Deerfield subdivision brick entrance sign on the Richland side of Lake Oconee in Greene County, Georgia — The brick entrance to Deerfield, one of the oldest communities on the Richland side of Lake Oconee.

Deerfield is the sister neighborhood to Sandy Creek and one of the oldest — and most coveted — communities on Lake Oconee. Nestled along Buckhead Drive on the Richland side of the lake, this subdivision shares so many characteristics with neighboring Sandy Creek that the line between the two is almost unnoticeable as you move from one to the other. The two were platted as separate subdivisions, but in practice they live as one.
Both neighborhoods share the same private boat ramp and the same Attaway Trail nature trail, covered by a single yearly HOA fee currently set at $1,250 (as of 2026). Buckhead Drive itself is, simply put, the most quintessential wooded lakeside drive on Lake Oconee — a large loop road that residents love for an evening walk with the family dog.

Where Deerfield Is Located on Lake Oconee

Deerfield sits on the Richland side of Lake Oconee in Greene County, Georgia, wrapped along Buckhead Drive next to its twin, Sandy Creek. From Deerfield, many homes look northwest across the coves toward Beaverdam and Armour Bridge Road on Lake Oconee, while others face west to the main lake and out toward the Reynolds Lake Club and the Ritz-Carlton across the water. It is part of the broader Richland & White Plains area of Lake Oconee. The map below shows where the subdivision falls on the lake.

Map showing the location of Deerfield on the Richland side of Lake Oconee in Greene County, Georgia, with a detail view of the cove

Buckhead Drive & the Shared Amenities

What makes Deerfield special is a combination of setting and simplicity. The subdivision shares a private, members-only boat ramp with Sandy Creek — giving residents of both neighborhoods direct, gated access to Lake Oconee — along with the wooded Attaway Trail nature trail. Buckhead Drive winds through both communities as a large circular road, canopied by hardwoods and pines, and is one of the prettiest lakeside streets to walk anywhere on Lake Oconee.

Deerfield wooden street sign for Buckhead Drive on Lake Oconee — Buckhead Drive, the main road through Deerfield and Sandy Creek.

Members-only private boat ramp shared by the Deerfield and Sandy Creek subdivisions on Lake Oconee — The members-only boat ramp shared by Deerfield and Sandy Creek.

Homes in the Deerfield Subdivision

Like Sandy Creek, homes in the Deerfield subdivision rarely came to market for decades. Until just a few years ago it was difficult to find a property here that was not still held by the original family that owned it when Lake Oconee was first formed. Today you will find a wide mixture: original homes, lightly and fully renovated homes, and even a couple of brand-new builds. That range, paired with the setting, is what keeps Deerfield among the most sought-after subdivisions on the Richland side, alongside neighbors like Sandy Creek and Beaverdam & The West Place.

Frequently Asked Questions About Deerfield

Where is Deerfield located on Lake Oconee?

Deerfield is a subdivision on the eastern, Richland side of Lake Oconee, built along Buckhead Drive right next to its twin neighborhood, Sandy Creek. Many homes face west toward the main lake, the Reynolds Lake Club, and the Ritz-Carlton Lake Oconee across the water.

Does Deerfield have an HOA?

Yes. Deerfield and Sandy Creek share a single HOA with annual dues currently set at $1,250 (as of 2026), which cover a private members-only boat ramp and the Attaway Trail nature trail on Lake Oconee.

Is Deerfield the same as Sandy Creek?

No, they are technically separate subdivisions, but they sit side by side along Buckhead Drive on Lake Oconee and are nearly indistinguishable. They share the same boat ramp and nature trail.

Does Deerfield have lake access?

Yes. Residents have access to a private, members-only boat ramp on Lake Oconee that is shared with the neighboring Sandy Creek subdivision.

What kinds of homes are in Deerfield?

Deerfield has a wide mixture of original homes, lightly and fully renovated homes, and a few brand-new builds. Many were held for decades by the families who first owned them, so they rarely come to market.

Interested in Deerfield?

If one of the oldest and most coveted addresses on Lake Oconee sounds right, Margie Sorrell knows Deerfield, Buckhead Drive, and the entire Lake Oconee market inside and out. Contact Margie to talk through your options.