About Covington Chase Neighborhood
Covington Chase occupies a quiet pocket in the older, established northern section of Winter Garden, accessed primarily off E Division Street with Silverdale Avenue and Hennis Road framing the immediate area. The community took shape over roughly a decade, with Ryan Homes and Taylor Morrison building approximately 305 single-family residences between 2007 and 2016 on lots laid out alongside mature trees and the wider streets typical of this older part of town.
Floor plans across the neighborhood range from around 1,515 to 3,269 square feet, with two to five bedrooms and two- or three-car garages. The mix of one- and two-story homes reflects the two builders' production lineups during that period, giving Covington Chase a varied streetscape rather than the uniform look of single-builder communities. Because development happened in the original Winter Garden grid rather than on raw farmland to the south, the neighborhood inherits a more traditional, established feel than newer master-planned communities along Daniels Road or the SR 50 corridor.
The community is non-gated, with HOA-maintained common areas anchored by a large swimming pool and an adjacent covered playground — the core gathering spots residents reference when describing day-to-day life here. The neighborhood backs to conservation land and private residences along its southern edge, with commercial and industrial parcels to the east near the SR 429 corridor, giving the interior streets a buffered, residential feel despite the proximity to those connector roads.
Covington Chase sits roughly two miles east of SR 429 access and about three miles north of SR 50 (West Colonial Drive), putting historic Plant Street, Newton Park on Lake Apopka, and the Winter Garden Village shopping center all within a short drive.
📊 Quick Facts
🏡 What Makes Covington Chase Distinctive
- Two-builder mix on established streets. The Ryan Homes / Taylor Morrison combination produced a more varied streetscape than a single-builder community of the same vintage.
- Older Winter Garden setting, not raw farmland. Covington Chase fits inside the older Winter Garden grid with mature trees and wider streets than many post-2010 master-planned communities.
- Pool and covered playground as the social anchors. Amenities are practical rather than resort-scale — appropriate to the community's price point and size.
- Conservation buffer to the south. Backing to private residences and conservation land insulates interior streets from through-traffic.
- Plant Street and Newton Park reachable without using SR 50. Local roads connect to Downtown Winter Garden without depending on the busier east-west corridor.
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Covington Chase Location & Connections
Covington Chase is located in northern Winter Garden, off E Division Street with the West Orange Trail running along the western edge and the SR 429 (Daniel Webster Western Beltway) corridor a short distance east. The position above Plant Street places residents within roughly four miles of historic downtown and within close reach of the Lake Apopka shoreline at Newton Park.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- North: Garden Heights neighborhood (area description — not currently linked from the Winter Garden hub; flagged for hub maintainer)
- South: Private residences and conservation area
- East: Commercial and industrial development along the SR 429 corridor
- West: The West Orange Trail recreation corridor
- Nearby neighborhoods within walking or short driving distance: Oakglen Estates and Courtlea Park, both established Winter Garden subdivisions.
Local streets framing the community include E Division Street, Silverdale Avenue, Hennis Road, and the Plant Street corridor a short distance south.
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Downtown Winter Garden (Plant Street): Approximately 8 minutes (≈ 4 miles)
- Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves: Approximately 10 minutes (≈ 4 miles)
- Downtown Orlando: Approximately 25–30 minutes via SR 429 and I-4 (≈ 15 miles)
- UCF main campus: Approximately 45 minutes (≈ 30 miles)
- Walt Disney World: Approximately 25 minutes via SR 429 (≈ 15 miles)
- Universal Orlando: Approximately 25 minutes (≈ 15 miles)
- SeaWorld Orlando: Approximately 30 minutes (≈ 18 miles)
- Cocoa Beach: Approximately 75–85 minutes (≈ 70 miles) via the Florida Turnpike and SR 528
- Lake Nona Medical City: Approximately 35–40 minutes (≈ 25 miles)
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): Approximately 35–40 minutes (≈ 25 miles) via SR 429 and SR 417
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): Approximately 45–50 minutes (≈ 35 miles) via SR 429
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Covington Chase Amenities & Lifestyle
Life in Covington Chase centers on the community pool and covered playground, with the broader Winter Garden lifestyle — Plant Street's restaurants and shops, the West Orange Trail, and Newton Park on Lake Apopka — all close enough to feel like a regular part of the week rather than a special outing. The northern Winter Garden setting trades resort-scale amenities for a more grounded, neighborhood feel with mature trees and wider streets than newer SR 50 corridor communities.
