Havencrest Homes for Sale

Q: What is the HOA fee in Havencrest?

Please contact Florida Neighborhood Realty for the current HOA fee, payment schedule, and HOA management company contact information. The HOA covers gated entry, common-area landscaping, the central pond, gazebo, street lighting, and reserve funding. There is no clubhouse, pool, or fitness center to fund, which is reflected in the assessment scope.

About Havencrest Neighborhood

Havencrest sits in the northeast quadrant of Windermere, set off Apopka-Vineland Road and bordered to the east by the Florida Turnpike. The community was developed by Taylor Morrison Homes between 2015 and 2020 as a small gated neighborhood — approximately 85 single-family homes built across roughly seven floor plans with a mix of Traditional, Mediterranean, and Contemporary elevations. The entry is gated with twin fountains flanking the drive, and the interior streets loop around a central pond rather than running through to a connecting road.

Homes generally range from about 3,267 to 4,882 square feet, predominantly four- and five-bedroom plans with three- and four-car garages. Lot widths are noticeably larger than most newer Orange County production communities — closer to 85 feet of frontage, which is a meaningful difference for buyers comparing Havencrest against post-2020 builds in Horizon West and southern Windermere where 50–65 foot lots are typical. Roughly three dozen of the homes are pond-front, with the remaining homesites set on the perimeter loop.

The community character is recent-construction luxury without the price escalation of guard-gated estate communities — there's no golf course, no clubhouse, no private boat ramp; the amenity set is intentionally minimal (gated entry, the central pond, a community gazebo). For buyers who want newer Taylor Morrison construction in 34786 without paying for amenity infrastructure they wouldn't use, the trade is straightforward.

📊 Quick Facts

Property Style(s):Single-family — Traditional, Mediterranean, Contemporary

Home Sizes:Approximately 3,267 – 4,882 sq ft

Year Built:2015 – 2020

Builder:Taylor Morrison Homes

HOA Fee:Contact us for current fee

CDD Fee:No

Total Homes:Approximately 85

Gated:Yes (entry gate, not 24-hour guarded)

Waterfront Lots:Approximately 36 pond-front homesites

🏠 Typical Home Features

Four- and five-bedroom plans (some with bonus rooms or flex spaces)
Three- to four-car garages standard across most plans
Open-concept living/kitchen/dining layouts
Tile roofs and stucco exteriors on most elevations
Tray and coffered ceiling treatments in primary living spaces
Gas appliance plumbing on many plans
Pool-ready lot grading and screen-enclosure-friendly rear yards
Pond views from approximately 36 of the 85 homesites

✨ What Sets Havencrest Apart

Newer construction inside 34786. Most of Windermere's recognizable communities (Isleworth, Keene's Pointe, Belmere Village, Reserve at Belmere) were built before 2010 — Havencrest is one of the limited 2015–2020 Taylor Morrison products inside the ZIP.
Wider lots than the post-2020 alternatives. The 85-foot frontage is a tangible difference from the 50–65 foot widths in newer Horizon West villages.
No CDD assessment. Unlike Horizon West and many Disney-corridor master plans, Havencrest carries HOA only — no Community Development District bond.
Turnpike-side location, not Turnpike noise pressure. The community is bordered by the Turnpike but set behind a sound-buffering wall and tree line; commuter access is the upside.
No amenity overhead. No clubhouse, pool, or fitness center to fund — HOA scope is gate, common landscaping, pond, and street upkeep.

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Havencrest Location & Connections

Havencrest is on the eastern edge of Windermere, with the Florida Turnpike along its eastern boundary and Apopka-Vineland Road providing primary access. From the entry, residents reach Conroy-Windermere Road within minutes for the east-west route to I-4, and downtown Windermere's Apopka-Vineland roundabouts roughly 2 miles south.

The location's practical advantage is the Turnpike entrance — direct northbound access toward Ocoee and Apopka and southbound access toward Kissimmee without routing through the I-4 / 408 interchange. For residents commuting to Sand Lake Road's Restaurant Row or downtown Orlando, the alternative routes through Conroy-Windermere Road are typically the faster choice; the Turnpike is the regional connector.

🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas

North: Commercial landscape nursery property (no residential community)
South: Courtleigh Park
East: Florida Turnpike (community boundary)
West: Balmoral
Major corridor: Apopka-Vineland Road (primary access)

🚗 Detailed Commute Times

Downtown Windermere (Town Square): 6–8 minutes (~2 miles south on Apopka-Vineland Road)
Dr. Phillips / Sand Lake Road Restaurant Row: 12–15 minutes (~7 miles east via Conroy-Windermere Road)
Downtown Orlando: 20–25 minutes (~13 miles east via Turnpike or Conroy-Windermere Road to I-4)
UCF Campus: 30–35 minutes (~22 miles east)
Walt Disney World: 18–22 minutes (~12 miles south)
Universal Orlando: 15–20 minutes (~10 miles east)
SeaWorld Orlando: 15–18 minutes (~9 miles southeast)
Lake Nona Medical City: 30–35 minutes (~22 miles southeast)
Cocoa Beach: 60–70 minutes (~58 miles east via 528)

