At a glance
| Typical home value | $368,900 (−3.4% in a year, Zillow, Aug 2026) |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Population | 18,505 (2020 census) |
| Zillow typical value | $368,857 (August 2026, down 3.4%) |
| Main roads | State Road 19 and State Road 33/50 |
| Area | 27.46 sq mi, including 6.61 sq mi of water |
| ZIP | 34736 |
Groveland at a glance
Groveland sits at the junction of State Road 19 and State Roads 33 and 50, west of Clermont, in the Orlando metro area. It covers 27.46 square miles, of which 6.61 are water. In 2023 it became the first International Dark Sky Community in Florida and the southeastern United States, recognised by DarkSky International.
Groveland had 18,505 residents at the 2020 census, and Wikipedia cites a 2022 estimate of 22,374. It uses ZIP 34736, and nearby addresses outside city limits fall in unincorporated Lake County.
Is Groveland a good place to live?
It depends on your trade-offs. Groveland offers some of the lowest typical values in the Clermont area, a large stock of homes built since 2010, and a gated 55+ community. The costs are a longer commute for many jobs, construction traffic while the city grows, and a housing market that softened more than Clermont's in the year to August 2026.
What residents get
A newer housing stock, a city that has adopted a dark-sky lighting ordinance, lakes and open land nearby, and prices below Clermont and well below Winter Garden's typical $566,535.
What residents give up
Distance. Lake County's Wellness Way plan notes that about 70% of the county's workforce leaves the county for work, so many Groveland buyers are signing up for a daily drive toward Orange County.
Homes and prices in Groveland
Zillow's typical home value for Groveland was $368,857 in August 2026, compared with $428,604 in Clermont and $566,535 in Winter Garden. The 3.4% annual decline was steeper than Clermont's 2.3%, which gives buyers room to negotiate. Price from recent closed sales in the specific subdivision.
| Down payment | Loan amount | Principal and interest at 7.03% |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $331,971 | About $2,215 a month |
| 20% | $295,086 | About $1,969 a month |
These figures use Freddie Mac's 30-year average of 7.03% for the week of 24 September 2026 and exclude property tax, insurance, HOA and any CDD.
Neighborhoods and communities
Trilogy Orlando (55+)
Trilogy Orlando is a gated 55+ community of about 1,500 homes built from 2005, with a 57,000-square-foot clubhouse called Magnolia House. 55places lists resale prices from the high $200,000s to the mid $500,000s and HOA dues of roughly $357 to $578 a month, and says the community is minutes from Florida's Turnpike. See our Clermont 55+ guide.
Hidden Ridge (Lennar)
Lennar listed homes at Hidden Ridge in Groveland in September 2026, with a move-in-ready four-bedroom home at $443,990. Ask whether the community is in a CDD and what the HOA covers. Our Clermont new construction guide lists other builders nearby.
Older in-town streets
Groveland had only 2,360 residents in 2000, so homes built before the growth wave are a small share of the market. An older home outside a newer subdivision may have no CDD and no HOA, which lowers yearly costs, but check the tax bill to be sure. Inspect the roof, HVAC, plumbing and electrical panel as you would on any older Florida home, and ask for permits for past additions.
Unincorporated Lake County addresses
Some homes with Groveland addresses sit outside city limits. They pay county rather than city millage and may follow county rules on things like lighting and land use, so check the parcel first.
Living in Groveland
Dark skies
Groveland passed an outdoor lighting ordinance in 2022 that requires shielded, low-glare lighting on new development, and in 2023 became the first certified International Dark Sky Community in Florida and the southeastern United States. The city held its first star party that year at Cherrylake Farms. If you plan exterior lighting changes, ask the city what the ordinance requires.
Shops and services
Before you buy, map the trips you make every week, such as groceries, pharmacy and doctors, and time them from the address. Clermont, along State Road 50, has larger shopping centers such as Clermont Landings, which opened in 2010. Orlando Health South Lake Hospital in Clermont is the regional hospital for south Lake County.
Schools
Lake County Schools runs public education in Groveland. Zoning is set by address and changes as new schools open, so confirm with the district rather than a listing.
Getting around
LakeXpress, Lake County's bus system, runs routes along State Road 50 and US 27. Osborn Airfield, a private field open to general aviation, is about three miles southwest of the city.
Costs and taxes
Homes inside Groveland city limits pay city millage on top of Lake County and school rates. Many newer subdivisions add HOA dues and may sit in a CDD, which appears on the tax bill. Apply for the Florida homestead exemption, worth up to $50,000 in taxable value, if the home will be your permanent residence. See our Lake County property tax guide.
