Royal Highlands Real Estate

Royal Highlands is a large 55+ active adult community in Leesburg, Lake County, developed by Homes by Deltona and later expanded to over 3,000 homes. The community features three private 9-hole golf courses (combinable into full 18-hole rounds), three activity centers with pools, fitness, tennis, pickleball, and a full activity calendar, walking and biking trails, a softball complex, and organized clubs and events for its large resident population. Royal Highlands is one of Lake County's most established and largest 55+ communities — its scale creates an activity density and social network that smaller communities can't match. The Leesburg location in Lake County's lake-country interior provides access to the Harris Chain of Lakes region while maintaining proximity to the US-27 and US-441 corridors.

Royal Highlands is one of Lake County's most affordable 55+ active adult communities, offering substantial amenity access at entry prices below most Brevard, Sarasota, or Osceola County equivalents. Entry-level smaller attached villas and older inventory run $175K–$280K. Standard single-family on interior lots runs $250K–$380K. Golf course-adjacent or updated homes run $320K–$500K. Premium positions or significantly renovated homes run $400K–$600K+. The community's scale (3,000+ homes) means active resale inventory is consistently available across all price points. Buyers who are comparing active adult communities and prioritizing the activity-to-price ratio often find Royal Highlands among the best values in Lake County.

Royal Highlands features three private 9-hole golf courses — Cranes Roost, Eagle Ridge, and Hawthorne — that can be combined into three different 18-hole configurations depending on the day's rotation. All three courses are private and exclusively for Royal Highlands residents and their guests. Three separate activity centers — the Highland Lakes Club, the Mid-Florida Club, and the North Club — each have their own pool, fitness area, and programming, ensuring that no single amenity center becomes a bottleneck for the community's large population. A softball complex hosts organized league play. Pickleball, tennis, bocce, shuffleboard, and walking/biking trails complete the active amenity package. The three-activity-center model is a key differentiator from smaller communities that can serve a limited resident base.

Leesburg is located in central Lake County, approximately 35–40 miles northwest of downtown Orlando. Royal Highlands is positioned on Leesburg's western edge near US-27. The Florida Turnpike's Leesburg/Minneola interchange is approximately 15–20 minutes east via US-27. The SR-429 and US-27 corridors connect Royal Highlands to the growing Horizon West area (approximately 30 minutes), Winter Garden (approximately 35 minutes), and Disney World (approximately 40 minutes south). Mount Dora — one of Florida's most charming small towns — is approximately 15 minutes east via US-441. Tavares (America's Seaplane City) and the Harris Chain of Lakes are approximately 10 minutes east, providing freshwater boating access.

Royal Highlands is an age-restricted community: at least one resident per home must be 55 or older, and no permanent residents under 19 are permitted (temporary visits by family welcome per community guest policy). HOA fees at Royal Highlands are structured to cover the extensive amenity complex — three golf courses, three activity centers, trails, sports facilities, and community management. Fees are among the most competitive per-amenity in Lake County's 55+ market given the scale of amenities provided. The community also has a CDD (Community Development District) in some sections — confirm CDD status and fee amounts for any specific home before purchase. Ask Ryan for current HOA and CDD fee information.