Elk Grove, CA — Sacramento County — 284 Homes — Lakeside — Gated
Intimate gated lakeside community in Elk Grove. 284 homes, catch-and-release fishing lake, pool, tennis. Built 2002-2004 by Lennar. Established resale market.
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Talk to a Specialist →Independent cost breakdown for a buyer at $500K. HOA, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance before you tour.
| Cost Item | Monthly | Annual | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOA (est.) | ~$220 | $2,640 | Estimate for lakeside community with fishing lake maintenance; verify with HOA for current dues |
| Property Tax | $496 | $5,950 | Sacramento County ~1.19% on $500K; Elk Grove area near county median |
| Homeowners Insurance | $125 | $1,500 | Estimate; confirm your specific parcel zone |
| Utilities | $160 | $1,920 | Estimate for Sacramento metro |
| Lawn/Exterior Maintenance | $70 | $840 | Owner responsibility unless specified in HOA docs |
| Total Monthly Carrying Cost | $1,071 | $12,850 | Excludes mortgage |
Heritage Lakeside has a catch-and-release fishing lake — not a pond, a lake — as a community amenity. For buyers who fish, this is either a deciding factor or a pleasant surprise. For everyone else, the lake provides visual appeal and walking access. The community was built by U.S. Homes (now Lennar) between 2002 and 2004 with 8 home models, meaning all inventory is resale with the advantage of established landscaping and a known HOA track record.
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Heritage Lakeside is a smaller, more intimate 55+ community in Elk Grove, built between 2002 and 2004 by U.S. Homes (now Lennar). The 284 homes come in 8 models ranging from 1,558 to 2,675 sq ft — a reasonable size range for a community this small. The defining feature is the private fishing lake, which is maintained by the HOA and available exclusively to residents. At under 300 homes, community life is closer-knit than the larger Elk Grove options. Buyers choosing between Heritage Lakeside and the nearby Glenbrooke typically weigh the lake access against Glenbrooke's larger Del Webb amenity package.
We help 55+ buyers understand true carrying costs — HOA, taxes, supplemental bills — before making an offer.
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