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Living in a luxury 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 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 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 planned 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 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. It 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. Their homeowners associations (HOA) 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 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.

Residents of these tight-knit luxury communities can enjoy 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 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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WaterSong at RiverTown

St. Johns, Florida Gated Community
St. Johns, Florida

WaterSong at RiverTown is an exclusive 55+ master-planned community in St. John’s County, FL. Specifically designed for active adults, amenities exclusive to WaterSong residents include a clubhouse with resort-style pool, lap pool, outdoor spa, fitness center, bocce and pickleball courts, and more. Additional RiverTown amenities are also available to WaterSong homeowners which provides access to the RiverClub and RiverHouse facilities. Homes and villas ranging from 1,431 to 2,554 square feet start in the mid $300,000s. Read More...

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Westlake

City of Westlake, Florida Gated Community
City of Westlake, Florida

This South Florida master-planned community features new townhomes, single-family and luxury estate homes with resort-style amenities at the 15-acre Westlake Adventure Park, including a lagoon pool and tower slide, adventure playground, on-site concessions, event lawn, BMX pump park, basketball courts, dog park and more. Palm Beach County healthcare, golf courses, beaches, cultural attractions, and entertainment venues are easily accessible. Homes priced from the mid $300,000s. Read More...

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Willoughby Golf Club

Stuart, Florida Gated Community
Stuart, Florida

An Arthur Hills golf course is the centerpiece of this exclusive South Florida community, situated between Palm Beach and Vero Beach in the charming city of Stuart. Residents embrace an active lifestyle, including tennis, social clubs and community events throughout the year. Single-family homes and luxury estates are priced from just under $300,000 to $1.5 million. Read More...

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Windward at Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota, Florida Gated Community
Sarasota, Florida

This new gated community located within the award-winning master-planned community of Lakewood Ranch features a British West Indies design with resort-style amenities and Dutch Colonial architecture. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pools, tennis & pickleball courts, walking & biking trails, parks, sports fields, a playground, and more. Paired Villas priced from the $500,000s to the $600,000s; Homes priced from the $500,000s to the mid $800,000s. Read More...

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Woodland Preserve

Parrish, Florida Gated Community
Parrish, Florida

Woodland Preserve is a new 55+ active adult community by Kolter Homes in Parrish, FL, near the Sarasota-Bradenton area. With around 420 homes offering flexible, customizable floorplans, this gated neighborhood provides easy access to Bradenton, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and Tampa. The community features a clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball courts, an outdoor pool, and scenic preserves, promoting an active and social lifestyle. Buyers can choose from seven unique home designs, with extensive customization options available. Priced from the mid $400,000s. Read More...

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Big Valley of Blue Ridge

Morganton, Georgia Gated Community
Morganton, Georgia

Big Valley of Blue Ridge is a gated community in Morganton, Georgia. Close to downtown Blue Ridge and Blairsville, the picturesque Georgia mountain community boasts 78 lots on more than 100 acres within the picturesque landscape of the Appalachian Mountains. Amenities include community firepits, pavilion, creekside park, 30+ mile views, nearby hiking trails, Lake Blue Ridge, and more. Convenient to world-class golf, healthcare, services, and local breweries, wineries, shops, and more, Big Valley of Blue Ridge provides residents with a secluded yet convenient environment. Lots with wooded, creekfront, and mountain views are priced from $74,900 to $156,900. Read More...

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Cresswind Georgia at Twin Lakes

Hoschton, Georgia Gated Community
Hoschton, Georgia

This gated 55+ Georgia master-planned community of Twin Lakes features a clubhouse, swimming pool, walking trails, two recreational lakes, and the largest pickleball facility in Georgia. Just 40 miles from Atlanta, residents have quick access to many of Georgia's top attractions, including the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lake Lanier, and Athens. Homes priced from the $300,000s to $1 million. Read More...

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Cumberland Harbour

St. Marys, Georgia Gated Community
St. Marys, Georgia

The site of an HGTV Dream Home, this St. Marys, Georgia gated community is set on a 1,100-acre maritime peninsula surrounded by the St. Marys River, The North River, and the Intracoastal Waterway. Along with opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking & canoeing, residents have access to a central clubhouse, fitness center, aquatics center with three swimming pools, tennis courts, and walking & biking trails. Lots priced from $30,000 to $400,000; Homes from $425,000 to $1 million. Read More...

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Del Webb Savannah at Heartwood

Richmond Hill, Georgia Gated Community
Richmond Hill, Georgia

Del Webb Savannah at Heartwood is an exclusive 55+ active adult community in Richmond Hill, GA, near Savannah, offering a resort-style lifestyle in a picturesque coastal setting. Residents enjoy luxurious amenities, including a clubhouse with a resort-style pool, fitness center, and tennis and pickleball courts, along with unique features like "The Fish Camp" with a dock and kayak launch. The single-story homes, available with marsh views of the Jerico River, cater to the modern active adult seeking relaxation and social engagement. Homes priced from the low $400,000s. Read More...

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Lake Arrowhead

Waleska, Georgia Gated Community
Waleska, Georgia

Buyers at this gated resort community just outside Atlanta can choose from a wide range of homes, townhomes, and villas nestled among the North Georgia mountains of Cherokee County with private amenities and easy access to shops, services, and hospitals. Single-level living ranch homes, Mountain Cottages, Lakeview townhomes and Lakeside Villas are available for sale with prices from the mid $300,000s to the high $900,000s. Read More...

