About Summerport Neighborhood
Summerport sits in the southwestern corner of Windermere along Summerport Village Parkway, with CR 535 (Winter Garden Vineland Road) forming the eastern spine of the community. The master plan was developed in phases beginning in the early 2000s and continued through approximately 2016, producing roughly 1,200 single-family homes and townhomes across multiple sub-neighborhoods, all sharing a central amenity package and ringed by a series of small ponds and lakes.
The defining architectural difference between Summerport and the newer master-planned communities in adjacent Horizon West is age and scale. Summerport homes were built before the Disney-corridor land rush of the late 2010s, which means lots tend to be modestly larger, mature landscaping has filled in, and the streetscape feels more settled than communities a few miles south. Builders included Centex, Pulte, Ryland, and other production builders of the period, with floor plans ranging from townhomes around 1,500 square feet to single-family homes in the 2,000–3,500 square foot range.
What separates Summerport from most master plans in 34786 is the integration of commercial and civic uses inside the boundary: Cornerstone at Summerport sits at the eastern edge of the plan with Publix, restaurants, and services, and Orlando Health Medical Pavilion Summerport is on CR 535 within walking distance of most homes. Keene's Crossing Elementary is physically inside Summerport at 5240 Keenes Pheasant Drive — children in much of the community walk to school. Few Central Florida master plans put the grocery store, the doctor, and the elementary school inside their own boundary.
📊 Quick Facts
🏊 What Makes Summerport Special
- Largest master plan in 34786. Roughly 1,200 homes and a full amenity package — clubhouse, pool, fitness, parks, trails — included in the HOA.
- Walkable to school. Keene's Crossing Elementary sits inside the community at 5240 Keenes Pheasant Drive.
- Walkable to grocery and medical. Cornerstone at Summerport (with Publix) and Orlando Health Medical Pavilion Summerport are inside or adjacent to the master plan along CR 535.
- Walsh Pond beach and dock. A community sandy beach with dock access for fishing and waterfront use.
- Disney corridor without CDD fees. Summerport pre-dates the CDD-funded master plans of Horizon West to the south, which can save homeowners thousands per year in assessments.
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Summerport Location & Connections
Summerport occupies the southwest corner of Windermere 34786, bounded by Winter Garden Vineland Road (CR 535) on the east and Summerport Village Parkway running through the interior. The 429 Expressway is a short drive north and provides the fastest route to downtown Winter Garden, the Florida Turnpike, and the broader Orlando metro. The Disney property line is roughly four miles south.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- Lakeside — adjacent neighborhood within walking distance, similar era of construction
- Lakes of Windermere — adjacent older master-planned community with neighborhood lakes
- Windermere Trails — short drive, family-focused master plan with trail system
- Merrick Landing — small townhome community off Summerport Village Parkway
- Horizon West (south, across the Disney corridor) — newer CDD-funded master plans including villages such as Hamlin and Bridgewater
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Walt Disney World: approximately 10–15 minutes (4–6 miles via CR 535)
- Disney Springs: approximately 15–20 minutes
- Universal Orlando: approximately 20–25 minutes via I-4
- SeaWorld Orlando: approximately 18–22 minutes
- Downtown Orlando: approximately 25–30 minutes via the 408
- Downtown Winter Garden: approximately 12–15 minutes via the 429
- UCF Campus: approximately 35–45 minutes
- Cocoa Beach: approximately 60–75 minutes via the 528
- Lake Nona Medical City: approximately 30–40 minutes
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): approximately 25–30 minutes via the 528
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): approximately 50–55 minutes via the 429 and I-4
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Summerport Amenities & Lifestyle
Summerport's draw is the combination of resort-style HOA amenities and walkable proximity to daily-life essentials. A central clubhouse, pool, and fitness center anchor the community alongside multiple parks distributed across the master plan, miles of sidewalks and trails, and a sandy beach with dock at Walsh Pond. Because Cornerstone at Summerport, the medical pavilion, and Keene's Crossing Elementary all sit inside or immediately adjacent to the boundary, residents handle most of the week — groceries, doctor visits, school drop-off, an after-work run on the trails — without driving more than a mile.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities found within Summerport itself:
- Community clubhouse for events and gatherings
- Resort-style community pool
- Fitness center
- Multiple parks distributed across the master plan, with playgrounds
- Tennis courts
- Basketball court
- Sand volleyball court
- Sandy beach area and dock at Walsh Pond
- Miles of internal sidewalks and walking/biking paths
- Multiple ponds and small lakes throughout the community
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Cornerstone at Summerport sits along CR 535 inside the Summerport master plan, anchored by Publix and home to restaurants, services, and everyday retail. Winter Garden Village is roughly 10 minutes north for full-scale outdoor shopping with 80+ stores.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our Windermere Shopping Guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
