Kings Ridge

Independent Assessment

Kings Ridge's builder (Lennar), construction timeline (roughly 1995-2000), 2,088-home count across 15 sub-neighborhoods, and its two included 18-hole golf courses were independently confirmed through multiple independent real estate sources. The community's deed-restricted 55-and-older status is consistently described across sources, though the recorded deed restriction language itself was not independently reviewed. Because the community was built in the mid-to-late 1990s, resale buyers should pay particular attention to roof and HVAC age during inspection — both systems are now well beyond or approaching typical replacement intervals for many original-era homes, which can also affect insurance bindability.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who golf regularly and want two included 18-hole courses bundled into a single HOA fee — rather than paying $1,200-$2,400+/year in a separate membership elsewhere — are the clearest fit for Kings Ridge. It also suits buyers who prioritize an established, mature community with decades of social programming and want Lake County's comparatively low property tax rate and minimal CDD exposure over newer, higher-cost new-construction alternatives.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Kings Ridge was built by Lennar, with construction running roughly 1995 to 2000 across 2,088 homes spread over 15 distinct sub-neighborhoods, making it one of the larger established 55+ communities in Central Florida. All homes are resale — there is no new-construction inventory. Home sizes reported by secondary sources range from roughly 980 to 2,560 square feet, with two- and three-bedroom, two-bathroom floor plans predominating.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported resale pricing runs roughly from the $200,000s to $450,000s, among the more affordable price points in the Clermont active-adult corridor given the community's age and resale-only status. Buyers should request current comparable sales from a local agent rather than relying on the blended range.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Kings Ridge is fully built out; every available home is resale, generally 25-30+ years old. A thorough inspection focused on roof age, HVAC condition, and plumbing is essential, and buyers should confirm insurance bindability for a specific home's roof age before making an offer, since many carriers now require roofs under roughly 15-20 years old.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes here are subject to Lake County real estate tax, which secondary sources commonly describe as the lowest effective rate among Lake, Orange, and Osceola counties — buyers should independently confirm the current millage rate and a specific parcel's assessed value with the Lake County Property Appraiser. Kings Ridge is frequently described as carrying minimal to no CDD burden given its construction era; confirm with the seller's most recent tax bill. Given the community's age, buyers should specifically confirm roof age and condition before assuming a standard insurance quote, since insurers increasingly decline to write new policies on older roofs.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Kings Ridge's defining amenity is its two included 18-hole golf courses — the North and South Courses — with almost half the community's homes bordering one of the two. A golf-cart-accessible Publix plaza on Highway 27 is frequently cited by residents as a genuine walkability advantage in a market where most communities require a car for every errand. As a fully mature, decades-old community, its landscaping, social clubs, and activity programming are well established.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Kings Ridge sits on US Highway 27 in Clermont, roughly three miles south of State Route 50, on the rolling hills of southern Lake County. Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is roughly 10 minutes away; Walt Disney World, downtown Orlando, and Orlando International Airport are all roughly 30-45 minutes east, reflecting the community's western position relative to greater Orlando.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Kings Ridge is consistently described across independent sources as a deed-restricted 55-and-older active adult community. The recorded deed restriction and HOPA certification documentation were not independently found; buyers should confirm current legal age-restriction status, certification, and 80/20 occupancy compliance directly with the community association before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Kings Ridge is fully built out and resale-only, so buyers get no builder warranty and must budget for a full inspection, with particular attention to roof age and HVAC condition given the community's mid-to-late-1990s construction era — aging roofs can also affect insurance bindability. Almost half the homes border one of the two golf courses, which carries golf-course-lot noise and aesthetic trade-offs for non-golfing buyers who may prefer an interior lot. The community sits west of Orlando, so Disney, I-4, and downtown Orlando all require 30-40+ minute drives.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Kings Ridge and Heritage Hills are the Clermont market's two golf-inclusive HOA communities; Kings Ridge is older, larger (2,088 homes vs. Heritage Hills' reported 1,100+), and resale-only, while Heritage Hills has offered some newer-phase construction and a more elaborate Mediterranean-styled clubhouse. Buyers who specifically want a confirmed golf-free, natural-gas alternative should compare against Esplanade at Highland Ranch; buyers who want the lowest entry price in the Clermont corridor should compare against Palms at Serenoa.

Current Listings

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

Is Kings Ridge age-restricted?

Yes — it is consistently described across sources as a deed-restricted 55-and-older active adult community. Confirm the exact recorded restriction language directly with the association.

Is golf included in the HOA fee?

Yes — both the North and South 18-hole golf courses are reported as included in the HOA fee, with no separate membership required for residents.

Is new construction available?

No — Kings Ridge is fully built out (construction ran roughly 1995-2000). All current activity is resale.

What is the HOA fee?

Reported at roughly $310/month, including both golf courses. Confirm the current fee directly with the association, and separately confirm CDD status for a specific parcel.