For families, the proximity to historic downtown matters: the area's museums, weekly Farmers Market, and Garden Theatre programming are a short drive south, and the West Orange Trail running along the community's western edge provides direct access to the longer regional trail network without driving anywhere.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities found within Covington Chase:
- Community swimming pool
- Covered playground adjacent to the pool area
- Sidewalks and street lights throughout
- HOA-maintained common areas
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Daily shopping needs are met by the Winter Garden Village open-air center about four miles south, along with the Plant Street boutique district downtown for specialty retail.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our Winter Garden Shopping Guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
Historic Plant Street is the dining anchor, with Plant Street Market and the Crooked Can Brewery as central food-hall destinations, plus independent restaurants along the brick-paved corridor.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our Winter Garden Restaurants Guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
The restored 1935 Garden Theatre on Plant Street is the cultural centerpiece, complemented by the Winter Garden Heritage Museum and Central Florida Railroad Museum nearby.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our Winter Garden Arts & Culture Guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
The full-service AdventHealth Winter Garden on Fowler Grove Boulevard serves the area, with Health Central Hospital in neighboring Ocoee as a secondary option.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our Winter Garden Hospitals Guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
The West Orange Trail runs along Covington Chase's western edge, providing direct walking and cycling access. Newton Park on the Lake Apopka shoreline is the closest waterfront park, with a boat ramp and lake access. The Jessie Brock Community Center downtown adds recreation programming.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our Winter Garden Parks & Recreation Guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
The private West Orange Country Club offers golf, tennis, and pickleball; public sports fields and city athletic programs round out the local options, with cycling and running on the West Orange Trail as the most accessible everyday athletic outlet.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our Winter Garden Sports & Athletics Guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
Saturday mornings revolve around the Winter Garden Farmers Market; Fridays on the Plaza brings free weekly outdoor concerts to downtown; and the Garden Theatre programs shows year-round.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our Winter Garden Events & Things To Do Guide →
🎓 Schools
Covington Chase is not explicitly mapped in the Winter Garden community school-zone reference. Based on its location in northern Winter Garden just north of Plant Street, the neighborhood is likely zoned for the following Orange County Public Schools — verify current zoning with OCPS before relying on these assignments:
- Elementary: Dillard Street Elementary (likely — verify with OCPS)
- Middle: SunRidge Middle School (likely — verify with OCPS)
- High: West Orange High School (likely — verify with OCPS)
Private school families in the area frequently consider Foundation Academy across its three Winter Garden campuses.
Note: School assignments are subject to change. Always verify current zoning with the school district.
For comprehensive school information: View our Winter Garden Schools Guide →
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How Covington Chase Compares
Covington Chase occupies a specific niche in the Winter Garden market: an established 2007–2016-era community in the older northern grid, priced and amenitized differently from both the 1990s-era Plant Street walkable neighborhoods and the newer SR 50 / Daniels Road corridor master plans. The comparison below frames where Covington Chase falls relative to two reasonable alternatives.
| Feature | Covington Chase | Courtlea Park | Oakglen Estates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Age | 2007 – 2016 | Established (older) | Established (older) |
| Builders | Ryan Homes, Taylor Morrison | Mixed (verify) | Mixed (verify) |
| Gated | No | No (verify) | No (verify) |
| Community Pool | Yes | Verify with HOA | Verify with HOA |
| Playground | Yes (covered) | Verify with HOA | Verify with HOA |
| Plant Street Proximity | ~4 miles north | <0.75 mile (bikeable) | Verify distance |
| West Orange Trail Access | Direct (western edge) | <0.5 mile | Verify distance |
| HOA | Mandatory | Verify with HOA | Verify with HOA |
💡 Value Proposition: Covington Chase offers newer construction (2007–2016) and a community pool / playground that the older Plant Street-walkable neighborhoods generally don't have, while staying within a short drive of Plant Street, Newton Park, and SR 429 access. The trade-off is being further from downtown than the established Courtlea / Park Place / Chapin Station tier.
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Covington Chase HOA & CDD Information
Covington Chase has a mandatory homeowners association that maintains the community pool, covered playground, common areas, and street-side landscaping. Specific fee amounts and the current management company change periodically, and CDD status should be verified against Orange County records before relying on assumptions either way.
💰 HOA Fees & Management Contact
HOA fees and management company information often change. Please contact us and we will be happy to provide you with the current HOA fee, payment schedule, and direct contact information for the HOA management company. We can also check for you to see if there are any current or upcoming special assessments.
📋 What HOA Fees Typically Cover
- Community swimming pool maintenance and chemicals
- Covered playground upkeep
- Common area landscaping
- Street-side and entrance landscaping
- Street lighting in common areas
- HOA management and administration
- Reserve funds for future repairs
- Architectural review and compliance
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