About Fullers Crossing Neighborhood
Fullers Crossing sits in the northern section of Winter Garden, just north of E Fullers Cross Road and west of E Crown Point Road, on land that was previously an orange grove. The subdivision was developed by Cambridge Homes across four phases beginning in 1999, with Phases 1 and 2 completed around 2003 and Phases 3 and 4 built out between 2003 and 2006. The four phases share a single physical neighborhood but are organized into separate HOA structures — Phases 1-2 belong to the Fullers Crossing HOA, while Phases 3-4 are administered separately and connect to the rest of the community via Juniper Hammock Court.
The community totals roughly 189 single-family homes ranging from approximately 1,400 to 4,500 square feet, with three to five bedrooms and two to four bathrooms across both single-story and two-story floor plans. Architectural styles lean traditional and contemporary with some ranch-style designs. Approximately thirty homes back to community ponds, providing waterfront views without rear neighbors; additional lots along the rear perimeter back to the wooded conservation space that stretches north to the banks of Lake Apopka. Two clearly marked entrances on E Fullers Cross Road, each anchored by red brick walls with community signage, define the front of the neighborhood.
Fullers Crossing does not have a community pool, clubhouse, or playground inside the neighborhood. Residents rely on nearby public amenities — Farnsworth Community Pool and Newton Park on Lake Apopka are roughly two miles east, and Chapin Station Park sits just south along the West Orange Trail. The trail itself runs immediately along the neighborhood's eastern boundary, giving residents direct walking and cycling access without needing to drive.
📊 Quick Facts
🏠 Home Features
Floor plans in Fullers Crossing commonly include split-bedroom designs for primary-suite privacy, flex rooms or bonus spaces that buyers convert to offices or playrooms, and dine-in kitchens that open into living areas. Two-car attached garages are standard. Outdoor features vary by home and lot: screened and covered lanais are common, and some lots include private swimming pools or fire pits. Many of the rear-perimeter homes have wooded conservation or pond views with no rear neighbors.
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Fullers Crossing Location & Connections
Fullers Crossing occupies a transitional position in northern Winter Garden — close enough to Downtown Winter Garden for Plant Street, the Farmers Market, and the Garden Theatre to be a short drive south, but far enough north to back onto undeveloped conservation land that stretches to Lake Apopka. The location is anchored by E Fullers Cross Road on the south, E Crown Point Road on the east, the West Orange Trail directly along the eastern boundary, and roughly a mile of buffer to the SR-429 (Daniel Webster Western Beltway) on the east-west axis.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- South: Crown Point Springs across E Fullers Cross Road
- West: McAllister Landing
- North: Conservation land and community ponds, with wooded conservation space stretching to Lake Apopka
- East: West Orange Trail corridor and E Crown Point Road, with SR-429 access roughly one mile beyond
- Internal connections: Americus Minor Drive provides the primary internal access; Juniper Hammock Court connects Phases 3-4 to the original community
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Downtown Winter Garden (Plant Street): approximately 5-7 minutes (~2 miles south)
- Newton Park on Lake Apopka: approximately 6-8 minutes (~2 miles east)
- Downtown Orlando: approximately 25-30 minutes (~16 miles east via SR-429 and SR 50)
- Walt Disney World: approximately 20-25 minutes (~14 miles south via SR-429)
- Universal Orlando: approximately 18-22 minutes (~13 miles southeast)
- SeaWorld Orlando: approximately 22-26 minutes (~15 miles southeast)
- Cocoa Beach: approximately 70-80 minutes (~70 miles east)
- UCF: approximately 35-40 minutes (~24 miles east)
- Lake Nona Medical City: approximately 40-50 minutes (~28 miles southeast)
Drive times are estimates and vary with traffic. SR-429 is a toll road; check current toll rates with the road operator before relying on them for budgeting.
