At a glance
| Typical home value | $469,000 (−1.0% in a year, Zillow, Aug 2026) |
|---|---|
| Location | Unincorporated southwest Orange County, Orlando 32837 mailing addresses |
| Population | 24,433 (2020 census) across 7.07 square miles |
| Planned | Planning began in 1984 on 3,840 acres; construction announced in 1986 |
| Neighborhoods | 38 single-family and 10 multi-family neighborhoods (Wikipedia count) |
| Parks | Seven private parks for residents, ID card required |
| HOA / CDD | Hunter's Creek Community Association (master); many neighborhoods add their own HOA |
Hunters Creek at a glance
Hunters Creek is a census-designated place in Orange County, not a city. The 2020 census counted 24,433 residents across 7.07 square miles. Genstar Development Company began planning it in 1984 on 3,840 acres and announced construction in 1986, then sold the remaining development to American Newland Associates in 1987. Lake Calabay, a manmade lake, sits inside the community.
Homes use Orlando mailing addresses, mainly 32837, but county rather than city services and millage apply.
Is Hunters Creek a good area to live in?
Hunters Creek suits buyers who want an established master-planned community in southwest Orange County, with private parks and a master association that maintains common areas. It is a harder fit if you dislike architectural review, want no association dues at all, or need to be close to downtown.
With 48 named neighborhoods and a mix of houses, townhomes and condos, the right answer depends on the neighborhood inside Hunters Creek. Compare dues, housing type and park access for each.
What Hunters Creek is known for
A large master association
Membership in the Hunter's Creek Community Association is automatic and mandatory. The association maintains common areas, enforces the CC&Rs and runs an architectural review process for exterior changes such as roofs, fences, patios and paint colors.
Seven private parks
The association runs seven private parks open to all residents with a current Hunter's Creek ID card.
Funded off-duty deputies
The association funds off-duty Orange County deputies. In September 2026 its board decided not to pursue a connector to the Shingle Creek Trail after a resident survey drew 497 responses.
Homes and prices in Hunters Creek
Zillow's typical home value for Hunters Creek was $468,963 in August 2026, down 1.0% over the year. That compares with $371,120 for the City of Orlando, down 1.4%, and $404,884 for ZIP code 32837.
Single-family neighborhoods
The master association lists 48 named neighborhoods, from Ashton and Eagles Landing to Sierra Vista and Westshire. Wikipedia counts 38 single-family and 10 multi-family neighborhoods.
Townhomes and condos
Multi-family neighborhoods give lower entry prices but add a second association with its own budget and rules. For condo buildings, read our Orlando condo guide.
Apartment communities
Some multi-family neighborhoods are rental apartment communities, which matters if you want to know how many nearby homes are owner-occupied. Ask a local agent for recent sales split by single-family, townhome and condo. The Orlando ZIP code guide and Orlando housing market page give wider context.
Living in Hunters Creek
Parks and facilities
Osprey Park on Town Center Boulevard has ball fields, tennis courts, a dog park and a community center with a meeting room for up to 87 people. Eagle Park has a community building, fishing dock and courts. Vista Park I and II serve The Vistas neighborhoods.
Shops and dining
Shopping sits along the main roads through and around the community; check drive times to the stores you use.
Schools
Hunters Creek Elementary and Hunters Creek Middle both earned an A in the state's 2025-26 grades, but zoning is by address. Check the OCPS school locator and see the Orlando schools guide.
Getting around
Most trips are by car. SunRail's Meadow Woods station is on the line to the east; check the timetable and parking before relying on it.
Costs of owning in Hunters Creek
Two layers of dues
The association publishes its approved 2026 operating budget on its website, but the per-home assessment wasn't readable there. Ask the seller for the current master assessment, the sub-association dues if any, and an estoppel certificate showing the account is paid up.
Property tax
Hunters Creek is unincorporated, so county millage applies: about 16.09 to 16.14 mills in 2025, against 18.0878 in the most common City of Orlando code. Estimate from your purchase price, not the seller's bill. See Orange County property tax.
Flood and insurance
Check homes near Lake Calabay and retention ponds on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center. Citizens' average HO-3 premium in Orange County was $2,789 in its 2026 filing.
Pros and cons of Hunters Creek
Pro: private parks
Seven resident-only parks with courts, fields, a dog park and community buildings.
Pro: choice of home types
Houses, townhomes and condos give several price points.
Pro: county millage
No City of Orlando millage on unincorporated parcels.
Con: mandatory dues and review
Every owner pays the master association, and exterior changes need approval; work done without it can lead to fines.
Con: two associations for many homes
Neighborhood associations add their own fees and rules.
Con: distance from downtown
You are in southwest Orange County, so downtown is a drive. The Orlando gated communities guide is useful if you are comparing HOA setups across the metro.
Common questions
What is the typical home value in Hunters Creek?+
Zillow's typical home value for Hunters Creek was $468,963 in August 2026, down 1.0% from a year earlier. That is above the City of Orlando's typical value of $371,120. Prices vary a lot by neighborhood because Hunters Creek mixes single-family homes, townhomes and condos, so compare recent sales in the specific neighborhood.
Is Hunters Creek in the City of Orlando?+
No. Hunters Creek is an unincorporated, master-planned community and census-designated place in Orange County. Homes there use Orlando mailing addresses, including the 32837 ZIP code, but county rather than city services and millage apply. Confirm the taxing district for any parcel on its tax bill or Orange County Property Appraiser record.
Does every Hunters Creek home pay HOA fees?+
Yes. Membership in the Hunter's Creek Community Association is automatic and mandatory for owners, and it funds the common areas and seven private parks. Many individual neighborhoods also have their own association with separate dues. Ask for both figures, any special assessments and an estoppel certificate before closing.
How big is Hunters Creek?+
The 2020 census counted 24,433 residents in the Hunters Creek census-designated place, which covers 7.07 square miles. The original developer's land totaled 3,840 acres. The master association lists 48 named neighborhoods, ranging from single-family subdivisions to condos, townhomes and apartment communities.
What parks are in Hunters Creek?+
The Hunter's Creek Community Association runs seven private parks for residents with a current ID card. Osprey Park on Town Center Boulevard has ball fields, tennis courts, a dog park and a community center. Eagle Park has a community building, fishing dock and courts, and Vista Park I and II serve The Vistas neighborhoods.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Hunter's Creek, Florida
- Hunter's Creek Community Association: Home
- Hunter's Creek Community Association: Parks
- Hunter's Creek Community Association: Neighborhoods
- Hunter's Creek Community Association: Frequently asked questions
- Hunter's Creek Community Association: HC law enforcement
- Orange County Property Appraiser: 2025 Final Millage Rates
- Citizens Property Insurance: 2026 Recommended Rate Filing Executive Summary
- FEMA: Flood Map Service Center
- Orange County Public Schools: Find My School
- SunRail: Stations
- Florida Department of Education: School Grades 2026 (Excel)
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Antonio Roberts
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