Ladera Little Elm

Ladera Little Elm is a gated 55+ active adult community tucked onto a peninsula along Lake Lewisville in Little Elm, Texas, just north of Frisco and roughly 30 miles north of downtown Dallas. Developed by Ladera Texas (part of the Epcon Communities network) with ground broken in 2024, it's a small, intimate community of only 263 single-family homes — a deliberate choice meant to turn neighbors into fast friends rather than strangers passing in a subdivision. Homes range from 1,322 to 2,927 square feet with two to three bedrooms, two to three baths, a flex space, and attached two- or three-car garages. Floor plans include the Milan, Messina, Salerno, Portico, and others — all one-story designs built around open layouts, walk-in closets, double vanities in the primary suite, and outdoor patios or balconies. Some homesites feature private courtyards, and select lots offer views of the lake. Finishes are a step above typical production builder fare, with granite or solid-surface counter options, upgraded cabinetry, and architectural details meant to feel more like a custom home than a spec build. Recent base pricing runs from roughly $394K to $641K depending on floor plan and options, with average sold prices in the community trending near $544K. The social heart of Ladera is The HUB, the community's signature clubhouse and amenity complex, scheduled to be complete by the end of 2025. The HUB is designed as a walkable destination from anywhere in the community — all trails lead there. Inside, residents find a great room for gatherings, a catering kitchen, multi-purpose meeting rooms, and a dedicated fitness studio with cardio, weights, and stretching equipment. A wellness suite offers space for residents to bring in their own massage therapists or facialists. Outside, the resort-style pool anchors a patio area with cabanas, a fire pit, stainless-steel grills, and an outdoor living room with a TV. Lighted pickleball courts sit nearby for both casual rallies and competitive play, and walking and biking trails wind throughout the community. Because Ladera handles landscaping, common-area upkeep, and the security-gated entry through a $275/month HOA, residents get a genuine lock-and-leave lifestyle — important for a crowd that tends to travel, winter elsewhere, or visit grandkids frequently. The HOA covers lawn maintenance, grounds maintenance, management, and all common-area amenities. Life beyond the gate is one of Ladera Little Elm's strongest draws. The peninsula location puts residents minutes from Lake Lewisville's marinas, sailing at the Dallas Corinthian Yacht Club (which is right on the same peninsula), and Little Elm's Lakefront district with its restaurants, park, and walkable shops. Golfers have their pick of Frisco Lakes Golf Club, Trails of Frisco, The Tribute, Fields Ranch, and the full PGA Frisco campus just across the lake. Day-to-day errands are easy with H-E-B, Kroger Marketplace, Market Street, Sprouts, and Tom Thumb all within a short drive, and healthcare needs are well covered by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center and Texas Health Frisco. Frisco's sports and entertainment draws — The Star (Cowboys HQ), Toyota Stadium, Dr Pepper Ballpark, and the National Videogame Museum — are all within easy reach, and downtown Denton's arts-and-music scene is about 20 minutes west. Active residents enjoy an organized calendar of aerobics classes, pickleball tournaments, ice cream socials, happy hours, bunco, card games, community potlucks, movie nights, and group excursions. The community is still being built out, so early buyers have the widest floor-plan selection and the best lots — particularly the homesites with lake-view and water-view exposures. For DFW-area retirees who want a small, walkable, lakefront 55+ community with new construction, resort-style amenities, and quick access to both Frisco and Denton, Ladera Little Elm offers a compelling package at a price point below the DFW new-home average.