The fullest amenity package among Staunton's Keep communities.
Spring Lakes centers daily life around pools, a clubhouse with fitness, tennis and pickleball, a paved trail, and landscaped lakes on Augusta County's southern Staunton edge.
The official community site describes a roughly 300-acre setting about a mile from Historic Downtown Staunton, with access toward Interstates 81 and 64. That location statement is orientation, not a promised commute time.
Among Jake's Staunton Keep list, Spring Lakes carries the strongest on-site amenity set. Confirm which amenities are complete, seasonal, or still under association rules before treating any brochure claim as a daily-use guarantee.
The quick factsView sourced figures
A little history—and what's happening now
A little context for the place you're considering.
How Spring Lakes took shape Read the story +
- Vision
An amenity-first community
The official site describes Spring Lakes as planned around an amenity-centric lifestyle: green space, water features, recreation facilities, and a mix of home types for first-time buyers through forever-home shoppers.
- Builders
More than one building team
SpringLakes.com credits The Lester Group and Funkhouser Real Estate Group as part of the Spring Lakes team. Separately, D.R. Horton publicly markets new homes in Spring Lakes (sales context around Whispering Oaks Drive). Confirm which builder, phase, and contract apply to any specific lot.
- Today
Townhomes and detached homes
The community markets both townhomes and detached homes, with different HOA dues. Floor-plan availability, pricing, and completion timing change; treat any published plan list as current only on the day you verify it.
- Location
County taxes, city proximity
The community places itself in Augusta County on the southern outskirts of Staunton, with downtown roughly a mile away and access toward I-81 and I-64. County versus city taxes, services, and school assignments must be confirmed for the exact address.
Official amenities include a 25-meter junior Olympic pool and 18-foot wading pool, a 550 SF clubhouse with fireplace and warming kitchen, fitness rooms, tennis and pickleball, a paved trail, pavilion, tot lot, three landscaped lakes, and about 39.5 acres of green space.
Published HOA dues (community site): townhomes $187/month plus a $2,000 one-time transfer/set-up fee at settlement; detached homes $87/month. Confirm the exact assessment package for any property.
D.R. Horton and Lester/Funkhouser-associated marketing both appear in public sources. Do not assume a single builder controls every available home.
County outskirts, city access
Spring Lakes sits in Augusta County on the southern outskirts of Staunton. County taxes, services, and school pathways can differ from City of Staunton addresses a short drive away.
Use the Spring Lakes map, then drive the exact route from a prospective driveway to downtown, work, and shopping. “About a mile to downtown” is a community marketing statement—not a guarantee for every lot or every traffic pattern.
Townhomes, detached homes—and more than one builder story
SpringLakes.com credits The Lester Group and Funkhouser Real Estate Group as part of the community team and markets multiple floor plans, including townhomes and detached homes. Separately, D.R. Horton publicly markets new homes in Spring Lakes, with sales context around Whispering Oaks Drive and published move-in-ready examples recently shown from roughly the low- to mid-$500,000s on third-party listing indexes.
Those builder channels are not interchangeable contracts. Lot premiums, included finishes, HOA dues by housing type, warranties, and closing timelines must be verified for the exact property.
The quick factsView sourced figures
No invented listings or valuations. This guide does not display a live inventory feed. Ask Jake for current MLS and builder options with clear broker attribution. Price figures above are dated public snapshots, not an appraisal of any home.
Jake can also help separate Spring Lakes' amenity-rich package from lighter Staunton new-home communities such as Bell Creek when comparing total monthly costs.
Pools, lakes, courts, and trails—on site
The official amenities page lists a 25-meter junior Olympic pool and 18-foot wading pool; a 550 SF clubhouse with fireplace, media center, and warming kitchen; cardiovascular and free-weight fitness rooms; tennis and pickleball courts; a paved walking trail; a covered pavilion with electric and grills; a fenced tot lot; three landscaped lakes; and about 39.5 acres of open green space.
That package is why Jake flags Spring Lakes as the strongest amenity set among his Staunton Keep communities. Still treat seasonality, guest policies, and any phased completion as open questions until you see the facilities and read the association documents.
Hero shows the Spring Lakes pool campus. The hero photo (community pool, playground, and clubhouse) was provided by Jake Gregory and used with permission. Gallery images still use downtown Staunton and Gypsy Hill Park as nearby city context—not Spring Lakes streets—and are captioned that way.
Food, coffee & everyday errands
Local favorites are starting points, not paid placements. Hours, operators, and access rules can change; use the linked source before you go.
Historic Downtown Staunton
Independent restaurants, coffee, theaters, and shops sit about a mile away according to the community site—close enough for a short trip, not an on-site village center.
