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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.
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 and townhomes, 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.
Fire Creek
10109 Brocksport Circle, Gotha, FL 34734 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Thornebrook (A); Gotha (B); Olympia (B)
Amenities: Gated community, tot lot
Builder: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-756-5025
Products/Prices: Single-family homes from the high $900s
Notes: Intimate community of 42 oversized homesites offering easy access to S.R. 429 (the Western Beltway), I-4, theme parks, entertainment and shopping.
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 $370s
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 Springs (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, coming soon
Notes: Flamingo Crossings Village with shopping and dining is within walking distance. Hamlin Town Center, and Winter Garden Village all within a short distance as well. Close to 429, connector roads to all major highways.
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: Ashton Woods Homes, 407-543-6451; Cardel Homes, 813-612-8001; Craft Homes, 407-443-0528; David Weekley Homes, 407-865-8296; Dream Finders Homes, 904-738-0165; Pulte Homes, 866-300-4793; Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-671-8838
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $500s to over $1 million; townhomes, from the $400s 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 $500s
Notes: Located just minutes from historic downtown Winter Garden on the shores of Lake Apopka; certified green homes in a traditionally styled neighborhood.
Phillips Grove
7965 Wandering Way, Doctor Phillips, FL 32836 • pulte.com
Schools/Grades: Sandlake (A); Southwest (I); Dr. Phillips (C)
Amenities: Gated community, lawn care included, outside summer kitchen, pool and cabana, sports courts.
Builder: Pulte Homes, 407-449-8039
Product/Prices: Single-family, call for pricing
Notes: Located within minutes of I-4; near Central Florida’s “Restaurant Row;” convenient to schools and shopping; limited number of lakefront homesites on the Butler Chain of Lakes available.
Pinewood Reserve
5973 Wooden Pine Drive, Orlando, FL 32829 • pulte.com
Schools/Grades: Hidden Oaks (B); Odyssey (I); Colonial (C)
Amenities: Pool and cabana, playground, dog park
Builder: Pulte Homes, 407-845-9049
Product/Price: Single-family and townhomes, from the mid-$300s
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.
San Sebastian Reserve
2100 Emerald Springs Drive, Apopka, FL 32712 • khov.com
Schools/Grades: Rock Springs (C); Apopka (I); Apopka (C)
Amenities: Gated community, resort-style pool, cabana, playground, dog park
Builder: K. Hovnanian Homes, 321-263-2644
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$400s
Notes: Close to S.R. 429 (the Western Beltway), 414 (the Apopka Expressway) and Florida’s Turnpike.
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 low $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 high $300s
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.
Westhaven at Ovation
8818 Lakeshore Pointe Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787 • tollbrothers.com
Schools/Grades: Panther Lake (NA); Water Springs (A); Horizon (B)
Amenities: Community pool and cabana, wetlands and water features
Builder: Toll Brothers, 877-431-0444
Product/Prices: Townhomes, from the mid-$400s; single-family, from the low $500s Notes: Nestled in a natural setting; embodies tranquility with a picturesque location just minutes to shopping, dining, entertainment and 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 high $300s
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.
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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: Hanover Family Builders, 407-565-7450
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $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: D.R. Horton Homes, 877-415-0030
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 Ave, 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 high $300s
Notes: Walk to Longwood SunRail station, close to heavily amenitized Reiter Park.
Final Opportunity
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 mid-$300s
Notes: The Downtown Sanford Historic District features art studios, local dining, unique shops, farmer’s 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 high $300s
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).
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, new phase 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)
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 1,300-foot lakefront boardwalk with gazebo, fishing pier and community boat ramp and lift
Builder: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-853-8598
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$400s; townhomes coming soon
Notes: Village Shoppes at Bellalago, located just outside the community, encompasses shops, restaurants, banks and a Publix supermarket with a drive-through pharmacy.
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 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 low $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, call for pricing; 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.
Reedy Reserve Townhomes
3312 Reedy Glen Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34758 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: BellaLago Charter Academy K-8 (C); New Dimensions (A)
Amenities: Pool and cabana, playground, dog park
Builder: Taylor Morrison, 407-756-5025
Product/Price: Townhomes, from the low $300s
Notes: Featuring thoughtfully designed floorplans from Taylor Morrison’s Canvas Studio.
