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Lake County · Florida

Minneola, FL

Quick answer

Minneola is in Lake County and has 1 Meritage Homes community, with homes starting at $440,000. Disney is about 27 km away and MCO airport 43 km. Its own exit on Florida's Turnpike and US-27, with Orlando about 35 minutes away.

What the city is like

Minneola is the immediate neighbor of Clermont, at the northern end of Lake Minneola. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in Lake County over the past decade, driven by direct access to Florida's Turnpike and new, well-rated schools.

Economy

A qualified commuter city of Orlando, with retail and services growing along US-27.

Access

Its own exit on Florida's Turnpike and US-27, with Orlando about 35 minutes away.

Recreation

Minneola Trailhead Park, South Lake Trail, Lake Minneola for water sports.

Tenant profile

Families with school-age children, drawn by Lake Minneola High School and Minneola Horizon Academy K-8.

Schools listed by the builder in the area: Minneola Horizon Academy K-8 · Lake Minneola High School · East Ridge Middle School · Grassy Lake Elementary

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

Communities
1Meritage Homes
Starting at
$440,000new home
Fixed cost /month
$185.00HOA + CDD
Disney
~27 kmstraight line

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Communities and surroundings in Minneola

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Communities

Where to buy in Minneola

Model home in Cyrene at Minneola, Minneola, Florida No CDD 3 available

Cyrene at Minneola

Minneola, FL · Lake County

No CDDInternet included

Starting at$440,000

1.483 to 2.601 sq ft · 138-242 m²

HOA $185.00 No CDD ~27 km to Disney

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About living and investing in Minneola

Which Meritage Homes communities are in Minneola?
In Minneola, Meritage Homes has 1 community: Cyrene at Minneola (from $440,000, HOA $185.00, no CDD).
How much does a new home in Minneola cost?
Meritage list prices in Minneola start at $440,000, for homes from 1.483 to 2.601 square feet. Figures verified on October 30, 2026.
Is Minneola far from Orlando and Disney?
From the Minneola communities, Disney is about 27 km away and Downtown Orlando about 33 km, in a straight line. Its own exit on Florida's Turnpike and US-27, with Orlando about 35 minutes away.
What is the economy of Minneola like?
A qualified commuter city of Orlando, with retail and services growing along US-27.
What is the tenant profile in Minneola?
Families with school-age children, drawn by Lake Minneola High School and Minneola Horizon Academy K-8.