About Paces Mill Neighborhood
Paces Mill sits in the southwestern quadrant of Hunter's Creek, accessed off Town Center Boulevard with the Shingle Creek conservation corridor forming its western boundary. The village is built primarily around a loop street pattern rather than through traffic, which keeps the interior quiet and gives many homes protected rear exposures backing to preserve or pond.
The village was built out through the late 1990s and early 2000s as part of Hunter's Creek's original master plan, with single-family homes on mid-sized lots. Typical floor plans range from 3-bed to 5-bed layouts between roughly 1,800 and 3,000 square feet, with two-car garages, tile roofs, and the stucco-and-barrel-tile Mediterranean detailing that runs throughout the community. Mature landscaping, sidewalks on both sides of the street, and original-owner retention have kept resale activity steady rather than churning.
Paces Mill residents sit under a single layered HOA structure: the sub-association fee plus the Hunter's Creek Community Association assessment that funds the seven parks, the main entry landscaping, and community-wide events like Bunny in the Park and the Fourth of July celebration. Homeowners value the combination of a manageable sub-neighborhood and a full master-planned amenity package.
📊 Quick Facts
🏡 Home Features
- Stucco exteriors with barrel-tile roofs in the Mediterranean style common across Hunter's Creek
- Two-car attached garages standard across the village
- Mid-sized lots with sidewalks on both sides of the street
- Many rear exposures backing to conservation preserve or community pond
- Open-plan 3-5 bedroom layouts with screened lanais on a significant share of homes
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Paces Mill Location & Connections
Paces Mill occupies the western edge of Hunter's Creek, bordered by the Shingle Creek conservation corridor on the west and connected to the wider community through Town Center Boulevard and the internal village road network. Osceola Parkway runs to the south, giving quick toll-road access toward Kissimmee, theme park corridors, and the Turnpike. The SR 417 Central Florida GreeneWay on-ramps a few minutes away handle longer commutes to the airport, Lake Nona, and downtown Orlando.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- Westshire — immediately adjacent single-family village
- Pointe — neighboring pond-edge village to the east
- Vistas — nearby condominium village with Promenade access
- Keatons Crest — nearby family-zoned single-family village
- Shingle Creek conservation corridor and wetland preserve along the western boundary
Osceola Parkway borders the area to the south and Town Center Boulevard terminates near the western edge of the village, connecting into the wider Hunter's Creek internal road network.
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Downtown Orlando: ~20–25 minutes (~15 miles) via SR 417 or John Young Parkway
- UCF Campus: ~30–35 minutes (~22 miles) via SR 417 / SR 408
- Walt Disney World: ~15–20 minutes (~8 miles) via Osceola Parkway / I-4
- Universal Orlando: ~20–25 minutes (~13 miles) via SR 417 / I-4
- SeaWorld Orlando: ~15 minutes (~8 miles) via John Young Parkway
- Cocoa Beach: ~60–70 minutes (~60 miles) via SR 417 / SR 528
- Lake Nona Medical City: ~20 minutes (~13 miles) via SR 417
- Gatorland: ~10 minutes (~5 miles) via Orange Blossom Trail
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): ~20 minutes (~13 miles) via SR 417
- Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM): ~15 minutes (~10 miles) via John Young Parkway
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): ~45 minutes (~35 miles) via SR 417
- Orlando Executive Airport (ORL): ~25 minutes (~18 miles) via SR 417 / SR 408
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Paces Mill Amenities & Lifestyle
Paces Mill residents get full access to the Hunter's Creek amenity package through their Community Association dues — seven community parks, the Hunter's Creek Golf Club, and miles of internal sidewalks and trails connecting to Shingle Creek Trail. The village's conservation-edge position gives residents an unusually short walk to the trail corridor without giving up proximity to the community's retail core.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities accessible to Paces Mill residents through the Hunter's Creek Community Association:
- Seven community parks including Osprey Park (community center) and Eagle Park (sports courts and fishing dock)
- Direct connection to Shingle Creek Trail — hiking, biking, and kayaking
- Access to Hunter's Creek Golf Club, an 18-hole championship public course
- Community-wide sidewalk network linking villages to parks and the Town Center
- Annual events including Bunny in the Park, Fourth of July, Fall Festival, and Hunter's Creep
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Paces Mill residents are minutes from Hunter's Creek Promenade, Hunter's Creek Plaza, and The Loop open-air mall. The Florida Mall and Mall at Millenia are a short drive via SR 417.
