Casabella
A small Tuscan-inspired enclave behind Windermere's quieter gate.
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$2.9M
Median Price
$2M – $4.5M
50
Homes
$400–$650
Monthly HOA
2005
Established
Windermere Elementary (A-rated)
School Zone
Background
A brief history
Casabella was platted in the mid-2000s as a small Mediterranean and Tuscan-inspired community on a parcel of former groves off the quieter end of Windermere. Roughly 50 lots were subdivided, most of them between one and two acres, with the developer enforcing a single architectural vocabulary — tile roofs, stucco and stone elevations, arched loggias. Most homes were built between 2005 and 2015, largely as one-off customs by a handful of Central Florida luxury builders. The community didn't chase scale; it chased coherence. Nearly twenty years later, that discipline is why Casabella reads as a single integrated neighborhood rather than a collection of builder-spec plans.
The feel
What it's like to live here
Casabella is quiet in a way that larger gated communities rarely are. With only 50 homes, there's no through-traffic and almost no school drop-off congestion. The streets are narrow and curving, lined with queen palms and mature oaks. Residents tend to know each other by first name. Lots are generous — one to two acres, with most homes sited well back from the road — and privacy hedging between lots is standard. The Tuscan-Mediterranean palette is enforced by the architectural covenants: tile roofs, stone and stucco, earth-tone paint, and wood or iron entry doors. Even recent rebuilds have largely stayed inside that vocabulary.
The details
What to expect
Architecture & Lots
Mediterranean and Tuscan exclusively, enforced by covenants. Main houses 5,000–8,500 square feet. Lots 1 to 2 acres. Tile roofs required; flat or low-slope modern roofs prohibited. Stucco and stone elevations. Pools, summer kitchens, and detached casitas are common.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Casabella is amenity-light by design — no pool, no clubhouse, no golf. The trade-off is lower HOA dues and larger lots. Residents typically carry social or golf memberships at Isleworth, Keene's Pointe's Golden Bear Club, or Bay Hill nearby.
HOA Rules & Fees
Monthly dues $400–$650. Architectural review required for all exterior changes, with a strict adherence to the Mediterranean palette. No short-term rentals. Commercial vehicle parking restricted.
Schools
Zoned for Windermere Elementary, Bridgewater Middle, and Olympia High. Private options within 10 minutes include Windermere Prep.
Access & Commute
Ten minutes to Restaurant Row, 25 minutes to downtown Orlando, 30 minutes to MCO, 12 minutes to Disney. Easy 429 access for trips north.
Community
Amenities
- Gated entrance (code-accessed, not manned)
- 1–2 acre lots with mature landscaping
- Architecturally coherent Tuscan/Mediterranean community
- Proximity to Isleworth and Keene's Pointe club memberships
Know Before You Buy
HOA rules worth knowing
- Mediterranean/Tuscan architectural palette strictly enforced
- Tile roofs required
- Short-term rentals prohibited
- ARB approval required for all exterior changes
- Commercial vehicle parking restricted
Education
School assignments
- Windermere Elementary (A-rated)
- Bridgewater Middle (A-rated)
- Olympia High School (A-rated)
- Windermere Prep (private)
School zone assignments change. Verify with Orange County Public Schools before purchase.
Market Commentary
What the market is doing
Current median sale sits in the $2.5M–$3.5M range, with the upper end pushing to $4.5M for the largest estates. Square-footage range is relatively tight (5,000–8,500), so pricing is driven more by finish level, lot orientation, and whether the home has been recently updated. Given only 50 total homes, inventory can go months with nothing listed — then three homes at once. Off-market activity is meaningful; we've placed buyers here through direct-to-owner approaches more than once.
Recent Work
Recent sales in Windermere
Representative closings across Windermere. Our Casabella off-market pipeline is larger than what's shown here.
Recently Sold$4,050,000
Sold Nov 2025 · List $4,200,000
9021 Lake Butler Blvd
Windermere, FL 34786
5 BD · 4.5 BA · 5,840 SF · 0.82 AC
Windermere
Recently Sold$3,400,000
Sold Oct 2025 · List $3,495,000
6217 Greatwater Dr
Windermere, FL 34786
5 BD · 5.5 BA · 5,840 SF · 0.7 AC
Windermere
Recently Sold$1,875,000
Sold Aug 2025 · List $1,895,000
11208 Bridge House Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
4 BD · 4.5 BA · 3,980 SF · 0.5 AC
Windermere
Recently Sold$2,125,000
Sold May 2025 · List $2,150,000
10433 Kensington Shore Dr
Orlando, FL 34786
5 BD · 4 BA · 4,210 SF · 0.44 AC
Windermere
Coming Soon$3,250,000
Keene's Pointe Estate
Windermere, FL 34786
5 BD · 5.5 BA · 5,420 SF · 0.68 AC
Windermere
Notable Home$8,500,000
Lake Butler Sound Estate
Windermere, FL 34786
6 BD · 7.5 BA · 9,420 SF · 1.5 AC
Windermere
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Information on this page is compiled from public records, MLS data, community associations, and broker observation. Price ranges, HOA fees, school assignments, and community amenities change — verify all details with MaxLife Realty and the relevant community association before making a purchase decision. Ryan Solberg, Broker, License #BK3354351. MaxLife Realty, 321.373.3536.