Bent Creek, Bent Creek West, Fieldstone & Dandridge
These communities, designed by Dennis Pierce, Inc., provide residents with friendly neighborhoods and numerous amenities. Features include underground utilities, gently rolling wooded lots, a swimming pool, playground, walking track and a common area with picnic tables and grills. Located in Hattiesburg in Lamar County, these communities are close to several golf courses, the Paul B. Johnson State Park, Flynt Creek Water Park, Little Black Creek Water Park and Oak Grove Optimist Ballpark. Bent Creek, Bent Creek West and Dandridge offer homes with a minimum of 2,000 square feet. (Fieldstone offers a minimum of 1,800 square feet).  Single family homes range in price from $200,000 to $450,000, and patio homes are priced $200,000-$300,000. Homesites are also available from $30,000 to $65,000.

Canebrake
Canebrake is a large community located in Hattiesburg in Lamar County that offers single family homes, patio homes and townhomes. Residents enjoy countless amenities in this gated community including a premier golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse, playground, community piers, a pavilion, walking trails, a 256-acre lake for fishing and boating, a beach and boat facilities. With underground utilities, residents can enjoy the stunning water views without obstructions. A second clubhouse is also located in Canebrake, which hosts special events throughout the year especially for membership families. Single family homes range in price from $300,000 to $1.3 million; patio homes range from $250,000 to $750,000. Townhomes are priced from $250,000 to $450,000, and homesites range in price from $75,000 to $400,000.

Clayton Place, Tropical Gardens & Fernwood Estates
Clayton Place, Tropical Gardens and Fernwood Estates are located in Petal in Northern Forrest County. Some properties in these neighborhoods offer water views, and residents can enjoy a basketball court and curbed streets. Another appealing feature of these communities is their close proximity to Petal Elementary and High schools, shopping and a golf course. Students attend schools in the Petal School District. Prices for single family homes range from $120,000 to $300,000, and homesites are $25,000 to $35,000.

Kingsmill
Kingsmill is a small community located in Hattiesburg in Lamar County. Developed by Flanagan Construction and Richard Hiatt Construction, the quality homes in this gated community have attracted residents from all walks of life. Residents enjoy underground utilities, a common area that is often used for various recreational activities and easy access to Highway 98. In just a short drive, residents can get to churches, shopping and Oak Grove schools in the Lamar County School District. Homes in Kingsmill, built since 2004, range in price from $160,000 to $300,000 while homesites start at $25,000.

Longleaf Acres, Northfork, Southfork & Marshall Place
More than 300 homes can be found in the communities of Longleaf Acres, Northfork, Southfork, and Marshall Place, located in the town of Petal in Forrest County. The neighborhoods were planned by Lynn Cartlidge with oversized homesites and a 40-acre lake. Residents enjoy peace and privacy in these serene neighborhoods and such amenities as underground utilities, three lakes, a boat launch and a community pier. They are also in close proximity to Howard Industries and the elementary and high schools of Petal Separate School District. Prices for single family homes range from $140,000 to $500,000, and homesites are $25,000 to $50,000.

Pecan Lakes, The Meadows & The Village at The Meadows
Known for providing a good quality of life for its residents, the above gated communities are located in the town of Petal in Forrest County. In addition to providing water views, underground utilities and a private sewer system, these neighborhoods have something for everyone – a playground, fishing lakes with a pier, pavilion, and their own pecan orchard. Pecan Lakes, The Meadows and The Village at The Meadows are also near good schools and shopping centers. Students attend Petal School District. Prices for single family homes range from $135,000 to $230,000; patio homes range from $115,000 to $135,000.

Reese Creek
Reese Creek is located in Petal in Forrest County and offers homesites as well as single family and patio homes. Many residents in this gated community are actively involved in the Homeowner’s Association, which offers a “neighborhood tractor” for use by members. Residents can enjoy a 20-acre lake curving along the east side of Reese Creek and several nature trails without sacrificing the convenience of having good schools and shopping opportunities nearby. These features have attracted families of all ages to the community since its development in 2003. Single family homes in Reese Creek range in price from $140,000-$300,000; patio homes range $130,000-$180,000; and homesites range $20,000-$45,000.

The Trace & The Trace 4th Addition
Tucked among various trails, The Trace is a community that surrounds residents with natural scenery. The fourth addition of this community is built along Longleaf Trace, a 42-mile walking, jogging and biking trail that was once an old railroad track. Located in Hattiesburg in Lamar County, The Trace is also close to shopping as well as Oak Grove schools in the Lamar County School District. Single family homes in The Trace range in price from $175,000 to $500,000 while homesites range from $25,000 to $60,000.

Timber Line Ridge & Hunters Ridge
Timber Line Ridge and Hunters Ridge are located in the town of Petal in Forrest County. Residents of these friendly communities enjoy the privacy of spacious wooded lots that provide a sense of serenity. Not only are residents near Twin Pines Golf Club and course, they also live in close proximity to good schools within the Petal School District. Many families call Timber Line Ridge and Hunters Ridge home because these communities promote a supportive and encouraging environment for all residents. Single family homes range in price from $150,000 to $275,000; patio homes range $115,000 to $135,000; and homesites range from $20,000 to $30,000.

Timber Ridge
Timber Ridge, located in Hattiesburg in Lamar County, is a popular community for many young families. Students are only two miles from Oak Grove elementary and middle schools – part of the Lamar County School District. Residents enjoy water views of the community lake as well as close proximity to various shopping venues. Single family homes range in price from $150,000 to $300,000, and homesites range from $20,000 to $40,000.

Trailwood, Trailwood West & The Willows
Custom homes line the curbed streets of Trailwood, Trailwood West & The Willows. Utilities are underground – both for safety and to maintain aesthetic views of a 100-acre lake and two other lakes at the center of these gated communities. Residents enjoy countless amenities including a golf course, playground, boat launch, and community pier. If that wasn’t enough, residents also live on larger lots not far from local elementary and high schools as well as various shopping centers. Students attend Petal School District. Custom single family homes range from $200,000 to over $1 million; patio homes range $160,000 to $225,000; and homesites range from $30,000 to $100,000.

West Lake Manor
West Lake Manor is a community of more than 250 homes in Hattiesburg, Lamar County. Located just a short distance from Turtle Creek Mall, numerous churches, medical facilities and restaurants, residents have everything they need nearby. West Lake Manor also has a 35-acre lake that can be accessed from any side by a trail that runs around the banks of the lake. This path is popular for residents of all ages. Students attend Oak Grove schools in the Lamar County School District, but the University of Southern Mississippi is also close by to provide higher education for students and sponsor many community activities from Division 1A sporting events to theater productions. Single family homes range in price from $125,000 to $250,000.

Woodstone & Backwater
The communities of Woodstone & Backwater are located in Hattiesburg in Lamar County. More than 100 homes in these communities feature Country French and Acadian architectural styles. Each community offers its own unique features – Woodstone offers a swimming pool, clubhouse, and tennis courts, while Backwater is home to a 50-acre fishing lake and boat facilities. Utilities for both communities are located underground, and residents enjoy privacy on lots filled with hardwoods and pines. Only some homes are located right on the water, but all homes are close to Oak Grove schools in the Lamar County School District as well as various stores and restaurants. Single family homes range in price from $250,000 to $750,000 with homesites available from $45,000 to $150,000.