Lake Tara at Fairfield Plantation, Georgia
Fairfield Plantation is a 2,400-acre private gated community in Carroll County, Georgia, approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta via I-20. The community contains three connected lakes totaling 330+ acres — Lake Tara as the main community lake, plus Lake Caroline and Lake Henry. Annual HOA Master Association dues run $1,950 with a $970 initiation fee at closing. The community features an 18-hole golf course, marina with the Dockside Restaurant and Bar, two community pools, beach, pickleball, tennis, recreation center, and 24/7 gated security. Powered gas boats are permitted on the lakes. Carroll County's relatively low effective property tax rate makes Fairfield Plantation one of the most cost-effective gated communities in the Atlanta metro region.
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Before any other research about Lake Tara, the most important fact: this Lake Tara is in Carroll County, Georgia, at Fairfield Plantation in the Villa Rica area approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta via I-20. There is a separate "Lake Tara" suburb in Clayton County (the Jonesboro / Lake City area south of Atlanta) that is a completely different location. The Fairfield Plantation Lake Tara is a private gated community lake; the Clayton County Lake Tara is a different suburban context entirely.
When researching Lake Tara properties, listings, or local information, verify the Carroll County context to ensure you are looking at the correct lake. Search terms like "Lake Tara Georgia," "Lake Tara real estate," or similar can produce results from both locations. Confirm county jurisdiction (Carroll vs Clayton), specific community name (Fairfield Plantation vs Lake City suburb), and the geographic context (west of Atlanta vs south of Atlanta) before any due diligence work.
Three Lakes Within Fairfield Plantation
Fairfield Plantation is not a single-lake community — three connected lakes total 330+ acres of community water within the 2,400-acre property. Lake Tara is the main lake and the most prominent waterfront destination. Lake Caroline and Lake Henry provide additional waterfront options and varied water experiences within the gated community. The connected lake system supports more diverse boating and waterfront recreation than a single-lake community could provide at comparable property scale.
For buyers evaluating Fairfield Plantation, the three-lake system means waterfront properties exist on each lake with different characteristics. Lake Tara waterfront commands the primary lakefront premium pricing. Lake Caroline and Lake Henry waterfront provide alternative options at potentially different price points. Boating through the connected lakes provides variety that single-lake communities cannot offer.
The Fairfield Plantation Amenity Inventory
Fairfield Plantation supports an integrated amenity inventory including the 18-hole golf course with the Dockside Restaurant and Bar at the marina, 2 community pools, a beach area, pickleball and tennis courts, a recreation center, and 24/7 staffed gated security. The amenity infrastructure is substantial for a community of Fairfield's scale and provides the integrated lifestyle that gated community buyers specifically seek. Powered gas-powered boats are permitted on the lakes, supporting standard recreational boating activities.
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