At a glance
| Location | West Orange County, Winter Garden addresses |
|---|---|
| CDD | Stoneybrook West CDD, created by Orange County Ordinance 99-60 |
| CDD established | 11 November 1999 |
| Assessable units | 1,874 (FY2027 budget) |
| FY2027 CDD total | $366.82 to $1,074.31 per home by lot type |
| District manager | Governmental Management Services, Central Florida |
Stoneybrook West at a glance
Stoneybrook West is an established community in west Orange County with Winter Garden addresses. Wikipedia lists it among the large communities built south of State Road 50 on former groves and farmland. It is served by the Stoneybrook West Community Development District, a special-purpose government created by Orange County Ordinance 99-60 and established on 11 November 1999, whose FY2027 budget covers 1,874 assessable homes.
Is Stoneybrook West a good area?
For buyers who want an established community with a published, relatively modest CDD, it compares well with newer districts. Its FY2027 CDD totals run from $366.82 to $1,074.31 a home, unchanged from FY2026, while a 50 ft lot in the newer Wellness Ridge CDD near Clermont carries $1,152.11 in operations alone before debt. The trade-off is age: the district dates from 1999, so many homes are old enough that roofs and systems deserve a close inspection.
Resident-elected board
The five-seat board of supervisors is held by residents elected or appointed since 2022, with terms running to 2026 and 2028, rather than developer staff. Meetings are public, so you can attend one before you buy and hear what the board is planning to spend on.
Open records
Budgets, agendas and minutes are posted on the district's website, managed by Governmental Management Services, Central Florida.
What the Stoneybrook West CDD does
The district was created under Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes to plan, acquire, operate and maintain community-wide improvements. Its fiscal year runs from 1 October to 30 September, and assessments are collected under Chapter 170 on the Orange County tax bill. A CDD is a unit of local government that maintains district-owned infrastructure and repays bonds; an HOA is a private association enforcing deed restrictions. Homes here may pay both.
FY2027 CDD assessments by lot type
| Lot type | Units | O&M | Debt (Series 2018) | Total per home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townhome | 186 | $195.81 | $185.65 | $381.46 |
| 40 ft | 350 | $199.50 | $194.49 | $393.99 |
| 40.5 ft | 112 | $181.17 | $185.65 | $366.82 |
| 50 ft | 589 | $296.38 | $267.65 | $564.03 |
| 60 ft | 472 | $342.85 | $350.62 | $693.47 |
| 75 ft | 138 | $377.91 | $475.52 | $853.43 |
| 90 ft | 27 | $416.78 | $657.53 | $1,074.31 |
The FY2027 figures are unchanged from FY2026. The debt portion relates to the district's Series 2018 bonds. Confirm the amount on the actual tax bill, because a lot's classification can differ from what a listing says.
Homes and prices
Townhomes
186 townhomes, the smallest group, pay $381.46 a year in combined CDD charges.
40 to 50 ft lots
The most common homes: 350 on 40 ft lots, 112 on 40.5 ft lots and 589 on 50 ft lots.
60 to 90 ft lots
The larger homes: 472 on 60 ft lots, 138 on 75 ft lots and 27 on 90 ft lots, which pay the highest CDD at $1,074.31.
Zillow does not publish a Stoneybrook West figure in our data; ZIP 34787's typical value was $570,875 in August 2026. Price from closed sales of the same lot type inside the community.
Checks for an established home
Ask for the ages of the roof, HVAC system and water heater, and look for permits on pools, screen enclosures and additions. Insurers often ask for a four-point and wind mitigation report on older homes. Compare the repair budget with the CDD savings against a new build. Our inspection checklist helps.
Pros and cons
Pro: known, stable CDD
FY2027 assessments were unchanged from FY2026 and are published by lot type.
Con: older homes
Systems and roofs may be near replacement, which affects insurance.
Compare with newer options
See our new construction guide for builder prices in Horizon West and the Orange County tax guide for the rest of the bill.
Common questions
How much is the Stoneybrook West CDD fee?+
The Stoneybrook West CDD's FY2027 approved budget sets combined operations, maintenance and debt assessments from $366.82 for a 40.5 ft lot to $1,074.31 for a 90 ft lot. Townhomes are $381.46 and 50 ft lots $564.03. The amounts are collected on the Orange County property tax bill.
When was the Stoneybrook West CDD created?+
The district was established on 11 November 1999 by Orange County Ordinance 99-60 under Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes. It is managed by Governmental Management Services, Central Florida, and its budgets, agendas and minutes are posted on the district's website.
Is Stoneybrook West cheaper to own than a new build?+
Its CDD assessments are lower than many newer districts, but total cost also depends on price, HOA dues, insurance and repairs on an older home. Put each option's full monthly cost side by side, including principal and interest, tax, CDD, HOA and a realistic repair budget.
Who runs the Stoneybrook West CDD?+
A five-member board of supervisors, elected or appointed from 2022 onward, with Governmental Management Services, Central Florida, as district manager at 219 E. Livingston Street, Orlando. Budgets, meeting dates, agendas and minutes are posted on the district's website, and board meetings are open to the public.
How many homes are in Stoneybrook West?+
The CDD's FY2027 budget covers 1,874 assessable units: 186 townhomes and 1,688 single-family lots from 40 to 90 feet wide, with 50 ft lots the largest group at 589. That count reflects assessable units in the district, which is the best official figure we found for the community's size.
Sources
- Stoneybrook West CDD: District information
- Stoneybrook West CDD: District documents
- Stoneybrook West CDD: FY2027 approved budget (PDF)
- Florida Statutes: Section 190.048, sale of real estate within a district
- Zillow Research: Home value and market data (ZHVI), August 2026
- Wikipedia: Winter Garden, Florida
- Wellness Ridge CDD: FY2027 adopted budget (PDF)
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