Del Webb Orlando

Independent Assessment

Del Webb Orlando was independently confirmed to be located in Davenport, Polk County — not Orange County or the city of Orlando itself — despite its marketing name, and to have opened in 2007 as La Cresta by Del Webb before rebranding. Reported total home counts vary meaningfully by source: 55places reports approximately 830 homes planned, while other market commentary cites approximately 1,500; the two remain unreconciled, so both are presented pending direct confirmation from the association or builder. The community's HOA fee (reported around $220/month) is genuinely on the lower end for a Del Webb-branded community in Florida, and its lack of an included golf course (Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club is separate and optional) is consistent with that lower fee.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want the Del Webb brand and its national programming infrastructure at one of the more affordable price points among Central Florida Del Webb communities, and who are comfortable with a Polk County (not Orange County) location despite the community's name, are the best fit for Del Webb Orlando.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Del Webb Orlando was built by Del Webb (PulteGroup) starting in 2007, originally under the name La Cresta by Del Webb, within the larger Ridgewood Lakes master-planned community in Davenport. Reported total home counts vary from approximately 830 (per 55places) to approximately 1,500 (per other market sources) and remain unreconciled. Homes range from roughly 978 to 2,831 square feet across several design collections built at different points between 2007 and more recent years.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported pricing runs roughly from the $280,000s to $500,000s or more depending on age, size, and phase, with a recent reported median resale price near $385,000. Because construction spans nearly two decades, older and newer phases can differ significantly in price and condition — buyers should request comparable sales specific to the phase and home type under consideration.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Del Webb Orlando's inventory spans phases built from 2007 to more recent years, so buyers should confirm whether a specific home is a late-phase newer build or an established older resale, and budget for a roof and systems inspection accordingly on older inventory — Florida insurers increasingly require roof replacement for homes with roofs over roughly 15 years old.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Polk County real estate tax, with an effective residential rate commonly cited in the market at approximately 0.95% — among the higher county rates in the Central Florida corridor. Buyers should confirm current CDD assessment status for the specific phase and lot, since Polk County phases of Ridgewood Lakes-area communities have historically carried CDD assessments, and should note that first-year property taxes reset to the purchase price at closing.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

The Montecito Clubhouse anchors Del Webb Orlando's amenity program at roughly 30,000 square feet, with indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, an indoor walking track, and courts for tennis, pickleball, bocce, and basketball, backed by a full-time activities director and Del Webb's national clubs and programming infrastructure. Because the community borders (rather than includes) Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club, residents who golf typically join or pay daily fees separately rather than through the HOA.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Del Webb Orlando sits within the Ridgewood Lakes master-planned community in Davenport, Polk County, just off US-27 roughly 3 miles south of I-4. It is approximately 20 minutes from Walt Disney World via US-27, about 15 minutes from AdventHealth Heart of Florida in Haines City, and roughly 40 minutes from Orlando International Airport and downtown Orlando via the Florida Turnpike and I-4.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Del Webb Orlando is built and marketed as a legally age-restricted 55+ community, consistent with the Del Webb brand's national HOPA-compliant standard, and multiple independent sources describe it as gated and open to adults aged 55 or better. The recorded HOPA certification documentation for this specific community was not independently pulled; buyers should confirm current certification and 80/20 occupancy compliance directly with the community association before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

The single most important thing for prospective buyers to understand is that this community is not actually in Orlando — it is in Davenport, Polk County, a genuine drive from downtown Orlando and Orlando-area hospitals. Because construction spans phases going back to 2007, buyers should confirm the build year of any specific home and budget for roof and system inspections on older phases. Golf access via Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club is not included in the HOA and requires a separate membership or daily fee.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Del Webb Orlando's closest comparison is High Vista at Ridgewood Lakes, another 55+ community within the same larger Ridgewood Lakes master plan and bordering the same golf club — High Vista is generally the more affordable of the two, with a lower reported HOA fee, while Del Webb Orlando carries the Del Webb brand name and its associated amenity and programming standard. Buyers who specifically want Orlando or Orange County proximity rather than a Polk County location despite the community's name should also compare Orange or Osceola County 55+ options directly.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available homes, recent comparable sales by phase, and the current HOA fee and CDD status for a specific parcel.

Is Del Webb Orlando actually in Orlando?

No — despite the name, Del Webb Orlando is located in Davenport, Polk County, within the Ridgewood Lakes master-planned community. It is roughly 35-45 minutes from downtown Orlando.

Is Del Webb Orlando age-restricted?

Yes — it is built and marketed as a legally age-restricted 55+ community consistent with the Del Webb brand's national HOPA-compliant standard.

Does it have a golf course?

The community borders the public Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club, but that course is not included in the HOA — golf requires separate membership or daily-fee play.

How many homes are in Del Webb Orlando?

Reported figures vary — 55places cites approximately 830 homes planned, while other sources cite approximately 1,500. The discrepancy remains unreconciled; confirm the current total with the builder or association.