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New Meritage Homes home in the Orlando area, Florida

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The 17 communities of new homes by Meritage Homes in the Orlando area, with HOA, CDD, real monthly cost, neighborhood map and return projection. Everything on the table before you sign, in your own language, with Raphaela Rolim.

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Raphaela Rolim · Florida Homes · New Construction Specialist
Licensed Florida real estate agent English, Portuguese and Spanish Data checked 11/11/2026 No cost to the buyer

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What you need to know before choosing

Summary in 20 seconds

Meritage Homes has 17 communities in the Orlando Division, with homes from $254,990 a $669,260 e 1.269 to 3.756 sq ft (118 to 349 m²). 5 have no CDD, 2 have natural gas e 4 include internet in the HOA fee. The lowest fixed monthly cost is Hillside Groves ($82.00/month of HOA + CDD) and the lowest entry ticket is Bradford Park ($254,990).

Builder list prices, checked on 11/11/2026. HOA and CDD fees per Meritage Homes's official material for the Orlando Division. Figures subject to change.

Price range
$254,990up to $669,260
No CDD
5 de 13communities
Lowest HOA
$17.60Villamar
Closest to Disney
~12 kmCagan Crossings West

Interactive map

Where each community is

Click a community on the list to center the map. The gold pins mark Disney, MCO airport and Downtown Orlando, the three hubs that most drive appreciation and rental demand.

Decide by criterion

The rankings that matter to your wallet

No community wins at everything. See who leads in each criterion and choose by what matters in your case.

No CDD, 5 communities

Cagan Crossings West · Cyrene at Minneola · Manor Oaks · Mount Plymouth Greens · Hillside Groves

No infrastructure assessment in the property tax.

Natural gas: only 2

Manor Oaks · The Reserve at Twin Lakes

Lower energy bill and an edge at resale.

Internet included, 4

Cyrene at Minneola · Crosswinds · Hamilton Bluff · Wynnstone

Savings of US$ 60 to US$ 90 per month.

The 17 communities

Choose by city, by cost or by return

Model home in Cagan Crossings West, Clermont, Florida No CDD 27 available

Cagan Crossings West

Clermont, FL · Lake County

No CDD

Starting at$350,000

1.485 to 1.566 sq ft · 138-145 m²

HOA $200.00 No CDD ~12 km to Disney
Model home in Cyrene at Minneola, Minneola, Florida No CDD 7 available

Cyrene at Minneola

Minneola, FL · Lake County

No CDDInternet included

Starting at$435,000

1.483 to 2.601 sq ft · 138-242 m²

HOA $185.00 No CDD ~27 km to Disney
Model home in The Reserve at Hammock Oaks, Lady Lake, Florida 10 available

The Reserve at Hammock Oaks

Lady Lake, FL · Lake County

Starting at$265,000

1.269 to 2.828 sq ft · 118-263 m²

HOA $94.00 CDD $96.72 ~68 km to Disney
Model home in Crosswinds, Haines City / Davenport, Florida 12 available

Crosswinds

Haines City / Davenport, FL · Polk County

Internet included

Starting at$280,000

1.269 to 2.828 sq ft · 118-263 m²

HOA $51.54 CDD $218.16 ~29 km to Disney
Model home in Manor Oaks, Groveland, Florida No CDD 12 available

Manor Oaks

Groveland, FL · Lake County

No CDDNatural gas

Starting at$358,420

1.708 to 2.828 sq ft · 159-263 m²

HOA $142.00 No CDD ~50 km to Disney
Model home in Mount Plymouth Greens, Sorrento, Florida No CDD 11 available

Mount Plymouth Greens

Sorrento, FL · Lake County

No CDD

Starting at$454,430

1.988 to 3.756 sq ft · 185-349 m²

HOA $176.00 No CDD ~46 km to Disney
Model home in Hillside Groves, Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida No CDD 10 available

Hillside Groves

Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · Lake County

No CDD

Starting at$380,009

1.631 to 2.828 sq ft · 152-263 m²

HOA $82.00 No CDD ~41 km to Disney
Model home in The Reserve at Twin Lakes, St. Cloud, Florida 12 available

The Reserve at Twin Lakes

St. Cloud, FL · Osceola County

Natural gas

Starting at$379,990

1.708 to 2.828 sq ft · 159-263 m²

HOA $90.00 CDD $130.46 ~38 km to Disney
Model home in Hamilton Bluff, Lake Hamilton, Florida 16 available