For comprehensive shopping information: Discover even more shopping options with our comprehensive Hunter's Creek shopping guide.
🍽️ Restaurants
John Young Parkway and the Promenade corridor bring sports bars, international cuisine, family dining, and date-night fine dining within a few minutes of Paces Mill. Casual bites, sushi, Latin cuisine, and weekend brunch are all concentrated along the main retail spine.
For comprehensive restaurant information: Explore dining options in our complete Hunter's Creek restaurants and dining guide.
🎭 Arts & Culture
Gatorland, just south on Orange Blossom Trail, is a living piece of Florida heritage. Community-wide festivals, public art around the Town Center, and downtown Orlando's cultural institutions round out the arts calendar.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: Explore more area arts & culture options in our comprehensive Hunter's Creek arts and culture guide.
🏃 Health & Wellness
HCA Florida Hunter's Creek Emergency is minutes from Paces Mill for 24/7 emergency care, with AdventHealth Kissimmee the closest full-service hospital. Lake Nona Medical City offers specialty care a short drive east on SR 417.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: For a complete directory of healthcare providers, visit our comprehensive Hunter's Creek health and wellness guide.
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Paces Mill is one of the closest villages to the Shingle Creek Trail conservation corridor. Osprey Park, Eagle Park, and the other community parks are all reachable by sidewalk or short drive.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: Discover more parks, trails, and outdoor recreation in our detailed Hunter's Creek parks and recreation guide.
⚽ Sports & Athletics
The Hunter's Creek Golf Club 18-hole public course anchors community athletics, with tennis, basketball, and racquetball courts at the community parks. Youth soccer and Little League run out of the community's recreation programs.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: Find complete information on golf, fitness, and recreation in our detailed Hunter's Creek sports and athletics guide.
🎉 Fun Things to Do
Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal Orlando are all within 20 minutes. The Loop adds movies, shopping, and dining close to home.
For comprehensive events & activities information: Find even more things to do in our complete Hunter's Creek entertainment guide.
🎓 Schools
Paces Mill is served by Orange County Public Schools:
- Elementary: Hunter's Creek Elementary (gifted & talented magnet) or West Creek Elementary depending on block
- Middle: Hunter's Creek Middle School (dual language, Project Lead The Way)
- High: Freedom High School
School assignments are subject to change. Verify current zoning with Orange County Public Schools (407-317-3200).
For comprehensive school information: For detailed school ratings and educational resources, visit our comprehensive Hunter's Creek schools and education guide.
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How Paces Mill Compares
Paces Mill's value case is specific: an established single-family village inside one of Orange County's most recognized master-planned communities, with conservation-edge exposures and no CDD layered on top of the HOA. That combination is increasingly hard to find in newer southwest Orlando builds.
| Feature | Paces Mill | Newer SW Orlando Communities | Kissimmee Resort-Zone Builds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Lot Size | Mid-sized established lots | Smaller infill lots | Variable, often compact |
| Home Age | Late 1990s–early 2000s | 2015–present | 2010–present |
| CDD Fee | No | Often yes | Frequently yes |
| Conservation/Preserve Access | Direct western edge | Varies | Varies |
| Master-Planned Amenities | Full Hunter's Creek package | Varies by community | Often resort/STR-oriented |
💡 Value Proposition: Paces Mill offers established single-family ownership inside Hunter's Creek with no CDD layered over the HOA, plus a conservation-edge lot stock that gives many homes permanent protected rear exposure.
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Paces Mill HOA & CDD Information
Paces Mill homeowners pay a layered structure: a Paces Mill sub-association fee plus the Hunter's Creek Community Association assessment. Together these fund sub-neighborhood maintenance, community-wide park upkeep, main entry landscaping, and resident events. There is no CDD bond on top of the HOA.
The Hunter's Creek Community Association handles the seven parks, main community entries, and the community-wide event calendar. Architectural review for exterior changes is typically handled at the sub-association level first, with community-wide standards layered on top.
💰 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
- Sub-neighborhood common area landscaping and maintenance
- Hunter's Creek Community Association assessment (seven community parks)
- Main community entry landscaping and signage
- Community-wide sidewalk and trail network maintenance
- Community-wide event programming (Bunny in the Park, Fourth of July, Fall Festival, Hunter's Creep)
- Architectural review for exterior modifications
- Reserve funding for long-term common area projects
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