Phoenix Arizona Waterfront Homes

Lake Community Waterfront Townhouses at The Islands in Gilbert

The Islands is a Gilbert master planned lake community with a variety of  types of homes, builders, and sizes.  It is also one of the Phoenix lake communities that allows boating.  The majority of Gilbert waterfront homes are single family dwellings.   However, The Islands is home to Townhomes at Coral Reef, a waterfront townhouse community.  This 52 unit community provides residents floor plans ranging from 1,234 sq.ft., single story up to 3,185 sq.ft. with a two story floor plan.  There are 16 single story and 36 two story townhouses, and over 85% are waterfront lots.

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Waterfront Townhouses and Condos in Tempe, Az.

Tempe represents the oldest and newest of waterfront living.  The Lakes in Tempe is one of the oldest master planned lake communities in Arizona, while the high rise condos, Edgewater and Bridgeview, on Tempe Town Lake represent the newer and more urban lifestyle living. Waterfront and lake community condo & townhouses in Tempe offers some of the best waterfront living in the Phoenix area.  While many waterfront home buyers are looking for single family lakefront homes, those who seek a more maintenance-free lifestyle with lake views owe it to themselves to discover townhouses and condos in Tempe.  Waterfront condos and townhouses  in Tempe will be found in either The Lakes in Tempe, or around Tempe Town Lake.

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Overview of Mesa Waterfront Property

Mesa has a variety of lake communities; ranging from newer waterfront condos in Superstition Lakes to active adult waterfront homes in Leisure World.  Dobson Ranch is the largest lake community in Mesa located next to the Dobson Ranch municipal golf course.  Dobson Ranch waterfront townhouses and condos can be found in developments such as The Landings, Water Works, and Lake Park Development.

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WaterWorks Condominiums in Mesa, Az.

It would be a stretch to classify Water Works as a lake community but the water features in the middle of the complex do provide a soothing atmosphere to the condominiums. There are just over 200 condos that were built between 1982 and 1985, with either 1 or 2 bedroom floor plans. The development is located east of Dobson Rd. on Baseline in Mesa.   The complex also features a community pool, and is just around the pool from the Dobson Ranch Golf Course.

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Lakefront Views at The Landings at Dobson Ranch Townhouses

The unique characteristic of this lake community is the high percentage of townhouses that have views of the water.  Over 75% of the properties have a view from the back patio and bedrooms of the small canals that run north and south through the community.  There is a combination of single and two story townhouses in The Landings.

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Lakeside Townhouses in Dobson Ranch

If you’re looking for waterfront townhouses or condos in Mesa, and specifically Dobson Ranch, checking out Lake Park condos would be a good idea. There are 126 units built around a small lake, just over 1/2 acre, in the center.  The units on the outer ring overlook a small canal and the Dobson Ranch golf course.

Satellite View of Lake Park Condos in Dobson Ranch

The condos range in square footage from 1,556 to 1,963, with 2 – 3 bedrooms. The condos were built between 1980 – 1985.

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Three Lakefront Communities in the Ahwatukee Foothills of Phoenix

Just 5 miles west of the I-10 Interstate is a 6 acre lake set back in the Ahwatukee Foothills and surrounded by three waterfront communities; Toscano Lakeside, San Simeon Condos, and Miralago at the Foothills. These communities are within walking distance of Desert Foothills Park and the Foothills Golf Club, and just over a mile  east of Club West Golf Club.  Less than a mile to the south is Pecos Road which offers great accessibility to the 202 and I-10.  They are found within the highly rated Kyrene Elementary School District and Tempe Union High School District boundaries.

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New Bridge Installed Over Tempe Town Lake Dam

One Oct. 18, 2011, the new Tempe Town Lake Pedestrian bridge opened, connecting the north and south shores of Tempe Town Lake.  The bridge consists of 4 spans, each measuring 228 feet, weighing 165,000 lbs.  The bridge protects the bladders of the dam from the sun and contains a built-in sprinkler system to cool the bladders when needed.   This was the point of contention when one of the bladders failed on July 20, 2010, that the maintenance had been inadequate. The picture to the left was taken just days after the dam failed and sent over 750 million gallons of water down the Salt River.  The lake was dry for 3 months before the dam was repaired and the lake refilled in October 2010.

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Waterfront Homes,  Patio Homes, Condos, and Townhouses in The Lakes in Tempe, Az.

 Within The Lakes master planned lake community are over 260 waterfront homes that include condos, townhouses, patio homes  and single family homes built around  a 50 acre man made lake in Tempe.  Residents enjoy a community pool and spa, tennis courts, basketball and sand volleyball court. The club facilities are open to residents for parties, receptions and host many of the community sponsored activities such as water aerobics, boxercise, Yoga classes, and The Lakes Women’s Club.  More information can be gathered at The Lakes Community website.

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Waterfront Townhouses in The Lakes in Tempe, Az.

One of the many residential housing options offered in The Lakes  master planned lake community is Harbour Village, with spanish architecture and lush green landscaping. Not a large complex, Harbour Village consists of  40 units, 12 of which have waterfront views of the lake.   These waterfront townhouses have found favor with prospective buyers since they typically sell within 2 months of being offered for sale, and are strategically located to take advantage of the widest part of the the lake.

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