About Golf Ridge Neighborhood
Set on the west side of S. Hiawassee Road and southeast of Lake Hiawassee, Golf Ridge sits inside MetroWest, the 1,805-acre master-planned community that wraps around the MetroWest Golf Club. Completed in 1998, the community delivered roughly 60 condominium units in a compact, gated setting — a contrast to the larger single-family pockets and high-density condo clusters elsewhere in the area.
Homes here are condominium flats generally ranging from about 1,050 to 1,400 square feet, with two- and three-bedroom layouts and two bathrooms. Units feature screened balconies or patios, open central living spaces with glass sliders for natural light, and views that span the golf-course greens, the community pool, or the surrounding tree canopy and parkland. Each residence comes with assigned covered parking, with additional unassigned spaces available for guests.
The setting is deliberately low-key. Mature landscaping and towering oaks shade the grounds, and the gated entry keeps traffic to residents and guests. For buyers weighing southwest Orlando options, Golf Ridge functions as an entry point into golf-corridor living — quieter than the boulevard-front condo communities, and walking distance to the course itself.
📊 Quick Facts
🏌️ What Makes Golf Ridge Distinct
- Direct golf-course setting: units overlook the greens of the MetroWest Golf Club, a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design.
- Small and gated: roughly 60 units total, a fraction of the size of MetroWest's larger condo communities.
- Low-maintenance ownership: exterior upkeep, grounds, and the community pool are handled by the association.
- Entry-priced golf living: condo pricing well below golf-view single-family homes in the surrounding area.
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Golf Ridge Location & Connections
Golf Ridge sits in the heart of MetroWest, just west of S. Hiawassee Road and southeast of Lake Hiawassee, with the golf course wrapping the community's edges. Hiawassee Road is MetroWest's main north-south artery, putting everyday shopping, dining, and SR-408 access within a few minutes of the gate. The community's central-Orlando position means downtown, the tourist corridor, and the airport are all reachable without long drives.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- Fairway Cove — a neighboring MetroWest golf-frontage community along the course.
- Lake Hiawassee — internal MetroWest lake to the northwest.
- MetroWest Golf Club — the Robert Trent Jones Sr. course bordering the community.
- South Hiawassee Road — the corridor along the community's eastern edge.
- Greenbelt conservation area and golf-course green space along the property perimeter.
Other nearby MetroWest golf-frontage neighborhoods per the community amenity mapping include St Andrews, Bardmoor, and Palm Cove Estates — verify exact adjacency against plat maps.
Publisher note: "Golf View" and "Seminole Road" from the supplied border list are not found in the MetroWest hub (29 neighborhoods / Roads list) and are left as plain text pending verification of the platted name.
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
Approximate drive times from Golf Ridge; verify for your exact route and time of day.
- Downtown Orlando: ~15 minutes (about 8 miles) via SR-408
- Universal Orlando: ~12 minutes via Kirkman Road
- SeaWorld Orlando: ~15 minutes
- Walt Disney World: ~20–25 minutes via I-4
- Mall at Millenia: ~5–8 minutes east via Conroy Road
- Valencia College West Campus: under 1 mile via Kirkman Road
- Cocoa Beach: ~60 minutes via SR-528
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): ~20–25 minutes via SR-528
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): ~40–45 minutes via SR-408 and I-4
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Golf Ridge Amenities & Lifestyle
Daily life at Golf Ridge centers on the course and the pool, with everything else a short hop up Hiawassee Road. The surrounding MetroWest community adds an international dining corridor, a Publix-anchored shopping center, and one of Orlando's larger neighborhood parks within minutes of the gate.
Because the condo association handles exterior maintenance, grounds, and the pool, the lifestyle skews toward lock-and-leave convenience — well suited to buyers who travel, work long hours, or want a low-effort second home near the attractions.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities found within Golf Ridge:
- Gated, controlled-access entry
- Community swimming pool
- Golf-course, pool, and tree-canopy views from screened balconies/patios
- Assigned covered parking plus guest spaces
- Mature, association-maintained landscaping and oak canopy
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Everyday needs are covered at the Publix-anchored MetroWest Village along Hiawassee Road, while the Mall at Millenia sits minutes east via Conroy Road for luxury retail.
For comprehensive shopping information: Discover even more shopping options with our comprehensive MetroWest shopping guide.
