🏞️ Waterfront Living Awaits: Dock Life Starts Here

From Florida canals to Texas lakes; five ways to live on the water.

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Alex Veytsman
September 07, 2026

🚤 Today’s Waterfront Picks: 5 Docks, Lifts & Pools

Every day, new waterfront properties are listed — but these five? They offer the perfect blend of stunning views, luxurious living, and serene locations.

From Rumsey Island in Maryland to Lake Granbury in Texas, five distinct waterfront lifestyles are ready to explore.

🏝️ Granbury Canal Front with Guest House – $795,000

3 Beds • 3 Bath • 2,256 sq ft • 4,356 sq ft lot

🌊 Canal-front home leading directly to Lake Granbury.

  • 🚤 Boat dock replaced 2025 with lift plus 2 jet ski dock

  • 🏊 Heated pool installed 2026 and hot tub that conveys

  • 🏠 Separate guest house with ensuite bath and walk-in closet

  • 🍳 Wide-open kitchen, dining, and living with stone counters

  • 🔥 Fire pit and canal views for evening gatherings

  • 💡 Gated community with clubhouse, marina, and tennis courts

🚤 Rumsey Island Waterfront Retreat – $660,000

3 Beds • 3 Bath • 2,336 sq ft • 0.25 acres

🌊 Updated waterfront home on sought-after Rumsey Island.

  • 🛥️ Pier replaced 2025; 50'+ long with water and electric

  • 🚣 Dinghy dock with lift included

  • 🍳 Large updated kitchen with granite counters and vaulted ceilings

  • 🛏️ Primary suite with new bath and deck with waterfront views

  • 🔥 Wood-burning fireplace and enclosed sunroom on lower level

  • 🏊 Swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, and jet skiing from your backyard

🌴 Cape Coral Gulf Access Pool Home – $550,000

3 Beds • 2 Bath • 1,748 sq ft • 10,018 sq ft lot

🌊 Gulf-access canal home just 2 miles to open water.

  • 🚤 6,000 lb boat lift with canopy and concrete seawall

  • 🏊 Heated pool with screened lanai facing east for afternoon shade

  • 🍳 Kitchen with quartz counters, long workspace, and built-in storage

  • 🛡️ Impact windows 2018 and roof 2021; no storm damage through Ian

  • 🏠 Two flex rooms for office, formal dining, or guest space

  • 💡 No HOA and move-in ready with fresh paint throughout

🚤 St. Johns River Canal Front – $292,000

3 Beds • 2 Bath • 1,396 sq ft • 0.26 acres

🌊 Waterfront home with ocean access and no fixed bridges.

  • 🛥️ Covered dock with boat lift just steps from your back door

  • 🌅 Cruise to Crescent Lake, Lake George, or Jacksonville

  • ☀️ Breakfast nook with eastern exposure for sunrise coffee

  • 🏠 Spacious screen room and covered patio for entertaining

  • 🧺 Utility building with laundry plus hookups inside

  • 💡 $5,000 buyer assistance toward closing costs

🌅🏡 $242,000 — a pond-view 3-bed with custom molding, built-ins, and a covered outdoor living space in Columbia.
✨ Back deck + fireplace + walk-in pantry = character-rich home minutes from USC School of Medicine & Fort Jackson.

⭐ Standouts
• 🌊 Pond views from deck & covered outdoor area
• 🔥 Cozy fireplace with classic mantel + picture-frame molding
• 🛏️ Spacious primary suite with sitting area & garden tub
• 📦 Incredible storage: built-in cabinetry + walk-in pantry

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