✈️ Airport Access

Orlando International Airport (MCO): 22–28 minutes (~16 miles southeast via Turnpike or 528)
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): 40–50 minutes (~32 miles northeast via Turnpike to 417)
Orlando Executive Airport: 25–30 minutes (~16 miles east) — general aviation

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Havencrest Amenities & Lifestyle

Havencrest is intentionally a low-amenity community — there's no clubhouse, pool, or fitness center inside the gates. The lifestyle pitch is location: residents are within a short drive of The Grove at Isleworth, downtown Windermere's Main Street, the Butler Chain of Lakes public access points, and Sand Lake Road's full dining and retail corridor — without paying the HOA premium for amenities that residents in luxury master-planned communities effectively subsidize.

🏊 Neighborhood Amenities

Amenities found within Havencrest:

Gated entry with twin fountains
Central community pond
Pondside community gazebo
Common-area landscaping and street lighting

Note: Havencrest has no clubhouse, community pool, fitness center, or playground. Buyers wanting full resort-style amenities should compare against Belmere Village or master-planned communities elsewhere in 34786.

🛍️ Shopping & Services

The closest upscale retail is The Grove at Isleworth on Conroy-Windermere Road. Day-to-day grocery is handled at the Apopka-Vineland Publix locations covered in all three Windermere 34786 Publix locations. The Mall at Millenia is roughly 10 miles east via Conroy-Windermere Road for designer retail.

For comprehensive shopping information: View our Windermere Shopping Guide →

🍽️ Restaurants

Havencrest residents are roughly 10–15 minutes from Sand Lake Road's Restaurant Row dining district via Conroy-Windermere Road. Downtown Windermere dining on Main Street is closer (under 10 minutes), and Italian options like Bella Tuscany and Pizza 14 are within a short drive. For weekend mornings, Dixie Cream Cafe and First Watch are the local breakfast staples.

For comprehensive restaurant information: View our Windermere Restaurants Guide →

🎭 Arts & Culture

Windermere's cultural anchors are the 1890 Windermere Schoolhouse, Town Hall, the annual Fine Art Show at Town Square, and the Isleworth public sculpture collection featuring Henry Moore, Dali, and Philip Jackson. The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts downtown is the closest major performing arts venue.

For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our Windermere Arts & Culture Guide →

🏃 Health & Wellness

The closest local multispecialty hub is Orlando Health Medical Pavilion Summerport on CR 535. The closest full-service hospital with ER, surgery, and inpatient services for the 34786 ZIP is Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital, with Dr. P. Phillips Hospital a slightly farther alternative for specialty care. Walk-in care is covered at MD Now, Windermere Medical Center, and AdventHealth Centra Care.

For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our Windermere Health & Wellness Guide →

🌳 Parks & Recreation

Public access to the Butler Chain of Lakes is at Fernwood Park (Lake Butler boat ramp) and R.D. Keene Park (52 acres with soccer fields, playgrounds, and a boat ramp). The closest substantial nature trail system is Tibet-Butler Preserve's 3.6 miles of trails on CR 535. Lake Street Park, Palmer Park, and Town Square handle the walkable downtown green-space role.

For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our Windermere Parks & Recreation Guide →

⚽ Sports & Athletics

The two signature golf clubs in 34786 — Isleworth Golf & Country Club (Arnold Palmer–designed) and the Golden Bear Club at Keene's Pointe (Jack Nicklaus signature) — are private and members-only. Bass fishing on the Butler Chain and paddleboarding, swimming, and lake fitness on the Butler Chain are the active-recreation defaults for residents in this part of Windermere.

For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our Windermere Sports & Athletics Guide →

🎉 Fun Things to Do

Town Square hosts the Friday Farmers Market, monthly Food Truck Night, and seasonal events including the Halloween Costume Parade, PetFest, and Light Up Windermere. Disney fireworks views are part of the regional pitch — Windermere's eastern proximity to Disney property gives many residents seasonal sight lines. The Butler Chain boat day routine — Bird Island, sandbars, lakeside lunch — is the local-knowledge weekend default.

For comprehensive events & activities information: View our Windermere Events & Things To Do Guide →

🎓 Schools

Havencrest is served by Orange County Public Schools:

Elementary: Windy Ridge K-8 (PK-8 model)
Middle: Chain of Lakes Middle School
High: Olympia High School

Note: School zone assignments are subject to change and are not separately confirmed in the FNR Windermere community data set for this address. Always verify current zoning directly with OCPS before relying on school assignment in a purchase decision.

For private and IB-track options, see Windermere Preparatory School (the only IB Diploma private school in Central Florida) and other private and charter options in the Windermere area.

For comprehensive school information: View our Windermere Schools Guide →

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How Havencrest Compares

Havencrest's value proposition only makes sense once it's compared against the alternatives buyers actually shop alongside it: older established Windermere neighborhoods inside 34786 (think 1990s–2000s builds with mature trees) and newer Horizon West / Winter Garden production communities built since 2020.

