Howey-in-the-Hills, FL · Lake County
No CDD and the lowest HOA among the communities without CDD (US$ 82). Resort-style pool, cabana, park, trails and dog park in Howey-in-the-Hills, the hills and lakes region of Lake County.
Hillside Groves is in Howey-in-the-Hills (Lake County), with homes starting at $398,110 and 1.631 to 2.828 sq ft. The HOA is $82.00/month and the community have no CDD, which gives a fixed cost of $82.00 at $99.00 per month. It is about 41 km to Disney and 56 km to MCO airport.
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Current inventory
4 are move-in ready and prices start at $398,110. Click any home to talk to me about it.
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Inventory and prices verified on the builder's site on October 30, 2026. Homes sell quickly, I confirm real availability before any reservation.
Real cost
| Product | HOA /month | CDD /month | Fixed total /month | Internet | Natural gas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family homes | $82.00 | no CDD | $82.00 | - | - |
| Townhomes | $99.00 | no CDD | $99.00 | - | - |
Figures from the official Meritage Homes community guide (Orlando Division). They do not include property tax (about 1,0% to 1,5% of value per year) or homeowners insurance. Confirm current fees before signing.
Every US$ 100 of monthly fee equals US$ 1.200 a year out of your cash flow, and roughly US$ 36K over 30 years.
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Square footage, bedrooms and bathrooms of every plan the builder offers in this community.
| Plan | Sq ft | m² | Beds | Baths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belleview | 1.631 | 152 | 3 | 2 |
| Delray | 1.939 | 180 | 3 | 2 |
| Hillsborough | 2.028 | 188 | 4 | 3 |
| Lantana | 2.133 | 198 | 5 | 3 |
| Melbourne | 2.582 | 240 | 4 | 2 + powder room |
| Lauderdale | 2.623 | 244 | 4 | 3 |
| Daisy | 2.828 | 263 | 5 | 3 + powder room |
Plan availability varies by homesite and construction phase. Check the builder's official page or talk to me for today's list of open homesites.
Location and surroundings
Map with schools, grocery stores, healthcare, restaurants and recreation within 4 km, real OpenStreetMap data. Turn the categories on below the map.
| Walt Disney World | ~41 km |
| Universal Orlando | ~40 km |
| MCO Airport | ~56 km |
| Downtown Orlando | ~44 km |
| LEGOLAND Florida | ~77 km |
| Cocoa Beach | ~123 km |
| Tampa | ~106 km |
Straight-line distances from the sales office (818 Florida Fern Avenue, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737). Drive time depends on the route and traffic.
Nearby schools: Astatula Elementary School · Tavares Middle School · Tavares High School
Community amenities: Park · Picnic Tables · Trails · Community Pool · Cabana · Tot Lot
Official school assignment depends on the exact homesite address and is set by the Lake County school district.
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Official Meritage Homes video.
Agent's take
Now selling, Hillside Groves offers new single-family homes in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL. Residents enjoy a resort-style pool and cabana, tot lot and dog park.
Official builder description, translated from Meritage Homes material.
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