Lakecrest on Lake Lanier
55+ community55+ ranch-style homes with a trail to the lake · Buford, GA
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Our take
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.
Good to know about the location
- Off Buford Dam Road in Buford, Gwinnett County, near the southern shores of Lake Lanier.
- Convenient to GA-20, I-985, I-85, Buford shopping and Lake Lanier recreation.
- About 60 minutes to Atlanta and 80 minutes to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, depending on traffic.
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A smaller 55+ community by Lake Lanier
Public community directories describe Lakecrest as a 77-home, Pulte-built active adult community developed around 2022–2024. Homes are detached and ranch-oriented, with main-level living and some plans offering additional upstairs space. Confirm the current age and occupancy requirements with the association before buying.
Homes and current availability
Lakecrest offers newer detached homes rather than attached condominiums. Published property records describe completed homes of roughly 1,800–2,900 square feet, depending on the plan and options. Builder sales have been reported as sold out, so a never-occupied home listed for resale does not necessarily mean the builder is still selling. Ask The Hembree Team for current listings, recent comparable sales and the details of a specific home.
HOA dues: $1,620 annually
Annual HOA dues are $1,620, equivalent to $135 per month for budgeting; this does not establish a monthly billing schedule. Compared with the clubhouse-centered communities in our 55+ guide, Lakecrest offers a lower HOA cost with a simpler amenity package: there is no clubhouse, pool or tennis. Public community descriptions report lawn care and common-area upkeep, but buyers should verify the exact maintenance coverage, any initiation or transfer fees and current assessments with the HOA.
Community fire pit and a trail to the lake
Residents have a community fire pit and a trail to Lake Lanier. Walking access is not the same as a deeded boat slip, community dock membership or a private dock permit. Verify any boating or shoreline rights separately; do not assume a home here includes them. Buyers wanting a private dock should prioritize a property with an existing permitted dock and verify the Corps of Engineers' new-owner requirements rather than expect to obtain a new dock permit.
Buford convenience and Atlanta access
The Buford Dam Road location puts Lake Lanier recreation and Buford shopping within reach, with connections to GA-20, I-985 and I-85. Allow about 60 minutes to Atlanta and 80 minutes to the airport, depending on traffic and your destination. A Buford mailing address does not automatically establish eligibility for Buford City Schools; verify enrollment for the specific property.