Hamilton Bluff

Lake Hamilton, FL · Polk County

Internet included

Starting at$270,000

1.269 to 2.631 sq ft · 118-244 m²

HOA $51.66 CDD $208.43 ~38 km to Disney
Model home in Villamar, Winter Haven, Florida 16 available

Villamar

Winter Haven, FL · Polk County

Starting at$270,000

1.269 to 2.631 sq ft · 118-244 m²

HOA $17.60 CDD $183.98 ~50 km to Disney
Model home in Wynnstone, Davenport, Florida 22 available

Wynnstone

Davenport, FL · Polk County

Internet included

Starting at$312,920

1.269 to 2.828 sq ft · 118-263 m²

HOA $54.28 CDD $233.00 ~22 km to Disney
Model home in The Meadow at Crossprairie, St. Cloud, Florida 12 available

The Meadow at Crossprairie

St. Cloud, FL · Osceola County

Starting at$330,000

1.566 to 2.828 sq ft · 145-263 m²

HOA $94.00 CDD $96.72 ~31 km to Disney
Model home in Springs at Lake Alfred, Lake Alfred, Florida 16 available

Springs at Lake Alfred

Lake Alfred, FL · Polk County

Starting at$280,000

1.269 to 2.631 sq ft · 118-244 m²

HOA $29.16 CDD $116.62 ~32 km to Disney
Model home in Legends Preserve, Daytona Beach, Florida 7 available

Legends Preserve

Daytona Beach, FL · Volusia County

Starting at$370,000

1.908 to 3.232 sq ft · 177-300 m²

HOA $85.00 CDD $0.00 ~99 km to Disney
Model home in Ridgehaven, Ormond Beach, Florida 1 available

Ridgehaven

Ormond Beach, FL · Volusia County

Starting at$399,990

1.908 to 3.232 sq ft · 177-300 m²

HOA $100.00 CDD $0.00 ~114 km to Disney
Model home in Bradford Park, Ormond Beach, Florida 8 available

Bradford Park

Ormond Beach, FL · Volusia County

Starting at$254,990

1.566 to 1.808 sq ft · 145-168 m²

HOA $225.00 CDD $0.00 ~114 km to Disney
Model home in The Oaks at Lake Standish, Apopka, Florida 10 available

The Oaks at Lake Standish

Apopka, FL · Orange County

Starting at$554,980

1.940 to 3.092 sq ft · 180-287 m²

HOA $176.00 CDD $0.00 ~36 km to Disney

Why Meritage

A more efficient home is a better asset

What the builder includes as standard changes the cost of keeping the home, and that shows up in the investor's cash flow and in the comfort of whoever lives there.

Spray foam insulation

Reduces air infiltration, blocks the Florida heat and lowers the energy bill.

Concrete block

A stronger structure, better for insurance and hurricanes, with a reinforced slab.

ENERGY STAR certification

Every home meets the federal high-efficiency standard.

M.Connected Home

Smart thermostat, lock and garage, video doorbell and USB-C outlets.

Everything included

Stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, washer and dryer, blinds and pavers.

Lower operating cost

Sealed ducts, Low-E windows, MERV 13 filters and LED lighting throughout.

Market context

Why Central Florida

The Orlando metro area is among those taking in the most new residents in the United States, and the counties where these communities sit, Polk, Osceola and Lake: rank at the top of the state's population growth. More people arriving means more demand for housing, rentals and services.

  • Polk County: 874.790 residents in the July 2025 estimate, against 725.042 in the 2020 Census, a rise of about 20%.
  • Osceola, Sumter, Flagler, Polk and Lake were the five fastest-growing counties in Florida between 2020 and 2024.
  • Median sale price in the Orlando metro area: US$ 410.758 in April 2026 (Orlando Regional Realtor Association).
  • Median rent in the city of Orlando: US$ 2.087/month in April 2026 (Realtor.com).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (Polk County, Jul 2025); ClickOrlando reporting on 2020-2024 Census data; Orlando Regional Realtor Association via Maxlife Realty; Realtor.com. Data compiled on 11/11/2026: confirm current figures before any decision.

