One of the fastest-growing planned communities in the United States, Lake Nona combines cutting-edge healthcare, modern infrastructure, and resort-style living in southeast Orlando.
Lake Nona is a 17-square-mile master-planned community developed by Tavistock Development Company in southeast Orlando. What began as a vision for a health-and-wellness-focused community has become one of the most talked-about real estate markets in Florida, and for good reason. Lake Nona Medical City alone has attracted over $7 billion in investment, housing the UCF College of Medicine, the VA Medical Center, Nemours Children's Hospital, and the USTA National Campus.
The residential market in Lake Nona offers something for nearly every buyer. Laureate Park, the community's walkable village center, features a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments ranging from the mid-$300s to over $700,000. The more established neighborhoods of Lake Nona Golf & Country Club offer estate homes from $800,000 to $3 million-plus around an 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed course. New construction continues at a rapid pace, with builders like Toll Brothers, Pulte Homes, Ashton Woods, and Taylor Morrison all active in the area.
Lake Nona feels like living inside a vision of the future, modern homes, walkable village centers, world-class healthcare, and a community designed around health and innovation.
Lake Nona Medical City is a 650-acre health and life sciences park that has become one of the most significant healthcare clusters in the Southeast. UCF's College of Medicine, the VA Medical Center, Nemours Children's Hospital, and the Guidewell Innovation Center employ thousands.
The USTA National Campus is the largest tennis facility in the country, with 100 courts across 64 acres. The Lake Nona Performance Club offers elite fitness and recovery programs, and the Lake Nona Golf & Country Club features a championship Tom Fazio course.
Laureate Park is Lake Nona's walkable village center, with popular spots like the Boxi Park shipping container food hall, Canvas Restaurant, and Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine. Lake Nona Town Center is expanding rapidly with new retail, dining, and mixed-use apartments, all connected by trails.
Lake Nona High School, Lake Nona Middle School, and multiple elementary schools serve the community within Orange County Public Schools. Valencia College has a Lake Nona campus, and UCF's College of Medicine is right in Medical City.
Lake Nona was designed from the ground up as a smart community and was the first in Florida to offer gigabit fiber internet to every home. It actively pilots autonomous vehicle technology, smart streetlights, and environmental monitoring, a significant draw for remote workers and tech professionals.
Lake Nona offers abundant new construction from nationally recognized builders like Toll Brothers, Pulte Homes, Ashton Woods, Taylor Morrison, and Meritage Homes. Buyers can choose lot positions, floor plans, and finishes, with modern energy-efficient construction and builder warranties.
A community designed around health and innovation.
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Lake Nona is centrally located in the Orlando metro, with easy access to several neighboring communities.
Lake Nona is far from built out. Tavistock Development has long-term plans for continued expansion across the 17-square-mile community. Lake Nona Town Center is still in active development, new residential neighborhoods are being planned, and additional commercial and retail space is coming online regularly. The area's population has been growing at roughly 10-15% annually, and that trajectory is expected to continue for years. This ongoing growth makes Lake Nona attractive for both homebuyers and investors. Call (863) 529-3611 to learn about current opportunities.
Most Lake Nona communities have HOA fees, which is typical of master-planned developments. In Laureate Park, HOA fees typically range from $150 to $300 per month depending on the specific village and home type. Lake Nona Golf & Country Club communities have higher fees (often $400-$700/month) that include golf and club amenities. Townhome communities may include exterior maintenance in their fees. Austin can provide specific HOA details for any community you're considering.
Lake Nona is located approximately 20 miles southeast of downtown Orlando. During off-peak hours, the drive takes about 25 minutes via the FL-417 (Central Florida GreeneWay) toll road. During rush hour, it can extend to 35-45 minutes. However, with Medical City, Town Center, and growing local employment, many Lake Nona residents work within the community itself. The planned Brightline train station and ongoing road improvements are expected to further improve connectivity in the coming years.
Lake Nona is one of the most exciting real estate markets in Florida. Whether you're buying new construction or selling an existing home, Austin Munday can help you navigate this fast-moving market.
