Prices vary substantially among the subdivision sales in this sample. Long Cove’s 10 reported home sales have a median price band of $3,080,000–$3,090,000, compared with $1,495,000–$1,505,000 for Pinnacle Club’s six sales and $550,000–$560,000 for Loon Bay’s six sales.
These $10,000-wide ranges are calculated from the median of price-band endpoints and describe the homes that sold from May 2024 through October 2026 under each exact subdivision label. They are a starting point for comparison: home size, condition, lot size, and water access still matter when judging an individual property’s value.
Go straight to the community that interests you. Choose a button below or search by name to explore the available MLS records.
Sales overview. Names and phases are shown as supplied; some communities have more than one listing label. The aerial map locates six communities; individual property depths still need verification.
See where each community sits.
Explore six lake communities on an interactive aerial, then open their sales summaries.
Explore reported lot and land closings, with waterfront sales kept separate from the other records. See the price range, middle sale price, average lot size and individual transactions for each subdivision label.
Supplied MLS closings · May 2024–October 2026. A sale may include more than one lot or existing site improvements; the price shown is for the reported transaction.
Names and phases remain as exported, with capitalization and spacing normalized for grouping. Small samples and “Improved Land” records are identified. Frontage, dock depth and shoreline-improvement values are not supplied.
Next · The water behind the property
Price is one part of the waterfront story.
To understand what a lake property offers, it helps to look beyond the sale price and the view. Let’s take a closer look at the water beneath the dock—and what can change when the lake level falls.
Lake geography & market research
How much water is at the dock?
Will your boat still have a way out when the lake is low?
A beautiful view and a well-built boathouse are part of the appeal of lake living. But when the water goes down, getting your boat from the dock to open water can become a different story. Whether you already own a place or are thinking of buying, a closer look at water depth can help you understand what to expect—and what to ask before investing in a waterfront property.
Let’s start with what “full lake” means, then see how a change in lake level affects the water at your dock.
Why depth differs around the lake
The north-to-south depth pattern is a starting point, not a property rating. TPWD describes very shallow water in the upper end. TWDB’s 2017 lake-bottom survey provides regional context; individual coves, shallow approaches, and channels can change a site’s access.
A generally shared lake surface elevation sits above an uneven lake bottom. A change in lake level affects water depth at each site. Deep water at a dock is useful only if the approach to open water is also passable.
Put every depth on the same basis.
Record the depth, measurement date, location, and lake elevation. Convert to an estimated depth at the 322-foot conservation pool using the same vertical datum. Measure the boat slip and the shallowest point on the access route separately.
As a dated example, TWDB reported 316.06 feet on October 24, 2026—5.94 feet below the 322-foot conservation pool. That lake-level decline would subtract about 5.94 feet from a site’s depth at pool, assuming an unchanged lake bottom.
Broad contours from the 2017 survey are background evidence, not a current dock sounding or navigation guarantee. Sediment, dredging, and local conditions may have changed.
How low can the lake go before you can’t get your boat out?
Water under the dock does not always mean enough water for your boat. Before buying a lake house or investing in a boathouse, explore how a lower lake level could affect its usefulness.
Try it: enter the depth at your dock when the lake is at its normal full level, then enter a possible drop in the lake. The result estimates the water that would remain.
3.0 ft of estimated water depth
What does the result mean for you?
If 3 feet remain and your boat needs 3 feet of water including clearance, you have reached your chosen minimum. A further drop would leave too little water.
Compare the result with the water your boat needs, including clearance beneath it. Check the shallowest part of the route to open water as well as the dock.
A planning example, not a boat-access guarantee. The calculation assumes an unchanged lake bottom and a depth measured at normal full-lake level. Zero means the lake bottom at that spot is at or above the water surface.
What would establish a market relationship?
01 · BUILD THE COMPARISON
Verify the land sales.
Map closed waterfront lot sales by neighborhood and lake area. Record exact price, date, frontage, acreage, utilities, shoreline rights, bulkheads, and docks. Keep homes and multi-lot packages in separate groups.
02 · MEASURE ACCESS
Compare depth and reliability.
Attach dated slip and approach depths to each sale. Use historical lake elevations to estimate the share of days meeting a stated boat-clearance threshold over a disclosed period. Label missing measurements as unknown.
03 · TEST THE PRICE EFFECT
Let the evidence set the premium.