🍽️ Restaurants
The Hiawassee Road corridor is MetroWest's international dining strip, with Brazilian, Lebanese, and Mediterranean spots alongside the local favorite Teak Neighborhood Grill. At the course itself, Sundance Tavern serves sports-bar fare with fairway views.
For comprehensive restaurant information: Explore dining options in our complete MetroWest restaurants and dining guide.
🎭 Arts & Culture
MetroWest's signature landmark is the Quattro Cavalli four-horse fountain, and Achilles Art Café pairs a European-style gallery with a coffeehouse along the dining corridor.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: Explore more area arts & culture options in our comprehensive MetroWest arts and culture guide.
🏃 Health & Wellness
Day-to-day care is close by along the Kirkman and Conroy corridors, with full-service emergency care available a short drive south in the Dr. Phillips area.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: For a complete directory of healthcare providers, visit our comprehensive MetroWest health and wellness guide.
🌳 Parks & Recreation
The 183-acre Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake sits on S. Hiawassee Road as MetroWest's effective backyard, with camping, trails, a disc-golf course, and a splash pad just minutes from the gate.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: Discover more parks, trails, and outdoor recreation in our detailed MetroWest parks and recreation guide.
⚽ Sports & Athletics
The community fronts the MetroWest Golf Club, a public Robert Trent Jones Sr. design with golf, tennis, and a clubhouse fitness option. Downtown's pro sports venues are a quick SR-408 drive east.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: Find complete information on golf, fitness, and recreation in our detailed MetroWest sports and athletics guide.
🎉 Fun Things to Do
Golf Ridge's central position makes Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and the International Drive attractions easy day trips via Kirkman Road and I-4, with theme-park access among MetroWest's biggest lifestyle draws.
For comprehensive events & activities information: Find even more things to do in our complete MetroWest entertainment guide.
🎓 Schools
Golf Ridge is generally served by Orange County Public Schools (likely zoned — verify per address with OCPS):
- Elementary: MetroWest Elementary
- Middle: Chain of Lakes Middle School
- High: Olympia High School (A-rated)
For higher education, Valencia College West Campus sits less than a mile away on Kirkman Road. A K-8 alternative, Windy Ridge K-8, also serves parts of the area.
Note: School assignments are subject to change. Always verify current zoning with Orange County Public Schools.
For comprehensive school information: For detailed school ratings and educational resources, visit our comprehensive MetroWest schools and education guide.
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How Golf Ridge Compares
Golf Ridge's value case is straightforward: it offers a gated, golf-course setting at condominium pricing — typically a fraction of what golf-view single-family homes command in the surrounding MetroWest and Dr. Phillips markets. The trade-offs are size and ownership type: these are 1998-era condo flats with association-managed exteriors, not detached homes with private yards.
| Feature | Golf Ridge | MetroWest Golf-View Single-Family | Newer Suburban Condos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Home Size | ~1,050–1,400 sq ft | 2,000–4,000+ sq ft | 1,000–1,600 sq ft |
| Ownership Type | Condominium (flat) | Detached single-family | Condominium/townhome |
| Year Built | 1998 | 1990s–2000s | 2010s–2020s |
| Golf-Course Setting | Yes (fronts the course) | Some | Rarely |
| CDD Fee | None known (verify) | Typically none | Often yes |
💡 Value Proposition: For buyers who want a golf-course address and lock-and-leave simplicity over square footage and a private yard, Golf Ridge delivers a gated, course-fronting condo at an entry price point — with the surrounding MetroWest amenities and central-Orlando access included.
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Golf Ridge HOA & CDD Information
As a condominium community, Golf Ridge is governed by a condo association that maintains the building exteriors, grounds, gated entry, and community pool, with monthly assessments typical of low-rise condo ownership. Because it was developed in 1998 — within MetroWest's largely pre-CDD master plan — it is not known to carry a Community Development District (CDD) assessment, though buyers should confirm this against Orange County records before relying on it.
💰 HOA / Condo Fee & Management Contact
HOA and condo fees and management company information often change. Please contact us and we will be happy to provide you with the current fee, payment schedule, and direct contact information for the association's management company. We can also check for you to see if there are any current or upcoming special assessments.
📋 What the Condo Fee Typically Covers
- Building exterior and roof maintenance
- Grounds keeping and landscaping
- Gated entry and common-area upkeep
- Community pool maintenance
- Common-area and exterior insurance
- Water/sewer or trash (varies — confirm)
- Reserve funding for shared components
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