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On the following pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in Lake County. In addition to addresses, prices, product types, amenities and builders, the listings also show designated public schools. Elementary schools are first, middle schools are second and high schools are third. In parentheses alongside the schools are the 2022 school grades, which are based on Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) scores, among other factors. School grades were not given for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bella Collina
16690 Cavallo Drive, Montverde, FL 34756 • bellacollina.com
Schools/Grades: Grassy Lake (C); East Ridge (A); Lake Minneola (B)
Amenities: Nick Faldo-designed championship golf course, tennis club, fine-dining clubhouse, community pool, full-service spa and fitness center.
Builders: Builders: Dream Finders Homes, Vogel Building Group, Primo Homes, J. Drewes
Construction, Davila Custom Homes, Cam Bradford, McNally, Main Line Homes, Toll Brothers, Inc. 407-496-4980
Products/Prices: Condominiums, from the $400s; single-family, from the $600s to over $1 million
Notes: Near Florida’s Turnpike, S.R. 429 (the Western Beltway) and S.R. 528 (the Beachline Expressway).
Estates at Lakeview Preserve
3208 Sailing Pier Avenue, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • pulte.com
Schools/Grades: Lost Lake (C); Windy Hill (B); East Ridge (B)
Amenities: Gated, pool and pavilion, splash pad, fitness center, playground, picnic area
Builders: Pulte Homes, 407-641-4788
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $600s
Notes: Private enclave of 70-foot homesites within a gated community.
Hills of Minneola
2394 Gold Dust Drive, Minneola, FL • ashtonwoods.com
Schools/Grades: Astatula (C); East Ridge (A); Lake Minneola (B)
Amenities: Tot lot, dog park, 60-acre green space.
Builder: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-787-9995
Product/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$400s
Notes: Located just off Lake Apopka; near Winter Garden as well as Lake Louisa State Park.
Lake Lincoln
19530 Lake Lincoln Lane, Eustis, FL 32736 • LandseaHomes.com
Schools/Grades: Eustis (C); Eustis (C); Eustis (C)
Amenities: Dog park, walking trail, playground
Builder: Landsea Homes, 407-392-2601
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s
Notes: The stylish boutiques and restaurants of Eustis and the charm of historic downtown Mount Dora are both just a short drive away; greater Orlando is also easily accessible.
Las Colinas at Mission Inn Resort & Club
1080 San Luis Boulevard, Howey In The Hills, FL 34737 • parksquarehomes.com
Schools/Grades: Tavares (C); Tavares (C); Tavares (C)
Amenities: Golf courses, clubhouse, tennis, pool, trails, spa, fitness center, trap and skeet shooting, marina
Builder: Park Square Homes, 407-529-3108
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$400s
Notes: Golf-front homesites available; enjoy all the amenities at Mission Inn Resort & Club, including golf and social membership, two championship golf courses, hotel accommodations, dining, tennis, outdoor activities, pool, spa and a 55-slip marina.
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Liberty Preserve
Leesburg, Florida 34788 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Treadway (C); Oak Park (C); Leesburg (C)
Amenities: Planned park that will include a tot lot and a shade pavilion
Builder: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-756-5025
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $200s
Notes: Located near S.R. 44, S.R 441, U.S. 27 and S.R. 429 (the Daniel Webster Western Beltway), which provide proximity to interstates, key state and county transportation corridors, employment centers and major healthcare systems.
Parkside at Cherry Lake
1155 Calico Pointe Circle, Groveland, FL 34736 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Clermont (C); Windy Hill (B); South Lake (C)
Amenities: National Wildlife Federation-certified butterfly garden, walking trails
Builder: Taylor Morrison Homes, 352-989-8225
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s
Notes: Easy access to Cherry Lake Park, which is directly south of the community and includes 40 acres of scenic countryside views, a basketball court, a pavilion and restrooms.
