Ruby Lake
A newer Dr. Phillips gated Lennar community with resort-style amenities.
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$900K
Median Price
$650K – $1.4M
280
Homes
$225–$325
Monthly HOA
2016
Established
Dr. Phillips Elementary (A-rated)
School Zone
Background
A brief history
Ruby Lake was delivered by Lennar starting in 2016 on a large parcel near the I-Drive South corridor, at the southern edge of the Dr. Phillips school zone. The site — anchored by a small interior lake — supported a mix of single-family detached and townhome-style plans, with the single-family inventory forming the core of the community. Build-out ran from 2016 through 2022. Because the community is new, it has seen essentially no rebuilds and very few major renovations — the sales market is almost entirely original-owner resales of nearly-new homes.
The feel
What it's like to live here
Ruby Lake has the feel of a modern amenity-driven community rather than an old Dr. Phillips neighborhood. The amenity center is the daily-use heart — resort-style pool with lap lanes, fitness room, playground, and a walking trail loop around the interior lake. Architecture is newer transitional-traditional (stone veneer, architectural shingle, stucco accents), which visually distinguishes it from the 1990s–2000s Mediterranean inventory across the rest of Dr. Phillips. Streets are wider, lots are tighter (0.12 to 0.22 acre), and the community skews young-family — a reasonable share of residents are relocation buyers from out of state drawn by the Dr. Phillips school zoning at a more attainable price point.
The details
What to expect
Architecture & Lots
Lennar transitional-traditional production plans delivered 2016–2022. Stone veneer, stucco accents, architectural shingle roofs. Typical home 2,800–4,500 square feet, 4–5 bedrooms. Lots 0.12 to 0.22 acre. A mix of single-family detached and townhome-style plans.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Resort-style pool with lap lanes, fitness room, playground, walking trail loop around the interior lake, community event lawn. The amenity center is heavily used daily. Interior lake supports kayaking and catch-and-release fishing; no large motor boats.
HOA Rules & Fees
Monthly dues $225–$325, including amenity center, gate, and interior-lake maintenance. Active architectural review for all exterior changes. Short-term rentals prohibited; 7-month minimum lease. Because the homes are new, major exterior maintenance issues remain rare.
Schools
Zoned for Dr. Phillips Elementary (A-rated), Southwest Middle, and Dr. Phillips High (A-rated). The southernmost edge of the Dr. Phillips school zone.
Access & Commute
Seven minutes to Restaurant Row, 8 minutes to I-4 at Lake Buena Vista, 10 minutes to Disney, 20 minutes to MCO, 30 minutes to downtown Orlando. Among the fastest Dr. Phillips communities for Disney and MCO access.
Community
Amenities
- Resort-style pool with lap lanes
- Fitness room, playground, event lawn
- Walking trail loop around interior lake
- Newer construction (2016–2022)
- Fastest Dr. Phillips community for Disney and MCO access
Know Before You Buy
HOA rules worth knowing
- Monthly HOA $225–$325 (includes amenity center)
- Short-term rentals prohibited; 7-month minimum lease
- All exterior changes require architectural review
- Interior lake: small motors only, catch-and-release fishing
Education
School assignments
- Dr. Phillips Elementary (A-rated)
- Southwest Middle School
- Dr. Phillips High School (A-rated)
School zone assignments change. Verify with Orange County Public Schools before purchase.
Market Commentary
What the market is doing
Current median trades in the $850K–$950K band. Smaller 3-bedroom plans move $650K–$800K. Larger 5-bedroom estate plans trade $1M–$1.4M. Because the community is young and largely uniform, price-per-square-foot is narrow — $255 to $305 captures most sales. Lot position matters more than renovation status (there are few renovations to compare): lakefront and lake-view lots carry a 10–15% premium over interior lots. Days-on-market has averaged 30–45 days.
Recent Work
Recent sales in Dr. Phillips
Representative closings across Dr. Phillips. Our Ruby Lake 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.