April 8, 2026
The first question most prospects ask after pricing is some form of “do I need to be on the lake?” The honest answer is: it depends what you’re optimizing for. Here’s the straight comparison.
Price
| Lakefront | Interior | |
|---|---|---|
| Current Section 2 available/listed price range | $140k–$160k | $73k–$80k |
| Current Section 2 available/listed size range | 12,747–16,142 sq ft | 7,941–8,147 sq ft |
| Dock rights | ✓ included, no extra fee | — |
| Lake access | Direct from your back yard | Via the Caminata trail, ~3–10 min walk |
Premium for lakefront is real but not punishing. Lakefront lots tend to be larger anyway, so on a per-square-foot basis the gap narrows.
View and Light
- Lakefront: unobstructed lake view, sunrise off the water, reflections at sunset. Privacy on the water side because nobody can build between you and the lake.
- Interior: views are of neighboring homes and the streetscape. Lots near the school side get more morning light; lots toward the center get evening light through the western lots.
Build Constraints
Both are governed by the Architectural Control Committee, but the rules differ in one place:
- Lakefront homes: minimum 2,000 sq ft of living area.
- Interior homes: minimum 1,800 sq ft.
That’s a 200 sq ft delta — meaningful if you’re building lean, not material if you’re building 3,000+. Otherwise, deed restrictions are identical.
HOA Implications
Same HOA, same dues, same governance. Lakefront homeowners get the right to build a private dock at no additional charge. Combustion-free watercraft only — kayaks, paddleboards, electric boats, sailboats.
Resale
Lakefront resells faster on average because the supply is tightly limited (you can only fit so many lots around 16 acres of water). Interior lots have more comparable inventory and resell more like a typical premium subdivision lot.
Who picks what
Patterns we see:
- Empty-nesters and second-home buyers tend to go lakefront. Smaller home, bigger view, dock for the morning paddle.
- Growing families more often pick interior — bigger floor plan matters more than the view, walk to the school still works, slightly better budget for the build.
- Investors pick on a per-deal basis: lakefront for the asset scarcity, interior for cash-flow rentals at a lower entry.
Want to feel the difference
The interactive map shows every available lot color-coded by status, with the lake outline and proximity-to-school visible. Open it on your phone, drive into the subdivision, and walk both kinds of lots back to back. The decision usually makes itself.