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Area guide · South Lake County · West of Orlando
Clermont
The short version: Clermont is south Lake County's largest new-construction market, about 25 miles west of downtown Orlando on the SR 50 corridor. It is known for what most of Florida lacks: rolling hills, a chain of lakes, and trails, which is why it calls itself "The Gem of the Hills." A full lineup of national builders sells there today, from entry-level townhomes to lake-view estates.
Spec sheet · Area guide
The numbers behind the market
Approximate figures from public sources and city materials, compiled in October 2026. Distances are by car in normal traffic and will vary by exact address and time of day.
- Location
- South Lake County, about 25 miles west of downtown Orlando
- County
- Lake County
- Nickname
- "The Gem of the Hills", for its rolling terrain
- To downtown Orlando
- About 22 to 26 miles, roughly 30 to 45 minutes by car
- To Orlando International Airport
- About 40 minutes by car
- Nearby landmark
- Sugarloaf Mountain, about 312 feet, just outside town
What makes Clermont distinctive
Lakes, hills, and trails in flat Florida
Clermont's terrain is the story. The town sits on one of the hilliest ridges in Florida, and just outside it Sugarloaf Mountain, at about 312 feet above sea level, is the highest point on the Florida peninsula, with views across Lake Apopka. The Clermont Chain of Lakes, about 11 interconnected lakes near town, anchors boating, fishing, and waterfront living, and Lake Louisa State Park adds thousands of acres of sandhills and trails on the edge of the area.
Chain of Lakes
About 11 interconnected lakes close to town for boating and fishing.
Rolling hills
One of the hilliest parts of Florida, with ridge lots and lake views.
Lake Louisa State Park
Thousands of acres of sandhills, lakes, and hiking trails nearby.
Trail town
City sources count more than 20 parks and miles of trails, including the Legacy Loop.
Builders & neighborhoods
The SR 50 corridor is the center of it
New construction in Clermont concentrates along and just off the SR 50 corridor and the US 27 intersection. Lennar's Wellness Ridge, with single-family collections and Overlook townhomes, sits directly on the corridor, and Mattamy's Waterbrooke is a corridor development with the newer Rainwood opening toward the Clermont-Groveland line. KB Home builds The Sanctuary I and II and Reflections at Olympus in the Clermont-Minneola area, and Pulte's Lakehaven Estates, Windsor Cay Resort, and Del Webb's 55+ Lakehaven fill in the west side.
Because the market spans builders and corridors, home types run from 55+ villas and starter townhomes to lakefront and ridge-view single-family homes. The common thread is price per square foot that tends to run below the east and northeast sides of the metro, which is a large part of why Clermont keeps building.
Buyers' tip: Clermont's commute varies sharply by exact location. Homes on the SR 50 corridor point east toward Orlando, while west-side communities add minutes through town. Compare your actual route before you choose between builders.
- Lennar
Wellness Ridge on the SR 50 corridor
- Mattamy Homes
Waterbrooke and the newer Rainwood
- Pulte Group
Lakehaven Estates, Windsor Cay Resort
- Del Webb (by Pulte)
Lakehaven 55+ community
- KB Home
The Sanctuary I and II, Reflections at Olympus
- Also active in Clermont
M/I Homes, David Weekley, Dream Finders, Taylor Morrison, Beazer
Price context · October 2026
What new homes in Clermont cost today
Published starting prices compiled from public builder listings in October 2026 give a working sense of the range, from townhomes to lake-view estates:
Townhomes
From the high $200,000s at Mattamy's Rainwood, with Lennar's Overlook Townhomes at Wellness Ridge in the mid $300,000s.
Entry single-family
From about $369,990 at KB Home's The Sanctuary, about $402,990 at Del Webb Lakehaven 55+, and about $424,990 for Lennar's Cottage Collection.
Mid-range and up
Lennar's Wellness Ridge Classic Collection from about $548,990, Mattamy's Waterbrooke from about $560,990, with larger and lakefront plans continuing upward.
Verification note: prices, incentives, and floor-plan availability change without notice as phases release. The figures here were compiled from public builder listings in October 2026; check with the builder or the GPG Team for current details before you plan a tour.
