At a glance
| Location | South Lake County, east of US 27 toward the Orange County line |
|---|---|
| Conservation land | 3,000 acres set aside, with a wildlife corridor |
| Planned non-residential space | 8.8 million square feet |
| Utilities listed | Sunshine Water, City of Clermont utilities, Duke Energy |
| Main community | Wellness Ridge (Lennar), 3178 Mindfullness Dr, Clermont 34714 |
| CDD | Wellness Ridge CDD, created by City of Clermont Ordinance 2022-018 |
Wellness Way at a glance
Lake County identifies Wellness Way as one of four strategic corridors for growth and medium- to high-wage jobs. The official site plans 8.8 million square feet of non-residential space aimed at life sciences, sports medicine, research, logistics and advanced manufacturing, and says about 70% of the county's workforce currently leaves the county for work. Neighborhoods must mix housing types and be built around walkable centers and parks.
A municipal service taxing unit (MSTU) funds enhanced design standards on the regional road network, including Wellness Way from US 27 to the Orange County line, Hancock Road, Schofield Road and County Road 455. Ask whether a specific parcel pays the MSTU.
Is Wellness Way a good area?
For buyers who want a new home near the Orange County line and are comfortable living in an area still being built, it can be. Prices at Lennar's Wellness Ridge started in the high $300,000s in September 2026, below Clermont's typical $428,604. The trade-offs are construction, CDD assessments that can pass $2,000 a year, and a job and shopping base that is still mostly planned.
What is planned
The official site describes 8.8 million square feet of non-residential space, a planned multi-modal trail system and the new 516 toll road to connect the area with western Orange County.
What exists today
Mostly new neighborhoods. Ask which roads, trails and commercial sites are built, funded or only proposed before you pay for a location.
What Wellness Way is known for
The land was once the heart of south Lake County's citrus industry. After freezes, disease and market shifts ended most of the groves, Lake County named Wellness Way one of four strategic growth corridors, aimed at jobs in life sciences, sports medicine, performance training, research, logistics and advanced manufacturing. It sets aside 3,000 acres for conservation, including a wildlife corridor.
Homes and prices
Single-family homes at Wellness Ridge
Lennar builds single-family homes on 32 ft to 60 ft lots. The CDD budget counts 495 homes on 50 ft lots, the most common size.
Townhomes
Wellness Ridge also has 22 ft and 25 ft townhomes, 440 in total in the CDD budget, which carry the lowest operations assessments.
55+ homes at Sanctuary
Sanctuary at Wellness Ridge is Lennar's section for active adults ages 55 and over. See our Clermont 55+ guide.
Lennar's Wellness Ridge is a master-planned community of single-family homes and townhomes with a clubhouse, fitness center, pool and lap pool, playground and courts for basketball, tennis and pickleball, plus trails. Lennar listed homes from the high $300,000s in September 2026, with many listings showing $25,000 price cuts. Sanctuary at Wellness Ridge is Lennar's section for active adults ages 55 and over. See our Clermont 55+ guide.
Zillow's typical Clermont value was $428,604 in August 2026, down 2.3% on the year. In a new-build area, builder incentives and price cuts set the pace, so compare the final contract price with recent resales nearby. See our Clermont new construction guide for other builders.
Wellness Ridge CDD assessments
The Wellness Ridge CDD was established on 10 May 2022 by City of Clermont Ordinance 2022-018, and its board seats were held by Lennar staff at the time of our research. Its FY2027 budget covers 1,595 assessable units:
| Product | Units | Gross O&M per home |
|---|---|---|
| Townhome 22 ft | 342 | $506.93 |
| Townhome 25 ft | 98 | $576.06 |
| Single-family 32 ft | 220 | $737.35 |
| Single-family 40 ft | 242 | $921.69 |
| Single-family 41 ft | 108 | $944.73 |
| Single-family 50 ft | 495 | $1,152.11 |
| Single-family 60 ft | 90 | $1,382.54 |
Debt assessments are separate and vary by bond series. For a 50 ft single-family lot, the budget shows $1,303 under Series 2023 and $1,564 under Series 2024. Ask which series applies to your lot and whether it can be prepaid.
