for an active lifestyle, amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool, pickleball, tennis, and walking trails. Low-maintenance, single-story homes feature customizable designs with energy-efficient options, making it an ideal choice for active adults in Central Florida. Homes priced from the $400,000s. Read More...

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Cresswind Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch, Florida Gated Community
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
This gated 55+ active adult community is located within the award-winning Southwest Florida master-planned community of Lakewood Ranch. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, tennis & pickleball courts, resort-style swimming pools, walking trails, dog park and much more. Homes priced from the $400,000s to the $600,000s. Read More...

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Del Webb Catalina

Lakewood Ranch, Florida Gated Community
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Del Webb Catalina is a gated, 55+ community in Lakewood Ranch, FL, offering a blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. Residents enjoy a resort lifestyle with access to a fitness center, pool, spa, sports courts, social events, and more. The Southwest Florida community is located near beaches, shopping, and cultural attractions, providing the perfect balance of relaxation and excitement. Several home collections and floorplans ranging from 1,448 to 3,970+ square feet, priced from the mid $300,00s to over $1.6 million. Read More...

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Del Webb Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch, Florida Gated Community
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
This Southwest Florida 55+ community is located within the award-winning master-planned community of Lakewood Ranch. Amenities are designed for an active adult lifestyle and include a clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, walking & biking trails, and courts for tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball. Residents have quick access to Lakewood Ranch's Main Street shops & restaurants and on-site hospital. Homes priced from $400,000 to $1.4 million. Read More...

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Del Webb Stone Creek

Ocala, Florida Gated Community
Ocala, Florida
Located in Ocala, Florida, this 55+ active adult community offers the renowned Del Webb lifestyle, complete with resort-style amenities and convenient access to shops, restaurants, and healthcare. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool, sports courts, dog park, walking & biking trails, catch-and-release fishing pier, and more. Homes priced from $258,990 to $486,990. Read More...

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