Orange County · Dr. Phillips / Windermere · Taylor Morrison Gated

Sell Your Havencrest Home

Havencrest is a Taylor Morrison gated community in the Dr. Phillips/Windermere corridor — newer construction with luxury finishes, a gated entrance, and the Butler Chain of Lakes and Restaurant Row adjacency that positions it among Southwest Orange County's most desirable newer luxury communities.

What Is Your Havencrest Home Worth?

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What You'll Net From a $875,000 Havencrest Sale

Illustrative estimate only. Actual proceeds depend on your sale price, mortgage payoff, and negotiated terms.

Sale price (example)$875,000
Real estate commission (1%)−$8,750
Documentary stamp tax (0.70%)−$6,125
Title insurance (owner's policy)−$3,200
Settlement / closing fees−$1,100
Prorated property taxes / HOA−$5,250
Estimated net to seller~$850,575

MaxLife Realty 1% listing commission vs traditional 2.5–3% saves sellers $$13,125–$17,500 on a $875,000 sale.

How to Sell in Havencrest: What Works

Lead with Taylor Morrison's quality reputation and newer construction advantages

Taylor Morrison is one of the country's better luxury production builders — known for quality finishes, thoughtful floor plan design, and consistent construction standards. Buyers in the $700K–$1.2M range are comparing Havencrest's Taylor Morrison quality against Pulte, Toll Brothers, and custom builder alternatives. Know your specific home's Taylor Morrison collection tier (these often have named collections like 'Taylor Morrison Reserve' or 'Taylor Morrison Estates'), the floor plan name, and every structural and cosmetic option you selected.

Document the gated access and community security infrastructure

Havencrest's gated access is a primary purchase driver for buyers in this price range. Document the gate type (staffed, automated, app-controlled), visitor management procedures, and any additional security infrastructure. Buyers at this tier expect professional gate management — know the specifics.

Price against comparable Taylor Morrison and luxury gated communities in the corridor

Havencrest's comp set includes other newer-construction gated communities in the Windermere/Dr. Phillips corridor: Cypress Landing Estates, newer Windermere gated communities, and Keenes Pointe at comparable lot sizes. Taylor Morrison's brand recognition supports pricing at the upper end of the corridor's production-builder tier. Know what active builder communities are pricing in the same area and position your resale against them.

Target buyers relocating to Orlando from out of state who are brand-aware

Taylor Morrison has national brand recognition — buyers relocating from California, Texas, Illinois, and the Northeast who have purchased Taylor Morrison in other markets will specifically search for Taylor Morrison resale homes in their destination market. These buyers are educated on the brand's quality standards and move efficiently once they find a home that matches. Marketing that targets relocation buyers and brand-aware buyers reaches this segment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are homes selling for in Havencrest in 2026?

Havencrest home prices in 2026 range from approximately $700,000 for smaller Taylor Morrison floorplans to $1.2M+ for larger homes on premium lots within the community. Most transactions occur in the $780,000–$1.1M range. Havencrest's newer construction and Taylor Morrison brand consistently command premiums over older gated communities in the same corridor.

Who built the homes in Havencrest?

Havencrest was developed by Taylor Morrison, one of the country's larger publicly traded homebuilders known for quality construction and luxury-oriented product design. Taylor Morrison homes typically feature higher-quality interior finish standards, thoughtful architectural design, and a construction process that emphasizes buyer communication.

Is Havencrest gated?

Yes — Havencrest is a gated community with controlled access. The gated character is one of the primary reasons buyers choose Havencrest over non-gated alternatives in the Dr. Phillips/Windermere corridor.

How close is Havencrest to Disney World and Restaurant Row?

Havencrest's Dr. Phillips/Windermere location puts it approximately 10–15 minutes from Walt Disney World and 5–10 minutes from Sand Lake Road's Restaurant Row. This dual proximity — luxury entertainment and dining immediately available — is the locational advantage that drives buyers to this corridor over comparable luxury communities in Seminole or Lake counties.

Ready to sell your Havencrest home?

Ryan Solberg covers Orange County and Orlando, FL markets. Disney and entertainment executives, Orlando corporate professionals, buyers who want newer gated luxury construction in the Windermere corridor, and buyers comparing Taylor Morrison quality against other Southwest Orange County luxury communities.

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Guide prepared by

Ryan Solberg — Broker/Owner · MaxLife Realty

Florida RE Broker License #BK3354351 · Last reviewed June 2026