North Texas lake property

Lake living

North Texas lake property

Lake homes are wonderful to own and more complex to buy. Water levels, dock and shoreline permits, septic systems, flood zones, wildfire and insurance all deserve attention before you close. Jamie helps buyers and sellers around Possum Kingdom and the lakes west of Fort Worth.

Explore the lakes

• Possum Kingdom Lake

  Brazos River Authority reservoir known for clear water, Hell's Gate and 310 miles of shoreline. Community guide, plus a PK buying guide covering BRA permits, lots and lake levels.

• Lake Granbury

  BRA reservoir along Granbury's historic square, with waterfront neighborhoods and golf communities.

• Lake Bridgeport

  Tarrant Regional Water District reservoir in Wise County, with lake homes and acreage.

• Eagle Mountain Lake

  TRWD lake east of Azle, close to Fort Worth.

• Lake Mineral Wells & Lake Palo Pinto

  State-park lake and trailway near Mineral Wells, plus Lake Palo Pinto to the southwest.

• Lake Graham & Lake Eddleman

  City lakes near Graham, a short drive from PK's north side.

• Hubbard Creek Reservoir

  Water-supply reservoir west of Breckenridge.

• Benbrook Lake

  Corps of Engineers lake on the southwest edge of Fort Worth.

• Grapevine Lake

  Corps of Engineers lake bordering Grapevine, Flower Mound, Trophy Club and Southlake, with marinas, parks and trails.

• Lewisville Lake

  Large Corps of Engineers lake in Denton County, ringed by Lewisville, Highland Village, the Lake Cities, Little Elm and The Colony.

• Ray Roberts Lake

  Corps of Engineers lake north of Denton with Ray Roberts Lake State Park, near Aubrey, Pilot Point and Sanger.

Lake checklist

What to check on any lake home

• Who manages the lake (Brazos River Authority, Tarrant Regional Water District, a city or the Corps of Engineers) and which permits apply to docks, seawalls and water pumps
• Whether existing permits transfer to you, and the condition of the dock, walkways and retaining walls
• Septic system type, permit and inspection; water source and testing
• Flood zone on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center, plus flood, wildfire and wind/hail insurance quotes
• POA or HOA rules, dues and short-term-rental restrictions
• Survey of the shoreline line (at PK, the 1,000-foot contour) and any easements

This content is general information, not legal, tax or lending advice. Rules and deadlines change. Confirm details with the appropriate agency, attorney, CPA or lender.