Hills of Minneola
Lake County's biggest new community — built around a Turnpike interchange and a walkable town center.
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$560K
Median Price
$445K – $840K
3,000
Homes
$100–$200
Monthly HOA
2022
Established
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Background
A brief history
Hills of Minneola is the product of one of Lake County's most significant land plays of the past decade. Sun Terra Communities acquired the roughly 1,840-acre Hills of Minneola property in 2018 for over $70 million, setting the stage for a master-planned development that would transform a largely undeveloped swath of South Lake County into a walkable mixed-use community. The project was built around Minneola's new Florida Turnpike interchange at Hancock Road — a piece of infrastructure that fundamentally changed access from this part of the county to Orlando and the broader I-4 corridor.
Concept plans were formally approved by Minneola's City Council through 2023, authorizing a vision that includes approximately 2,200 single-family homes, 800 active adult units, a walkable town center with restaurants and retail, a future AdventHealth hospital campus, medical offices, a regional park, an on-site school, and industrial employment uses. Four national builders — Ashton Woods, Dream Finders Homes, Meritage Homes, and Starlight Homes — were contracted to deliver residential product across multiple builder villages within the master plan, with homes ranging from entry-level Starlight product in the low-$400s to Dream Finders' larger 60-foot-lot homes approaching $840,000.
Residential construction began in earnest in 2022, and by 2025 the community had hundreds of completed homes and an active resale market forming alongside continued new construction. The Crooked Can Brewing Company and other early commercial tenants established a presence near the community, and the town center commercial approvals signaled that the broader mixed-use vision was moving forward on schedule.
The feel
What it's like to live here
Hills of Minneola has the energy of a community still becoming itself — which is both its defining characteristic and its appeal. The streetscapes are new and clean, the landscaping is young but maturing quickly, and the amenity centers are well-built and well-used. Four different builders mean four distinct architectural vocabularies sharing the same master-plan bones: craftsman, Florida-contemporary, and transitional elevations mix across the neighborhoods, united by consistent setbacks, sidewalks, and community signage.
The community moves at a pace that feels intentionally suburban — wide streets, a dog park in regular use, kids on scooters on weekday afternoons, and a pool area that fills on weekends. The Turnpike interchange is close enough that access to Orlando feels genuinely easy, but the community itself feels removed from the corridor's commercial density. The surrounding hills — modest by Florida standards but real enough to give streets pleasant grades and occasional elevated views — give Hills of Minneola a slightly different topographic character than the flat subdivisions to the south and east.
The details
What to expect
Architecture & Homes
Hills of Minneola is a multi-builder community with four national homebuilders — Ashton Woods, Dream Finders Homes, Meritage Homes, and Starlight Homes — each building within designated villages inside the master plan. Homes range from approximately 1,412 to 4,564 square feet on lot widths of 40, 50, and 60 feet. Starlight Homes delivers the entry-level product (from the low-$400s), while Dream Finders' 60-foot lot collection reaches the $700s–$800s. Architectural styles mix craftsman, Florida-contemporary, and transitional elevations with two-car garages and covered lanais standard across most plans.
Amenities & Lifestyle
The Hills of Minneola master plan includes a community pool, clubhouse, fitness center, dog park, basketball court, pickleball courts, playgrounds, nature trails, and sidewalk-connected green spaces. The community was designed with walkability as a stated goal, and the planned town center — with restaurants, retail, and event space — is in active development adjacent to the residential sections. The Crooked Can Brewing Company established an early presence near the community, and additional commercial tenants are building out along the Hancock Road corridor.
Schools
Hills of Minneola is zoned for Grassy Lake Elementary School (Pre-K through Grade 5) at 1100 Fosgate Road in Minneola, East Ridge Middle School in Clermont (Grades 6–8), and Lake Minneola High School in Minneola (Grades 9–12). All three schools are part of Lake County Schools. Lake Minneola High School is the closest high school — located just minutes from the community — and has grown significantly as Minneola's population has expanded. A future school site is included in the Hills of Minneola master plan for a later phase of development.
Location & Access
Hills of Minneola is anchored by the Minneola Turnpike Interchange at Hancock Road, which provides direct Florida Turnpike access without navigating the commercial corridor on US-27 in Clermont. Downtown Orlando is approximately 30–35 minutes via the Turnpike, and the Walt Disney World / theme park corridor is accessible in about 25 minutes. The Hancock Road commercial corridor — with a growing mix of grocery, dining, and retail — is within a few minutes of the community's entrance. US-27 in Clermont, with Target, Publix, and major retail, is approximately 5–8 minutes south.
Community
Amenities
- Resort-style community pool
- Clubhouse with gathering space
- Fitness center
- Dog park
- Basketball court
- Pickleball courts
- Playground areas
- Nature trails and walking paths
- Community parks and green spaces
- Sidewalk-connected streetscape
- Street lighting throughout
- Adjacent Crooked Can Brewing Company
- Planned walkable town center with restaurants and retail
- Florida Turnpike interchange at Hancock Road (direct access)
Know Before You Buy
HOA rules worth knowing
- Monthly HOA fees range approximately $100–$200 depending on builder village and section
- No CDD (Community Development District) assessment in most sections — confirm with specific parcel
- Architectural modifications require prior HOA approval
- Landscaping and lawn maintenance standards enforced community-wide
- Pets allowed subject to HOA rules — confirm breed and size restrictions with specific section HOA
- Short-term rental restrictions apply — community is designed for primary and long-term residential use
- Parking regulations apply in driveways, streets, and common areas
- Each builder village may have its own sub-association in addition to master HOA — review disclosure documents carefully
Market Commentary
What the market is doing
I'm watching Hills of Minneola closely because it's one of those communities where resale sellers need to be especially sharp. You're competing against four active builders who are pricing daily based on their sales pace and incentive programs. The good news is the community is appreciating — the median has moved from the mid-$400s at community launch toward $560K–$610K as larger homes have delivered and the resale market has matured. What I tell sellers here is: don't price above comparable new construction without a clear reason, but don't underprice yourself either — a finished yard, window treatments, and move-in availability have real dollar value to buyers who have been on a builder waiting list. This is a community where the right listing strategy makes a $20,000–$40,000 difference.
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12 homes currently listed in Hills of Minneola.
$649,990
1715 Cadence St
Minneola, FL 34715
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,038 sqft
Hills Of Minneola
MLS# G5111574
$749,990
2227 Keystone Pass Blvd
Minneola, FL 34715
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,446 sqft
Hills Of Minneola
MLS# G5109834
$676,431
Minneola, FL 34715
6 bd · 5 ba · 3,412 sqft
Hills Of Minneola
This property is under contract. Contact us for backup offer opportunities.
MLS# G5113318
$798,935
Minneola, FL 34715
6 bd · 4 ba · 3,550 sqft
Hills Of Minneola
This property is under contract. Contact us for backup offer opportunities.
MLS# G5113314
$773,110
2287 Axel St
Minneola, FL 34715
6 bd · 5 ba · 4,443 sqft
Hills Of Minneola
This property is under contract. Contact us for backup offer opportunities.
MLS# G5113313
$829,497
1612 Cadence St
Minneola, FL 34715
6 bd · 4 ba · 3,991 sqft
Hills Of Minneola
This property is under contract. Contact us for backup offer opportunities.
MLS# G5113308
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