Where new homes are being built in Clermont
Most new construction with a Clermont address is in south Clermont's 34714 ZIP and the Wellness Way corridor toward the Orange County line. More is going up in Minneola to the north and Groveland to the west. Builder sites checked in September 2026 list Wellness Ridge, Parkside Trails, Lakehaven Estates, Del Webb Lakehaven, Windsor Cay Resort and Reflections at Olympus at 34714 addresses.
Wellness Way is a Lake County planning area in south Lake County, next to the Orange County line. Its official site says it plans 8.8 million square feet of non-residential space and sets aside 3,000 acres for conservation, with a wildlife corridor. It lists Sunshine Water, the City of Clermont utility department and Duke Energy as utility providers. A municipal service taxing unit (MSTU) funds enhanced design standards for the regional road network.
Our Wellness Way neighborhood page covers it in more depth.
Communities and builders with published pricing
These communities showed pricing on the builder's own website in September 2026. Prices change often and exclude options and lot premiums.
| Community | Builder | Homes | Published starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellness Ridge | Lennar | Single-family and townhomes | From the high $300,000s |
| Parkside Trails | Pulte | Single-family and townhomes | $419,990 |
| Lakehaven Estates | Pulte | Single-family | Mid $400,000s (final phase) |
| Reflections at Olympus, Legacy | David Weekley Homes | Single-family on 45 ft homesites | From $449,990 |
| Windsor Cay Resort | Pulte | 5 to 10 bedroom vacation homes | $522,990 (final phase) |
| Del Webb Lakehaven | Del Webb | 55+ single-family | $404,990 |
| Sanctuary at Wellness Ridge | Lennar | 55+ active adult | Plans from about $429,000 |
Each community and builder
Wellness Ridge (Lennar)
Lennar's largest Clermont community mixes single-family homes and townhomes with a clubhouse, fitness center, pool and lap pool, playground, and courts for basketball, tennis and pickleball, plus trails. Prices started in the high $300,000s in September 2026, with many listings showing $25,000 price cuts. It sits in the Wellness Ridge CDD, whose FY2027 budget covers 1,595 assessable units.
Parkside Trails (Pulte)
Pulte listed single-family homes and townhomes from $419,990. Ask whether the townhomes are fee-simple or condominium, which changes insurance and repair responsibilities.
Lakehaven Estates (Pulte)
Pulte listed its final phase of single-family homes in the mid $400,000s. In a final phase, ask what happens to unsold amenity land and when the HOA passes to residents.
Reflections at Olympus, Legacy (David Weekley Homes)
David Weekley listed single-family homes on 45 ft homesites from $449,990.
Windsor Cay Resort (Pulte)
Windsor Cay is marketed as five- to 10-bedroom vacation homes, from $522,990 in its final phase. It is a different product from a primary residence, so read the rental rules and ask how lenders treat it.
Del Webb Lakehaven (55+)
Del Webb listed homes from $404,990 across 11 floor plans, with two clubhouses and lake-view trails, some amenities still planned. See our Clermont 55+ guide.
Sanctuary at Wellness Ridge and Palms at Serenoa (55+)
Lennar's Sanctuary section of Wellness Ridge listed plans from about $429,000. D.R. Horton's Palms at Serenoa, a gated 55+ community with 570 single-level homes planned, lists prices from the high $200,000s to the low $400,000s on 55places.
Sugarloaf Ridge (Minneola) and Hidden Ridge (Groveland)
Lennar also listed a move-in-ready four-bedroom home at $519,740 at Sugarloaf Ridge in Minneola and one at $443,990 at Hidden Ridge in Groveland. See our Minneola and Groveland guides.
CDD and HOA fees explained
A Community Development District is a special-purpose local government that can borrow to build roads, drainage and amenities, then repay the bonds through yearly debt assessments, plus an operations and maintenance (O&M) charge. Both appear on the Lake County tax bill. An HOA is a separate private association with its own dues, and Florida law requires HOA buyers to receive a disclosure summary before signing; if they do not, they can cancel within 3 days of receiving it or before closing, whichever comes first.
The Wellness Ridge CDD was created by City of Clermont Ordinance 2022-018 in May 2022, and its board seats are held by Lennar staff while the community is built out. Its FY2027 adopted budget sets gross operations and maintenance assessments by product type:
| Product | FY2027 gross O&M per home |
|---|---|
| Townhome 22 ft | $506.93 |
| Townhome 25 ft | $576.06 |
| Single-family 32 ft | $737.35 |
| Single-family 40 ft | $921.69 |
| Single-family 50 ft | $1,152.11 |
| Single-family 60 ft | $1,382.54 |
Debt service assessments are separate and depend on which bond series covers the lot. The same budget shows gross debt assessments for a 50 ft single-family lot of $1,303 under the Series 2023 bonds and $1,564 under the Series 2024 bonds. That means one home can carry well over $2,000 a year in CDD charges. Ask the builder which series applies to your lot.
New vs resale: what it really costs
- Add principal and interest (Freddie Mac's 30-year average was 7.03% in the week of 24 September 2026), property tax, CDD, HOA and an insurance quote.
- Estimate tax from the purchase price. The prior year's bill on a new lot may reflect vacant land only.
- Confirm whether the lot is inside Clermont city limits. The city lowered its rate to 4.59 mills, but unincorporated parcels pay county rates instead. See our Lake County property tax guide.
