Lifestyle Homes · Missouri & Kansas
Kansas City Lake Communities: Homes Near the Water
Kansas City has more lake living than most people expect, from large private lakes with boating and swimming to quiet neighborhood lakes with walking trails. Lakefront homes don't come up for sale often, so tell us which lakes interest you and we'll watch for them.
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- Cass County, MO
- Clay County, MO
- Jackson County, MO
- Johnson County, MO
- Lafayette County, MO
- Platte County, MO
- Johnson & Wyandotte Counties, KS
- Johnson County, KS
- Miami County, KS
- Wyandotte County, KS
Missouri
Cass County
Lake Winnebago
Lake Winnebago · Cass County, MO
A private lake community of about 717 homes around a 400-acre lake, with trails and association-managed dock access.
Source: Tribe KC Realty
Creekmoor
Raymore · Cass County, MO
A Raymore community with about 108 acres of lake alongside an 18-hole golf course.
Source: Redfin
Loch Lloyd
Loch Lloyd · Cass County, MO
A gated community that combines a lake with golf, dining and recreation amenities.
Source: Tribe KC Realty
Clay County
Harbor Lake
Smithville · Clay County, MO
A Smithville neighborhood with a lake, paved walking trails, a pool and more than 20 acres of common open space.
Source: Kansas City Star
Smithville Lake
Smithville · Clay County, MO
A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake with about 7,190 surface acres in northern Clay County. Clay County Parks runs two marinas, swim beaches, campgrounds, trails and the Paradise Pointe Golf Complex. Nearby homes are in Smithville and Kearney.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Jackson County
Lake Jacomo
Blue Springs · Jackson County, MO
A 970-acre public lake in Fleming Park, Jackson County's largest park, with a full-service marina, boat rentals, sailing regattas and three boat ramps. Motorboats are limited to 25 horsepower. Nearby homes are in Blue Springs and Lee's Summit.
Source: Jackson County Parks + Rec
Lake Lotawana
Lake Lotawana · Jackson County, MO
The largest private lake community in the Kansas City area, less than 15 miles from Lee's Summit.
Source: Homes.com
Lake Tapawingo
Lake Tapawingo · Jackson County, MO
A small eastern Jackson County city of about 761 residents, built around its lake.
Source: Jackson County
Raintree Lake
Lee's Summit · Jackson County, MO
A popular Lee's Summit waterfront neighborhood.
Source: Homes.com
Lakewood
Lee's Summit · Jackson County, MO
A Lee's Summit neighborhood with waterfront homes, a golf course, pools and green space.
Source: Homes.com
Johnson County
Warrensburg lake subdivisions
Warrensburg · Johnson County, MO
Neighborhoods such as Lake Michael, Weatherstone and Cayhill include lake access or lakefront lots.
Source: Homes.com
Lafayette County
Lake Lafayette
Odessa · Lafayette County, MO
A private lake community in Lafayette County with homesites available.
Source: Homes.com
Platte County
Weatherby Lake
Weatherby Lake · Platte County, MO
A private lake community centered on a 274-acre lake.
Source: NewHomeSource
Lake Waukomis
Lake Waukomis · Platte County, MO
A Northland community where residents enjoy a 90-acre lake.
Source: Homes.com
Riss Lake
Parkville · Platte County, MO
A Parkville planned community centered on a 134-acre private lake.
Source: MoJo KC
Kansas
Johnson & Wyandotte Counties
Lake Quivira
Lake Quivira · Johnson & Wyandotte Counties, KS
A gated community around a 224-acre lake with a country club and private docks.
Source: Homes.com
Southwick on the Lake
Overland Park · Johnson & Wyandotte Counties, KS
Estate homesites along a 14-acre lake near 199th Street and Mission Road.
Source: Kansas City Star
Black Swan Lake
Shawnee & Kansas City, KS · Johnson & Wyandotte Counties, KS
A private lake community of 134 homesites, built in 1954, with kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, a community pool and boat yards. Gas-powered boats aren't allowed.
Source: Black Swan Lake HOA
Johnson County
Cedar Creek
Olathe · Johnson County, KS
An Olathe master-planned community around 65-acre Shadow Lake, with three pools, tennis and pickleball courts, a clubhouse and miles of nature trails.
Source: Cedar Creek
The Villas at Hidden Lake
Olathe · Johnson County, KS
A maintenance-provided neighborhood inside Cedar Creek, where the HOA handles mowing, lawn treatments and snow removal and residents can use 65-acre Shadow Lake.
Source: Cedar Creek
Miami County
The Lake of Louisburg
Louisburg · Miami County, KS
A Louisburg neighborhood with a fishing lake, walking trail, shelter house and playground.
Source: LandSearch
Wyandotte County
The Communities of Piper Lake
Kansas City, KS · Wyandotte County, KS
Single-family homes and villas surrounding a 55-acre lake in western Wyandotte County.
Source: Kansas City Star
Lake of the Forest
Bonner Springs · Wyandotte County, KS
A private, historic gated community of 163 homes around a 40-acre lake, with swimming, boating, fishing, a clubhouse and a nine-hole sand-green golf course.
Source: Lake of the Forest
Lake access, dock rights, boat rules and association dues vary by community and by lot. Confirm membership requirements, fees and lake rules with the association before you make an offer.
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Community information researched November 9, 2026, from the sources linked on each card. Verify current details, availability, rules and fees directly with each community. Equal Housing Opportunity.
