Legends Golf & Country Club
Lake County's golf gem — championship course, gated security, and hilltop views of the Central Florida ridge.
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$650K
Median Price
$400K – $1.2M
1,000
Homes
$200–$350
Monthly HOA
1996
Established
Grassy Lake Elementary School
School Zone
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Background
A brief history
Legends Golf & Country Club is a gated golf community developed in the late 1990s and early 2000s in Clermont, positioned to take advantage of Lake County's rolling terrain — some of central Florida's most pronounced topography — and the area's growing appeal as a lifestyle destination. The community was built around an 18-hole golf course designed to work with Clermont's signature hilliness, delivering elevation changes and scenic views that are exceptional by Florida standards. The developer marketed Legends as a full-amenity country club community, with a clubhouse, tennis, pool, and social programming designed to support an active residential lifestyle.
Clermont was experiencing rapid growth during Legends' development era, driven by its position along the US-27 corridor and the westward expansion of the Orlando metro area. The Southern Hills area and the US-27 corridor were attracting both retirement-oriented and active-family buyers who found Lake County's lower cost basis and natural setting preferable to more urbanized Orange and Seminole County alternatives. Legends was positioned at the top of this market tier.
Development continued through multiple phases into the mid-2000s, reaching near-buildout before the 2008 correction. The community has since stabilized with a well-functioning HOA and an active club membership base. Legends today is one of Clermont's defining luxury residential addresses, recognized for its course, its views, and its position on the Lake County hillside.
The feel
What it's like to live here
Legends delivers what its setting promises: a sense of elevation and vista that is genuinely unusual for Florida. The golf course winds through rolling terrain, and from the higher lots and the clubhouse, views extend across the surrounding Lake County landscape in a way that most Florida communities simply cannot offer. The atmosphere is active and social — the club programming drives resident interaction, and the golf membership base creates a ready-made community of shared interest.
The demographic is a blend of active retirees, semi-retired professionals, and families with older children who chose Clermont for its lifestyle positioning and cost-of-living advantage over Orange County. Architecture is predominantly Florida Mediterranean and traditional, with generous lot sizes and a consistent exterior presentation maintained by HOA standards. The overall feel is polished but not pretentious — Clermont has its own genuine character, and Legends fits within it without attempting to import a different identity.
The details
What to expect
Elevation & Views
Clermont's hill country setting gives Legends something no flat-terrain Florida community can offer: genuine elevation changes and long-range views. Premium lots on higher ground deliver sunset views across Lake County that are a material part of their value proposition.
Golf & Club Membership
The golf club is central to Legends' identity and social life. Membership structure and fees should be understood before purchase — they represent a meaningful monthly cost addition beyond the HOA. The course condition and management quality directly affects community value and desirability.
Distance to Urban Core
Clermont is roughly 25 miles west of downtown Orlando, with the US-27 and SR-429 corridors providing primary access. Employment centers in Windermere, Dr. Phillips, and the tourist corridor are 30–45 minutes away. Clermont is a lifestyle community, not a commuter-convenient one.
HOA & Standards
The HOA at Legends actively maintains community appearance standards, landscaping requirements, and architectural review. Fees cover gated access, common area maintenance, and community amenity upkeep. Standards are consistently enforced.
Market Dynamics
Legends has benefited from the Clermont market's sustained appreciation driven by in-migration from higher-cost Florida metros. Golf-frontage elevated lots have seen stronger appreciation than interior lots. Inventory is typically limited — the community does not turn over frequently.
Community
Amenities
- 18-hole championship golf course with significant elevation change
- Full-service country clubhouse with dining
- Tennis and pickleball courts
- Community swimming pool
- Gated entry with security
- Elevated lot positions with Lake County panoramic views
- Walking and golf cart paths
- Active social programming and events calendar
Education
School assignments
- Grassy Lake Elementary School
- East Ridge Middle School
- East Ridge High School
- Lake County Schools (district)
School zone assignments change. Verify with Orange County Public Schools before purchase.
Market Commentary
What the market is doing
Legends is Lake County's strongest argument for golf community value. At $400K–$1.2M, you are buying elevation, views, a functioning 18-hole course, and full club amenities at prices that compare favorably to any similar community in the Orlando metro. Golf-frontage lots on elevated positions command the highest prices and, in my view, are the most defensible purchases — the view and the setting are permanent assets. I advise buyers to carefully evaluate club membership fee structures, as they are material to the monthly cost calculation.
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Homes available in Legends Golf & Country Club
12 homes currently listed in Legends Golf & Country Club.
$583,990
3146 Mindfullness Dr
Clermont, FL 34714
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,692 sqft
Wellness Way 50s
MLS# O6414160
$544,990
2440 Holly Ridge Ct
Clermont, FL 34711
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,709 sqft
Clermont South Ridge Lt 01 Pb 52 Pg 28-29
This property is under contract. Contact us for backup offer opportunities.
MLS# O6399321
$570,000
4332 Fawn Meadows Cir
Clermont, FL 34711
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,772 sqft
Dearcroft At Legends
MLS# O6410699
$450,000
15413 Greater Groves Blvd
Clermont, FL 34714
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,873 sqft
Greater Groves Ph 04
MLS# G5112873
$595,000
3324 Canna Lily Pl
Clermont, FL 34711
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,483 sqft
Waterbrooke Ph 4
This property is under contract. Contact us for backup offer opportunities.
MLS# O6406939
$608,990
3134 Mindfullness Dr
Clermont, FL 34714
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,011 sqft
Wellness Way 50s Gc
MLS# O6414157
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