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The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake

55+ community

Sterling on the Lake's 55+ section · Flowery Branch, GA

Craftsman ranch home in The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake, the 55+ section

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Inside The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake

Aerial view of The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake clubhouse, pool and tennis courts
The Retreat's clubhouse, pool and courts
The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake pool with fire pit and shaded seating
Pool and fire-pit patio
Brick ranch home in The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake
Newer homes of about 1,700–2,500 sq ft on easy-care lots

Our take

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.

Good to know about the location

  • Inside the Sterling on the Lake master community in Flowery Branch, with its own gated entrance
  • Close to everyday shopping like Kroger, Publix, Walmart, Target and Costco
  • Northeast Georgia Medical Center and other healthcare options within a reasonable drive
  • Roughly 45 minutes to an hour to Atlanta, traffic depending
55+GatedBuilt after 2020$500K–$800KLow maintenance

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Is Sterling on the Lake 55+?

Sterling on the Lake as a whole is an all-ages community, but it has a dedicated 55+ section: The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake. Many buyers don't know the name, so they search for "Sterling on the Lake 55+" or "Sterling on the Lake active adult" — both lead here. The Retreat is gated, built around a low-maintenance lifestyle, and shares the larger community's amenities.

Homes, sizes and yards

Most homes were built after 2020 by David Weekley Homes. Expect about 1,700 to 2,500 square feet with main-level living, and smaller yards of around 0.14 to 0.2 of an acre — less mowing and upkeep. Prices generally range from $500K to $800K; size, upgrades, lot and views make the biggest difference.

Amenities

The Retreat has its own clubhouse, fitness center and pool with a fire-pit patio, plus tennis and pickleball courts. Owners also enjoy everything at Sterling on the Lake — its lakes, pools, trails and community events.

HOA fees

Owners in The Retreat pay two HOA fees: $2,907 and $1,625. The Retreat's HOA covers lawn care and common-area maintenance, part of what makes it low-maintenance. Ask us for the current breakdown before you make an offer.

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