Solivita

Independent Assessment

Solivita's HOPA-governed age restriction, its Taylor Morrison development history beginning in 2000, and its Polk/Osceola county-line location were independently confirmed through multiple sources. HOA and CDD cost reporting varies meaningfully by source and by which phase a home sits in: some sources describe a single combined HOA fee near $280/month, while others describe a separate HOA fee (roughly $165-$205/month) plus a distinct club/amenity fee (roughly $195/month), together totaling around $385/month. CDD assessments are reported separately at roughly $67-$150/month depending on phase and lot, appearing on the Polk County (or Osceola County, for eastern parcels) property tax bill rather than the HOA statement. Buyers should request the seller's actual prior-year tax bill and current HOA/club fee statement rather than relying on any single source's blended figure.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want the largest amenity scale and social infrastructure available in the Central Florida active-adult market — two golf courses, dozens of pools, and hundreds of resident clubs — and who are comfortable with a still-developing Poinciana-area commercial environment outside the gates, fit well at Solivita.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Solivita was developed by Taylor Morrison beginning in 2000, with construction ongoing today across roughly 4,300 acres and approximately 5,900 homes, including villas, attached, and single-family products. Because construction spans more than two decades, buyers comparing homes should note that earlier phases (2000-2008) and later phases (2015+) can carry meaningfully different remaining CDD balances and construction-era finishes.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Reported pricing spans roughly $200,000 to $600,000, reflecting both new-construction and a large, mature resale market spanning more than two decades of construction. Because Solivita is still in active sales alongside extensive resale inventory, buyers should request current builder pricing and comparable resale sales for the specific phase and floor plan under consideration.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Taylor Morrison continues to build new phases at Solivita, so buyers are choosing between new construction with a builder warranty and resale homes dating back to 2000. New-construction pricing has risen substantially over time, and older resale homes may offer better value per square foot while carrying a higher remaining CDD burden — buyers should compare both scenarios using the actual current CDD figure for each specific home rather than a blended estimate.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Most Solivita homes sit in Polk County, which carries the highest effective property tax rate (reportedly around 0.95%) of any county in the Orlando metro; some eastern parcels sit in Osceola County (roughly 0.93%) instead — buyers should confirm which county applies to a specific parcel. CDD assessments (roughly $67-$150/month, varying by phase) appear on the property tax bill separately from the HOA/club fee. Most of Solivita is reported to sit in FEMA Zone X (low flood risk), but some phases near retention areas may sit in AE zones — verify by specific address before closing.

Golf

Two 18-hole championship courses operated as Stonegate Golf Club, semi-private with optional membership (reported roughly $1,200-$2,400/year depending on plan) and daily-fee play also available. Golf is not included in the base HOA/club fee.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Solivita functions as a largely self-contained community, with its Solivita Village commercial center offering a restaurant, cafe, bank, salon, and on-site pharmacy accessible by golf cart, in addition to its extensive club and fitness infrastructure. Its 200+ resident-run clubs are frequently cited as the community's most distinctive feature, covering activities from woodworking to astronomy. Buyers moving from smaller communities often describe this built-in social infrastructure as a genuine upgrade, while buyers who prefer quieter, smaller communities may find the activity density significant during a tour.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Solivita sits in the Poinciana area, straddling the Polk/Osceola county line roughly 25-35 minutes from downtown Orlando and Walt Disney World via US-17/92 or US-192. Poinciana Medical Center is roughly 10 minutes away, and Lake Nona Medical City is roughly 45 minutes via Florida's Turnpike. The surrounding Poinciana commercial corridor is less developed than Clermont's US-27 corridor or Lake Nona's retail district.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Solivita is governed under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA), requiring at least 80% of occupied units to have at least one resident aged 55 or older. At least one household member must be 55 or older; younger spouses may live in the home, and children/grandchildren may visit but not reside permanently. The HOA conducts periodic age-verification surveys to maintain HOPA certification.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Solivita sits mostly in Polk County, which carries a higher effective property tax rate than neighboring Lake or Orange counties, and CDD assessments add a separate, phase-dependent cost on top of HOA and club fees. The surrounding Poinciana area has less mature retail, dining, and specialty medical infrastructure than Clermont or Lake Nona. Buyers considering golf membership should budget for it separately from the base HOA/club fee, since membership is optional and priced apart from general amenity access.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Within the broader Orlando-Kissimmee 55+ market, Solivita is most often compared with Twin Lakes in St. Cloud — Solivita offers golf-course culture and by far the largest scale (roughly 5,900 homes vs. roughly 2,000), while Twin Lakes offers a lakefront setting, dual-builder choice, and a stronger Lake Nona healthcare-proximity argument. Buyers who specifically want Lake County's lower property tax rate should also compare against Clermont-area communities such as Summit Greens or Trilogy Orlando.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available new-construction and resale homes, current HOA/club fee and CDD figures for a specific phase, and golf membership details.

Is Solivita age-restricted to 55 and older?

Yes — Solivita is governed under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA), requiring at least 80% of occupied units to have at least one resident 55 or older.

Is Solivita in Polk County or Osceola County?

Most of Solivita sits in Polk County, though some eastern parcels are in Osceola County. USPS addressing for the community uses Kissimmee. Confirm the county for a specific parcel before purchasing, since it affects the applicable property tax rate.

Is there a CDD fee at Solivita?

Yes — CDD assessments are billed separately on the property tax bill, reported at roughly $67-$150/month depending on phase and lot. Always request the seller's actual prior-year tax bill to see the current figure for a specific home.

Is golf included in the HOA fee?

No. Solivita's two Stonegate Golf Club courses are semi-private with optional membership priced separately from the base HOA/club fee; daily-fee play is also available.