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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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The Cliffs - Lake Region

Six Mile, South Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Six Mile, South Carolina
The Cliffs – Lake Region is made up of three gated mountain-lake communities located on the shores of 18,500-acre Lake Keowee. Together, these communities offer a full complement of recreational amenities, including two signature golf courses designed by Tom Fazio and one by Jack Nicklaus. Members also enjoy access to over $150 million in completed amenities across all seven Cliffs communities, providing unparalleled lifestyle options in the heart of the Carolina mountains.

Pricing: Homes priced from $1.3 million to $6 million; Lots from the $100,000s to $1 million.

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Equestrian Equestrian
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Marina Marina
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: River River
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Wachesaw Plantation

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Once the site of two 18th century rice plantations, this gated golf community boasts a rich, South Carolina Lowcountry history. Its championship Tom Fazio golf course has been designated “Best in the Myrtle Beach Area” by Golf Digest. An elegant 18th century-style clubhouse, swimming pool complex and tennis courts complete the country club lifestyle.

Pricing: Homes priced from the high $200,000s to $2 million.

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Rentals Rentals
Community Amenity: River River
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis

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Woodside

Aiken, South Carolina Lakefront Homes Community
Aiken, South Carolina
Located in the historic city of Aiken, South Carolina, Woodside covers more than 2,800 acres of rolling countryside and offers classic country club amenities combined with a diverse group of neighborhoods. This active community offers four championship golf courses, a pool, tennis, croquet, community gardening, two clubhouses, a wellness center and lakes for fishing and canoeing.

Pricing: Lots with wooded, golf, and lake views are priced from the $60,000s; Homes with low-maintenance living options from the $500,000s to $1 million+.

Community Type: All Ages, Retirement

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
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: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Brandywine Farms

Old Hickory, Tennessee Lakefront Homes Community
Old Hickory, Tennessee
Brandywine Farms is an established luxury community in Old Hickory, Tennessee, featuring custom homes on spacious homesites near Old Hickory Lake. Just minutes from Nashville, the neighborhood offers privacy, mature surroundings, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to shopping, dining, healthcare, and entertainment throughout Middle Tennessee.

Pricing: Homes from the mid $600,000s to $2.5 million+

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Brandywine Harbor

Old Hickory, Tennessee Lakefront Homes Community
Old Hickory, Tennessee
Brandywine Harbor is a gated waterfront community in Old Hickory, Tennessee, offering luxury homes, private lake access, boating amenities, and scenic Old Hickory Lake views. Located just minutes from Nashville, the neighborhood combines exclusive lakeside living with convenient access to shopping, dining, recreation, and entertainment throughout Middle Tennessee.

Pricing: Homes from $1.8 million to $3 million+

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Brandywine Pointe

Old Hickory, Tennessee Lakefront Homes Community
Old Hickory, Tennessee
Brandywine Pointe is a luxury lakefront community in Old Hickory, Tennessee, offering custom homes, community boat access, recreational amenities, and scenic Old Hickory Lake views. Located just minutes from Nashville, the neighborhood combines waterfront living, golf, boating, and everyday convenience in one of Middle Tennessee's most desirable residential settings.

Pricing: Homes from the mid $700,000s to $1.7 million

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Fairfield Glade

Fairfield Glade, Tennessee Lakefront Homes Community
Fairfield Glade, Tennessee
This 12,500-acre community on Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau encompasses five championship golf courses, 11 lakes for boating and fishing, marinas, fitness center, and tennis.

Pricing: Homes, Condos, Villas and Townhomes are priced from $300,000 to $1.2 million; Lots from $10,000 to $300,000.

Community Type: All Ages, Retirement

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Marina Marina
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Near the Beach Near the Beach
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: RV Storage RV Storage
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Fairvue Plantation

Gallatin, Tennessee Lakefront Homes Community
Gallatin, Tennessee
Fairvue Plantation is a luxury Tennessee master-planned community in Gallatin featuring championship golf, nine miles of Old Hickory Lake shoreline, resort-style amenities, and diverse real estate options. Just minutes from Nashville, the community includes gated neighborhoods, waterfront estates, and The Retreat, an exclusive Tennessee 55+ community designed for active adults seeking a vibrant golf and lakefront lifestyle.

Pricing: Homes from the $300,000s to $4 million+

Community Type: All Ages, 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Boating Boating
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: Swimming Swimming

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Foxland Harbor

Gallatin, Tennessee Lakefront Homes Community
Gallatin, Tennessee
Foxland Harbor is a premier Tennessee master-planned community in Gallatin featuring championship golf, Old Hickory Lake access, luxury homes, and country club amenities. Located near Nashville, this golf and lake community offers residents an exceptional blend of waterfront recreation, active living, and resort-style convenience.

Pricing: Homes from the mid $400,000s to $3.5 million+

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Marina Marina
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis

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Nexus South

Gallatin, Tennessee Lakefront Homes Community
Gallatin, Tennessee
Nexus South is a gated 55+ community in Gallatin, Tennessee, offering new low-maintenance homes within the larger Nexus master plan. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, resort pool with lap lanes, fitness and aerobics studios, pickleball, tennis, trails, gathering spaces, and convenient access to Old Hickory Lake and Nashville.

Pricing: From the low $300,000s to $500,000+

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: 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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Parkhaven

Hermitage, Tennessee Lakefront Homes Community
Hermitage, Tennessee
Parkhaven is a gated 55+ master-planned community in Hermitage, Tennessee, offering new and resale homes near Nashville. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, saltwater pool, fitness, indoor walking track, pickleball, tennis, dog parks, social activities, and direct access to the Stones River Greenway.