Summerbrooke
2250 Natoma Boulevard, Mount Dora, FL 32757 • parksquarehomes.com
Schools/Grades: Triangle (D); Mount Dora (C); Mount Dora (B)
Amenities: Pool, trails, basketball courts, fitness center, tot lot, clubhouse, dog park
Builder: Park Square Homes, 407-529-3108
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $300s
Notes: Set among the rolling hills of Lake County, the scenic beauty of Mount Dora is perfect for enjoying nature walks and the outdoors; just two miles from Mount Dora’s historic downtown shopping district.
preserve at Sunrise
121 Green Branch Boulevard, Groveland, FL 34736 • LandseaHomes.com
Schools/Grades: Groveland (D); Gray (C); South Lake (C)
Amenities: Conservation areas
Builder: Landsea Homes, 407-325-9838 or 352-348-5949
Product/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s
Notes: Low HOA dues, convenient to Florida’s Turnpike thefloridahomebuyer.com
On the following pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in Orange County. In addition to addresses, prices, product types, amenities and builders, the listings also show designated public schools. Elementary schools are first, middle schools are second and high schools are third. In parentheses alongside the schools are the 2022 school grades, which are based on Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) scores, among other factors. School grades were not given for the 2020-21 or 2021-22 school years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Avalon Ridge
3000 Avalon Road, Winter Garden, Florida 34787 • parksquarehomes.com
Schools/Grades: Whispering Oaks (A); Hamlin (N/A); West Orange (B)
Amenities: Recreation area, walking trail
Builder: Park Square Homes 844-774-4636
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $700s
Notes: Coming soon. Situated within a highly sought-after area of Winter Garden, will soon offer single-family quarter-acre homesites that have been thoughtfully designed for space and comfort.
Bridle Path
5486 Palomino Place, Apopka, FL 32712 • drhorton.com
Schools/Grades: Zellwood (C); Wolf Lake (B); Apopka (C)
Amenities: Walking trails, pool and cabana
Builder: D.R. Horton Homes, 321-733-2080
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $400s
Notes: Easy access to S.R. 429 (the Western Beltway); nearby shopping, dining and entertainment.
Eagle Creek
10350 Emerson Lake Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32832 • joneshomesusa.com
Schools/Grades: Eagle Creek (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (A)
Amenities: Gated community; golf course, tennis courts, pool, health/fitness center, clubhouse Builder: Jones Homes USA, 407-636-9261
Products/Prices: Single-family homes, call for pricing details
Notes: Village Center with an elegant hotel planned; near Lake Nona’s Medical City and Orlando International Airport; 40 minutes to the Atlantic beaches.
Gatherings of Lake Nona
7573 Laureate Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32837 • beazer.com
Schools/Grades: Eagle Creek (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (A)
Amenities: Internet and cable included; each home has a private balcony and a one-car garage
Builder: Beazer Homes, 321-445-5050
Products/Prices: Condominiums, from the low $400s
Notes: 55-plus active-adult community featuring new condos with elevator access; residents enjoy maintenance-free living with easy access to Lake Nona’s Medical City and S.R. 417 (the Central Florida GreeneWay).
Harvest at Ovation
Winter Garden, FL 34787 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Water Spring (A); Bridgewater (A); Windermere (A)
Amenities: Planned lakefront amenity center and 5-acre park
Builder: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-756-5025
Products/Prices: Single-family homes from the mid-$500s
Notes: Flamingo Crossings Village with shopping and dining is within walking distance. Hamlin Town Center and Winter Garden Village are both within a short distance as well. Close to 429, connector roads to all major highways.
Isles of Lake Nona
10774 Pahokee Beach Place, Orlando, FL 32827 • pulte.com
Schools/Grades: Laureate Park (C); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (A)
Amenities: Gated, pool and cabana, splash pad, clubhouse, fitness center, playground, sports courts
Builders: Pulte Homes, 407-805-1637
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $500s; townhomes, from the low $400s
Notes: New single-family and townhomes on a large interconnected network of ponds that offer water views; location offers quick access to S.R. 417 (the Central Florida Greeneway).
Ivy Trail
2100 Emerald Springs Drive, Apopka, FL 32703 • khov.com
Schools/Grades: Rock Springs (C); Apopka (C); Apopka (C)
Amenities: Dog park, picnic area, tot lot, walking paths
Builders: K. Hovnanian Homes, 888-802-1050
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $400s
Notes: Close proximity to S.R. 429 (the Western Beltway), S.R. 414 (the Apopka Expressway) and I-4.
