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Lakefront Communities

Whether boating, fishing, kayaking, strolling along the beach or boardwalk, or simply enjoying the waterfront sunset, lake communities offer plenty of recreation and enjoyment—with equal parts peace and tranquility. Lakefront retirement communities are a popular choice for 55+ active adults, but many communities offer affordable lakefront homes for sale that appeal to families and residents of all ages.

From New Hampshire to California, and everywhere in between, the communities featured here all have one thing in common: they all center around sparkling lakes. There is perhaps no better way to bring residents and neighbors together than gathering for fun and relaxing lake activities—so start your search here for the community that meets your lake-loving lifestyle.

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Brookfield Residential at Two Rivers

Odenton, Maryland Lakefront Homes Community
Odenton, Maryland

Last Opportunity! With an ideal location near the nation's capital, this 55+ community offers an active adult lifestyle within minutes of shopping, dining, and entertainment attractions. The conserved natural landscape features miles of walking & biking trails, parks with ponds and wetlands, and an agricultural park for gardening. The community clubhouse is home to indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a demonstration kitchen, tennis and pickleball courts, and more. Move-in Ready Homes from the upper $700s. Read More...


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Eastman

Grantham, New Hampshire Lakefront Homes Community
Grantham, New Hampshire

This four-season community, located two hours from Boston, offers golf, tennis, a Nordic ski center and other family-friendly amenities on 3,700 scenic acres in New Hampshire’s Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region. Lots priced from $15,000 to $90,000; Single-Family Homes from $340,000 to $1.1 million; Condos from $330,000 to $345,000. Read More...


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Albemarle Plantation

Hertford, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Hertford, North Carolina

A scenic Dan Maples signature golf course and a 166-slip deepwater marina highlight this gated waterfront community in the Albemarle Sound region of northeastern North Carolina. Choose from a selection of homes, townhomes and condos priced from $225,000 to $850,000; Lots from $30,000 to $200,000. Read More...

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Bear Lake Reserve

Tuckasegee, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Tuckasegee, North Carolina

This lakefront mountain resort community features a Nicklaus Design golf course, a lake club with pools, restaurant and fitness center, tennis & pickleball courts, a 500-acre private lake, an outdoor events amphitheater, and miles of scenic hiking trails and fly fishing. Located along one of the last undeveloped lakes in Western North Carolina, near Cashiers. Craftsman-style cottages, custom homes, villas and mountain lodges are priced from the high $200,000s to $4 million; Lots priced from the low $100,000s to the high $500,000s. Read More...

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Beaufort Club

Beaufort, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Beaufort, North Carolina

Located 5 miles east of historic Beaufort, NC, Beaufort Club is an active adult waterfront golf community on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast. Anchored by the championship 18-hole Bob Moore course and 6,000 square foot clubhouse, residents and members of Beaufort Club also enjoy onsite dining at Blue Heron, a resort-style swimming pool, nature trails, preservation areas, and more. The community features a variety of low-maintenance custom homes and floorplans with designs inspired by the very best in Coastal North Carolina real estate. Homes are priced from the $350,000s to $600,000. Lots from the $90,000s. Read More...


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Brunswick Forest

Leland, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Leland, North Carolina

Located on North Carolina's Cape Fear coast, just minutes from historic Wilmington, Brunswick Forest offers a wide array of neighborhoods and lifestyles. Amenities include 18 holes of championship golf at Cape Fear National®, a Clubhouse, Town Creek River Launch, Fitness & Wellness Center, parks, natural areas and more than 100 miles of pathways linking residences and amenities. Lots priced from the $150,000 to $250,000; Townhomes, Cottages, Villas and Single-Family Homes priced from the upper $300,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Cannonsgate at Bogue Sound

Newport, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Newport, North Carolina

Cannonsgate at Bogue Sound is a gated waterfront community located just across the Intracoastal Waterway from Emerald Isle on North Carolina's Atlantic Coast, near the historic town of Beaufort. Amenities include a plantation-style clubhouse, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a 75-slip marina, and a network of walking and biking trails. Homes priced from the low $700,000s; Lots from the high $40,000s. Read More...


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Carolina Overlook by Del Webb

Clayton, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Clayton, North Carolina

Carolina Overlook by Del Webb is a 55+ active adult community in Clayton, North Carolina. The low-maintenance North Carolina retirement community in Johnston County is conveniently located within 30 minutes of the Triangle area, and includes amenities like a state-of-the-art clubhouse, onsite lake, pickleball courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, walking trails, and more. Floorplans ranging from 1,223 to 3,683 square feet with premium options start in the mid $300,000s. Read More...


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Connestee Falls

Brevard, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Brevard, North Carolina

For over four decades, Connestee Falls has offered scenic mountain real estate and single-family homes for sale in a gated Blue Ridge Mountain community with golf, tennis, lakes, waterfalls, hiking trails and other active lifestyle amenities. Homesites are priced from about $10,000 to $99,900; Single-family homes from $300,000 to $2 million. Read More...


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Landfall

Wilmington, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Wilmington, North Carolina

This established Wilmington, North Carolina country club community is situated just west of the Intracoastal Waterway, five minutes from Wrightsville Beach. A long list of amenities is topped by 45 holes of golf designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye. Lots are priced from about $400,000 to $2 million; Homes, Condos and Townhomes are priced from about $575,000 to $3.5 million. Read More...


