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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.

Find Your Perfect Lakefront Community

Looking for the best lakefront communities to call home? Private Communities Registry (PCR) makes it easy to explore over 100 of the country's top lake communities, whether you're searching for a year-round residence, a lakefront retirement community, or an affordable lakefront community for a vacation home.

With nearly 30 years of experience connecting homebuyers with lifestyle communities, PCR is the go-to resource for finding gated lake communities, lakefront golf communities, and waterfront neighborhoods offering an unmatched quality of life.

Why Live in a Lakefront Community?

Living in a lakefront community offers stunning views, endless outdoor recreation, and a peaceful environment. Popular amenities include:

  • Private lake access for boating, fishing, and swimming
  • Marinas, docks, and waterfront dining
  • Clubhouses, golf courses, and fitness centers
  • Walking trails, nature preserves, and community events

From lakefront golf communities in the Southeast to affordable lakefront communities in the Midwest, there are options for every lifestyle and budget.

Where Are the Best Lakefront Communities?

Our directory makes it easy to search lake communities by region, state, or city. Popular areas include:

  • Southeast – North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida
  • Midwest – Tennessee, Oklahoma
  • West – Texas, Arizona, California

Wondering where to find the most affordable lakefront property? Many lakes in states like Tennessee, North Carolina, and Texas offer stunning waterfront homes at reasonable prices. If you're looking for the best lakeside communities for retirement, explore active adult communities with low-maintenance living and resort-style amenities.

Start your search today and connect directly with community representatives to find your ideal lakefront community!


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Tamarack Resort

Donnelly, Idaho Lakefront Homes Community
Donnelly, Idaho

A pristine mountain community nestled in Idaho’s West Central mountains, Tamarack Resort sits on 3,600 acres two and a half hours north of Boise in Donnelly, ID. The community offers some of the best skiing in Idaho, along with world-class hiking and mountain biking, ziplines, axe throwing, and a plethora of water activities on Lake Cascade. The community also features onsite dining and shopping, fitness center, pool, and an 18-hole championship golf course, pickleball courts, and more. Turnkey mountain-modern residences are priced from $429,000 - 5,000,0000. Read More...

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Lakeside at Trappe

Trappe, Maryland Lakefront Homes Community
Trappe, Maryland

Situated on the Eastern Shore of Maryland in Talbot County, Lakeside at Trappe is a private master-planned community for all ages. Residents have immediate access to Route 50 with proximity to Annapolis, Easton, and local beaches. Resort-style amenities include an on-site lake, clubhouse, sports courts, swimming pool, fitness center, dog park, and more. Townhomes from the upper $300's and Single-Family Homes from the $400's by Lennar. Single-Family Homes from the $400's by Brookfield Residential.  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 $23,000 to $57,600; Single-Family Homes from $315,000 to $1.8 million; Condos from $399,000 to $549,000. 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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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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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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Compass Pointe

Leland, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Leland, North Carolina

An award-winning North Carolina community, Compass Pointe offers new homes, townhomes and lots for sale in a gated resort and retirement community near North Carolina's Cape Fear coast, with golf, tennis and many other resort-style amenities. Lots from the high $100,000s; Townhomes and single-family homes priced from the mid $400,000s to $1 million+. 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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River Landing

Wallace, North Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Wallace, North Carolina

River Landing is a master-planned community highlighted by 36 holes of championship golf designed by Clyde Johnston. Situated along the Northeast Cape Fear River, there is much to do within this 2,000-acre property: biking, hiking, fishing, swimming, tennis, golf, kayaking, and boating. Lots priced from $30,000 to $150,000; Homes from $400,000 to $1 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. Duplexes priced from the $500,000s; Homes priced from the $400,000s 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 $450,000; condos and townhomes from $120,000 to $1 million; single-family homes $400,000 to $2 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 from $60,000 to $190,000. Homes, Townhomes, Condos from $220,000 to the low $900,000s. 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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Amblebrook Gettysburg

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania Lakefront Homes Community
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

This 55+ community in Adams County, Pennsylvania offers a farm-to-table lifestyle and single-story new homes designed for active adults. Amenities include clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pools, tennis & pickleball, bocce ball, lakes & fishing streams, community gardens, and more. Historic Gettysburg is minutes away. Homes priced from $349,990-$594,990. Read More...

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Berkeley Hall

Bluffton, South Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Bluffton, South Carolina

Berkeley Hall is a gated golf community in Bluffton, SC, the heart of the Coastal Lowcountry. Anchored by two complementary Tom Fazio golf courses, the community features a myriad of private club activities to keep the whole family active and engaged. With peaceful and scenic surroundings, Berkley Hall blends finely crafted architecture and natural splendor. Lots priced from $100,000 to $2 million; Homes from $800,000 to $5 million. Read More...

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