Laureate Park at Lake Nona
South Narcoossee Road, Orlando, FL 32827 • lakenona.com/live/neighborhoods/laureate-park
Schools/Grades: Eagle Creek (A); Lake Nona (A); Lake Nona (A)
Amenities: Pool, bike trails, dog park, pocket parks, fitness center, community garden
Builders: Craft Homes, 407-443-0528; David Weekley Homes, 407-865-8296; Dream Finders Homes, 904-738-0165
Products/Prices: Single-family and townhomes from the low $500s to over $1 million
Notes: Traditional neighborhood development adjacent to Lake Nona’s Medical City; variety of architectural styles available; planned Village Center; streets named for Nobel Prize winners.
Mezzano
Mezzano Lane, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • parksquarehomes.com
Schools/Grades: Summerlake (B); Hamlin (N/A); Horizon (B)
Amenities: Lake views, future community pool and cabana, recreation area
Builders: Park Square Homes, 407-529-3108
Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the mid-$400s
Notes: Located between the Orange County National Golf course and Sawgrass Lake; close proximity to S.R. 429 (the Western Beltway), shopping, restaurants, healthcare, recreation and entertainment.
Oakland Park
15211 East Oakland Avenue, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • liveatoaklandpark.com
Schools/Grades: Tildenville (A); Lakeview (C); West Orange (B)
Amenities: Pool and recreation area, pocket parks, West Orange Trail runs through community, charming streetscape with sidewalks
Builders: David Weekley Homes, 407-865-8295; J&J Building, 407-476-7520; RCB Homes, 407-876-0729; Rockwell Homes, 407-890-0425
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $400s to over $1 million
Notes: Located just minutes from historic downtown Winter Garden on the shores of Lake Apopka; certified green homes in a traditionally styled neighborhood.
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Osprey Ranch
15143 Mayberry Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • khov.com
Schools/Grades: Water Spring (A); Water Spring (A); Horizon (B)
Amenities: Community park, pool and cabana, tot lot
Builder: K. Hovnanian Homes, 888-802-1072
Product/Price: Single-family, from the high $400s; townhomes, from the low $400s
Notes: Numerous amenities in a sought-after location.
Pinewood Reserve
5973 Wooden Pine Drive, Orlando, FL 32829 • pulte.com
Schools/Grades: Hidden Oak (B); Odyssey (I); Colonial (C)
Amenities: Pool and cabana, playground, dog park
Builder: Pulte Homes, 407-845-9049
Product/Price: Townhomes, from the high $300s
Final Opportunity
Notes: Easy access to S.R. 417 (the Central Florida GreeneWay) offers easy access to top shopping and dining areas such as the Waterford Lakes Town Center and the Lake Nona Town Center.
Sunset Preserve
4125 Sunset Preserve Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32820 • pulte.com
Schools/Grades: East Lake (C); Corner Lake (B); East River (B)
Amenities: Gated community, private boat ramp, lakefront pavilion, children’s playground
Builder: Pulte Homes, 407-676-7843
Product/Prices: Single-family, from the low $600s
Notes: Tucked among the trees off of Lake Pickett in East Orlando; features a private community boat ramp, a lakefront open-air pavilion and a children’s playground; located near S.R. 417 (the Central Florida GreeneWay) and S.R. 408 (the East-West Expressway).
The Brix at The Packing District
3025 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804 • tollbrothers.com
Schools/Grades: Lake Silver (D); College Park (C); Edgewater (C)
Amenities: Bike lane leading directly into College Park; food hall and beer garden; regional park with a pond overlook; 40-acre urban farm; sports fields and entertainment stage; scenic walking and jogging trails
Builder: Toll Brothers, 877-431-0444
Product/Prices: Townhomes, from the high $400s
Notes: Near downtown Orlando and College Park; an exclusive community featuring 135 townhomes; home designs will feature urban, transitional and industrial-inspired architecture.
The Oaks at Kelly Park
2424 Park Ridge Street, Apopka, FL 32712 • tollbrothers.com
Schools/Grades: Zellwood (C); Wolf Lake (B); Apopka (C)
Amenities: Future swimming pool, cabana, tot lot, two parks with walking paths
Builder: Toll Brothers, 407-753-6191
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $400s
Notes: Located less than a mile from S.R. 429 (the Western Beltway) and near I-4 and major roadways, residents have easy access to schools, entertainment, shopping and dining and neighboring cities; nearby outdoor recreation includes hiking, biking and swimming in a natural spring at Wekiwa Springs State Park.
