Cypress Woods
A Windermere gated community under mature cypress canopy off Chase Road.
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$1.5M
Median Price
$1M – $2.5M
110
Homes
$250–$400
Monthly HOA
1996
Established
Windermere Elementary (A-rated)
School Zone
Background
A brief history
Cypress Woods was developed in the mid-1990s on a Chase Road parcel that retained a significant stand of bald cypress and mature live oaks — trees that the original plat deliberately preserved by routing streets and lots around them. Roughly 110 custom lots were released and built out between 1996 and 2006, mostly as one-off customs in Mediterranean and traditional styles. The tree-preservation emphasis and the community's relatively small scale have kept it quiet and stable; turnover is modest (three to six sales a year) and many original owners remain in place.
The feel
What it's like to live here
Cypress Woods feels like one of the more naturalistic Windermere gated communities — less manicured than Tildens Grove, less resort-scale than Keene's Pointe. The tree canopy is the defining visual feature. Streets are narrow two-lanes routed through preserved stands of cypress and oak; interior homes sit back from the road on deep front lawns shaded by decades-old trees. Lots run 0.4 to 0.8 acre, generous for the price band. Architecture is predominantly late-1990s Mediterranean with tile roofs and stucco, with a minority of traditional and transitional customs.
The details
What to expect
Architecture & Lots
Predominantly 1996–2006 Mediterranean and traditional custom homes. A minority of 2018+ transitional rebuilds. Main homes 3,500–5,800 square feet. Lots 0.4 to 0.8 acre with preserved cypress and live-oak canopy.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Keypad gated entrance, small neighborhood park, walking paths through preserved tree stands. No community pool or clubhouse — the trade is lower dues and a quieter community. Residents often carry memberships at Keene's Pointe's Golden Bear Club or Isleworth.
HOA Rules & Fees
Monthly dues $250–$400. Active architectural review — exterior changes require pre-approval. Tree removal requires HOA approval plus replacement-tree planting in most cases. Short-term rentals prohibited; 6-month minimum lease.
Schools
Zoned for Windermere Elementary (A-rated), Bridgewater Middle, and Olympia High (A-rated). Windermere Prep (private) is 6 minutes.
Access & Commute
Five minutes to Windermere downtown, 8 minutes to the 429, 15 minutes to Disney, 20 minutes to Restaurant Row, 30 minutes to MCO. Chase Road gate is among the quieter Windermere entrances at peak times.
Community
Amenities
- Keypad gated entrance off Chase Road
- Preserved bald-cypress and live-oak canopy
- Walking paths through preserved tree stands
- Neighborhood park
- 0.4 to 0.8 acre lots
Know Before You Buy
HOA rules worth knowing
- Monthly HOA $250–$400
- Tree removal requires HOA approval plus replacement planting
- All exterior changes require architectural review
- Short-term rentals prohibited; 6-month minimum lease
Education
School assignments
- Windermere Elementary (A-rated)
- Bridgewater Middle School
- 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 trades in the $1.4M–$1.65M band. Smaller interior homes move $1M–$1.35M. Well-renovated larger homes run $1.55M–$2M. Recent custom rebuilds on best-in-community lots have closed $2.2M–$2.5M. Price-per-square-foot runs $305 for dated originals to $400 for renovated. Days-on-market has averaged 30–55 days.
Recent Work
Recent sales in Windermere
Representative closings across Windermere. Our Cypress Woods off-market pipeline is larger than what's shown here.
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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.