Compare similar sales with different access conditions, accounting for sale date, location, view, frontage, and improvements. With enough verified sales, test a statistical model and report sample size and uncertainty. A north–south price difference alone does not isolate depth.
Depth premium: not yet established.
The sales above do not include verified dock or approach depths. We cannot yet publish a supported dollar-per-foot-of-depth adjustment or a percentage premium. A useful future report would pair mapped sales with depth evidence and disclose how much of the sample remains unmeasured.
From the water beneath your boat to the structure above it.
Understanding water depth helps you judge how useful a dock will be. The next question is what it takes to build, maintain, and eventually replace the boathouse, dock, and shoreline improvements that make lake living possible.
The costs beyond the purchase price
The dock. The wall. The next repair.
Boathouses, docks, lifts, and shoreline walls bring construction and maintenance costs that buyers can overlook. Explore published cost references, inspection questions, and a personal ownership-budget worksheet.
Two properties on the same lake can offer very different experiences. Waterfront setting, access, improvements, condition, and comparable sales all deserve a closer look when developing an opinion of value.
HOMES
A place to live. A place to get away.
Waterfront and nearby homes considered in the context of their location, site, improvements, and market.
Location on the lake, orientation, views, and the character of the shoreline help distinguish one property from another. Comparable sales should be considered in that context.
Frontage and usable site area
Shoreline configuration, lot shape, access, topography, and usable land matter alongside the amount of frontage.
Docks, bulkheads, and access to the water
Consider the condition and utility of shoreline improvements and available documentation. Construction cost and market contribution are separate questions.
The home and its condition
Size, design, quality, renovations, maintenance, and functional layout should be evaluated with the property’s setting and comparable market evidence.
Surveys, easements, and flood information
Available surveys, title information, easements, and official flood mapping help describe the property. Review the records relevant to the particular site.
The market for a comparable property
Sale terms, condition, location, and property characteristics help determine whether a transaction is a useful comparison. A lakewide average is a starting point for discussion.
Start with the decision you need to make
An appraisal for your next chapter.
Put your property in perspective.
Discuss an appraisal when you are considering a sale, evaluating an ownership decision, or planning changes to a lake property.
Share your property’s location and current use.
Describe recent improvements or proposed work.
Agree on the appraisal purpose, scope, and timing.
Clear information for family decisions.
Appraisal inquiries for estate administration, inheritance, and family ownership matters.
Tell us the intended use and who will rely on the report.
Provide any required effective date.
Coordinate assignment needs with the family’s professional advisers.
A closer look before the next step.
Discuss independent valuation for a purchase decision or identify appraisal needs involving financing.
Tell us whether a lender is involved.
Confirm the appropriate ordering process before engaging an appraiser.
Share your contract timing and intended use.
From a lakefront lot to a larger property.
Land and commercial assignments begin with understanding the property, its use, and the valuation question.
Describe the site, acreage, and improvements.
Explain current occupancy or income where relevant.
Discuss the scope needed for the specific property.
Cedar Creek Lake resources
Go directly to the source.
Cedar Creek Lake is in Henderson and Kaufman counties. These official resources can help you gather background for a property discussion. Check the source for current information.
Sources: Tarrant Regional Water District and FEMA · Links reviewed October 24, 2026. These links do not imply agency endorsement.
From first inquiry to assignment
A simple way to begin.
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Tell us about the property.
Start with its location, property type, and the reason you need an appraisal.
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Discuss the right scope.
We review the assignment needs, information available, intended use, fee, and expected timing.
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Put the details to work.
The agreed scope guides the inspection, research, analysis, and appraisal report.
Need more detailed sales information?
This guide provides a general market overview. For property-specific sales research—including comparable locations, sale-price analysis, and transaction dates—Dunham Appraisers offers fee-based sales analyses and appraisal services.
A location, property type, and appraisal purpose are enough to begin. Surveys, plans, improvement details, and other records can be discussed as the scope is established.
What if a lender needs the appraisal?
Tell us which lender is involved and the purpose of the financing. Confirm the lender’s ordering requirements before arranging an appraisal independently.
Can we discuss proposed renovation or construction?
Yes. Describe the work and the stage of planning. Available plans, specifications, cost information, and the valuation date help establish the appropriate assignment.
What happens after I submit the form?
The office reviews your property information and coordinates follow-up to discuss the assignment. For a time-sensitive request, use the phone or email link directly.
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