Waterleigh
10482 Atwater Bay Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • drhorton.com
Schools/Grades: Water Spring (A); Bridgewater (A); Windermere (A)
Amenities: Waterfront or water access; walking and nature trails; exercise and fitness center; two resort-style amenity centers; lakes, ponds and swimming pools; tot lots and sports fields; beach volleyball and minigolf; a community garden
Builders: D.R. Horton Homes, 407-395-9707; Emerald Homes, 407-395-9707
Product/Prices: Single-family, from the low $400s
Notes: Located in the Horizon West area with 1,400-plus acres encompassing more than a dozen lakes and clear water ponds; near shopping, dining, major attractions and top-notch medical facilities; served by excellent schools.
Westridge Park
11142 Amber Ridge Drive, Zellwood, FL 32798 • drhorton.com
Schools/Grades: Zellwood (C); Wolf Lake (B); Apopka (C)
Amenities: Park, tot lot, pool and cabana
Builders: D.R. Horton Homes, 877-415-0030
Product/Price: Single-family, from the low $400s
Notes: Great location with easy access to S.R. 429 (the Western Beltway); Zellwood Station Golf Club and the West Orange Trail are nearby, as are shopping and entertainment venues.
On the following pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in Osceola County. In addition to addresses, prices, product types, amenities and builders, the listings also show designated public schools. Elementary schools are first, middle schools are second and high schools are third. In parentheses alongside the schools are the 2022 school grades, which are based on Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) scores, among other factors. School grades were not given for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alexander Park
2652 Ham Brown Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746 • mybellavista.com
Schools/Grades: Sunrise (C); Horizon (C); Poinciana (C)
Amenities: Community pool, cabana, tot park, recreation field
Builder: Bellavista Homes, 407-873-6316
Products/Prices: Townhomes, coming soon. Call for pricing
Notes: Intimate townhome community offering easy access to major roads and employment centers as well as shopping and dining.
Bellalago
1520 Gateway Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34746 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Bellalago Academy (K-8) (C); Liberty High (C)
Final Opportunity
Amenities: Two 7,000-square-foot clubhouses, lifestyle center, multipool aquatic center, fitness center, water park, tot lot, tennis and basketball courts; nature and bike trails including a 1,300foot lakefront boardwalk with gazebo, fishing pier and community boat ramp and lift
Builder: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-853-8598
Products/Prices: Single-family homes from the mid-$700s
Notes: Village Shoppes at Bellalago, located just outside the community, encompasses shops, restaurants, banks and a Publix supermarket with a drive-through pharmacy.
Big Sky Townhomes
3921 Southern Vista Loop, Saint Cloud, FL 34772 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Partin Settlement (C); Neptune (B); Gateway (C)
Amenities: Amenity center, park
Builder: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-933-3020
Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the mid-$300s
Notes: Located near U.S. Highway 192 and the Florida Turnpike; have easy access to retail, employment centers, entertainment, healthcare and much more.
Brixton
5200 Jack Brack Road, Saint Cloud, FL 34771 • parksquarehomes.com
Schools/Grades: Narcoossee (B); Narcoossee (B); Harmony (A)
Amenities: Playground, recreational field, trails, dog run
Builder: Park Square Homes, 844-774-4636
Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the mid-$300s
Notes: Located on the corner of Wiggins Road and Jack Brack Road, just off Narcoossee Road, the community is perfectly positioned minutes from Lake Nona, shopping and dining, public and private schools and sports fields.
Cypress Cay
4511 Cypress Cay Way, Kissimmee, Florida 34746 • centex.com
Schools/Grades: Flora Ridge (C); Kissimmee (C); Poinciana (C)
Amenities: Community pool, playground, walking trail, half-court basketball
Builder: Centex Homes, 407-863-6587
Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the mid-$300s
Notes: Located just minutes from The Loop outdoor mall and area attractions.
Cypress Hammock
1237 Regal King Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34758 • LandseaHomes.com
Schools/Grades: Reedy Creek (C); Horizon (C); Poinciana (C)
Amenities: Clubhouse, pool, playground
Builder: Landsea Homes, 407-305-3701
Products/Prices: Single-family and townhomes, from the high $300s
Notes: Located on Poinciana Boulevard within walking distance of the Kissimmee SunRail station; interest list now forming.
