The Tribute

The Tribute is a 1,600-acre award-winning master-planned community situated on a secluded peninsula jutting into Lake Lewisville in The Colony, Texas. With 23 miles of surrounding shoreline, two championship golf courses, and more than 600 acres of park and recreational space, it's one of North Texas' most distinctive lakeside resort-style communities — and a particularly strong fit for retirees who want a golf-and-lake lifestyle without being locked into an age-restricted neighborhood. The community is organized as a mixed-age master plan with a dedicated 55+ enclave called Waterford Point at The Tribute. Built by Taylor Morrison between 2017 and 2021, Waterford Point is now sold out — 417 single-family homes across four collections (Haven, Maritime, Regatta, and a fourth tier) ranging from roughly 1,600 to nearly 3,800 square feet, all single-story, all with exclusive access to a private lakefront clubhouse that sits on two acres of shoreline. The clubhouse features an infinity pool overlooking the lake, a fitness center with aerobics studio, private massage rooms, two ballrooms, a catering kitchen, bocce courts, an event lawn, a lakefront fire pit, and a canoe/kayak launch. A full-time lifestyle director programs clubs and events including bocce, canoeing, golf, holiday parties, kayaking, swimming, tennis, and yoga. Beyond Waterford Point, the broader Tribute includes all-ages villages with homes from American Legend, Britton, Perry, Highland Homes, and Grenadier (townhomes in Chelsea Green). Homes range from the mid-$500s into the $1 million+ range, with a median around $800K–$825K and current listings up to roughly $1.6M. Floor plans span 1,780 to nearly 5,800 square feet on 40-, 50-, and 60-foot homesites. The centerpiece amenities are the Golf Clubs at The Tribute: Tribute Golf Links, an 18-hole Scottish-links-style course designed by Tripp Davis modeled after legendary courses at Carnoustie and Royal Birkdale, and Old American Golf Club, co-designed by Tripp Davis and PGA Tour star Justin Leonard and ranked by Golf Magazine as a top-five public course in Texas. The 33,000-square-foot Scottish-inspired clubhouse houses the Old American Grille, a Scottish pub (Old Tom Morris), two pro shops, the Royal Ballroom (up to 250), and multiple event rooms. Community-wide recreational amenities include two resort-style pools, a kids' splash park, multiple playgrounds, a large dog park in Chelsea Green, pickleball courts, cushioned jogging trails, 10+ miles of nature trails, 6.7 miles of walking and biking trails, beautifully landscaped canals, a nature preserve with educational kiosks, kayak rentals in Westbury, a fishing inlet, and a canoe/kayak launch. Lake Lewisville is rich with largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and hybrid striped bass. A major expansion is underway: a full-service Tribute Marina & Lakeside Park with more than 800 boat slips, a boat club, ship store and deli; plus a proposed 126-key resort hotel with restaurants and spa adjacent to Old American Golf Club. Little Elm ISD operates two on-site K–8 schools (Prestwick Elementary and Strike Middle School) with STEM curriculum. The community's culture centers on lakeside social life — sunset golf-cart caravans, lakeside Fourth of July fireworks cookouts, food-truck festivals, and the tight-knit friendships that residents repeatedly cite as the best part of living here. Homeownership is the norm (roughly 97% owner-occupied) and the neighborhood consistently scores very safe on crime metrics.