Kingston Ranch at Lake Oconee | Neighborhood Guide
Kingston Ranch is a D.R. Horton community, still building, with a pool and a clubhouse already open and streets of lots still waiting on houses. It is much larger than you might expect for being somewhat out in the country. D.R. Horton is currently building another community right in the middle of the Lake Oconee business district but this one is out a bit so it appeals to a different type of buyer.
Where is Kingston Ranch on Lake Oconee
Off Kingston Road, west of the lake on the Buckhead side up above Sugar Creek Marina. From I-20 you take exit 121, go right on Seven Islands Road, left on Cedar Grove Road for three miles, then right on Kingston Road. The entrance is about two miles along on the left.
Quick Facts
| County / city | Morgan County — Buckhead, GA 30625 |
| Streets | Amerson Street, Amerson Court, Kingston Avenue and Wedgewood Way |
| Getting there | Off Kingston Road. Seven miles from I-20 at exit 121 |
| Builder | D.R. Horton. Still selling and still building |
| Lots | About a quarter acre |
| Time to grocery | About 15 minutes to the Putnam County Publix. Madison is the other option |
| Gated | Yes |
| HOA | $1,100 a year, covering grounds maintenance |
| Amenities | Pool, cabana, playground, sidewalks |
| Water access | None today. See below |
| Schools | Morgan County School System, about nine miles |
Is Kingston Ranch Actually on Lake Oconee?
No house here has lake frontage. The neighborhood sits well back from the water, up behind the deep end of the cove past Sugar Bend if you are exploring by lake.
There does appear to be a plan for shallow creek access. You can see where it is meant to go — a gravel road heading down into the woods — though the curb has not been cut through to it yet.
Something is coming, though. The developer pulled a dock permit on the property in September 2026, and a deck permit earlier in the year. That is further along than a sign on a post and it does appear, that somewhere back in the woods, Kingston Ranch is actually on Lake Oconee.
It Took Three Tries to Get Built
This land was a family holding going back to at least 1950. In May 2007 they sold it to a development company that paved a road, put up a building and a sign, and then ran straight into the financial issues of 2008.
It foreclosed in 2011. A second owner took it on and foreclosed in 2018. It changed hands twice more before D.R. Horton bought it in 2021.
Two developers tried and neither could make it work. D.R. Horton is the one that did. The ground was cleared and ready seventeen years before the first house went up, and it took a national builder with the balance sheet to carry it to finally get houses on it.
The Homes at Kingston Ranch
All new construction in the low $330,000s to the mid $430,000s. Three to five bedrooms, one and two story, roughly 1,900 to 3,500 square feet. Public water and sewer, underground utilities, and a smart-home package as standard.
Lots are about a quarter acre and normal for a production subdivision. Nothing here is custom but nothing is old. If you want character or acreage this is the wrong neighborhood; if you want a new house with a warranty at a price nothing on the water comes close to, this is the place to look.
What You Get Inside the Gate at Kingston Ranch
The pool and the clubhouse are built and open. There is a playground, a covered pavilion, and sidewalks throughout. That’s actually a bit rare out in the Buckhead/Morgan County side of Lake Oconee. Most neighborhoods have none.
Who Kingston Ranch Suits
Somebody who wants a brand new house near Lake Oconee at a price that does not exist on the water. The interstate access is good and the schools are Morgan County. 3 listings for sale now · listed from $329K to $354K $354,400 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,103 sq ft 1220 Amerson Street, Buckhead, GA 30625 Listing courtesy of DR Horton Realty of Georgia, I, 678-509-0555 · #70922 $331,615 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,103 sq ft 1180 Amerson Street, Buckhead, GA 30625 Listing courtesy of DR Horton Realty of Georgia, I, 678-509-0555 · #70918 $329,000 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,175 sq ft 1110 Amerson Street, Buckhead, GA 30625 Listing courtesy of DR Horton Realty of Georgia, I, 678-509-0555 · #71852 Non-commercial use only. Listing data © 2026 Lake Country Board of REALTORS® MLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Kingston Ranch at Lake Oconee Homes for Sale
Kingston Ranch: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kingston Ranch on Lake Oconee?
No. It is named for the lake and sits a few miles back from it in Morgan County. No home here has lake frontage or deeded lake access.
Is Kingston Ranch gated?
Yes. It is the only gated new-construction neighborhood on the Morgan County side of the lake.
Who builds at Kingston Ranch?
D.R. Horton. Every house in the neighborhood is theirs, and the community is still selling and still building.
How much do homes at Kingston Ranch cost?
Roughly the low $330,000s to the mid $430,000s, for three to five bedrooms and about 1,900 to 3,500 square feet.
What are the HOA dues at Kingston Ranch?
$1,100 a year, which covers grounds maintenance and the amenities.
What amenities does Kingston Ranch have?
A pool, a cabana and clubhouse, a playground, a covered pavilion and sidewalks. A canoe launch is advertised and the developer pulled a dock permit in September 2026, but nothing is built yet.
What schools serve Kingston Ranch?
Morgan County School System. The schools sit about nine miles away toward Madison.
How far is Kingston Ranch from I-20?
Seven miles to exit 121.
Does buying at Kingston Ranch get you lake access?
Not today, so it’s something you will want to confirm before writing an offer. Price it as a new house in Morgan County rather than as lake property, because the comparable sales that matter are other new construction, not waterfront. There are now several new neighborhoods that can be used to comp. This one may take a small discount due to its more distant location from the main business hub of the lake. Contact Margie Sorrell for a valuation of your Kingston Ranch home.
Thinking About Kingston Ranch?
Get in touch. You can also browse the Buckhead and Morgan County communities or every neighborhood in the Lake Oconee neighborhood guides.
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