7 Advantages of a Private Community

Downtown living is fun and exciting when you're young. But with experience comes other appreciations. A desire for a place that is safe, beautiful, spacious, and family-friendly. Alta Vista in Traverse City is designed to offer you all these amenities and more.

Tucked within 80 acres near Traverse City and the East Bay, Alta Vista is a private community with affordable homes a mere walking distance to everything Lake Michigan has to offer. This isn't a gated community, but it is one in which controlled private access offers similar benefits as a gated community. All incoming and outgoing traffic goes past the office and community center. This set-up offers the following key advantages to all residents of Alta Vista:

7 Advantages of a Private Community

1. Slower vehicle speeds. Alta Vista is foremost a residential neighborhood, tucked away from byways and throughways. This means residents don't have to worry about vehicles speeding through, trying to get across town. Instead, everyone here lives here, and slow speeds translate to a friendlier, safer environment.
2. Higher security and control. Traverse City is certainly one of the safest cities in Michigan, but property crime and stranger assaults still occur. With a private community, however, those rates are  significantly reduced due to criminals not being afforded anonymity. The on-site security team knows who goes through, who belongs, and who doesn't.
3. Greater safety for pedestrians. The above two points -- slower speeds & higher security -- naturally lead to this third great advantage.
4. Greater sense of community. Community-inspiring amenities are a big part of living in a planned, private community like Alta Vista. Here, all residents have access to the Community Lodge, Community Garden, Basketball and Pickleball courts, and Outdoor Pool. These amenities as well as the neighborly feel of being somewhere where others have invested their lives offer a greater sense of community.
5. Higher property values. Homes in private communities consistently fetch higher prices than those not within them. The reasons are many and include those aforementioned amenities as well as things like an integrated homeowner's association that works to ensure all members keep homes in quality condition.
6. No solicitations. Do you hate door-knocking peddlers? Those who go door-to-door for political contributions? Have no fear when you live in a private community like Alta Vista. No solicitation means no solicitations.
7. Privacy & exclusivity. People who choose to live in a private, planned community like Alta Vita are generally quite like-minded with similar values. People flock to these communities because they value safety, privacy, and amenities. Thus, the overall environment is oriented towards everyone wanting to keep the environment safe and private.

More About This Private Community in Traverse City

Alta Vista is located south of downtown Traverse City and just minutes away from miles and miles of the sugar sand shoreline that rounds the East Grand Traverse Bay. The regional Tart Trail lies along the northern edge of the community with an upcoming extension planned for the western lot lines of Alta Vista. This extension will offer residents of Alta Vista their own special access ramp to enjoy the regional walking and biking trail.

This part of Michigan isn't full of urban sprawl, and yet there is still plenty to do in the area. The entirety of this private community is surrounded by a thick band of woods that filters out traffic noise. This border of trees also lends to make the community feel even more private, serene, and rural.

Call Now to Secure Your Spot Near the Lake

The neighborhoods of Alta Vista are being built out, with the price for new builds starting at just $169,000. These price points make buying in Alta Vista a premier choice for first-time homeowners, young families, and those looking to retire in a secure and amenity-full community near the lake. Aspiring homeowners can choose from a wide variety of two and three-bedroom floor plans.

See those floor plans for yourself and secure your own spot near the lake by calling the Alta Vista team today at 231-709-0600. Be sure to ask about our interactive In-House Experience that allows you to experiment with outfitting and customizing your own Alta Vista home!