K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Orlando

Independent Assessment

K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Orlando's legal age-restricted status was independently confirmed — the Four Seasons brand nationally operates as an age-restricted product line, distinct from K. Hovnanian's non-restricted communities — along with its location within Mystic Dunes Resort, construction timeline, and reported home count of roughly 530-557 through the builder and multiple independent sources. A commonly cited point of confusion: golf-cart access to Mystic Dunes' course is a genuine, verified amenity, but it is not the same as HOA-included golf membership — residents pay separately to play. Reported HOA fee figures were not independently confirmed directly with the association.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want golf-cart-distance access to an 18-hole championship golf course, a legally age-restricted community at a mid-sized scale (roughly 530-557 homes — smaller than Solivita, larger than boutique developments), and Disney-corridor proximity, are well suited to this community. K. Hovnanian's more traditional floor-plan layouts may also appeal to buyers who prefer defined rooms over fully open-concept designs.

Homes, Builders & Development History

K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Orlando was built by K. Hovnanian Homes under its national Four Seasons active-adult brand, with construction running roughly 2017 to 2023. Secondary sources report approximately 530-557 villas and single-family homes across eleven floor plans ranging from roughly 1,428 to 2,680 square feet. The community is now fully built out, with all current sales activity being resale.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported pricing at original sale ran from the mid-$300,000s for villas to the upper $400,000s and above for single-family homes; current resale pricing is commonly cited in the roughly $350,000s-$650,000s range. Buyers should pull current comparable resale sales from a local agent rather than relying on original builder pricing.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

This community is fully built out, so all current activity is resale — there is no active new-construction phase or remaining builder warranty. Buyers should get a standard home inspection appropriate to a roughly 3- to 9-year-old build, depending on the specific home's original construction date within the 2017-2023 build-out window, and specifically check for any unresolved warranty issues given K. Hovnanian's historically mixed Florida customer-service record.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Osceola County real estate tax, which secondary sources commonly describe as carrying a higher effective rate than neighboring Lake County — buyers should independently confirm the current millage rate and a specific parcel's assessed value with the Osceola County Property Appraiser. Whether a CDD assessment applies to a specific parcel was not confirmed; request the seller's most recent tax bill before making an offer.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

The 12,000-square-foot clubhouse anchors the community's amenities, including a resort pool and spa, fitness center, and pickleball, tennis, and bocce courts, supported by a full-time activities director who runs a regular calendar of clubs, classes, and social events. The community's mid-sized scale — smaller than Solivita, larger than boutique Kissimmee developments — is frequently cited by residents as producing a tighter, more familiar social dynamic than larger communities in the corridor.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The community sits within the Mystic Dunes Resort complex in Kissimmee, Osceola County, roughly 10 miles from Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. AdventHealth Kissimmee is roughly 20 minutes away, and Orlando International Airport is roughly 35 minutes northeast.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons is a national active-adult brand operated as a legally age-restricted 55+ product line, distinct from the builder's non-restricted communities, consistent with the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) standard requiring at least 80 percent of occupied homes to have a resident aged 55 or older. The recorded HOPA certification documentation specific to this community was not independently pulled; buyers should confirm current certification and occupancy compliance directly with the association before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Golf cart access to Mystic Dunes does not include playing privileges — golf requires a separate membership or daily fee that should be priced into any cost comparison with golf-inclusive communities like Kings Ridge or Heritage Hills. The community is fully built out, so all current activity is resale with no remaining builder warranty. K. Hovnanian's Florida warranty and customer-service track record has been mixed historically according to secondary sources, so resale buyers should specifically inspect for any unresolved issues.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the Kissimmee/Osceola County active-adult market, Four Seasons at Orlando's golf-cart access to Mystic Dunes and mid-sized, intimate scale (roughly 530-557 homes) are its primary differentiators from the much larger Solivita community elsewhere in Poinciana. Buyers specifically wanting golf included in the HOA fee rather than as a separate membership should compare against Kings Ridge or Heritage Hills in Clermont instead, where golf is bundled into the HOA.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale homes, recent comparable sales, and clarify the current HOA fee and Mystic Dunes golf membership costs.

Is Four Seasons at Orlando age-restricted?

Yes — K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons operates nationally as a legally age-restricted 55+ brand, distinct from the builder's non-restricted communities, consistent with the federal HOPA standard.

Is golf included in the HOA fee?

No. Residents have golf-cart access to Mystic Dunes' 18-hole championship course, but playing requires a separate membership or daily fee — it is not bundled into the HOA.

Is new construction available?

No — the community is fully built out (construction ran roughly 2017-2023), so all current activity is resale.

How far is it from Disney World?

Roughly 10 miles, or about 15 minutes, from Disney's Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios.