Community FAQs

Sterling on the Lake is a 1,000 acre residential master-planned community located northeast of Atlanta in the city of Flowery Branch, approximately ten minutes north of the Mall of Georgia and Lake Lanier Islands just off I-985 N Exit 12 (Spout Springs Rd).

Sterling on the Lake currently is zoned for 1,800 homes.

Newland Communities is a developer of master-planned communities. Sterling on the Lake currently features seven builders with homes ranging in price from the low $200,000s to over $1 million.

No, the price of the homes listed by the builder includes both the price of the homesite and the price of the home. All homesites were purchased by one of our builders from Newland Communities. Homesites are not available for individual purchase by an outside party.

The fees are currently $780 annually, plus a one-time initiation fee of $500.

Yes, please see your covenants for detailed instructions on how to obtain approval through the Homeowners' Association.

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Yes, the movie theater and grand gathering room in the clubhouse are available for rent for private parties through the Homeowners' Association for a fee.

Upon closing, each resident is issued an access card that allows access to the clubhouse, fitness center, and tennis courts. The pools and water park will be open from dawn to dusk. The fitness center will be open 24 hrs. The lighted tennis courts will be open until 10 pm.

Newland Communities has committed to preserving open space, parks and lakes throughout Sterling on the Lake

The Homeowner's Association maintains the parks inside the community.

Yes, the trails around the large central lake will have low level lighting and the sidewalks will be lit by streetlights.

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Commercial areas will be a mix of neighborhood retail and office uses.

Sterling on the Lake is forecasted to be complete in 2011.

Sterling on the Lake consists of three large lakes that comprise over 75 acres, with the largest covering 45 acres. Homeowners will be allowed to operate boats on the largest lake; however, gasoline powered boats will not be permitted. The lake will be accessible to all homeowners through walking trails, a community dock, and a lakeside pavilion.

Some homesites in Sterling on the Lake will have views of the lake, but the entire community will have access to the lake through the community dock, trails and lakeside pavilion.

Newland Communities is the developer of Sterling on the Lake. Newland Communities has been creating desirable, livable communities across the nation for nearly four decades. With expertise in creating a special sense of community, Newland Communities brings to life the unique history, culture and traditions of the land we develop. Our active and long-term approach to community creation and development ensures we deliver our vision while responsibly managing our partners' investment. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Newland Communities is currently developing communities across the country in states including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, California, Nevada, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, Maryland and Virginia. Information on Newland Communities can be found on our Web site at www.newlandcommunities.com.

Sterling on the Lake community builders will make available a variety of homes from single-family homes, townhomes, estate, and custom homes. Homes will be designed to meet the needs of people at every stage of their lives. Situated along quiet, tree-lined streets. Sterling on the Lake will feature homes designed in architectural variations of traditional designs with verandas and porches.

The schools that serve Sterling on the Lake are Spout Springs Elementary, C.W. Davis Middle School, and Flowery Branch High School. (School district maps can be found at www.hallco.org)

To figure property taxes you multiply the appraised value of house by 40%, deduct the homestead exemption of $10,000, divide the balance by 1,000 and multiply by millage rate. The final figure is the estimated property tax. Please contact Hall County Tax Information (770) 531-6720 and City of Flowery Branch (770) 967-6371 for the most current rates.

It's a neighborhood network for Sterling on the Lake residents only. It offers homeowner association information, neighborhood activities, and much more.

Sterling on the Lake operates on a public sewer system. The usage fee is currently $42 per month.