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Ole Plantation

Rutherfordton, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Ole Plantation is a private gated community in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just minutes from Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. Situated in the small town of Rutherfordton, the North Carolina community provides peace, privacy, and an abundance of nearby recreational activities for families, active adults, and retirees. Spacious 1-10 acre lots with long-range mountain views start in the mid $30,000s. Homes priced from the mid $300,000s. Read More...


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Pinehurst Country Club

Pinehurst, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Pinehurst, North Carolina

Known as “The Home of American Golf,” Pinehurst Country Club is a prestigious North Carolina golf community in the state’s Sandhills region. As one of the premiere golf destinations in the country, Pinehurst boasts nine renowned golf courses. Members and residents receive exclusive access to not only golf, but several clubhouse facilities, dining and cocktails in 11 distinct restaurants and lounges, swimming pools, spa services, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, lawn sports, and recreation on Lake Pinehurst. The community also features The Village of Pinehurst which includes walking and biking trails, shopping, carriage rides, and more. Homes in a variety of styles and neighborhoods within the resort community range from the $200,000s to over $2 million. Read More...


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Riverlights

Wilmington, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Wilmington, North Carolina

This Wilmington, NC river-front coastal community is set along the Cape Fear River and is located less than 5 miles from historic downtown Wilmington and 12 miles from area beaches. The community features a 38-acre fresh water lake for non-motorized boats, miles of multi-use trails with a waterfront boardwalk, 8+ parks and open spaces, public day docks, a separate 55+ active adult community with private amenities, and the Marina Village community hub, which is home to local shopping, dining and more. Townhomes priced from the $300,000s to high $600,000s; Homes priced from the high $300,000s to $1 million+. Read More...

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Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation

Shallotte, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Shallotte, North Carolina

Rivers Edge Golf Club & Plantation is conveniently located close to three of the most pristine beaches on the east coast. Rivers Edge is known for its all-inclusive amenities and active lifestyle which includes an award-winning 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, River Hall Residence Club, 27-acre freshwater Palmer Lake, oceanfront beach club, walking & biking trails, and views of the Shallotte River and its tributaries. Water, golf, and nature view homesites, homes, and townhomes are available. Lots from $20,000 to $200,000; homes & townhomes from the $300,000s to $1 million+. Read More...


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Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure

Lake Lure, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Lake Lure, North Carolina

This Blue Ridge Mountain gated mountain community offers championship golf courses, a variety of resort-style amenities, and vacation homes and rentals on Lake Lure. Members stay connected with the outdoors with hiking & biking trails, water recreation on the lake, fishing, and a white sand beach. Lots priced from $5,000 to $150,000; condos from $40,000 to $250,000; homes and townhomes from $200,000 to $1 million. Read More...


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Sea Trail Plantation

Sunset Beach, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Sunset Beach, North Carolina

This golf and resort community offers the best in coastal living, along with championship golf courses, resort-style amenities, and a wide variety of homes. Recreational offerings include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center, walking & biking trails, tennis & pickleball courts, fishing ponds, and weekly activities for all interests. Myrtle Beach's Grand Strand is just 30 minutes away. Lots priced from $30,000 to $150,000; condos from $99,000 to $249,000; townhomes from $129,000 to $299,000; homes from $209,000 to $649,000. Read More...

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The Bluffs on the Cape Fear

Leland, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Leland, North Carolina

Only 15 minutes from Wilmington, this gated waterfront community offers the convenience of living near an appealing small city, combined with easy access to exceptional boating, fishing, beaches and golf along North Carolina's Cape Fear Coast. Featured amenities include a lakeside clubhouse and a private beach club; amenities include a private marina and waterfront park. Homesites priced from the high $100,000s. Homes from the $700,000s to $1 million+. Read More...


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The Settlement at Thomas Divide

Bryson City, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Bryson City, North Carolina

This mountain community of Western Carolina borders the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is just 10 minutes from downtown Bryson City. Amenities include a community center with lodging, equestrian facilities, and trails for walking, biking, and horseback riding. Residents also have easy access to more than 500 miles of trails, trout fishing streams, whitewater rafting, boating, and more. Lots priced from $68,500 to $395,000; Cabin priced at $549,000. Read More...


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Trilogy® Lake Norman

Denver, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Denver, North Carolina

Trilogy® Lake Norman is a new gated and master-planned 55+ retirement community about half an hour northwest of downtown Charlotte. The community will combine resort-like social and recreational amenities with a selection of new homes for sale near Lake Norman and Interstate 77. Homes are priced from the $400,000s to the $600,000s. Read More...


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Waterford of the Carolinas

Wilmington, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Wilmington, North Carolina

Located along the Cape Fear River in North Carolina, Waterford of the Carolinas offers the best of coastal and city living. Resort-style amenities coupled with immediate access to downtown Historic Wilmington and Atlantic beaches give residents ample room to relax and explore. Most of the homes and lots are lakefront or offer water views. Lots priced from $59,900 to $269,900; Homes from $239,900 to $499,900. Read More...

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