Lake Worth Homes for Sale & Lake Guide
Lake Worth sits on the northwest edge of Fort Worth, just downstream from Eagle Mountain Lake. Built by the City of Fort Worth and finished in 1914, it covers about 3,500 acres and gives you lake living with the city close by: downtown is roughly 20 minutes away, and the Fort Worth Nature Center wraps around its north end.
Waterfront homes come up for sale rarely here, and every lot has its own story with the city. We know what to check before you make an offer. Book a time to talk and we’ll help you find the right spot on the lake.
Why People Move to Lake Worth
- City-close lake: waterfront living about 20 minutes from downtown Fort Worth
- Docks allowed with approval: owners can build docks with City of Fort Worth approval and a building permit
- Nature next door: the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge borders the north end of the lake
- Fishing: Texas Parks and Wildlife rates Lake Worth excellent for crappie and catfish
Lake Worth Real Estate Snapshot
Lake Worth homes range from older lake cottages and mid-century ranch homes to remodeled and newer custom homes, spread around Fort Worth, Lake Worth, Lakeside and the shoreline neighborhoods off Love Circle and Shore Front Drive. Waterfront listings are few at any given time, so they tend to move quickly. Price depends on the water view, how the lot reaches the shoreline and whether there is room for a dock. For current prices and new listings, see the live listings at the bottom of this page.
Docks, Leases and City Rules
The City of Fort Worth owns Lake Worth and manages the shoreline through its Lake Worth management office. Building or changing a dock, boathouse or seawall takes city approval and a building permit, so we check the permit history on any existing dock before you buy.
Many lots around the lake were once leased from the city rather than owned outright. Most have since been sold to the owners, but some deeds still carry city conditions. We review the deed and title on every lake lot so you know exactly what you own.
Things to Do on Lake Worth
- Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge: more than 3,600 acres of trails, marsh boardwalks and a bison herd at the north end of the lake
- Marion Sansom Park: bluff-top trails and lake views on the south side
- Fishing: crappie and catfish are the main draw, with bank fishing and public ramps around the lake
- Boating and paddling: a smaller, calmer lake that suits kayaks, pontoons and fishing boats
Lake Worth Schools
Homes around the lake are served mainly by Fort Worth ISD, Lake Worth ISD and Azle ISD. Boundaries can split neighborhoods, so we confirm the school district for every address before you buy.
Nearby Towns We Serve
Fort Worth · Azle · Saginaw · Haslet · Springtown · Lake Worth · Lakeside · River Oaks · Sansom Park
Your Local Lake Worth Real Estate Team
Our office is in Rhome, about 25 minutes from the lake, and we work all over northwest Fort Worth. We’ll show you what the listings don’t tell you about a lake home: dock permits, deed history, flood elevation, and how a lot reaches the water. Selling? Your lake home gets Premier Agent placement on Zillow and Homes.com, professional photography, digital floor plans, and boosted social media ads.
Lake Worth Real Estate FAQs
Can I build a dock on Lake Worth?
Yes, with approval. The City of Fort Worth manages the lake, and new docks, boathouses and seawalls need city approval and a building permit.
Who owns Lake Worth?
The City of Fort Worth built and owns the lake. It is separate from the City of Lake Worth, which sits on its eastern shore.
Are Lake Worth lots leased or deeded?
Many lots were once leased from the city and later sold to owners, so most are deeded today. Some deeds still carry city conditions, which we review before you buy.
How far is Lake Worth from downtown Fort Worth?
About 20 minutes by car, which makes it one of the closest lakefront options to the city.
What is the fishing like on Lake Worth?
Texas Parks and Wildlife rates it excellent for crappie and catfish, and it is a popular lake for bank fishing.