Pricing: Homes from the low $500,000s to high $700,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
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: Lake Lake
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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Rarity Bay

Vonore, Tennessee Lakefront Homes Community
Vonore, Tennessee
Set in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, this private golf and equestrian community is located on a scenic peninsula with 10 miles of shoreline along Lake Tellico in East Tennessee. Amenities include 18 holes of championship golf, an equestrian center with 10 miles of riding trails, clubhouse, swim & tennis club, activity center and private boat docks.

Pricing: Lots priced from $19,900 to $595,000; Condos and Homes from $139,900 to $2.8 million.

Community Type: All Ages, Retirement

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Equestrian Equestrian
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Marina Marina
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Rentals Rentals
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Reverie at Parkhaven

Hermitage, Tennessee Lakefront Homes Community
Hermitage, Tennessee
Reverie at Parkhaven is a new gated 55+ neighborhood in Hermitage, Tennessee, offering low-maintenance Dream Finders homes near Nashville. Residents enjoy Parkhaven's clubhouse, pool, fitness center, pickleball, tennis, trails, dog parks, greenway access, and an active social lifestyle close to recreation, healthcare, and BNA.

Pricing: From the low $500,000s to mid $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: 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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Tellico Village

Loudon, Tennessee Lakefront Homes Community
Loudon, Tennessee
Situated along 40 miles of shoreline on Tellico Lake, this community offers year-round championship golf, lakefront views from almost every lot, and an active Yacht and Country Club. Located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with easy access to Knoxville, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge.

Pricing: Lots priced from $25,000 to $500,000; Townhomes from $350,000; Homes from $400,000 to $1.5 million.

Community Type: All Ages, Retirement

Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Community Gardens Community Gardens
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Dog Park Dog Park
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Marina Marina
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: Rentals Rentals
Community Amenity: RV Storage RV Storage
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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The Club at Five Oaks

Lebanon, Tennessee Lakefront Homes Community
Lebanon, Tennessee
The Club at Five Oaks is a premier Tennessee golf and country club community in Lebanon, featuring luxury homes, championship golf, resort-style amenities, and a vibrant social atmosphere. Located near Nashville, this master-planned community offers residents an exceptional blend of recreation, convenience, and upscale living.

Pricing: Homes from the mid $400,000s to $1.3 million+

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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WindRiver

Lenoir City, Tennessee Lakefront Homes Community
Lenoir City, Tennessee
WindRiver is a gated lakefront and golf course community on Tellico Lake in East Tennessee. Carefully built among rolling hillsides and gently sloping shoreline, the community offers a range of lakefront, lake view and wooded home sites.

Pricing: Homesites available; Homes are priced from $1.5 million Golf Cottages from $1.15 million and Homesites from the mid $200,000s.

Community Type: All Ages, Retirement

Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Marina Marina
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Rentals Rentals
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Del Webb Hill Country Retreat

San Antonio, Texas Lakefront Homes Community
San Antonio, Texas
Del Webb Hill Country Retreat is an established gated 55+ community in San Antonio, Texas, with 1,904 single-family homes and an active resort lifestyle. Residents enjoy a 28,000-square-foot amenity center, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness, pickleball, tennis, bocce, trails, and extensive clubs and activities in a scenic Texas Hill Country setting.

Pricing: Homes from the low $200,000s to $600,000s

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
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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Fairway Pines at The Highlands

Porter, Texas Lakefront Homes Community
Porter, Texas
Fairway Pines at The Highlands is a gated 55+ community in Porter, Texas, offering new construction homes, golf course living, exclusive active adult amenities, and access to The Highlands master-planned community. Residents enjoy resort-style recreation, social activities, scenic nature trails, and convenient proximity to Houston, shopping, dining, and healthcare.

Pricing: Homes from $350,000 to $1 million

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

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: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Pickleball Pickleball
Community Amenity: Playground Playground
Community Amenity: River River
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Red Ledges

Heber City, Utah Lakefront Homes Community
Heber City, Utah
This four-season mountain community near Park City, Utah, offers a selection of estate home sites and luxurious Western-style cottages, with 18 holes of Jack Nicklaus signature golf, deluxe tennis and equestrian facilities and a private ski chalet at the neighboring Deer Valley Resort.

Pricing: Lots from $300,000+; Homes from $1.4 million to over $10 million.

Community Type: All Ages

Community Amenity: Biking Trails Biking Trails
Community Amenity: Boating Boating
Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Equestrian Equestrian
Community Amenity: Fishing Fishing
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Golf Nearby Golf Nearby
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
Community Amenity: Mountains Mountains
Community Amenity: Nature Trails Nature Trails
Community Amenity: Snow Skiing Snow Skiing
Community Amenity: Spa Spa
Community Amenity: Swimming Swimming
Community Amenity: Tennis Tennis
Community Amenity: Walking Trails Walking Trails

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Colonial Heritage

Williamsburg, Virginia Lakefront Homes Community
Williamsburg, Virginia
The lifestyle offered by this Williamsburg, Virginia active adult community combines small-town charm and city conveniences with an $18 million amenities package, featuring an Arthur Hills championship golf course.

Pricing: Elegant low-maintenance single-family homes and townhomes are priced from the high $300,000s to mid $700,000s.

Community Type: 55+ Active Adult

Community Amenity: Clubhouse Clubhouse
Community Amenity: Dining Dining
Community Amenity: Fitness Fitness
Community Amenity: Gatehouse Gatehouse
Community Amenity: Golf Golf
Community Amenity: Lake Lake
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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