Gated Communities in Greater Placer County

Nicole Spencer • February 23, 2023

Gated communities offer a sense of community, safety and privacy and are hence very desirable. Communities often vary around hobbies such as golf, equestrian, age 55 and over and lake communities. If you are looking for a gated community in the Auburn, Roseville, Granite Bay, Lincoln and greater Placer county area, look no further. As your local real estate expert, I have included details and links below to a variety of gated communities in the area and am available to answer any of your questions.

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If you are looking for an experienced Realtor to help you to buy or sell a horse property in the Sierra Foothills of Placer or Nevada County, please reach out. I would be honored to help you. I have lived in Auburn for over 20 years with my two horses, which I particularly enjoy trail riding and camping with.

Golf course communities
Catta Verdera, Lincoln CA: Catta Verdera has a few different gated sections, including a guard gated section. Homes vary in price and construction quality as well as custom builds versus track homes.

Morgan Creek, Roseville CA: Morgan Creek is a guard gated community with homes built by semi-custom home builders and fully custom home builders. There are miles of trails, a golf and putting course, bocce, driving range, tennis and parks.

Catta Verdera

Wexford, Granite Bay CA: Wexford Estates is a guarded gate community of approx. 145 custom-built homes and is adjacent to the Granite Bay Golf Club. Wexford amenities include a lakefront clubhouse, tennis courts, basketball, pickle ball, and walking trails.

Lake of the Pines, Auburn CA: Lake of the Pines is guard gated and has a variety of homes ranging from very affordable homes on the outskirts of the community and on the golf course, to lake front million-dollar homes. There are beaches, playgrounds, tennis courts, bocci ball courts as well as sailing lessons and a club house with a bar, restaurant and activities, in addition to the golf course and is own clubhouse.

Lake of the Pines

Clos du Lac, Loomis CA: Located in Loomis, CA off of Auburn Folsom road, Clos du Lac is a gated community of approx. 90 homes on lot sizes ranging from .50 to 23 acres. It is surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and interconnected lakes and is nestled near Folsom Lake in a small valley.

The Orchard At Penryn Park, Penryn CA: The Orchard is a private gated community with approx. 80 homes, built among native majestic oak trees and granite outcroppings.

 

Los Lagos, Granite Bay CA: Los Lagos has guarded gate access to the approx. 350 luxury homes and is one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Granite Bay. The community is nestled against the Folsom Lake State Recreation area and therefore provides residents easy access to the many miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. 

Sierra Foothill Equestrian Estates

Bella Terra, Granite Bay CA: Bella Terra is a gated neighborhood with 16 custom multi-million-dollar homes that are on approx. 2.3 acres. 

 

Ashley Woods, Granite Bay CA: Ashley Woods is a gated community started in 1996 with approx. 250 larger Centex and custom-built homes off Roseville Parkway. 

 

Winterhawk, Granite Bay CA: Winterhawk was started in 1995 and features homes that are approx. 4,000 square feet in size. 

 

Wedgewood, Granite Bay CA: Wedgewood is on the shore of Folsom Lake and includes a neighborhood park, trails around the lake and wetlands and a paved road to the Granite Bay Golf Course. 

 

Retirement communities for 55+

Sun City, Lincoln CA: Located in Lincoln Hills with two 18-hole championship golf courses, there are approx. forty single story homes ranging from 1,020 to 3,068 square feet and 80 villas with four home plans that are between 917 and 1,741 sq ft. The community offers over 75 interest groups and clubs, 19 trails covering 27 miles through the community, lodges and a sports complex. 

 

Sun City, Roseville CA: A resort style gated community of 3,110 homes with approx. 20% adjoining either a golf course or open space. This community offers a lodge, ballroom, fitness center with pools and sports courts, and a golf course.

 

Esplanade at Turkey Creek, Lincoln CA: This new 55+ active adult community will consist of 850 single-family homes built by Taylor Morrison. New and resale homes range from 1400-3000 square feet. There is a private clubhouse and indoor and outdoor recreational facilities such as an pools, spa, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, game room, trails, a cafe, restaurant, and bar. It is located adjacent to the Turkey Creek Golf Course  https://turkeycreekgc.com/

 

If you are considering to purchase a home in a gated community, please contact me. As your local Placer County Realtor, I have helped many clients to buy and sell in most of these communities and can answer your questions. 

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