Against the older 34786 alternatives, Havencrest trades mature landscaping and established character for newer construction (post-2015 energy systems, current open-plan layouts, modern finishes). Against newer Horizon West villages, it trades the lower entry price for wider lots, no CDD assessment, and a Windermere 34786 ZIP code rather than a Winter Garden or Hamlin one.

Feature	Havencrest	Newer Horizon West	Older 34786
Year Built	2015 – 2020	2020 – 2025	1990s – 2000s
Typical Lot Width	~85 feet	50 – 65 feet	75 – 100+ feet
CDD Fee	No	Often yes	Generally no
Builder	Taylor Morrison (single)	Multiple production builders	Various
Gated	Yes (entry gate)	Sometimes	Sometimes
HOA Amenity Scope	Minimal (gate, pond, gazebo)	Often full resort package	Varies
Home Sizes	~3,267 – 4,882 sq ft	~2,000 – 4,500 sq ft	~2,000 – 5,000+ sq ft
ZIP / Address	Windermere 34786	Winter Garden / Hamlin	Windermere 34786

💡 Value Proposition: Havencrest is the answer for buyers who want recent Taylor Morrison construction inside the Windermere 34786 ZIP code without paying for a clubhouse-and-resort-pool amenity package they don't plan to use, and without taking on a CDD assessment. The trade-off is a small community with limited resale supply and minimal community amenity infrastructure.

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Havencrest HOA & CDD Information

Havencrest is a single-HOA community with no Community Development District (CDD) assessment. The HOA covers the gated entry, common-area landscaping, the central pond and gazebo, street lighting, and reserve funding for shared infrastructure. There is no clubhouse, pool, or fitness center on the HOA's amenity list, which keeps the assessment scope tighter than master-planned communities elsewhere in the Windermere / Horizon West corridor.

The community is gated but not 24-hour guard-staffed; entry is via gate access rather than a manned guardhouse. Architectural standards are governed by the original Taylor Morrison community covenants, which include exterior modification review and lawn-maintenance standards.

💰 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 Cover

Gated entry maintenance and access systems
Common-area landscaping along entry, perimeter, and pond
Pond and water-feature upkeep
Community gazebo maintenance
Street lighting in common areas
Reserve funding for shared infrastructure
Insurance on common-area assets
Architectural review and covenant enforcement

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the HOA fee in Havencrest?

Please contact us for the current HOA fee, payment schedule, and HOA management company contact information. The HOA covers gated entry, common-area landscaping, the central pond, gazebo, street lighting, and reserve funding. There is no clubhouse, pool, or fitness center to fund, which is reflected in the assessment scope.

Is there a CDD fee in Havencrest?

No. Havencrest does not carry a Community Development District (CDD) assessment. This distinguishes it from many newer master-planned communities in the broader Horizon West / Winter Garden area, where CDD bonds frequently add several thousand dollars per year to total carrying costs.

What schools serve Havencrest?

Havencrest is in Orange County Public Schools and is reported to be zoned for Windy Ridge K-8 and Olympia High School, with Chain of Lakes Middle School serving the middle-grade pathway. School zone assignments are subject to change and should be verified directly with OCPS before relying on them in a purchase decision.

Who built Havencrest?

Havencrest was developed by Taylor Morrison Homes between 2015 and 2020 as a small gated community of approximately 85 single-family homes. The community was built out across a small group of floor plans and elevations, with all homes by a single builder.

How big are the homes and lots?

Homes generally range from approximately 3,267 to 4,882 square feet — predominantly four- and five-bedroom plans with three- and four-car garages. Lot widths run roughly 85 feet of frontage, which is meaningfully wider than typical 50-to-65-foot lots in newer post-2020 production communities in the Horizon West area.

Is Havencrest a gated community?

Yes. Havencrest has a gated entry with twin fountains. The gate is a controlled-access entry rather than a 24-hour manned guardhouse, which is the model used at larger Windermere communities like Belmere Village and the guard-gated estate communities such as Isleworth and Keene's Pointe.

Are there waterfront homes in Havencrest?

Yes — the community is built around a central pond, and approximately 36 of the 85 homesites are pond-front. These are not Butler Chain of Lakes lots; they are interior-pond views. Buyers wanting actual Butler Chain access should look at communities such as Casabella, Chaine Du Lac, Cypress Isle, or other documented Butler Chain communities.

How is the location for commuting?

The community is bordered on the east by the Florida Turnpike, with primary access on Apopka-Vineland Road. That positioning gives direct Turnpike access for north-south regional travel and a 12–15 minute drive to Sand Lake Road's Restaurant Row corridor and the Dr. Phillips medical campus via Conroy-Windermere Road. Downtown Orlando is roughly 20–25 minutes east; Walt Disney World is 18–22 minutes south.

How does Havencrest compare to Isleworth or Keene's Pointe?

It doesn't, and isn't meant to. Isleworth and Keene's Pointe are guard-gated estate communities with private signature golf courses and full member-club amenity infrastructure, priced accordingly. Havencrest is a small entry-gated production community of newer Taylor Morrison homes with no club, no golf, and no guard. The buyer profiles do not overlap.