Lake Homes For Sale In Dallas

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Information About Texas Lake Homes

Do you love the water and lake life? If so, you are in luck! The DFW area boasts many lakes with many beautiful lake homes to be found. Lake Lewisville is in the heart of north Dallas hot spot with an easy drive from McKinney, Frisco, and Prosper. With over 29,0000 acres of water and miles of shoreline, you are likely to find a home for sale you and your family will love spending summers at.

If you love to bass fish, a home on Lake Ray Roberts may be just the ticket. Lake Ray Roberts is now on many top bass tournament tours and boasts some huge record catches. With thousands of fishable surface area and a slower pace you might see your fishing dreams come true with a beautiful lake home on Lake Ray Roberts.

If you crave the social lake living, then look no further than Lake Texoma. Lake Texoma has it all, great fishing, a huge body of fresh water for boating, skiing, or water craft usage. Homes line the shoreline of Texoma with price tags from the modest to insane. Lake Texoma is still surrounded by the sleepy towns of the north Texas / Oklahoma border. We can help you find that perfect summer home or lake living lifestyle you crave.

Is buying a lake home a good investment?

You bet it is! Lake homes typically climb in value year over year in Texas. There is a limited supply of lake homes and Texas is hot! Many families rent lake homes in the heat of our Texas summers and fall in love with the quiet and peaceful pace of life. It usually doesn't take long before they begin a lake home search.

Where are the most affordable lake homes in Texas?

The top three most affordable lake homes in Texas are all located in the Dallas / Fort Worth area. Listed in order of increasing expense are:

• Lake Texoma
• Lake Granbury
• Eagle Mountain Lake

What is the nicest lake to live on in Texas?

The term 'nicest' is very subjective. To fisherman, Lake Worth or Lake Ray Roberts is an amazing lake. To someone that enjoys boating or skiing it may be Lake Austin or Lake Marble Falls. It would be wise to spend a day at each of our Texas lakes and decide for yourself before purchasing a Lake Home in Texas.

Why lake houses are better than beach houses?

Lake front properties are much secluded and have a more peaceful demeanor that a beach home. There are far fewer visitors and typically no public beaches. You can enjoy water craft, fishing, skiing and swimming at the lake in a calmer and safer environment. You also don't encounter hurricanes.

Why do people like lake houses?

Living at a lake house feels like you are on vacation every day. You will find yourself spending time sitting on the back porch staring at the water. Your stress level should go down with the slower pace, fresh air, walking, swimming and relaxing environment. Hearing the birds, feeling the breeze and the beautiful sunrises and sunsets have been claimed to be mentally healthy as well.

What to know before living on a lake?

Buying a second home or moving your primary residence to lake living comes with some potential problems. You should ask yourself the following questions before making the move.

• What is it you love about lake living?
• Are you comfortable with wild animals, snakes and tons of frogs?
• Have you reviewed the water quality or warnings about your selected lake?
• Do you know the tax rates, required flood insurance or other financial requirements?
• Is the extra drive time to the city acceptable?
• Are the local hospitals, grocery stores, and religious centers acceptable?
• How is the available internet connections?

Does living near a lake make it cooler?

Technically yes it can be much cooler at the lake. The reason involves some complex physics, but it comes down to the fact water changes temperature much slower than land. So it takes longer for the summer heat to heat up that huge body of water. You may also find the breeze off the lake is cooler.

Texas Lakes with Homes For Sale

Lake Ray Hubbard

Lake Ray Hubbard is a massive body of water. It is one of the largest lakes in north Texas covering over 22,000 acres. There are so many activities for families on this lake: fishing, skiing, relaxing, and boating. All along the lakes perimeter are parks, beaches, trails, and opportunities for outdoor activities.

• Created In:  1968
• Counties: Collin, Dallas, Rockwall and Kaufman
• Fish Species: White bass,  striped bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, and white crappie.
• Area: 35.54 mi²
• Surface elevation: 435′
• Max. depth: 40 ft (12 m)
• Capacity: 490,000 acre-ft
• Surface Area: 22,000 acres

Lewisville Lake

Lewisville Lake is over 29,0000 acres and has many beautiful homesite locations along its shoreline. You can find people engaging in virtually every type of recreational activity possible on a lake like: fishing, skiing, swimming, relaxing, and recreational boating. The lake boasts parks, golf courses, beaches, campgrounds, trails and other typical activities. 