Hanover Lakes
3325 Hickory Tree Road, St. Cloud, FL 34772 • LandseaHomes.com
Schools/Grades: Hickory Tree (B); St. Cloud (B); Harmony (B)
Amenities: Resort-style pool and splash pad; boat access to pristine chain of lakes; homesites with private docks available; nature park with dock and pavilion; low HOA dues
Builder: Landsea Homes, 407-315-2628
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$400s
Notes: Unique waterfront community on the Alligator Chain of Lakes.
Kindred
1508 Park Side Avenue, Kissimmee, FL 34744 • drhorton.com
Schools/Grades: Neptune (C); Neptune (B); Gateway (C)
Amenities: Clubhouse, pool, cabana, tennis, trails, playground, pavilion picnic areas, dog park, beach volleyball court, soccer fields
Builder: D.R. Horton Homes, 407-978-6035
Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the mid-$300s; single-family, from the high $300s
Notes: Located in the heart of Kissimmee, with direct access to Florida’s Turnpike, Osceola Parkway, I-4; Osceola County’s NeoCity, a master-planned tech center, is nearby.
southern Pines
3921 Southern Vista Loop, St. Cloud, FL 34772 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Michigan Avenue (C); Saint Cloud (B); Saint Cloud (B)
Amenities: Community pool, cabana, tot lot, ponds and conservation areas
Builder: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-250-8109
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $400s
Notes: Located within the city of St. Cloud; easy access to Florida’s Turnpike as well as the employment and retail corridors of Narcoossee Road and U.S. 192.
The Townhomes at Anthem Park
4590 Calvary Way, St. Cloud, FL 34769 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Neptune (C); Neptune (B); St. Cloud (B)
Amenities: Fitness center; playground; pool; parks; tennis, pickleball and basketball courts
Builder: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-933-3020
Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the low $300s
Notes: Close access to Florida’s Turnpike, lakefront, shopping, restaurants and theme parks.
Tohoqua
1706 Flourish Avenue, Kissimmee, FL 34744 • tohoqua.com
Schools/Grades: Neptune (C); Neptune (B); St. Cloud (B)
Amenities: Resort-style pool, clubhouse and events room, fitness center, tennis courts, playground and five miles of community trails
Builders: Lennar Homes, 866-495-4059; Pulte Homes, 407-550-5534; Pulte Active Adult, 407-554-53733
Products/Prices: Single-family and townhomes from the high $300s facebook.com/florida-homebuyer-orlando
Notes: New amenities center now open; located adjacent to a 370-acre conservation area with trails to Lake Tohopekaliga; five minutes from Florida’s Turnpike and walking distance to schools; wide variety of home designs and prices.
On the following pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in Polk County. In addition to addresses, prices, product types, amenities and builders, the listings also show designated public schools. Elementary schools are first, middle schools are second and high schools are third. In parentheses alongside the schools are the 2022 school grades, which are based on Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) scores, among other factors. School grades were not given for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cypress Park Estates
339 Bottle Brush Drive, Haines City, FL 33844 • parksquarehomes.com
Schools/Grades: Eastside (C); Shelley S. Boone (C); Ridge Community School (C)
Amenities: Community pool and cabana, tot lot, dog park
Builder: Park Square Homes 407-529-3108
Products/Prices: Single-family, new phase coming soon
Notes: Haines City residents and visitors enjoy proximity to beautiful lakes, golf courses, sports venues and the Legoland theme park; minutes from grocery stores and shopping and dining options.
Mattie Pointe
1008 Mattie Pointe Way, Auburndale, FL 33823 • kbhome.com
Schools/Grades: Lake Alfred (B); Jere L. Stambaugh (C); Auburndale (C)
Amenities: Intimate community with water features
Builder: KB Home, 407-587-3580
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s
Notes: No CDD fees; convenient to I-4, S.R. 570 (the Polk Parkway) and U.S. 92; close to local employers including Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven Regional Airport and Publix Corporate; near local parks, including Lake Myrtle Sports Park, Auburndale Dog Park and Lake Hartridge Nature Park; easy commute to Orlando, Tampa and Lakeland.