Confirm current hours before a special outing.Everyday errands
Plan grocery and service trips along Staunton and Augusta County corridors rather than expecting a full commercial core inside the community.
Test the actual driveway-to-store route at the times you usually shop.Clubhouse & pavilion gatherings
The 550 SF clubhouse and covered pavilion create resident gathering space overlooking the pool area. Access rules and reservations belong to the association.
Do not treat clubhouse use as a public restaurant.Trail-and-lake evenings
The paved trail and three landscaped lakes support informal walks after dinner. Follow posted rules and respect private yards.
Amenities are for residents and guests under HOA rules unless stated otherwise.Things to do in & around Spring Lakes
Start with a few local favorites, then confirm current hours and access before you go.
Celebration of Holiday Lights (city park)
A free evening light display at Gypsy Hill Park in central Staunton, published for 5–11 p.m. nightly. Nearby city recreation—not a Spring Lakes HOA event.
Holiday Lights details ↗Staunton Farmers Market
Downtown market shopping on Saturdays; the market publishes seasonal schedules. Confirm the final regular-season date before you go.
Market schedule ↗Pool & fitness day
Use the junior Olympic and wading pools, fitness rooms, and clubhouse under current HOA access rules. Seasonal schedules and guest policies need direct confirmation.
Official amenities ↗Tennis, pickleball & pavilion
Play the courts, then gather under the pavilion with electric and grills. Court and pavilion rules are association-controlled.
Recreation list ↗Walk the lakes trail
Follow the paved community trail past open green space and the three landscaped lakes. Respect resident-only areas.
Community overview ↗Downtown Staunton evening
Pair dinner or a show downtown with a short drive from the southern outskirts. Verify venues and parking before you leave.
Visit Staunton ↗Local social & map highlights
Keep exploring through third-party accounts and a local map.
Schools: verify the address, not the brochure
At least one public Spring Lakes listing has identified Riverheads schools (Augusta County Public Schools). City of Staunton addresses nearby follow Staunton City Public Schools. Because Spring Lakes sits in Augusta County on the city's edge, never assume a feeder path from a neighbor's address.
Confirm the exact property with the relevant school division before making school-dependent plans. This guide publishes no school ratings.
I-81, I-64, and a short trip downtown
The community highlights interstate access and roughly a one-mile relationship to Historic Downtown Staunton. Test the actual driveway-to-work and driveway-to-downtown routes during your normal hours.
Most errands and many recreations outside the amenity campus will still be car-based. If transit matters to you, verify current local options separately rather than assuming village-center service.
Moving to Spring Lakes?
A useful relocation plan goes beyond a map pin. Jake can help you compare the daily drive, ownership details, and the way you want to spend an ordinary Tuesday.
Start with your routine
Work, school logistics, recreation, shopping, and the trips you make every week.
Tour more than one area
Compare housing styles, ownership costs, and daily tradeoffs—not just list prices.
Verify the address
School assignment, zoning, utilities, HOA rules, insurance, and current comparable sales.
Things every Spring Lakes buyer should check
A practical buyer's checklist 6 things to verify +
Builder and contract path
Confirm whether the home is Lester/Funkhouser-associated inventory, a D.R. Horton release, or a resale. Read the actual purchase agreement, warranties, and any incentives.
HOA by housing type
Townhome and detached dues differ on the community site, and townhomes list an additional transfer/set-up fee. Request the current assessment package and governing documents.
Amenity access & seasonality
Walk the pools, courts, trail, and clubhouse. Confirm guest rules, hours, and any unfinished or restricted facilities.
County versus city details
Verify taxes, utilities, trash, and services for the Augusta County address—not a nearby city comparable.
School assignment
Have the correct school division confirm the property and school year in writing or through its official process.
Total monthly cost
Model dues, utilities, insurance, and commute costs alongside the sticker price when comparing Spring Lakes with lighter-amenity communities.
Spring Lakes listings, by request
Looking for a home here?
Ask Jake for a current property search and clear listing-broker attribution. He can also arrange tours of homes represented by other brokers.
Ask Jake about current Spring Lakes homes ↗Looking for a client perspective?
No verified public client reviews for Jake were found for this guide, so none are quoted here. Ask Jake for references or a current, independently verifiable review link.
Sources & verification
Research reviewed November 5, 2026 (Eastern Time), using SpringLakes.com, D.R. Horton / third-party new-home indexes, City of Staunton recreation pages, event organizers, and Wikimedia Commons. Verify changing details directly.
Community & amenities
Spring Lakes official site · Amenities · HOA dues · About / team
Builder marketing (verify live)
D.R. Horton Spring Lakes plan example · Realtor.com community detail
Nearby Staunton context
Celebration of Holiday Lights · Staunton Farmers Market · Visit Staunton