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 mid-$300s
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.
Split Oak Reserve
Franklin Road and Leon Tyson Road, St. Cloud, FL 34771 • pulte.com
Schools/Grades: Narcoossee (B); Narcoossee (B); Harmony (B)
Amenities: Resort-style pool, playground, walking trails
Builder: Pulte Homes, 407-554-4438
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $500s
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, from the mid $300s
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.
Notes: Located just three miles south of Lake Nona with no CDD; dining and shopping located off Narcoossee Road. facebook.com/florida-homebuyer-orlando
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 $300s; single-family, from the $500s to over $1 million Notes: Near Florida’s Turnpike, S.R. 429 (the Western Beltway) and S.R. 528 (the Beachline Expressway).
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 $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.
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, coming soon
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.
Final Opportunity
Sawgrass Bay
Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, Clermont, FL 34714 • homedynamics.com
Schools/Grades: Sawgrass Bay (C); Windy Hill (B); East Ridge (B)
Amenities: Nature trails, playground, pool and cabana, conservation areas
Builder: Home Dynamics, 352-988-5955
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the $600s
Notes: Near Chain of Lakes, Lake Louisa State Park and Lakeridge Winery; 25 miles west of downtown Orlando; Sawgrass Bay Elementary School on site; close to championship golf courses.
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
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
The Canyons at Highland Ranch
516 Bellflower Way, Clermont, FL 34715 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Grassy Lake (C); East Ridge (A); Lake Minneola (B)
Amenities: Park, pool, cabana, splash pad, mail kiosk, pet stations, four miles of walking trails
Builder: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-756-5025
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the low $500s
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. Visit thefloridahomebuyer.com
Notes: Three beautiful collections of homes are offered; easy access to the seven-mile South Lake Trail; five public golf courses nearby.
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 • parkquarehomes.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, from the low $300s
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 and 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 high $200s
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
Tierra del sol
5219 Tuscany Lane, Davenport, FL 33897 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Bella Cita (C); Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy (C); Davenport (D)
Amenities: Pool, cabana, tot lot
Builder: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-934-0075
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the high $300s
Notes: Convenient to major employers including Walt Disney World Resort, Sea World and Universal Studios; nearby Posner Park, an 80-acre open-air shopping mall, offers an impressive variety of stores and restaurants as well as a Cinepolis IMAX Theater.
On the following pages you’ll find some of our favorite Central Florida new-home communities in Volusia 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.
Halifax Plantation
3500 Merritt Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32174 • halifaxplantation.com
Schools/Grades: Pine Trail (A); Ormond Beach (B); Seabreeze (C)
Amenities: Gated community; clubhouse, restaurant, lounge, golf course, tennis courts, pool, fitness center
Builders: D.R. Horton Homes, 877-415-0030, Landsea Homes, 407-759-6329, Vanacore Homes, 888-519-1309, Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-756-5025
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s
Notes: Minutes to the Atlantic Ocean, the Intercoastal Waterway and Tomoka State Park.
Venetian Bay
424 Luna Bella Lane, Suite 122, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 • venetianbay.info
Schools/Grades: Chisholm (A); New Smyrna Beach (I); New Smyrna Beach (B)
Amenities: Golf course, driving range, putting green, splash pad, pool, clubhouse, restaurant, lounge
Builders: Paytas Homes, 386-402-8185; Platinum Home Builders, 386-690-5339; The Johnson Group, 386-767-8000; D.R. Horton Homes, 844-509-7695; Meritage Homes, 855-588-6374
Products/Prices: Single-family, from the mid-$300s; townhomes, from the low $300s
Notes: Close to beaches; miles of trails for walking or biking.
Windchase at Halifax Plantation
Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 • taylormorrison.com
Schools/Grades: Pine Trail (A); Ormond Beach (B); Seabreeze (C)
Amenities: Gated community; clubhouse, restaurant, lounge, golf course, tennis courts, pool, fitness center
Builder: Taylor Morrison Homes, 407-756-5025
Products/Prices: Single-family, coming soon
Notes: Minutes to the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway and Tomoka State Park.
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