At a glance
| Location | Lake Nona, inside the City of Orlando, in the Lake Nona South area |
|---|---|
| Developer | Tavistock Development Company (Lake Nona) |
| Home types | Single-family homes, townhomes and custom homes |
| Listed prices | From $500,000 to $1 million (developer, 2026) |
| Amenities | Aquatic center, LP Fit fitness facility, village center, dog parks, community gardens |
| Special districts | Lake Nona land sits in improvement districts that bill through the tax bill; confirm which applies per parcel |
Laureate Park at a glance
Laureate Park is one of the neighborhoods of Lake Nona, the 17-square-mile planned community inside Orlando city limits developed by Tavistock Development Company. The City of Orlando groups it into Lake Nona South, along with Lake Nona Medical City. The developer lists new single-family homes, townhomes and custom homes from $500,000 to $1 million.
Is Laureate Park a good area to live in?
Laureate Park suits buyers who want a new or nearly new home with porches close to the street, community amenities and a short trip to Lake Nona Medical City and the airport. It is less suited to buyers who want the lowest annual costs, an older home, or distance from active construction.
Compare it with gated options like VillageWalk and with the rest of Lake Nona before you choose. Our Lake Nona guide covers the wider area.
What Laureate Park is known for
Colorful, street-facing design
The developer describes brightly colored bungalows, townhomes and multi-story homes with front porches close to the street.
The aquatic center and LP Fit
The Laureate Park Aquatic Center and the LP Fit fitness facility are the main shared amenities.
Village center and extras
The developer also lists a village center with local restaurants, dog parks, parks and playgrounds, community gardens and autonomous shuttles.
Homes and prices in Laureate Park
The developer lists these builders and starting prices:
| Builder | Home type | Size (sq ft) | Listed from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Homes | Single-family, townhomes | 1,773 to 3,413 | $500,000s |
| David Weekley Homes | Single-family | 1,422 to 3,678 | $500,000s |
| Dream Finders Homes | Single-family | 1,976 to 3,150 | $600,000s |
| ICI Homes | Single-family | 2,136 to 3,100 | Low $700,000s |
| Toll Brothers at Alora | Townhomes | Not listed | $500,000s |
Single-family homes
Craft, David Weekley, Dream Finders and ICI build detached homes, from the $500,000s up to the low $700,000s. Ask each sales office for the current price sheet, lot premiums and what is included.
Townhomes
Craft Homes and Toll Brothers at Alora build townhomes, from the $500,000s.
Custom homes
DeVoe Custom Homes, Envy Custom Homes and Barcellona Homes build custom homes, without published starting prices.
Resales
Zillow does not publish a figure for Laureate Park alone. Its typical home value for Lake Nona South was $715,622 in August 2026, down 0.2% over the year. Resales compete directly with builder inventory, so compare a resale with the builder's current incentives on a similar plan. For more on buying new, see our Orlando new construction guide.
Living in Laureate Park
Shops and dining
The village center has local restaurants, and Lake Nona Town Center is nearby for wider shopping.
Parks and amenities
Ask the HOA which amenities are included in your dues, and whether guests pay separate fees.
Schools
Laureate Park Elementary earned an A in the state's 2025-26 grades, as did Lake Nona Middle and Lake Nona High. Confirm zoning for the exact address with the OCPS Find My School tool; see our Orlando schools guide.
Getting around
Lake Nona has access from SR 417, a toll road, and sits next to Orlando International Airport. Most trips are by car.
Costs: CDD, HOA and property tax
Special district assessments
Lake Nona's roads, stormwater systems and other infrastructure were financed by special districts that sell tax-exempt bonds and repay them through assessments on property owners, including the Boggy Creek, Myrtle Creek and Greeneway improvement districts and Poitras East CDD. Poitras East, for example, collects both debt service and operations and maintenance charges on the Orange County tax bill. We could not confirm which district covers each Laureate Park parcel, so read the non-ad valorem section of the parcel's last tax bill and ask the district manager whether the bond portion can be paid off.
HOA dues
Ask the HOA for current dues and any sub-association fees, and get an estoppel letter before closing.
City property tax
Laureate Park is inside the City of Orlando, where the most common mill code totaled 18.0878 mills in 2025. Our Orange County property tax guide explains the rest of the bill.
Pros and cons of Laureate Park
Pro: new homes from several builders
Five production builders plus custom builders give a range of plans and prices.
Pro: shared amenities
An aquatic center, fitness facility and village center are part of the neighborhood.
Pro: near Medical City and the airport
Lake Nona South is next to the medical campus and close to MCO.
Con: layered costs
City millage, special district assessments and HOA dues all apply.
Con: builder competition for resales
If you sell while builders are still active, buyers compare you with new inventory and incentives.
Con: ongoing construction
Active phases bring trucks and noise to nearby streets.
Common questions
Is Laureate Park part of Lake Nona?+
Yes. Laureate Park is one of the neighborhoods in Lake Nona, the planned community developed by Tavistock Development Company in southeast Orlando. The City of Orlando groups it into the Lake Nona South area along with Lake Nona Medical City. Because Lake Nona is inside Orlando city limits, City of Orlando services and millage apply.
How much do homes cost in Laureate Park?+
The developer lists new single-family homes, townhomes and custom homes in Laureate Park from $500,000 to $1 million. Builder starting prices range from the $500,000s for Craft Homes, David Weekley and Toll Brothers townhomes to the low $700,000s for ICI Homes. Zillow's typical home value for the wider Lake Nona South area was $715,622 in August 2026.
Does Laureate Park have a CDD?+
Lake Nona infrastructure was financed by improvement districts and CDDs, such as the Boggy Creek, Myrtle Creek and Greeneway improvement districts and Poitras East CDD, which assess property owners through the tax bill. Which one applies depends on the parcel, so check the non-ad valorem assessments on the home's most recent Orange County tax bill before you make an offer.
Who builds homes in Laureate Park?+
The developer lists Craft Homes, David Weekley Homes, Dream Finders Homes, ICI Homes and Toll Brothers at Alora, plus custom builders DeVoe Custom Homes, Envy Custom Homes and Barcellona Homes. Builder line-ups change as sections sell out, so check with the Lake Nona information center or each builder for current availability.
What amenities does Laureate Park have?+
The developer lists the Laureate Park Aquatic Center, the LP Fit fitness facility, a village center with local restaurants, dog parks, parks and playgrounds, community gardens and autonomous shuttles. Ask the homeowners association which amenities your dues cover and whether guests or non-residents pay separate fees before you buy.
Sources
- Lake Nona: Laureate Park
- Lake Nona: Neighborhoods
- Lake Nona: About Lake Nona
- Wikipedia: Lake Nona, Orlando, Florida
- Boggy Creek Improvement District: home
- Myrtle Creek Improvement District: home
- Greeneway Improvement District: home
- Poitras East CDD: basic information
- Orange County Property Appraiser: 2025 Final Millage Rates
- Orange County Public Schools: Find My School
- Florida Department of Education: School Grades 2026 (Excel)
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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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