Summit Lakes
East Norman's premier lakefront neighborhood — seven named lakes, lakeside walking trails, a full community park, and homes that hold their value.
Seven lakes. One neighborhood.
Summit Lakes is built around water — seven named lakes wind through this East Norman community, each with its own shoreline and character. Misty and Heron anchor the west side. Hidden, Willow, and Starcrest define the northeast. Secret and Drake complete the southern end.
The lakes aren't decorative. Residents fish from the banks, walk the trails year-round, and enjoy a quality of outdoor access that most Norman neighborhoods simply don't offer. It's a neighborhood where people put down roots and stay.
A low-maintenance sub-community within Summit Lakes featuring single-family and single-family attached homes. Separate HOA — same lakes, trails, and community park access.
Find each lake
"Seven named lakes. Real trails. A park that actually gets used. Summit Lakes isn't like other Norman neighborhoods — and people who live here know it."
More than a neighborhood — it's a community.
Summit Lakes' community park is a genuine asset. The covered playground, pavilion, walking paths, basketball court, and soccer field give residents a reason to be outside and know their neighbors.
These aren't neglected common areas — the HOA keeps everything maintained and usable. It's the kind of infrastructure that attracts residents who stay.
Norman Public Schools
School assignments are subject to change. Verify directly with Norman Public Schools.
Area attractions
Moving to Summit Lakes, Norman
Summit Lakes sits on the east side of Norman, Oklahoma, a short drive from Lake Thunderbird, the University of Oklahoma, and downtown Norman's Main Street. It's an established neighborhood — mature trees, brick homes on generous lots, and seven named lakes woven through the streets rather than a single retention pond at the entrance. For buyers who want water, trails, and a real sense of place without leaving town, there isn't another Norman community quite like it.
What people notice first is how usable the outdoors are here. The shoreline trails connect the lakes to the community park, so an evening walk, a bike ride with the kids, or fishing from the bank are all part of ordinary life. The park itself — covered playground, pavilion, basketball court, and soccer field — is genuinely maintained by the Summit Lakes POA, not an afterthought. That upkeep is a big part of why the neighborhood holds its appeal year after year.
Homes for sale and for rent in Summit Lakes
Summit Lakes is primarily single-family homes, with a low-maintenance option in the Summit Lakes Villas — a sub-community of single-family and attached homes with its own HOA but the same lakes, trails, and park access. Inventory in the neighborhood is limited, and true lake-view and waterfront homesites are the scarcest of all, which is exactly why they hold value. If you'd like to know what's currently available to buy or rent, GRID Real Estate works in Summit Lakes and can send you current listings and comparable sales — reach out through the form below.
Schools and the neighborhood
The community is zoned to Norman Public Schools — Washington Elementary, Irving Middle School, and Norman High School (assignments can change, so confirm with the district). Together with the community park and the lakeside trails, those are the kinds of amenities that keep demand for Summit Lakes homes steady.
Renting or owning as an investment
Summit Lakes is one of East Norman's more desirable rental addresses, and the same features that attract buyers — the water, the trails, the maintained common areas — attract long-term tenants. GRID Real Estate manages rental homes in the community, from tenant placement through maintenance and rent collection, so owners can hold here without managing the day-to-day themselves.
Why Summit Lakes holds its value.
Lakefront homesites are scarce in Norman. Summit Lakes is one of the few communities where buyers can purchase a home with lake views or direct waterfront access — and that scarcity protects long-term value in a way that typical subdivisions can't.
The established HOA and well-maintained common areas drive demand from quality long-term renters if you're adding to a portfolio. GRID Real Estate manages properties in this area and can walk you through the numbers.
Norman has very few true lakefront communities. Limited supply drives consistent demand.
Active HOA keeps common areas, lakes, and shared spaces maintained — protecting every owner's investment.
The park, playground, and trails attract long-term owner-occupants and stable renters.
Renting in Summit Lakes.
Summit Lakes is one of Norman's most sought-after rental addresses. The lakes, trails, and community park attract quality tenants who stay — and the established HOA means the neighborhood maintains its appeal year over year.
GRID Real Estate manages rental properties in Summit Lakes. If you own here and want full-service management — tenant placement, maintenance coordination, rent collection — we handle it. If you're looking to rent here, reach out and we'll let you know what's available.
About Summit Lakes
Where is Summit Lakes in Norman, Oklahoma?+
Summit Lakes is located in East Norman, Oklahoma. The community is built around seven named lakes — Misty, Heron, Hidden, Willow, Starcrest, Secret, and Drake — with walking trails, a community park, and established brick homes on larger lots.
How many lakes are in Summit Lakes Norman?+
Summit Lakes has seven named lakes: Misty, Heron, Hidden, Willow, Starcrest, Secret, and Drake. Each has its own shoreline and character. Walking and biking trails connect the lakes throughout the community.
What amenities does Summit Lakes have?+
Summit Lakes features seven named lakes with lakeside walking and biking trails, a community park with a covered playground, pavilion, basketball court, soccer field, and picnic areas. The Summit Lakes POA maintains all common areas and shorelines.
Are Summit Lakes homes good investments?+
Summit Lakes lakefront and lake-view homes hold strong value due to the scarcity of true waterfront homesites in Norman. Seven named lakes, an active POA, established trees, and well-maintained community amenities drive consistent demand. GRID Real Estate has sold and managed property here and can provide a current analysis.
Is there an HOA in Summit Lakes Norman?+
Yes. Summit Lakes is governed by the Summit Lakes POA (Property Owners Association), which maintains the lakes, walking trails, community park, and common areas.
How far is Summit Lakes from OU and downtown Norman?+
Summit Lakes is on the east side of Norman — a short drive from the University of Oklahoma and downtown Norman's Main Street, with Lake Thunderbird State Park a few miles further east and Norman Public Library East less than a mile away.
Are there lakefront homes for sale in Summit Lakes?+
Yes — Summit Lakes has true lake-view and waterfront homesites, though they're limited and the most sought-after in the community. Availability changes often; GRID Real Estate can send you current Summit Lakes listings, including any lakefront homes on the market.
Can GRID Real Estate help me buy, sell, or rent in Summit Lakes?+
Yes. GRID Real Estate handles buyer representation, seller representation, investor services, and property management in Summit Lakes. Whether you're looking to purchase, list, or rent here — call (405) 310-1221 or reach out through this site.
Interested in Summit Lakes?
Whether you're buying a home, evaluating an investment, or thinking about selling — reach out and we'll have a real conversation about the neighborhood and the market.