Clermont
Affluent Western Orlando FL Homes in Clermont
By Mary Luster

Bounded on the north by Lake Minneola and by Lake Minnehaha to the south, the affluent Clermont, Florida real estate features gentle rolling hills interspersed with canals.  As orange groves are morphing into subdivisions, the Clermont FL real-estate economy is booming.  Great starter homes, single-family homes, retirement communities, and homes at the Legends Golf Country Club are in demand in this bustling western Orlando residential real estate.  (Also ask about our Orlando property management services and homes for rent in Clermont.) 

With a location off of Highway 50 in South Lake County, this Gem of the Hills, as locals call it, is convenient to employment and real estate in downtown Orlando FL.  Additionally, Clermont FL homes  are only a short drive way from Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World—and not too far from the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.

Founded in 1884 and incorporated in 1916, the community is bustling with the fresh activity even as the Historic Downtown District offers a charming look at the past.  New subdivisions and retail stores are welcoming record numbers of newcomers, making the city a great choice for business opportunities.   Start-up businesses are joining existing businesses that are growing and expanding to accommodate approximately 25,000 residents.  The South Lake Chamber of Commerce includes a broad spectrum of businesses that help others to relocate to the area.

Vibrant community events and family activities accent the calendar.  The Florida BBQ Association sanctions and judges the Pig on the Pond BBQ competition, always fun for the entire family.  How about marching in the Christmas Parade or taking the family out bicycling on the new Rails-to-Trails bicycle trail that extends from Clermont to Ocoee?   And, with the Triathlon National Training Center located in the city, the Clermont’s Triathlon is held at the beautifully renovated Jaycee Beach.  World-class skiers and wakeboard competitors grace the lakes, inspiring a host of youngsters with their skills.

The Lake County district school system offers a wide variety of curriculum choices for students of all ages.  Programs for pre-kindergarten through high school, and then post-secondary education at Lake-Sumter Community college and the University of Central Florida annex, are available in addition to special and technical schools and private school options.  Other services such as fine healthcare, including a state-of-the-art South Lake Hospital, and medical specialty services are available in the area. 

As one of the state’s most dynamic areas, the community is proud to greet the interesting new neighbors who are also committed to excellence, pride in the community, and dedication to an enviable quality of life.  For more information and expert guidance about real estate and property management in this community, contact Mary Luster at (407) 256-8857.