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.
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.
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.
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