Why Live in Royal Lakes
Royal Lakes in Oakwood is a master-planned community centered around the Royal Lakes Golf and Country Club, featuring old-growth trees and manicured landscapes. The neighborhood offers a variety of home styles, including brick ranch-style, Craftsman, New Traditional estates, and custom mansions, with properties built between the 1990s and early 2000s. Homes here are spacious, often exceeding 3,000 square feet, and offer views of the golf course's fairways and ponds. Residents can choose from different club memberships, providing access to amenities such as an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, and a swimming pool. The community is active, with events like Easter and Mother’s Day brunches, Fourth of July fireworks, and professional golf tournaments.
For education, Hall County oversees the local schools, with Chicopee Woods Elementary, South Hall Middle, and Johnson High School serving the area. The University of Northeast Georgia's Gainesville campus is just 5 miles away, offering various degree programs. The neighborhood is conveniently located near shopping centers, nature preserves, and Lake Lanier, with essential services and dining options available at the Royal Lakes Marketplace.
Royal Lakes is safer than the national average, with a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10. However, the area does experience a high rate of severe storms and tornado activity, with emergency preparedness plans in place. The community is car-dependent, with Interstate 985 just 3 miles away, and nearby cities like Flowery Branch and Gainesville within a short drive.
Home Trends in Royal Lakes, GA
On average, homes in Royal Lakes, Oakwood sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Royal Lakes, Oakwood over the last 12 months is $735,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$735,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$799,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$185
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Median List Price
$825,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
