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Howey-in-the-Hills, FL

Quick answer

Howey-in-the-Hills is in Lake County and has 1 Meritage Homes community, with homes starting at $398,110. Disney is about 41 km away and MCO airport 56 km. SR-19 and US-27, with Orlando about 50 minutes away and Clermont 25 minutes.

What the city is like

Howey-in-the-Hills is a small town on the shores of Little Lake Harris, famous for Mission Inn Resort & Club, with two golf courses and a marina. The rolling hills and lakes give the area a quiet residential character and high scenic value.

Economy

Golf and resort tourism, services and residential. Close to Tavares and Leesburg for retail and healthcare.

Access

SR-19 and US-27, with Orlando about 50 minutes away and Clermont 25 minutes.

Recreation

Mission Inn Resort & Club, Little Lake Harris, Harris Chain of Lakes for fishing and boating.

Tenant profile

Retirees, families and professionals looking for quality of life with low fixed costs.

Schools listed by the builder in the area: Astatula Elementary School · Tavares Middle School · Tavares High School

Official school assignment depends on the homesite address and is set by the Lake County school district.

Communities
1Meritage Homes
Starting at
$398,110new home
Fixed cost /month
$82.00HOA + CDD
Disney
~41 kmstraight line

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Communities and surroundings in Howey-in-the-Hills

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Communities

Where to buy in Howey-in-the-Hills

Model home in Hillside Groves, Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida No CDD 4 available

Hillside Groves

Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · Lake County

No CDD

Starting at$398,110

1.631 to 2.828 sq ft · 152-263 m²

HOA $82.00 No CDD ~41 km to Disney

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About living and investing in Howey-in-the-Hills

Which Meritage Homes communities are in Howey-in-the-Hills?
In Howey-in-the-Hills, Meritage Homes has 1 community: Hillside Groves (from $398,110, HOA $82.00, no CDD).
How much does a new home in Howey-in-the-Hills cost?
Meritage list prices in Howey-in-the-Hills start at $398,110, for homes from 1.631 to 2.828 square feet. Figures verified on October 30, 2026.
Is Howey-in-the-Hills far from Orlando and Disney?
From the Howey-in-the-Hills communities, Disney is about 41 km away and Downtown Orlando about 44 km, in a straight line. SR-19 and US-27, with Orlando about 50 minutes away and Clermont 25 minutes.
What is the economy of Howey-in-the-Hills like?
Golf and resort tourism, services and residential. Close to Tavares and Leesburg for retail and healthcare.
What is the tenant profile in Howey-in-the-Hills?
Retirees, families and professionals looking for quality of life with low fixed costs.