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Cresswind at Lake Lanier

📍 Gainesville, Georgia

Award-winning 55+ community on Lake Lanier with Cresswind's nationally recognized pickleball program.

🏓 Pickleball Southeast ★ Featured
83
B+
RetireStack Score

🏆 RetireStack Score Breakdown

⛳ Facility Quality 82 Very Good
10 pickleball courts · leagues available
🎉 Social & Community 83 Very Good
Pickleball leagues · 25+ clubs
🏠 Real Estate Value 83 Very Good
Entry from $300K
🏥 Healthcare Access 82 Very Good
Northeast Georgia Medical Center — 8 miles
☀️ Climate & Lifestyle 78 Good
Climate index: 77/100

RetireStack Score = weighted composite of 5 dimensions. Updated quarterly.

🏠 Real Estate Snapshot

Entry-Level
$300K+
Mid-Range
$420K
Premium
$600K
Monthly HOA
$180
Property Tax
0.85%/yr
Est. Total/Month
~$2,800
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🏓 Pickleball Details

Courts10
SurfaceHard court
Covered2 courts
Night Play✅ Lighted
Leagues & PlayMultiple leagues, clinics, social play

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👥 Community Life

Population1,400
Homes1,200
Avg. Resident Age64
Clubs & Activities25+
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Leagues & Competition

Pickleball leagues, water sports

📍 Location Intelligence

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Nearest AirportHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta (ATL) — 55 miles
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Nearest CityGainesville — 8 miles | Atlanta — 55 miles
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HealthcareNortheast Georgia Medical Center — 8 miles
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Snowbird Friendly?Primarily year-round residents

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