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.
At Echota, life is a little more relaxed– you’ll live in harmony with the natural surrounds in exquisitely crafted single family homes, townhomes and condominiums. This 250 acre mountain community has been beautifully preserved to include ponds, streams and natural rock formations. Located close to the charming towns of Boone and Blowing Rock, Echota’s homes and homesites offer stunning views of nearby Grandfather Mountain and the magnificent North Carolina High Country. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoCatawba Falls Preserve is a residential community nestled in the folds of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This Bluegreen community has been designed to maintain harmony with the land and to preserve one of North Carolina’s most beautiful natural treasures. North Carolina Mountain land for sale. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoPalmetto Bluff is one of the largest remaining waterfront properties on the East Coast, perfectly located between Hilton Head Island and the city of Savannah. Experience new urbanism design at its finest with extensive nature preserves, river access, walking trails, a vibrant Village center, with neighborhoods ranging from multi–million dollar legacy “family compounds” to traditional single family homesites. Enjoy fabulous amenities including Jack Nicklaus golf, a sports campus and the Canoe&Kayak Club. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoDiscover Mystic Shores, a magical new gated community. Minutes from San Antonio and perfectly placed where the Guadalupe River meets Canyon Lake. Endless vistas, a glistening lake, and spectacular trees enhance your new home nestled among rolling hills and overlooking the spectacular shoreline of Canyon Lake. Lakefront property and land for sale °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoLakefront country living. Big city attractions. Fawn Lake offers the best of both worlds. This unique private community features a carefully preserved forest, a stunning 288–acre deep water lake with over seven miles of beautifully wooded shoreline, an Arnold Palmer 18–hole Signature Golf Course, plus privacy and peace of mind afforded by a gated entrance. Nowhere else can you find all this so close to the culture and excitement of our nation’s capital. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoDiscover the serenity of true high country living at Whisper Mountain, set in the pristine forests of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. Generous 1 to 10+ acre estates provide unmatched privacy and feature unobstructed mountain views. Just a 20 minute drive to Asheville, this community is a perfect retreat from the city, yet is near all that the region offers. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoNear Boone, in the High Country, is a mountain community offering dramatic long range views and superior amenities ideal for a private residence or getaway. Enjoy the panoramic views from the deck of the clubhouse, all–season swimming at the indoor pool, a unique amphitheater and a community garden farm in a restored barn. Phase I covers 340 acres, offering building sites ranging from 1 to 4 acres. The Headwaters at Banner Elk is located 30 minutes from Boone in Avery County near some of the highest peaks in the eastern Unites States. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoTake advantage of pre–development discounts available at this remarkable gated mountain community. The Cove at Flat Gap will be an exclusive retreat for a select group of residents who enjoy outdoor living at its finest. Rustic yet elegant, The Cove lies within the extraordinary Great Smokey Mountains, just an hour from Asheville, N.C. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoA unique, conservation–based community situated on 11,500 acres of land surrounding the historic Homestead resort, in the towns of Hot Springs and Warm Springs, Virginia. Only 450 families will enjoy resort amenities and rural living in one of the East Coast’s last great unspoiled natural landscapes. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoThis remarkable new neighborhood is nestled beside a 14,000–acre lake, offering scenic vistas of rolling woodlands, trickling brooks and acres of preserved hardwood forest. Enjoy boating, fishing, hiking and world–class golf on a Davis Love III signature 18–hole golf course. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoEscape from the hectic city pace and enjoy relaxed Texas country living at Shadow Lakes, just 30 minutes east of Dallas. This private community offers scenic wooded acreage and breathtaking lakefront homesites where you can choose your own custom builder. Seize this opportunity to select the homesite which best suits you and your future dream home. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoThe Heritage; a private, gated adult community, evokes the feel of “old Florida” with its inviting front porches, winding sidewalks and antique style street lamps. Rediscover the historic charm of small town Florida with your own Florida style cottage. The Heritage is located in the lake region of west central Florida near the historic city of Leesburg, easily accessible from the Florida Turnpike and I–75. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoImagine 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 & InfoThe 16,000–acre Tellico Lake and the distant Smoky Mountains provide a stunning backdrop for this planned community located a short drive southwest of Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded in 1986, Tellico Village's natural beauty, world–class amenities, and friendly people, have attracted owners from around the world. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoClean air, gently rolling hills with wooded elevations and 30-mile mountain views across valleys abundant with wildlife, streams and sparkling lakes: 7 R Ranch has it all. This is your opportunity to become part of the most desirable gated community in the north Texas hills near the Dallas metroplex area. 7 R Ranch encompasses 5,000 acres, including 100s of acres of conservation reserve, and offers homesites ranging from 1 to 12 acres of waterfront property, sloping hill country home sites, mountain view and recreational or equestrian lots and world-class amenities. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoEnjoy Texas country living under a canopy of oak trees on your 1 to 5 acre homesite at Saddle Creek Forest, a gated equestrian community located north of the Houston Metroplex. Ideal for horse lovers, residents select from wooded creek–side, lakefront or cul–de–sac parcels. Enjoy a complete on–site equestrian facility with over 8 miles of private riding trails. This community is set near Magnolia, just 30 minutes north from The Woodlands. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoDiscover a new perspective on Florida living at Sugarloaf Mountain, situated on the highest point in Central Florida overlooking magnificent Lake Apopka. This 1,400 acre gated community is set atop the rolling hills of Lake County with easy access to Orlando and the Florida Turnpike. Features a planned championship golf course by the design team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. °
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