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Youngsville, NC · Franklin County · 55+ · Gated Lakefront

The Enclave at Hidden Lake

Gated 55+ community on a private 75-acre lake in Youngsville — one of the Triangle's most scenic settings at one of the lower price points. Franklin County property tax at ~0.72% is the lowest of any Triangle county with 55+ options.

138Homes
$300/moHOA / Month
$400K–$600KPrice Range
~0.72%Franklin Co. Tax Rate
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Amenities

75-acre private lake
Clubhouse with meeting rooms
Outdoor pool with patio
Pickleball courts
Lake access and water activities
Walking trails
Gated entry
Maintenance-free exterior

What Buyers Need to Know

The honest pictureThe Enclave is the hidden value play in the Triangle. Franklin County's ~0.72% tax rate is meaningfully lower than Wake (~0.77%), Durham (~0.87%), or Orange (~0.85%). On a $475K home that's roughly $285/month vs $336/month in Durham — a $51/month gap ($612/year). The lakefront setting is genuinely scarce among Triangle 55+ options. The trade-off is Youngsville's location — further from RDU and Triangle healthcare than most buyers prefer.

True Cost

All-in monthly cost — $475K The Enclave at Hidden Lake home

HOA fee$300/mo
Franklin Co. property tax (~0.72%)~$285/mo
Homeowners insurance~$100–$130/mo
Utilities~$180–$230/mo
Total monthly carrying cost (excl. mortgage)~$865–$945/mo

Franklin County has the lowest property tax rate of any Triangle-area county with 55+ communities. The $300/month HOA is higher than most comparably sized communities but includes exterior maintenance and the cost of maintaining the lake infrastructure.

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