Commute context
West Orlando reach, east Orlando patience
Clermont's commute is its trade-off. Downtown Orlando is about 22 to 26 miles and roughly 30 to 45 minutes by car, and peak-hour trips can stretch to 50 minutes or more, mainly on SR 50, US 27, and the Florida Turnpike. The theme-park corridor is about 25 minutes, which makes Clermont workable for Disney-area employment, while Orlando International Airport is about 40 minutes.
Downtown Orlando
About 22 to 26 miles, roughly 30 to 45 minutes by car.
Theme-park corridor
About 25 minutes to the Disney area.
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
About 40 minutes by car.
Main corridors
SR 50 (West Colonial Drive), US 27, and the Florida Turnpike.
Closest covered community
Horizon West in west Orange County, about 25 minutes east.
Plan the drive
Compare routes in the free Orlando Commuter Cheat Sheet.
Clermont FAQ
What buyers ask about Clermont
Where is Clermont, and how far is it from Orlando?
Clermont sits in south Lake County, roughly 22 to 26 miles west of downtown Orlando, where the SR 50 corridor meets US 27. The drive downtown typically takes about 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic, with peak morning and evening commutes running longer, mainly on SR 50 (West Colonial Drive), US 27, and the Florida Turnpike. Orlando International Airport is about 40 minutes away, and the theme-park corridor is roughly 25 minutes, which makes Clermont a practical base for buyers who want a slower, lake-country home base with west Orlando reach.
Get the free commuter cheat sheetWhich builders are building new homes in Clermont now?
The Clermont new-construction market is active along and near the SR 50 corridor. Lennar sells its Wellness Ridge collections plus Overlook townhomes on the corridor, Mattamy Homes builds Waterbrooke and the newer Rainwood near the Clermont-Groveland line, Pulte offers Lakehaven Estates and Windsor Cay Resort with Del Webb's Lakehaven 55+ community nearby, and KB Home lists The Sanctuary I and II plus Reflections at Olympus. M/I Homes, David Weekley Homes, Dream Finders, and Taylor Morrison also have Clermont-area communities. Availability shifts by phase, so pull the current release sheet before you plan a tour.
Ask us for the current Clermont release sheetWhat do new homes in Clermont cost?
Published starting prices compiled from public builder listings in October 2026 include townhomes from the high $200,000s at Mattamy's Rainwood, entry single-family homes from about $369,990 at KB Home's The Sanctuary and about $402,990 at Del Webb Lakehaven 55+, and Lennar's Wellness Ridge Cottage Collection from about $424,990 with larger collections in the $548,000s and up. Mattamy's Waterbrooke starts around $560,990. These are starting points, not averages: phases, lot premiums, and incentives move the real number, so confirm the current price sheet with the builder or the GPG Team for the specific homesite.
Read the incentives guide before comparingWhat is the Clermont lifestyle like: lakes, hills, and trails?
Clermont is one of the hilliest parts of Florida, and it markets itself on that: the area around town drains toward the Clermont Chain of Lakes, about 11 interconnected lakes close to town, with Lake Louisa State Park nearby and trails connecting them. City sources describe the town as a Florida Trail Town with more than 20 parks and miles of trails, including the Legacy Loop. Rolling terrain, lake views, and outdoor recreation are the defining lifestyle features, and homes on ridge lots often carry premium pricing for the view.
Read the step-by-step buyer's guideDo Clermont new communities have HOA or CDD fees?
Most Clermont-area new communities have a homeowners association, and many of the larger master-planned developments are served by CDD assessments that appear as a line item on the annual property tax bill from the county tax collector. Fee levels vary by builder, neighborhood, and phase, so confirm the exact HOA dues and any CDD assessment for the specific homesite rather than assuming a local average. The CDD explainer covers what the assessments pay for and what to ask before signing.
Read the CDD explainerGet boots on the ground
Tour Clermont with an agent who knows the west side.
Tyler Gibson and the GPG Team cover Lake County and can pull current phase sheets, lot notes, and CDD numbers before you visit.
New-construction resourcesClermont's numbers move fast.
Phase availability, lot premiums, and CDD assessments all change month to month. Ask the GPG Team for the Clermont picture today.