- Price in lender incentives separately from price reductions. A lower price keeps paying off if you refinance later.
Clermont's typical home value peaked in Zillow's August series at $455,254 in 2024 and has since eased to $428,604, down 2.3% on the year but up 21.4% over five years. Builders are competing with resale homes and with each other, and the Lennar Clermont listings checked in September 2026 showed $25,000 price cuts on many homes. That creates room to negotiate, but compare the final contract price, not the advertised discount. Our Clermont home value page tracks the trend.
Inspections and warranties
Book your own inspections
Hire an independent inspector for the pre-drywall stage and before the final walk-through. Builder quality checks and municipal inspections are not a substitute for someone working for you. Our inspection checklist helps.
Read the builder warranty
Get the written warranty before signing and note what it covers, for how long and how to file a claim. Keep every request in writing.
Know the defect claim process
Under Florida's Chapter 558, before suing over a construction defect a homeowner must serve written notice on the builder at least 60 days before filing, which gives the builder a chance to inspect and offer a repair. Keep photos and dates from move-in onward.
Lots, hills and drainage
Clermont's rolling terrain is part of the appeal, but it changes what you should check on a new lot. Ask for the lot grading plan, whether the home sits above or below the street, and where stormwater from neighboring lots will flow. Retaining walls, steep driveways and sloped backyards can limit pools and fences, so ask what the HOA allows. For lake-view or conservation lots, ask whether the view is protected or could be built on later, and check the FEMA flood zone for low-lying lots.
Builder contract checks
- Florida law requires the first sale contract for a home inside a CDD to include a bold disclosure that the district may levy taxes or assessments. Read it, then ask for the numbers.
- Ask when deposits become non-refundable and whether the price is fixed.
- Get the HOA budget and a list of amenities that are finished versus planned.
- Ask what is planned for vacant land next to the lot.
- Book your own inspector for pre-drywall and final inspections. Our inspection checklist helps.
Buying new with a local agent
The builder's sales staff work for the builder. A local agent can compare the builder's contract with resale options, track incentives across communities and help at inspections. Each builder sets its own rules on outside agents, and some want the agent named or present at your first visit, so ask about the policy before you walk into a model home. We can introduce you to a local agent who works in south Lake County.
Common questions
How much are new construction homes in Clermont?+
Builder sites checked in September 2026 listed starting prices from the high $300,000s at Lennar's Wellness Ridge, $404,990 at Del Webb Lakehaven, $419,990 at Pulte's Parkside Trails and $449,990 at David Weekley's Reflections at Olympus. Options, lot premiums and CDD assessments add to the cost, so ask for a fully priced contract.
Do new homes in Clermont have CDD fees?+
Many do. The Wellness Ridge CDD, for example, adopted FY2027 operations and maintenance assessments of $506.93 to $1,382.54 per home by lot type, plus separate debt assessments that can exceed $1,500 a year for a 50 ft lot. Ask each builder for the district name and the total for your lot.
Where is most new construction in Clermont?+
Much of it is in south Clermont's 34714 ZIP and along the Wellness Way corridor near the Orange County line. Builder sites list communities such as Wellness Ridge, Parkside Trails, Lakehaven Estates, Del Webb Lakehaven and Reflections at Olympus at 34714 addresses. Nearby Minneola and Groveland also have active new communities.
Is it cheaper to buy new or resale in Clermont?+
It depends on the home and the fees. Zillow's typical Clermont value was $428,604 in August 2026, similar to many new-build starting prices, but new communities often add CDD assessments and HOA dues. Compare total monthly cost, including tax and insurance, for each specific home.
Can I use my own agent to buy a new home in Clermont?+
Often, but each builder sets its own rules, and some want the agent named or present at your first visit to the sales center, so ask about the policy before you tour models. The builder's sales staff represent the builder, so an independent agent can help you compare contracts, incentives and resale options.
What if my new Clermont home has a construction defect?+
Report it to the builder in writing under the warranty first. If that fails, Florida's Chapter 558 requires you to serve a written notice of claim on the builder at least 60 days before filing a lawsuit, describing each defect so the builder can inspect and offer a repair. Keep photos, dates and all correspondence.
Sources
- Lennar: Wellness Ridge, Clermont
- Lennar: New homes in Clermont, FL
- Lennar: Sanctuary at Wellness Ridge, Clermont
- Lennar: New homes in the Orlando area
- Pulte: New homes in Clermont, Florida
- David Weekley Homes: Reflections at Olympus, Legacy, Clermont
- Del Webb: New homes in Clermont, Florida
- Wellness Way: official site and FAQ
- Wellness Ridge CDD: District information
- Wellness Ridge CDD: FY2027 adopted budget (PDF)
- Florida Statutes: Section 190.048, sale of real estate within a district
- Freddie Mac: Primary Mortgage Market Survey
- South Lake Tablet: Clermont cuts property tax rate for second consecutive year (Aug 2026)
- Zillow Research: Home value and market data (ZHVI), August 2026
- Florida Statutes: Section 558.004, construction defect notice and opportunity to repair
- Florida Statutes: Section 720.401, HOA disclosure summary and contract cancellation
- 55places: Palms at Serenoa, Clermont
- 55places: Del Webb Lakehaven, Clermont
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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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