55+ active adult communities in Northeast Georgia
Single-level living, clubhouses, pools and a full social calendar — without the yard work. These are the popular 55+ communities we help buyers with around Braselton, Hoschton, Flowery Branch, Buford and Cumming, all within about 50 miles of 30517.
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Hoschton · Full guide
Village at Deaton Creek
Gated 55+ active adult community
Village at Deaton Creek is a gated 55+ active adult community built by Del Webb from 2006 to 2015, with about 1,144 homes. Single-level ranch homes and villas generally range from $350,000 to $700,000+, and HOA dues are $312 a month, covering the guarded gate, lawn care, trash pickup and The Club at Deaton Creek. Our local experience helps you compare streets, floor plans and finished lower levels.
- 55+ active adult
- Gated
- $312/mo HOA
Flowery Branch · Full guide
The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake
Sterling on the Lake's 55+ section
Searching for Sterling on the Lake 55+ homes? This is it — the gated active-adult section of Sterling on the Lake is officially called The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake. David Weekley Homes began building here in 2020, so most homes are newer, low-maintenance single-family homes of about 1,700 to 2,500 square feet on smaller, easy-care lots of roughly 0.14 to 0.2 of an acre. Prices typically run $500K to $800K depending on size, upgrades, yard and views. Residents get The Retreat's own clubhouse, fitness center and pool, plus all of Sterling on the Lake's amenities.
- 55+
- Gated
- Built after 2020
- $500K–$800K
- Low maintenance
Hoschton
Cresswind at Twin Lakes
Gated 55+ active adult community
Cresswind at Twin Lakes is a gated 55+ active adult community in Hoschton with HOA dues of $310 a month, covering yard maintenance, the clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, pickleball, fitness and social clubs. The gated entrance adds security, and the community connects to the larger Twin Lakes neighborhood, so family members can live right nearby.
- 55+ active adult
- Gated & secure
- $310/mo HOA with yard care
- Indoor & outdoor pools
Hoschton
Del Webb Chateau Elan
55+ active adult community by Del Webb
Del Webb Chateau Elan is a 55+ active adult community in Hoschton with HOA dues of $335 a month, covering yard maintenance, the clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, bocce ball, tennis, pickleball and the fitness center. It sits off Friendship Road with quick access to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, I-985 and I-85.
- 55+ active adult
- $335/mo HOA with yard care
- Indoor & outdoor pools
- Bocce, tennis & pickleball
Buford
Orchards of Park Ridge
Gated 55+ ranch condominiums
The Orchards of Park Ridge is a gated 55+ community of attached, single-level ranch condominiums in Buford, priced around $400,000 to $475,000. HOA dues of $393 a month cover yard maintenance, the clubhouse, pool and fitness center.
- Gated 55+ condominiums
- $393/mo HOA with yard care
- Clubhouse, pool & fitness
- Single-level living
Buford
Lakecrest on Lake Lanier
55+ ranch-style homes with a trail to the lake
Lakecrest on Lake Lanier is a smaller 55+ community of detached, ranch-style homes by Pulte Homes off Buford Dam Road in Buford. A community fire pit and a trail to the lake offer a relaxed outdoor setting. HOA dues are $1,620 annually.
- 55+ active adult
- Pulte ranch-style homes
- $1,620/year HOA
- Fire pit & trail to the lake
Gainesville
Cresswind at Lake Lanier
Gated 55+ living with a clubhouse and community marina
Cresswind at Lake Lanier is a gated 55+ active adult community in Gainesville, with ranch-style single-family homes, a three-story clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools and a community marina on Lake Lanier. HOA dues are $1,245 quarterly, plus a one-time $3,735 initiation fee. With over 12 years of local Northeast Georgia experience, The Hembree Team helps you compare homes, floor plans and the lake-centered lifestyle with other nearby 55+ communities.
- Gated 55+ active adult
- $1,245/quarter HOA
- Indoor & outdoor pools
- Community marina
- Tennis & pickleball
Cumming
Promenade at Sawnee Village
55+, walk to City Center
Promenade at Sawnee Village is a 55+ active adult community in Cumming, about a mile from Cumming City Center. HOA dues are $225 a month and include yard maintenance, the clubhouse, pool, pickleball and fire pit, plus a one-time $2,700 initiation fee.
- 55+ active adult
- $225/mo HOA with yard care
- Clubhouse, pool & pickleball
- Near Cumming City Center
Cumming
Courtyards at Tradition
Low-maintenance 55+ homes
Courtyards at Tradition is a small 55+ active adult community off Highway 9 in Cumming, built for single-level, lock-and-leave living. HOA dues are $200 a month and include lawn maintenance, plus a one-time $800 initiation fee.
- 55+ active adult
- $200/mo HOA with lawn care
- Single-level ranch living
- Off Highway 9 near GA-400
Cumming
Orchards of South Forsyth
55+ living near Alpharetta
Orchards of South Forsyth is a 55+ active adult community by The Orchards Group on the Highway 9 corridor in Cumming, near the Alpharetta line. Main-level living, a clubhouse, pool and fitness center make it an option for buyers downsizing without leaving south Forsyth. HOA dues are $355 a month, with a one-time $710 initiation fee. With over 12 years of local Northeast Georgia experience, Kyle and Lindsay help you compare the home layouts, ownership details and monthly costs before you decide.
- 55+ active adult
- $355/mo HOA
- Clubhouse, pool & fitness
- Main-level living near Alpharetta
Common 55+ questions
What does 55+ mean in these communities?
Most age-restricted communities require at least one resident in each home to be 55 or older. Rules on younger residents and guests differ by community, so we confirm the HOA's current age policy before you write an offer.
Is Village at Deaton Creek gated?
Yes. Village at Deaton Creek is a gated Del Webb active adult community in Hoschton with HOA dues of $312 a month, which include lawn care, trash pickup and The Club at Deaton Creek.
Is The Retreat part of Sterling on the Lake?
Yes. The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake is the gated 55+ section inside Sterling on the Lake in Flowery Branch. Residents have their own clubhouse, fitness center and pool, plus the master community's amenities.
Do I have to live in Georgia already to buy?
Not at all. Many of our 55+ buyers are relocating from out of state. We can tour by video, preview homes for you, and help you plan visits around the communities that fit.