More than 8 million households, about 6% of the national total, are located in gated communities which include walls or other natural elements enclosing the development. About half of gated neighborhoods offer controlled access with electric gates, entry codes, key cards or security guards. Currently, gated communities are most numerous in large metropolitan and coastal areas of the United States, with the largest concentrations in Arizona, California, Florida, New York and Texas, where they represent one out of every three new residential developments. Residents enjoy the outstanding property values, privacy and security associated with private, gated community living.
Gated access communities are setting the trend for new developments and are quite popular with abroad range of buyers, from young families with children, to high income professionals to retirees. Residents in gated neighborhoods appreciate the addition of beautifully maintained common area amenities which include mail centers, community parks, exercise trails, gazebos, and community meeting rooms.
Many private gated communities are centered around major amenities such as golf courses, lakes and equestrian facilities. The majority of these communities provide for club memberships and full access to these amenities as either part of the purchase price or paid through annual dues. In many cases, these private facilities are not open to the general public and owners can enjoy their favorite activities in an un–crowded environment with other residents who share their interests.
Gated neighborhoods in urban settings provide an oasis from the traffic, noise and congestion of the surrounding cityscape. More and more, developers are finding that homeowners are willing to spend more for the enhanced peace of mind from gated entrances and perimeter walls. Modern technology allows for greater levels of convenience and security within gated communities and includes cameras, electronic access control and monitored security systems.
Private, gated communities are no longer just for the wealthiest people. As this style of living has grown, communities have been built all across the country at a wide variety of price points ranging from a few amenities all the way to private clubs with gourmet dining rooms and championship golf courses.
No matter your income level or interests, there are hundreds of suitable gated communities available for you in just about any setting you desire.
Imagine the Great Smokey Mountains as the backdrop for your North Carolina retreat, an ideal setting for those who love the outdoor lifestyle. Porter Creek is a family friendly private community offering superb cottage and patio homesites as well as remarkable estate and mountain view parcels. Porter Creek is located near the lovely mountain town of Franklin and just two hours north of Atlanta, Georgia. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoSparking pools, fantastic fountains and a superb location are just part of what you’ll find at this upscale, cosmopolitan condominium community. The Fountains at Millenia features 1 to 4 bedroom residences with superior amenities such as granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and the latest communications and networking access. Located in the heart of Orlando near the Mall at Millenia, downtown Orlando and the major attractions. °
View More Photos & InfoCreston is an 1100–acre gated community with 500 acres conservation land. Throughout Creston there are dramatic mountain vistas and not just from the home sites. Experience the wonder of nature from the overlooks and roadways all around the mountain. This is the perfect place to build your mountain dream home, with mountain property located just 8 miles south of Black Mountain, NC and another 12 miles to Asheville, NC. °
View More Photos & InfoThe peaceful surroundings of Leesburg and Lake County are the exquisite setting for the new lakeside condominium homes of Harbor Vista. Situated on magnificent Lake Harris, this private gated community offers 3 and 4 bedroom luxury floor plans with amenities such as a lakefront boardwalk and private boat slips. Located in the historic city of Leesburg, Harbor Vista is a short drive from the Gulf of Mexico and the attractions of Orlando. °
View More Photos & InfoNew luxuriously appointed 3 bedroom condos are available within the new Stardust Marina&Resort at Norris Lake, Tennessee. Located just off of I–75, Norris Lake Yacht Club condos are near historic Knoxville and the fabulous Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Norris Lake Yacht Club features elevator access, private boat slips and a full–service marina on beautiful Lake Norris. °
View More Photos & InfoBrantley Point's mainland location with over 1400& of stunning Intracoastal frontage provides boaters with easy ocean access while providing panoramic, unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, Ocean Isle, Holden Beach, Monk Island, Saucepan Creek and over 37 acres of tidal marsh. °
View More Photos & InfoBrantley Point's mainland location with over 1400& of stunning Intracoastal frontage provides boaters with easy ocean access while providing panoramic, unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, Ocean Isle, Holden Beach, Monk Island, Saucepan Creek and over 37 acres of tidal marsh. °
View More Photos & InfoWilliamsburg, Virginia’s only gated, golf community for active adults age 55 and better offers a lifestyle that’s anything but retiring. Low maintenance homes, amenities that rival exclusive resorts, low tax rate, a mild four–season climate and much more make this an exceptional opportunity. °
View More Photos & InfoWelcome to The Peninsula on the Indian River Bay. Our world–class residential golf resort community is located on the historic Delmarva Peninsula, encompassing the borders of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. °
View More Photos & InfoPresenting the good life at Goodfield Landing.
Come discover just how good life can be in a place of wondrous beauty and abundant recreation in eastern Tennessee.
Come discover Goodfield Landing. °
Laird Point stretches the length of a natural peninsula hemmed by Gulf Coast waters. Here, a collection of deepwater and water access homesites has been thoughtfully placed along wooded fingers of land with commanding waterway vistas. This prized, Bay County location rewards residents with an irresistible combination of serene privacy and pleasurable convenience to the beaches and social attractions of nearby Panama City and all of Florida’s renowned Emerald Coast. °
View More Photos & InfoAlong one of the last undeveloped lakes in western North Carolina, experience the timeless beauty of Bear Lake Reserve, a friendly private mountain lake community. Set well away from the bustle of city and suburban life, this neighborhood of offers mountain side and lakefront homesites, Craftsman–style cottages and elegant condominiums. Located close to the charming mountain towns of Cashiers, Sylva, Highlands, and Brevard. °
View More Photos & InfoA place where river and sea, land and living reside in wonderful harmony. A place of front porch charms and backyard boat docks. A place ideally situated to embrace the abundant pleasures of both the North and South Carolina coasts. Welcome to a place called RiverSea Plantation. °
View More Photos & InfoLocated just 90 minutes north of Atlanta, the Blue Ridge Golf&River Club is nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest, where some 100,000 acres are set aside and managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The ways are ancient and the views are breathtaking in this fabled "Enchanted Land" of the Cherokee. °
View More Photos & InfoOn the Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast you will find WaterColor a 499–acre coastal golf and master planned community. Classic Southern homes stand beneath a clear blue sky. And memories of family beach vacations come flooding back. Welcome to WaterColor ® °
View More Photos & InfoMyrtle Beach's only age restricted retirement community, overlooking Burning Ridge golf course, features award winning custom home designs and beautiful homesites within the greatest retirement neighborhood in the Myrtle Beach area. °
View More Photos & InfoThere is place of rare natural beauty in eastern Tennessee. A place where gentle mountains cradle a vast lake. A place of perfect relaxation and abundant recreation. A place called Docks at Caney Creek. It is your place. °
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