Metro median price
$410.758Apr/2026 · ORRA
Median rent
$2.087Apr/2026 · Realtor.com
Polk County
+20%population 2020-2025
Entry here
$254,990new home, Ormond Beach

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Today's inventory

209 homes available right now

90 are already move-in ready, starting at $254,990. These are real lots, with address, floor plan and list price, click any home to talk to me about it.

Updated 11/11/2026
Home for sale at 1134 Bradford Park Drive, Ormond Beach, FL Move-in ready
$254,990 1134 Bradford Park Drive
Ormond Beach, FL · 145 m²
Oakville I plan · MLS TB8521764
3 beds2 baths1.566 sq ft2 car garage
See photos and details →
Home for sale at 887 Sunshower Drive, Lady Lake, FL Move-in ready
$265,000 887 Sunshower Drive
Lady Lake, FL · 138 m²
Everglade plan · MLS TB8497866
3 beds2 baths1.483 sq ft2 car garage
See photos and details →
Home for sale at 3343 Linger Lane, Lake Hamilton, FL Delivery 01/19/2027
$270,000 3343 Linger Lane
Lake Hamilton, FL · 118 m²
Denali plan · MLS TB8564441
3 beds2 baths1.269 sq ft2 car garage
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Home for sale at 3996 Giorgio Drive, Winter Haven, FL Delivery 12/17/2026
$270,000 3996 Giorgio Drive
Winter Haven, FL · 118 m²
Denali plan · MLS TB8557854
3 beds2 baths1.269 sq ft2 car garage
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Home for sale at 5162 Green Belt Drive, Haines City / Davenport, FL Move-in ready
$280,000 5162 Green Belt Drive
Haines City / Davenport, FL · 139 m²
Bluebell plan · MLS TB8542532
3 beds2 baths1.491 sq ft2 car garage
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Home for sale at 717 Impala Road, Lake Alfred, FL Move-in ready
$280,000 717 Impala Road
Lake Alfred, FL · 118 m²
Denali plan · MLS TB8548739
3 beds2 baths1.269 sq ft2 car garage
See photos and details →
Home for sale at 5133 Native Mile Loop, Davenport, FL Move-in ready
$312,920 5133 Native Mile Loop
Davenport, FL · 118 m²
Denali plan · MLS TB8546820
3 beds2 baths1.269 sq ft2 car garage
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Home for sale at 4555 Rangeland Way, St. Cloud, FL Move-in ready
$330,000 4555 Rangeland Way
St. Cloud, FL · 168 m²
Windsor plan · MLS TB8526951
3 beds2 baths1.808 sq ft2 car garage
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Frequently asked questions

Questions every buyer has

How many Meritage Homes communities are in the Orlando Division?
There are 17 communities active in the Orlando Division, spread across Lake County, Polk County, Osceola County, Volusia County and Orange County, with homes from $254,990 to $669,260 and floor areas from 1.269 to 3.756 square feet.
Which Meritage Homes communities have no CDD?
5 of the 17 communities have no CDD: Cagan Crossings West, Cyrene at Minneola, Manor Oaks, Mount Plymouth Greens, Hillside Groves. No CDD means there is no infrastructure assessment built into the property tax, which lowers the total monthly cost and improves the investor's cash flow.
Which community has the lowest HOA?
Villamar, in Winter Haven, with an HOA of $17.60 per month. Counting HOA + CDD together, the lowest fixed monthly cost is Hillside Groves, at $82.00 per month.
What is the difference between HOA and CDD?
The HOA (Homeowners Association) is the monthly fee of the homeowners association, covering common areas, pool and landscaping. The CDD (Community Development District) is the assessment that pays for the neighborhood infrastructure (streets, water, sewer, lighting) and is billed with the property tax, usually for 20 to 30 years.
Can I rent out the home I buy?
Rental policy is set by each community's HOA rules and, for short-term rentals, also by city zoning. Before any reservation we send the official HOA document with the rental clause in writing.
Can a foreigner buy and finance a home in Florida?
Yes. Non-resident foreigners can buy property in the United States without a residence visa. Foreign National Loans usually require 30% to 35% down, with underwriting based on documents from the country of origin.
Why buy a new Meritage Homes home?
The homes are built in concrete block, with spray foam insulation, sealed ducts, Low-E windows, MERV 13 filters and ENERGY STAR certification, plus M.Connected Home smart technology and included appliances. That lowers the energy cost and the maintenance cost over time.