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): approximately 35-45 minutes (~25 miles southeast)
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): approximately 45-55 minutes (~35 miles northeast)
🛣️ Major Road Connections
- SR-429 (Daniel Webster Western Beltway): Toll road approximately one mile east — primary connection south to I-4, Disney, and Horizon West, and north to Apopka and the Turnpike
- SR 50 (West Colonial Drive): Primary east-west retail corridor through Winter Garden
- Florida's Turnpike: Accessible via SR-429 north or SR 50 east interchange
- I-4: Reached via SR-429 south, typically 15-20 minutes
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Fullers Crossing Amenities & Lifestyle
Lifestyle in Fullers Crossing is shaped less by amenities inside the neighborhood and more by what sits outside its borders. The community does not have a clubhouse, pool, or playground of its own. Instead, residents have direct walking access to the West Orange Trail along the eastern boundary, a short drive to Newton Park for boat ramp access, fishing pier, and Lake Apopka sunset views, and walking or biking proximity to Chapin Station Park, which functions as a West Orange Trail trailhead with playgrounds and courts. Farnsworth Community Pool, a public pool, is approximately two miles east for swim programs and open-swim hours.
The character is established-suburban rather than newer master-planned — mature trees, set-back red-brick entrances, and homes that have been lived in long enough to develop landscaping. Many buyers cite the conservation buffer and pond lots as the primary draw.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities found within Fullers Crossing itself are limited:
- Community ponds along the rear perimeter, with approximately 30 homes backing to water views
- Wooded conservation buffer to the north stretching toward Lake Apopka
- Two marked entrances with red brick walls and community signage
- Direct walking access to the West Orange Trail along the east boundary (the trail itself is a Winter Garden city/Orange County asset, not a Fullers Crossing amenity)
Note: There is no community pool, clubhouse, fitness center, or playground inside the neighborhood. Residents use Farnsworth Community Pool and nearby parks for those amenities.
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Day-to-day shopping is anchored by Fountains West Plaza just north of the community, which includes a Publix Super Market. Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves is a few miles south for big-box retail and the broader open-air shopping experience.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our Winter Garden Shopping Guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
Dining is concentrated around Plant Street in Downtown Winter Garden — about two miles south — where the Plant Street Market food hall and Crooked Can Brewery anchor a walkable restaurant district. Additional chain and casual dining clusters around Winter Garden Village.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our Winter Garden Restaurants Guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
The Garden Theatre on Plant Street hosts a year-round performing arts season. The Winter Garden Heritage Museum and Central Florida Railroad Museum tell the area's citrus and rail history, and SOBO Art Gallery anchors the local visual arts scene.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our Winter Garden Arts & Culture Guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
AdventHealth Winter Garden on Fowler Grove Boulevard is the closest full-service hospital. Health Central Hospital in neighboring Ocoee offers an additional full-service option.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our Winter Garden Health & Wellness Guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Fullers Crossing has unusually strong park access for an established community. Newton Park on the southeastern shore of Lake Apopka — boat ramp, fishing pier, boardwalk, and Tanner Hall — is roughly two miles east. Chapin Station Park functions as a West Orange Trail trailhead with playgrounds and courts. The West Orange Trail runs immediately along the neighborhood's east boundary for walking and cycling.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our Winter Garden Parks & Recreation Guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
The West Orange Trail along the eastern boundary is the primary on-foot recreation asset. Farnsworth Community Pool offers lap swim, swim lessons, and aquatics programs. West Orange Country Club offers private golf, tennis, and pickleball for members.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our Winter Garden Sports & Athletics Guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
The Winter Garden Farmers Market on Plant Street is a Saturday-morning institution. Fridays on the Plaza brings weekly free concerts downtown. The Winter Garden Halloween Experience and Light Up Winter Garden round out the seasonal calendar.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our Winter Garden Events & Things To Do Guide →
🎓 Schools
Fullers Crossing is served by Orange County Public Schools. The Winter Garden hub does not list Fullers Crossing in a specific school-zone cluster, and external sources conflict on current zoning. The neighborhood is likely zoned for the following — always verify with the OCPS School Locator before relying on these assignments:
- Elementary: Likely Dillard Street Elementary or William S. Maxey Elementary — verify with OCPS
- Middle: Likely Lakeview Middle School or SunRidge Middle School — verify with OCPS
- High: Likely West Orange High School or Ocoee High School — verify with OCPS
Note: School assignments are subject to change. Always confirm current zoning with the OCPS School Locator before making a buying decision based on school zones.
