Vizcaya
Mediterranean estates on Big Sand Lake, gated and boat-accessible.
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$1.9M
Median Price
$1M – $4M
220
Homes
$350–$550
Monthly HOA
2001
Established
Dr. Phillips Elementary (A-rated)
School Zone
Background
A brief history
Vizcaya was platted in 2001 on the south shore of Big Sand Lake, one of the last major lakefront parcels available in Dr. Phillips when the community broke ground. The developer leaned hard into a Mediterranean design standard — tile roofs, stucco exteriors, arched entries, circular drives — and the architectural review board enforced it consistently through the build-out, which ran through about 2012. The result is one of the most visually coherent gated communities in Dr. Phillips: walk or drive any interior street and the architectural vocabulary is unmistakable. A small wave of 2020+ teardowns has introduced a handful of transitional rebuilds, but the overall Mediterranean character remains dominant.
The feel
What it's like to live here
Vizcaya is the Dr. Phillips answer for buyers who want Big Sand Lake access with a younger, more architecturally controlled community than Bay Hill offers. The gate is staffed during peak hours and keypad-access after. Streets loop around interior parcels and back onto the community's Big Sand Lake shoreline, which supports private docks and shared boat slips on the deeper sections. Lots run 0.3 to 0.7 acre on the interior and up to 1 acre on true lakefront. The community operates a shared boat ramp and waterfront common area, which gives even non-lakefront owners usable lake access — a differentiator from most Dr. Phillips communities.
The details
What to expect
Architecture & Lots
Heavily Mediterranean revival — tile roofs, stucco, arched entries, circular drives — by design and architectural review. Main homes 3,800–7,500 square feet. A minority of 2020+ transitional rebuilds. Interior lots 0.3–0.7 acre; lakefront lots up to 1 acre.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Guarded gate (peak hours), shared boat ramp onto Big Sand Lake, waterfront common area with dock slips, community pool and clubhouse, tennis courts. The lake access is the defining amenity — Big Sand Lake connects to the Butler Chain via a short canal and supports ski boats, pontoons, and jet skis.
HOA Rules & Fees
Monthly dues $350–$550. Active architectural review — exterior changes (paint, roof, landscape, fencing) require pre-approval with typical 3-to-5-week review. Short-term rentals prohibited; 7-month minimum lease. Boat slip assignments are separate from home ownership in some sections.
Schools
Zoned for Dr. Phillips Elementary (A-rated), Southwest Middle, and Dr. Phillips High (A-rated). The First Academy is 10 minutes.
Access & Commute
Four minutes to Restaurant Row, 10 minutes to I-4, 15 minutes to Disney, 25 minutes to MCO and downtown Orlando. The Apopka-Vineland gate can back up during peak drop-off — the secondary entrance is faster.
Community
Amenities
- Guarded gated entrance with keypad backup
- Big Sand Lake frontage with community boat ramp and dock slips
- Community pool, clubhouse, and tennis courts
- Architecturally coherent Mediterranean design
- Butler Chain of Lakes access via Big Sand Lake canal
Know Before You Buy
HOA rules worth knowing
- Monthly HOA $350–$550
- All exterior changes require architectural review
- Short-term rentals prohibited; 7-month minimum lease
- Boat slip assignments separate from property in some sections
- Fencing restricted on front elevations
Education
School assignments
- Dr. Phillips Elementary (A-rated)
- Southwest Middle School
- Dr. Phillips High School (A-rated)
- The First Academy (private)
School zone assignments change. Verify with Orange County Public Schools before purchase.
Market Commentary
What the market is doing
Current median sits in the $1.8M–$2.1M band. Interior non-waterfront homes trade $1M–$1.8M depending on renovation. Homes with protected water views move $2M–$2.8M. True Big Sand Lake lakefront with private docks trades $3M–$4M. The three biggest value drivers are direct lake frontage, private dock presence, and whether the home has been renovated from its original early-2000s finishes. Price-per-square-foot runs $320 for dated originals and $450+ for renovated or new-build lakefront homes.
Recent Work
Recent sales in Dr. Phillips
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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.