• Created In:  1948
• Counties: Denton
• Fish Species: White bass,  striped bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, and white crappie.
• Area: 46.24 mi²
• Surface elevation: 522′
• Max. depth: 67 ft 
• Capacity: 555,000 acre-ft
• Surface Area: 29,000 acres
• Shoreline: 233 miles

Lake Ray Roberts

Lake Ray Roberts was created in 1982, but before that it was the rolling hills of horse and cattle ranches. Today, the lake does not typically allow a residence to be built anywhere near the shoreline which maintains its beauty. There are a few communities that through various means, were permitted to build on acreage tracts very close to the water, but this is the exception.

• Created In: 1982
• Counties: Denton, Grayson and Cooke
• Fish Species: White bass,  striped bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, and white crappie.
• Area: 45.86 mi²
• Surface elevation: 632′
• Max. depth: 106'
• Capacity: 788,167 acre-ft
• Surface Area: 29,350 acres

Lake Texoma

On the border between Oklahoma and Texas is an amazing lake known as 'The Best Striper Fishing in the World'. Lake Texoma is just an hour north of Dallas up Highway 75 and many parks with boat ramps, camping sites and amenities for family fun. The reservoirs is one of the largest in the United States and attracts thousands of visitors a week.

• Created In:  1944
• Counties: Oklahoma counties of Bryan, Marshall, Johnston, and Love, and the Texas counties of Grayson and Cooke
• Fish Species: White bass,  striped bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, and white crappie.
• Area: 139.1 mi²
• Surface elevation: 620'
• Max. depth: 100'
• Capacity: 5,393,000 acre-ft
• Surface Area: 139.1 mi²

Lake Granbury

One hour west of Ft. Worth Texas is one the cutest towns Granbury and the stunning Lake Granbury. If you are looking for a cute and fun lake trip, check out Lake Granbury. Many people that visit Granbury decide to make it home. The downtown, charming people and beautiful lake homes all call to you. You just might fall under this charming towns sway.

• Created In:  1969
• Counties: Fannin
• Fish Species: White bass,  striped bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, and white crappie.
• Area: 26 mi²
• Surface elevation: 597′
• Max. depth: 75'
• Capacity: 133,858 acre-feet
• Surface Area: 12.98 mi²

Lake Bois d’Arc

Lake Bois d'Arc is a brand new lake in Fannin county that is primary created as a fresh water source. The design of the lake is focused on sport fishing for large mouth bass. This amazing lake already has a fishery that has been raising the lakes stock for years. It will take many more months before the lake lots are up for sale. If you are looking for a quiet lake designed for lake living and bass fishing, this may be your new home!

• Created In:  2021
• Counties: Fannin
• Fish Species: White bass,  striped bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, and white crappie.
• Area: 26 mi²
• Surface elevation: 534'
• Max. depth: 70'
• Capacity: 367,609 acre-feet
• Surface Area: 26 mi²

Possum Kingdom Lake

Possum Kingdom Lake is an amazing lake for water sports and even scuba diving. The water is extremely clear near the damn and is used for scuba training and all kinds of water sports. You can even find dinosaur tracks located around the lake and in the area.

• Created In:  1941
• Counties: Palo Pinto County
• Fish Species: White bass,  striped bass, largemouth bass, channel catfish, blue catfish, and white crappie.
• Surface elevation: 998'
• Max. depth: 100'
• Capacity: 538,139 acre-feet
• Surface Area: 31 mi²

White Rock Lake

White Rock Lake is a park just a few minutes north of downtown Dallas Tx. There are many activities that residents partake in from the local marathon to picnics and walking.

• Created In:  1911
• Counties: Dallas County
• Surface elevation: 458'
• Max. depth: 18'
• Capacity: 18,160 acre-feet
• Surface Area: 1,254 acres
• Length: 2.61 miles

Contact a Texas Lake House REALTOR®

Are you in the market for a lake front property in Texas? We highly recommend you speak with a Texas REALTOR® who knows our local lakes and understands the pros and cons of each one. We have access to the MLS database of every lake front home for sale and more importantly every SOLD home. We can tell you exactly what the value of the home is you are considering purchasing and we can help you win that dream lakefront property.