Grapevine Lake Homes for Sale & Lake Guide
Grapevine Lake covers about 6,700 acres in Tarrant and Denton counties, right next to DFW Airport and between Grapevine, Flower Mound, and Trophy Club. It’s one of the most popular lakes in the Metroplex, with sailing, marinas, miles of wooded trails, and excellent bass fishing, all within about 30 minutes of downtown Dallas or Fort Worth.
Grapevine Lake is an Army Corps of Engineers lake, so the shoreline is public land and you won’t find private backyard docks here. Homes near the lake offer lake views, trail access, and short drives to the marinas instead. We’ll help you sort out which neighborhoods sit closest to the water and what the Corps rules mean for a lot. Book a time to talk and we’ll help you narrow it down.
Why People Move to Grapevine Lake
- Central location: next to DFW Airport, with Dallas and Fort Worth each about 30 minutes away.
- Protected shoreline: Corps land keeps the lake’s edge natural, wooded, and open to the public, with no wall of houses and docks.
- Trails and parks: about 30 miles of natural surface trails, including the 9-mile Northshore Trail, plus parks, campgrounds and a swim beach.
- Fishing: Texas Parks and Wildlife rates the lake excellent for largemouth bass, white bass and blue catfish.
Grapevine Lake Real Estate Snapshot
Homes around Grapevine Lake range from established neighborhoods in Grapevine and Flower Mound to larger custom homes with lake views on the hills above the water. Because there are no private docks, the premium goes to homes that back up to Corps land, have a clear view of the water, or sit a short walk from a park or trailhead. For current prices and new listings, see the live listings at the bottom of this page.
Docks, the Corps Shoreline and Lake Levels
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built and controls Grapevine Lake. The land around the shoreline is public, and private exclusive use of it, including private docks, isn’t allowed. If you want to keep a boat on the water, the lake’s marinas offer slips.
Many homes near the lake also sit partly on flowage easement land, generally anything below the 572-foot elevation line, which the Corps can flood during high water. Building is restricted there, so we check a lot’s survey and elevation before you buy. The lake’s normal level is 535 feet, and as a flood-control lake it can rise well above that after heavy rain.
Things to Do on Grapevine Lake
- Northshore Trail: about 9 miles of hiking and mountain biking along the north shore, with trailheads at Rockledge Park and Twin Coves Park.
- Meadowmere Park: the lake’s swim beach, plus a boat ramp, pavilion and playground.
- Marinas: Scott’s Landing, Silver Lake and Twin Coves marinas for slips, rentals and fuel.
- Camping: cabins and campsites at The Vineyards Campground and Twin Coves Park.
- Fishing: flooded timber in the Twin Coves area and boulder-lined shorelines around the lake.
Grapevine Lake Schools
Homes around the lake are split among several districts: Grapevine-Colleyville ISD on the south side, Lewisville ISD in Flower Mound on the north side, and Northwest ISD and Carroll ISD toward Trophy Club and Southlake on the west side. Boundaries can split neighborhoods, so we confirm the school district for every address before you buy.
Nearby Towns We Serve
Grapevine · Flower Mound · Colleyville · Keller · Roanoke · Argyle · Lewisville · Hurst-Euless-Bedford · North Richland Hills
Your Local Grapevine Lake Real Estate Team
Our Bedford office is about 15 minutes from the lake, and we lived in Hurst, Euless and Bedford before moving to Wise County, and still do a lot of business there. We’ll show you what the listings don’t tell you about a home near the lake: where the Corps line and flowage easement fall, what you can build, and which streets are closest to the trails and marinas. Selling? Your home gets Premier Agent placement on Zillow and Homes.com, professional photography, digital floor plans, and boosted social media ads.
Grapevine Lake Real Estate FAQs
Can you have a boat dock on Grapevine Lake?
No. Grapevine Lake is an Army Corps of Engineers lake, and the shoreline is public land, so private docks aren’t allowed. Boat owners keep slips at the lake’s marinas.
Who manages Grapevine Lake?
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built and controls the lake. Cities like Grapevine, Flower Mound and Trophy Club run many of the parks around it.
How far is Grapevine Lake from Dallas and Fort Worth?
The lake sits next to DFW Airport, about 30 minutes from both downtown Dallas and downtown Fort Worth.
Does the lake level change?
Yes. Normal level is 535 feet, but as a flood-control lake it can rise far above that after heavy rain. Homes near the water may include flowage easement land below 572 feet, which is worth checking before you buy.
What school districts are around Grapevine Lake?
Mainly Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Lewisville ISD, Northwest ISD and Carroll ISD, depending on which side of the lake you’re on. We confirm by address.