Tarpon Bay
214 Tarpon Bay Boulevard, Haines City, FL 33844 • parksquarehomes.com
Schools/Grades: Sandhill (C); Lake Marion Creek (D); Haines City (C)
Amenities: Community pool and cabana, picnic area
Builder: Park Square Homes. 407-529-3108
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $300s
Notes: Located in fast-growing Haines City, placing residents within easy reach of Orlando’s theme parks, attractions and commerce; be sure to visit the Excite model, which won the 2021 Polk County Home Builders Association’s Home of the Year.
On the following pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in Seminole County. In addition to addresses, prices, product types, amenities and builders, the listings also show designated public schools. Elementary schools are first, middle schools are second and high schools are third. In parentheses alongside the schools are the 2022 school grades, which are based on Florida Comprehensive Achievement Test (FCAT) scores, among other factors. School grades were not given for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Celery Oaks
2040 Celery Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771 • LandseaHomes.com
Schools/Grades: Hamilton (C); Markham Woods (B); Seminole (B)
Amenities: Recreation area, dog park, green space
Builders: Landsea Homes, 407-565-7450
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $400s
Notes: Located less than a mile from the Downtown Sanford Historic District with its award-winning restaurants, boutique shops, eclectic art galleries, tree-lined streets, parks and nature trails as well as a spectacular marina with boating, fishing and dinner cruises.
Eastgrove
3230 Eastgrove Terrace, Sanford, FL 32771 • drhorton.com
Schools/Grades: Midway (B); Millennium (C); Seminole (B)
Amenities: Gated community, pool and cabana, walking trails
Builders: D.R. Horton Homes, 877-415-0030
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s
Notes: Easy Access to I-4 and S.R. 417 (the Central Florida GreeneWay); convenient to Orlando International and Sanford International airports and nearby Lake Mary and Historic Downtown Sanford.
Grayson Square
Jergo Road and Orava Lane, Winter Park, FL 32792 • pulte.com
Schools/Grades: Eastbrook (B); Tuskawilla (B); Lake Howell (I)
Amenities: Abundant water features
Builders: Pulte Homes, 407-337-8694
Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the high $300s
Notes: Minutes to shopping and downtown Winter Park, three miles to S.R. 417 (the Central Florida GreeneWay).
Monterey
East Palmetto Avenue, Longwood, FL 32750 • drhorton.com
Schools/Grades: Longwood (B); Milwee (B); Lyman (B)
Amenities: Abundant water features
Builders: D.R. Horton Homes, 877-415-0030
Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the mid-$300s
Notes: Walk to Longwood SunRail station, close to heavily amenitized Reiter Park.
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Riverbend
4101 Silverstream Terrace, Sanford, FL 32771 • drhorton.com
Schools/Grades: Midway (B); Millennium (C); Seminole (B)
Amenities: Pool and cabana, park
Builders: D.R. Horton Homes, 407-878-2284
Product/Price: Single-family, from the low $400s
Notes: The Downtown Sanford Historic District features art studios, local dining, unique shops, farmers markets, dog parks, performing arts theaters and Sanford’s Riverwalk.
River’s Edge
1501 Missouri Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771 • mybellavista.com
Schools/Grades: Wilson (A); Sanford (A); Seminole (B)
Amenities: Gated community, tot park, walking trail
Builder: Bellavista Homes, 407-873-6316
Products/Prices: Townhomes, from the mid-$300s
Notes: Located in a highly rated Seminole County school district, this gated community is near major transportation arteries and the Seminole Towne Center, the Downtown Sanford Historic District, Lake Monroe as well as the Central Florida Zoo.
Riverside Oaks
3682 Arbordale Loop, Sanford, FL 32771 • tollbrothers.com
Schools/Grades: Hamilton (C); Millennium (C); Seminole (B)
Amenities: Gated community, private residents’ clubhouse with a cabana and a swimming pool Builder: Toll Brothers, 407-605-6377
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$400s
Notes: Located along the St. John’s River, close to golf courses, the Sanford Riverwalk and the Downtown Sanford Historic District; near regional universities and colleges, shopping and dining, beaches, and major highways, including I-4 and S.R. 417 (the Central Florida GreeneWay).