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McLemore Resort

Rising Fawn, Georgia Gated Community
Rising Fawn, Georgia

A master-planned mountaintop golf community located in northwest Georgia, McLemore Resort sits on 400 acres about 27 miles southwest of Chattanooga, TN. A paradise for nature lovers, the family-friendly resort community is situated on a rocky ledge on Lookout Mountain and features two award-winning golf courses, onsite dining, and an expansive clubhouse. Surrounded by an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities, the community features premium Georgia real estate with several mountain and golf homesites and floorplans; Homesites priced from the $100,000s; New Homes from the $800,000s. Read More...

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Osprey Cove

St. Marys, Georgia Gated Community
St. Marys, Georgia

This Southeast coastal Georgia community offers a highly rated golf course, a riverside amenity center, and boating access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean. Homesites priced from $50,000 to $300,000; homes from $300,000 to $1.5 million. Read More...

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Reynolds Lake Oconee

Greensboro, Georgia Gated Community
Greensboro, Georgia

Just east of Atlanta, Reynolds Lake Oconee is a private waterfront community where members from around the country thrive, and where passions and friendships flourish. Residents enjoy six championship golf courses, a lakefront Ritz-Carlton®, 11 unique culinary outlets, the Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds and a range of acclaimed amenities. Homesites priced from $200,000 to $2.5 million and homes from $800,000 to $5 million+. Read More...

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Sanctuary Cove

Waverly, Georgia Gated Community
Waverly, Georgia

Sanctuary Cove is the premier coastal community in Georgia's Golden Isles, offering beaches, boating, and a golf course designed by Love Golf Design/Fred Couples. Residents enjoy a River House with a swimming pool, fitness facilities, and a day dock, all located on the Little Satilla River. The Golden Isles provide beach, boating, and BBQ experiences, with recreational activities like biking on Jekyll Island and fishing at East Beach on St. Simons Island. With a semi-tropical climate and convenient location near I-95, Sanctuary Cove is minutes from shopping, dining, beaches, airports, and premier hospitals. Homes priced from the mid $400,000s; Lots priced from $35,000. Read More...

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Savannah Quarters®

Savannah, Georgia Gated Community
Savannah, Georgia

This charming master-planned community is located minutes from historic downtown Savannah. The Savannah Quarters Country Club features an 18-hole Greg Norman Signature golf course, swim and fitness center, tennis courts and playgrounds; over one-third of the community is dedicated to lakes, lagoons, nature preserves and parks. Single-Family Homes from the $300,000s to the $700,000s. Read More...

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Soleil Belmont Park

Canton, Georgia Gated Community
Canton, Georgia

Soleil at Belmont Park is an active adult 55+ community in Canton, GA, just 45 minutes from downtown Atlanta. In a low-maintenance Georgia community, residents are treated to resort-style amenities including a clubhouse with coffee and cocktail bar, gourmet catering kitchen, swimming pool, fitness center, sports courts, and more. Homes are priced from the $500,000s, lots start at $5,000. Read More...

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Soleil Summit Chase

Snellville, Georgia Gated Community
Snellville, Georgia

Soleil at Summit Chase is an active adult 55+ community in Snellville, GA, approximately 30 miles from downtown Atlanta. A low-maintenance Georgia community, residents are treated to resort-style amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pools, tennis courts, pickleball courts, onsite dining, and more. Spacious homes with a variety of floorplans are priced from the $400,000s to the $700,000s. Read More...

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The Landings

Savannah, Georgia Gated Community
Savannah, Georgia

This vibrant community on Skidaway Island, less than 10 miles south of historic Savannah, Georgia, has long been run by its debt-free homeowners association. The community has two deepwater marinas, 30 miles of walking and biking trails, playgrounds, a dog park, village shopping center, and Skidaway Farms. Other amenities include six championship golf courses, 31 tennis courts, pickleball, pools, clubhouses, and a fitness and wellness center. Lots priced from $250,000 to $2 million+; Single-Family Homes from $450,000 to $2 million+. Read More...

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The Preserve - The Vineyard at Yukon

Talking Rock, Georgia Gated Community
Talking Rock, Georgia

The Preserve – The Vineyard at Yukon is a gated mountain community in Talking Rock, Georgia. The picturesque 1,500-acre development encompasses 400+ acres of protected land nestled in the North Georgia Mountains. Amenities available to residents are a mountain-top pavilion and open-air clubhouse with a chef’s kitchen and view deck, resort-style pool, several trailheads, and creek-side common areas. Surrounded by rushing streams, waterfall features, and long-range mountain views, the community offers homebuyers premier North Georgia real estate with 2,300-foot elevation and limited summit lots up to 4 acres. Lots priced from the $100,000s. Read More...

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Waterfall at Lake Burton

Clayton, Georgia Gated Community
Clayton, Georgia

Situated on a North Georgia mountaintop, this gated golf community is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and Chattahoochee National Forest. Waterfall Club’s Scott Pool mountain golf course features 18 holes, including the signature second hole above a 215-foot cascading waterfall. Club amenities include a clubhouse, athletic center, dock and boat rentals. Lots priced from $40,000 to $500,000; Homes priced from $1.2 million to $3.8 million. Read More...

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