Lake County's sales tax is 7%: the 6% state rate plus a 1% county surtax. If you sell later, documentary stamp tax on the deed is $0.70 per $100, or about $2,582 on the typical value.
Getting to Clermont and Orlando
Groveland connects east to Clermont along State Road 50. We have not published drive times, because they change with time of day and road work. Test the drive at rush hour. Lake County's Wellness Way plan notes that about 70% of the county's workforce leaves the county for work, so commutes matter in this part of the county.
Florida's Turnpike has Lake County interchanges at Hancock Road (Exit 278) and US 27/SR 19 (Exit 285), which many Groveland drivers use for Orlando trips. Compare the Turnpike and SR 50 at the times you would actually drive.
Pros and cons of living in Groveland
Pro: lower prices
Groveland's typical value of $368,857 was about $60,000 below Clermont's in August 2026.
Pro: newer homes
With the population more than doubling since 2010, much of the housing is recent, with modern layouts and building codes.
Con: growth and construction
Growth brings new shops and schools but also construction traffic, road projects and changing school zones. Ask what is planned on vacant land near any home and check the city's planning agendas.
Con: falling values in 2026
Values fell 3.4% in the year to August 2026. That helps buyers but is a risk if you may need to sell within a few years.
What to check before you buy
- Whether the parcel is inside Groveland, Clermont or unincorporated Lake County.
- CDD and HOA amounts in writing for the exact lot.
- Any outdoor lighting rules that apply if you plan exterior changes. Ask the city, given its Dark Sky status.
- School zoning with Lake County Schools.
- FEMA flood zone and an insurance quote, especially near lakes.
- Water, sewer and trash providers for the address.
Compare the wider area in our Clermont pros and cons and Clermont ZIP guide.
Common questions
Is Groveland, FL cheaper than Clermont?+
Yes, on average. Zillow's typical home value for Groveland was $368,857 in August 2026, compared with $428,604 in Clermont. Groveland's value fell 3.4% on the year versus 2.3% in Clermont. Compare total monthly cost, including any CDD and HOA fees, for the specific homes you are considering.
How big is Groveland, FL?+
Groveland had 18,505 residents at the 2020 census, up from 8,729 in 2010. The city covers 27.46 square miles, including 20.84 square miles of land and 6.61 square miles of water, and sits at the junction of State Road 19 and State Roads 33 and 50 in Lake County.
What is Groveland known for?+
Groveland is recognised as the first International Dark Sky Community in Florida and the southeastern United States, certified by DarkSky International in 2023. It is also home to Trilogy Orlando, a gated 55+ community of about 1,500 homes, and a growing number of new subdivisions.
What ZIP code is Groveland, FL?+
Groveland's ZIP code is 34736. Some homes near the city use other ZIP codes or sit in unincorporated Lake County, so check the Lake County Property Appraiser record to confirm whether a specific home is inside Groveland city limits and which millage applies.
Is Groveland, FL a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want newer homes at lower prices than Clermont and can accept a longer drive. Zillow's typical value was $368,857 in August 2026, the city has a dark-sky lighting ordinance, and Trilogy Orlando offers a 55+ option. The trade-offs are commuting, construction traffic and a market that fell 3.4% on the year.
How far is Groveland from the Florida Turnpike?+
We do not publish drive times because they change with traffic. Florida's Turnpike has Lake County interchanges at Hancock Road (Exit 278) and US 27/SR 19 (Exit 285), and 55places describes Trilogy Orlando in Groveland as minutes from the Turnpike. Test the drive from the exact address at the time you would travel.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Groveland, Florida
- Zillow Research: Home value and market data (ZHVI), August 2026
- Lennar: New homes in the Orlando area
- 55places: Trilogy Orlando, Groveland
- Wellness Way: official site and FAQ
- Florida Department of Revenue: Property tax exemptions for homeowners
- Freddie Mac: Primary Mortgage Market Survey
- Wikipedia: Lake County, Florida
- Wikipedia: Clermont, Florida
- Florida Department of Revenue: Discretionary sales surtax rates (DR-15DSS)
- Florida Department of Revenue: Documentary stamp tax
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Antonio Roberts
Antonio Roberts has spent five years helping more than 500 Florida buyers and sellers choose the right real estate agent. He is not a real estate agent himself: he researches what matters in a Florida move and connects people with licensed local agents, free of charge.
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