Living in Wellness Way
Community amenities
Wellness Ridge has a clubhouse, fitness center, pool and lap pool, playground, and courts for basketball, tennis and pickleball, plus trails.
Utilities
The Wellness Way site lists Sunshine Water, the City of Clermont utility department and Duke Energy as providers. Which one serves a home depends on location, so ask for recent bills.
Getting around
The Wellness Way MSTU funds design standards on the regional roads, including Wellness Way from US 27 to the Orange County line, Hancock Road, Schofield Road and County Road 455. Test commutes on the route you would use today, not the planned one.
Costs: HOA, CDD, MSTU and taxes
CDD total for a 50 ft lot
$1,152.11 in operations plus $1,303 to $1,564 in debt, depending on the bond series, per the FY2027 budget. Ask whether the debt can be prepaid at closing.
MSTU and millage
Wellness Ridge's CDD was created by City of Clermont ordinance, but check the parcel's taxing district on the Lake County Property Appraiser site and whether it pays the Wellness Way MSTU. File for homestead by 1 March if the home is your permanent residence on 1 January. See our Lake County property tax guide.
Pros and cons
Pro: new homes below the city typical value
Wellness Ridge started in the high $300,000s, with $25,000 price cuts on many listings in September 2026.
Pro: conservation land
3,000 acres set aside, with a wildlife corridor.
Con: CDD costs
Operations plus debt can top $2,000 a year on a 50 ft lot.
Con: a work in progress
Jobs, shops and the planned toll road are not all built yet, and nearby parcels may become commercial or industrial.
What to check before you buy
- Look up the parcel on the Lake County Property Appraiser site and note the taxing district and any non-ad valorem assessments.
- Read the latest property tax bill for CDD lines.
- Ask for the HOA budget, dues, reserves and an estoppel certificate.
- Confirm school zoning with Lake County Schools for the exact address.
- Check the FEMA flood zone, especially for lake and low-lying lots.
- Get an insurance quote for the address before you make an offer.
Ask what is planned on nearby commercial and industrial parcels, since the plan is built around job centers. See our Lake County property tax guide.
Common questions
What is Wellness Way in Clermont?+
Wellness Way is a Lake County planning area in south Lake County near Clermont and the Orange County line. It is designed to mix housing, job centers and conservation land, with 8.8 million square feet of planned non-residential space and 3,000 acres set aside for conservation, according to its official site.
What are CDD fees in Wellness Ridge?+
The Wellness Ridge CDD's FY2027 budget sets operations and maintenance assessments from $506.93 for a 22 ft townhome to $1,382.54 for a 60 ft single-family lot. Debt assessments are extra: a 50 ft lot shows $1,303 under Series 2023 bonds and $1,564 under Series 2024 bonds.
Who provides utilities in Wellness Way?+
The Wellness Way site lists Sunshine Water, the City of Clermont utility department and Duke Energy as utility providers. Which one serves a given home depends on its location, so ask the builder or seller for recent utility bills and confirm the water and sewer provider for the address.
Is there a 55+ section in Wellness Way?+
Yes. Lennar describes Sanctuary at Wellness Ridge as a master-planned community exclusively for active adults ages 55 and over, within the Wellness Ridge development in Clermont. Ask Lennar for the age rules, HOA dues and CDD amounts that apply to Sanctuary lots.
Is Wellness Way a good place to buy a home?+
It suits buyers who want a newer home near the Orange County line and accept ongoing construction. Lennar's Wellness Ridge listed homes from the high $300,000s in September 2026, below Clermont's typical $428,604, but CDD operations and debt can top $2,000 a year on a 50 ft lot. Ask what is planned on nearby land.
Sources
- Wellness Way: official site and FAQ
- Lennar: Wellness Ridge, Clermont
- Lennar: Sanctuary at Wellness Ridge, Clermont
- Lennar: New homes in Clermont, FL
- Wellness Ridge CDD: District information
- Wellness Ridge CDD: FY2027 adopted budget (PDF)
- Zillow Research: Home value and market data (ZHVI), August 2026
- Lake County Property Appraiser: Exemptions and homestead filing
- Florida Statutes: Section 190.048, sale of real estate within a district
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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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