For comprehensive school information: View our Winter Garden Schools Guide →
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How Fullers Crossing Compares
Fullers Crossing sits in a distinct band of Winter Garden inventory — established (early-2000s) construction in the city's older northern section, non-gated, no CDD, and with direct West Orange Trail frontage. Comparing it against newer master-planned communities to the south and against immediate neighbors helps frame what buyers are choosing between.
| Feature | Fullers Crossing | Crown Point Springs | Newer Horizon West communities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 1999-2006 | Established (2000s era) | 2015-present |
| Builder | Cambridge Homes | Varied | Varied (national builders) |
| Total Homes | ~189 | Smaller-scale | Often 300-1,000+ |
| CDD Fee | No | No | Often Yes |
| Gated | No | No | Some |
| Community Pool/Clubhouse | No | Varies | Typically Yes |
| West Orange Trail access | Direct (east boundary) | Adjacent | Variable / driving distance |
| Lake Apopka proximity | ~1 mile, conservation buffer | ~1.5 miles | Several miles south |
| Downtown Winter Garden distance | ~2 miles | ~2 miles | 6-10+ miles |
💡 Value Proposition: The trade-off is straightforward — no CDD, no community pool, no clubhouse, but direct West Orange Trail frontage, established trees, conservation-buffered lots, and a five-to-seven-minute drive to Plant Street. Buyers who value walkability to public amenities and proximity to downtown over private community amenities tend to favor this part of Winter Garden over the newer Horizon West villages south of SR-429.
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Fullers Crossing HOA & CDD Information
Fullers Crossing has a mandatory HOA, but the structure is unusual: Phases 1 and 2 are governed by one association (the Fullers Crossing HOA), while Phases 3 and 4 — built later and connected to the original community via Juniper Hammock Court — are administered separately. Buyers should confirm which phase any specific home belongs to and request the correct governing documents for that section.
Fullers Crossing does not have a Community Development District (CDD) fee, which differentiates it from many newer master-planned communities south of SR-429 in Horizon West.
💰 HOA Fees & Management Contact
HOA fees and management company information often change, and Fullers Crossing has more than one HOA governing different phases. Please contact us and we will provide the current HOA fee, payment schedule, and direct contact information for the correct HOA management company based on which phase the home is in. We can also check whether there are any current or upcoming special assessments.
📋 What HOA Fees Typically Cover
- Common-area landscaping along entrances and shared right-of-way
- Maintenance of community ponds and stormwater retention
- Entrance signage and brick-wall upkeep
- Architectural review and covenant enforcement
- Reserve funds for long-term common-area maintenance
- Insurance for common-area improvements
Specific covered items vary between the Phase 1-2 HOA and the Phase 3-4 HOA. Verify the exact covered items in the governing documents for the relevant phase.
🏗️ Phase Structure
Per the Fullers Crossing HOA's own published information, the subdivision was built in four phases on land that was previously an orange grove:
- Phases 1 and 2: Construction began 1999, completed approximately 2003. Governed by the Fullers Crossing HOA.
- Phases 3 and 4: Construction began 2003, completed approximately 2006. Connected to Phases 1-2 via Juniper Hammock Court. Administered under a separate HOA structure.
When evaluating a specific listing, ask the listing agent which phase the home is in, which HOA governs it, and request a copy of that HOA's current rules, fees, and any pending assessments.
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