Casual neighborhood dining is available at Cornerstone at Summerport, with additional family-friendly options a short drive away at The Grove at Isleworth and along the Sand Lake Road Restaurant Row corridor.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our Windermere Restaurants Guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando is the closest major performing arts venue. Downtown Windermere hosts the Windermere Fine Art Show and other Town Square events.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our Windermere Arts & Culture Guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
Orlando Health Medical Pavilion Summerport sits on CR 535 within walking distance of much of the community, providing imaging, labs, and primary care. Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital is the nearest full-service hospital with ER and inpatient services.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our Windermere Health & Wellness Guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Inside Summerport, residents have access to multiple community parks, the Walsh Pond beach and dock, and miles of trails. Nearby destinations include Tibet-Butler Preserve on CR 535 with 3.6 miles of nature trails, R.D. Keene Park on the Butler Chain, and the West Orange Trail for longer rides north into Winter Garden.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our Windermere Parks & Recreation Guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
Summerport itself includes tennis, basketball, and sand volleyball courts. Nearby, residents have access to the Butler Chain of Lakes for water skiing and bass fishing, LA Fitness Signature, Orangetheory, and boutique studios in the area, and public golf at courses including West Orange Country Club.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our Windermere Sports & Athletics Guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
Summerport's location puts Walt Disney World roughly 10–15 minutes south, with Disney fireworks visible from select areas. Downtown Windermere hosts the Friday morning Farmers Market and monthly Food Truck Night at Town Square.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our Windermere Events & Things To Do Guide →
🎓 Schools
Summerport is served by Orange County Public Schools:
- Elementary: Keene's Crossing Elementary (located inside Summerport at 5240 Keenes Pheasant Drive)
- Middle: Bridgewater Middle School
- High: Windermere High School
Note: School assignments are subject to change. Always verify current zoning with Orange County Public Schools by parcel address. Private school options in the area include Windermere Preparatory School.
For comprehensive school information: View our Windermere Schools Guide →
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How Summerport Compares
The clearest value comparison for Summerport is against the newer master-planned communities in Horizon West directly to the south. Both areas offer similar Disney proximity and similar amenity packages, but the financial and lifestyle profiles differ.
| Feature | Summerport | Horizon West (newer master plans) | Lakes of Windermere |
|---|---|---|---|
| Era of Construction | 2003–2016 | 2015–present | 1990s–early 2000s |
| CDD Fee | No (verify) | Typically yes ($2,000–$4,000+/yr) | No |
| Disney Drive Time | ~10–15 min | ~5–15 min | ~12–18 min |
| Grocery Inside Master Plan | Yes (Cornerstone at Summerport) | Varies by village | No |
| Elementary School Inside Plan | Yes (Keene's Crossing) | Varies by village | No |
| Mature Landscaping | Yes | Limited | Yes |
💡 Value Proposition: Summerport offers Horizon West–level Disney proximity and amenity scale without the CDD assessments that newer master plans carry, plus the integration of grocery, medical, and elementary school inside the community boundary that very few Central Florida master plans match.
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Summerport HOA & CDD Information
Summerport is governed by a master HOA that maintains the central amenities — clubhouse, pool, fitness, parks, trails, the Walsh Pond beach and dock, and common landscaping. Several sub-associations exist within the master plan covering specific townhome and single-family sections, so HOA fees can vary depending on which part of Summerport a particular home sits in. The master plan does not currently carry a Community Development District (CDD) assessment, which is the most significant financial differentiator between Summerport and the newer master-planned communities directly south in Horizon West.
💰 HOA Fees & Management Contact
HOA fees and management company information often change, and Summerport has multiple sub-association structures that affect what a specific home pays. Please contact us and we will be happy to provide you with the current HOA fee for the specific home or sub-section you're considering, the 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
- Maintenance of the clubhouse, pool, and fitness center
- Upkeep of community parks, playgrounds, and the Walsh Pond beach/dock
- Sidewalks, walking trails, and street lighting in common areas
- Common-area landscaping and pond maintenance
- Tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts
- Reserve funding for amenity replacement and major repairs
- Sub-association fees (where applicable) may include additional services such as exterior maintenance for townhome sections
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