Delivery 11/12/2026
$380,009
643 Florida Fern Avenue
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 152 m² Belleview plan
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 152 m² Belleview plan
3 beds2 baths1.631 sq ft
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Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · Lake County
Hillside Groves
No CDD
Single-family homesTownhomes
No CDD and the lowest HOA among the communities without CDD (US$ 82). Resort-style pool, cabana, park, trails and dog park in Howey-in-the-Hills, the hills and lakes region of Lake County.
Quick answer
Hillside Groves is in Howey-in-the-Hills (Lake County), with homes starting at $380,009 and 1.631 to 2.828 sq ft. The HOA is $82.00/month and the community have no CDD, which gives a fixed cost of $82.00 at $99.00 per month. It is about 41 km to Disney and 56 km to MCO airport.
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Current inventory
10 homes available in Hillside Groves
4 are move-in ready and prices start at $380,009. Click any home to see its photos and details.
Delivery 11/12/2026
Delivery 11/13/2026
$380,739
964 Echo Hill Drive
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 152 m² Belleview plan
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 152 m² Belleview plan
3 beds2 baths1.631 sq ft
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Move-in ready
$398,110
655 Florida Fern Avenue
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 180 m² Delray plan · MLS TB8544825
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 180 m² Delray plan · MLS TB8544825
3 beds2 baths1.939 sq ft2 car garage
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Move-in ready
$398,636
674 Florida Fern Avenue
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 180 m² Delray plan · MLS TB8542952
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 180 m² Delray plan · MLS TB8542952
3 beds2 baths1.939 sq ft2 car garage
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Delivery 02/02/2027
$403,760
656 Florida Fern Avenue
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 198 m² Lantana plan
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 198 m² Lantana plan
5 beds3 baths2.133 sq ft
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Delivery 02/02/2027
$407,790
952 Echo Hill Drive
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 198 m² Lantana plan
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 198 m² Lantana plan
5 beds3 baths2.133 sq ft
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Move-in ready
$410,290
650 Florida Fern Avenue
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 188 m² Hillsborough plan · MLS TB8544824
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 188 m² Hillsborough plan · MLS TB8544824
4 beds3 baths2.028 sq ft2 car garage
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Move-in ready
$417,360
668 Florida Fern Avenue
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 188 m² Hillsborough plan · MLS TB8544827
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 188 m² Hillsborough plan · MLS TB8544827
4 beds3 baths2.028 sq ft2 car garage
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Delivery 11/13/2026
$451,930
661 Florida Fern Avenue
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 244 m² Lauderdale plan
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 244 m² Lauderdale plan
4 beds3 baths2.623 sq ft
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Delivery 02/02/2027
$471,100
649 Florida Fern Avenue
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 263 m² Daisy plan
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · 263 m² Daisy plan
5 beds3 baths2.828 sq ft
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Inventory and prices checked on the builder's site on 11/11/2026. Homes sell quickly: I confirm real availability before any reservation.
Real cost
HOA, CDD and what each product costs per month
| Product | HOA /month | CDD /month | Fixed total /month | Internet | Natural gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family homes | $82.00 | no CDD | $82.00 | - | - |
| Townhomes | $99.00 | no CDD | $99.00 | - | - |
Figures from the official Meritage Homes community guide (Orlando Division). They do not include property tax (about 1,0% to 1,5% of value per year) or homeowners insurance. Confirm current fees before signing.
Why this matters
Every US$ 100 of monthly fee equals US$ 1.200 a year out of your cash flow, and around US$ 36k over 30 years.
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Open calculatorRental policy
Rental policy is set by each community's HOA. We confirm the official document before any reservation.
Request the HOA rulesFloor plans
7 plans available
Square footage, bedrooms and bathrooms of every plan the builder offers in this community.
| Plan | Sq ft | m² | Beds | Baths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleview | 1.631 | 152 | 3 | 2 |
| Delray | 1.939 | 180 | 3 | 2 |
| Hillsborough | 2.028 | 188 | 4 | 3 |
| Lantana | 2.133 | 198 | 5 | 3 |
| Melbourne | 2.582 | 240 | 4 | 2 + powder room |
| Lauderdale | 2.623 | 244 | 4 | 3 |
| Daisy | 2.828 | 263 | 5 | 3 + powder room |
Plan availability varies by homesite and construction phase. Check the builder's official page or talk to me for today's list of open homesites.
Location and surroundings
What is around Hillside Groves
Map with schools, markets, healthcare, restaurants and leisure within 4 km, real OpenStreetMap data. Turn on the categories below the map.
Approximate distances
| Walt Disney World | ~41 km |
| Universal Orlando | ~40 km |
| MCO Airport | ~56 km |
| Downtown Orlando | ~44 km |
| LEGOLAND Florida | ~77 km |
| Cocoa Beach | ~123 km |
| Tampa | ~106 km |
Straight-line distances from the sales office (818 Florida Fern Avenue, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737). Drive time depends on the route and traffic.
Schools and amenities
Nearby schools: Astatula Elementary School · Tavares Middle School · Tavares High School
Community amenities: Park · Picnic Tables · Trails · Community Pool · Cabana · Tot Lot
Official school assignment depends on the exact homesite address and is set by the Lake County school district.
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Agent's analysis
Why Hillside Groves makes the shortlist
- Lowest total monthly cost in the division among single-family homes: US$ 82/month
- No CDD: no infrastructure debt built into the property tax
- Golf and lakes region (Mission Inn Resort) supports resale value
Now selling, Hillside Groves offers new single-family homes in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL. Residents enjoy a resort-style pool and cabana, tot lot and dog park.
Official builder description, translated from Meritage Homes material.
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Frequently asked questions
About Hillside Groves
Does Hillside Groves have a CDD?
No. Hillside Groves is one of the 5 Meritage communities in the Orlando Division no CDD, which means there is no infrastructure assessment added to the property tax. The fixed monthly cost is only the HOA, of $82.00.
How much is the HOA at Hillside Groves?
The HOA is $82.00 per month (single-family homes), $99.00 per month (townhomes).
Can I rent out my home at Hillside Groves?
The rental policy is set by the Hillside Groves HOA rules and, for short-term rentals, also by Howey-in-the-Hills zoning. We send the official HOA document with the rental clause before any reservation, in writing, with no guesswork.
How much does a home at Hillside Groves cost?
Prices start at $380,009 and go up to about $471,100 depending on the series and the floor plan, for homes from 1.631 to 2.828 square feet (152 to 263 m²). Builder list prices checked on 11/11/2026.
How far is Hillside Groves from Disney?
The community is roughly 41 km in a straight line from Walt Disney World and 56 km from Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Which schools serve Hillside Groves?
Nearby schools listed by the builder are: Astatula Elementary School, Tavares Middle School, Tavares High School. Official assignment depends on the exact homesite address and must be confirmed with the county school district (Lake County).
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