About The Madison Neighborhood
The Madison sits on the western side of Robert Trent Jones Drive, just south of MetroWest Boulevard, placing it directly inside the golf-course core of the master-planned MetroWest community. The neighborhood was developed in 1995–1996 and is built in a relaxed, resort-style Mediterranean idiom — tile-roofed, stucco-clad two-story buildings set among tall palms and shade trees that have had three decades to mature.
The community comprises roughly 364 individually owned condominiums across six floor plans, ranging from a one-bedroom layout of about 674 square feet to a three-bedroom plan near 1,295 square feet. Many units have been updated with contemporary finishes over the years, and every home includes a private covered balcony or patio, in-unit laundry, and attached storage. The result is a move-in-ready condo product at a price point that is increasingly rare this close to Orlando's tourism corridor.
The Madison is fully gated, and its amenity package is unusually complete for a community of its era and price: a clubhouse, resort-style pool and spa, fitness center, billiards/pool room, sand volleyball court, a barbecue and picnic area, and even a car-care station. Because the buildings front the fairways of the MetroWest Golf Club, many residences enjoy green-space or course-adjacent views rather than parking-lot frontage.
📊 Quick Facts
🏡 What Makes The Madison Distinct
- Golf-course setting: buildings front the fairways of the MetroWest Golf Club, a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design.
- Entry-priced ownership: among the more affordable ways to own a gated, amenity-rich home minutes from Orlando's attractions.
- Full amenity slate: clubhouse, resort pool and spa, fitness center, volleyball, and a car-care station inside the gates.
- Mature landscaping: three decades of tree growth give the grounds a shaded, established feel.
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The Madison Location & Connections
The Madison is located along Robert Trent Jones Drive in MetroWest, just south of MetroWest Boulevard near the heart of the golf-course community. The position is genuinely central: the eastern edge of MetroWest meets Kirkman Road (SR 435), the community's gateway toward Universal and Interstate 4, while Hiawassee Road serves as the internal spine connecting shops, dining, and schools. The Conroy Road corridor a short drive east links the area to the Millenia shopping district.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- Serenata — gated condominium community in the same MetroWest cluster
- Stonebridge Commons — neighboring gated condo community
- The Hamptons — large gated condo community nearby
- Stonebridge Place — adjacent gated condo community
- Cinnamon Bay — nearby amenity-rich gated community
The Madison's entrance sits on Robert Trent Jones Drive off MetroWest Boulevard, with the MetroWest Golf Club wrapping the surrounding blocks. Exact subdivision adjacency should be confirmed against plat maps.
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
Approximate drive times from The Madison; actual times vary with traffic.
- Valencia College West Campus: 3–5 minutes (~1 mile)
- Mall at Millenia: 8–10 minutes (~3 miles)
- Universal Orlando: 8–10 minutes (~4 miles)
- Downtown Orlando: 12–15 minutes (~6 miles)
- SeaWorld Orlando: 12–15 minutes (~7 miles)
- Walt Disney World: 20–25 minutes (~13 miles)
- UCF: 30–35 minutes (~20 miles)
- Cocoa Beach: 70–75 minutes (~70 miles)
Commuters reach downtown and the airport quickly via the nearby SR-408 interchanges and I-4 through the Kirkman Road gateway.
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): 20–25 minutes (~15 miles)
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): 40–45 minutes (~35 miles)
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The Madison Amenities & Lifestyle
Life at The Madison blends lock-and-leave convenience with a resort-style atmosphere inside the gates. Residents enjoy a clubhouse, pool and spa, fitness center, and recreation amenities without the maintenance burden of a single-family home — a fit for students, professionals near the tourism corridor, downsizers, and investors.
Beyond the gates, the surrounding MetroWest community puts grocery-anchored shopping, an international dining corridor, golf, parks, and top schools within a few minutes' drive.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities found within The Madison:
- Gated, controlled-access entry
- Clubhouse with billiards/pool room
- Resort-style swimming pool and spa
- Fitness center
- Sand volleyball court
- Barbecue and picnic area
- Car-care/wash station
- Private covered balconies or patios on every unit
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Everyday shopping centers on the Publix-anchored MetroWest Village and the nearby Metro West Shoppes, with the upscale Mall at Millenia only minutes east via Conroy Road.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our MetroWest Shopping Guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
The Hiawassee Road corridor anchors MetroWest's internationally flavored dining scene, from Brazilian and Lebanese to Mediterranean spots. Local favorites include Teak Neighborhood Grill for burgers and craft beer, and Sundance Tavern at the golf clubhouse.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our MetroWest Restaurants Guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
MetroWest's signature landmark is the Quattro Cavalli four-horse statue fountain on MetroWest Boulevard, while the Achilles Art Café pairs a gallery with a European-style coffeehouse.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our MetroWest Arts & Culture Guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
Day-to-day walk-in care is available at the CareSpot urgent-care clinic inside the community's footprint, with full-service hospitals a short drive south in the Dr. Phillips area.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our MetroWest Health & Wellness Guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
MetroWest's effective backyard is the 183-acre Bill Frederick Park on Turkey Lake, offering camping, trails, disc golf, a splash pad, and fishing on one of Florida's well-known bass lakes.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our MetroWest Parks & Recreation Guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
The public MetroWest Golf Club, a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design, threads directly through the neighborhood and offers golf, tennis, and junior camps. Downtown's Kia Center for Orlando Magic games is a quick drive east.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our MetroWest Sports & Athletics Guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
The Madison's biggest lifestyle draw is proximity to Orlando's attractions: Universal Orlando is minutes east via Kirkman Road, with SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World a short drive beyond.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our MetroWest Events & Things To Do Guide →
🎓 Schools
The Madison is served by Orange County Public Schools, generally zoned to:
- Elementary: MetroWest Elementary
- Middle: Chain of Lakes Middle School
- High: Olympia High School (A-rated)
Higher education is on the doorstep at Valencia College West Campus, about a mile north.
Note: School assignments are subject to change. Always verify current zoning with Orange County Public Schools (OCPS).
For comprehensive school information: View our MetroWest Schools Guide →
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How The Madison Compares
The Madison's value proposition is straightforward: a gated, fully amenitized condo on a Robert Trent Jones Sr. golf course, inside the master-planned MetroWest community, at a price well below newer construction. The table below sets it against two common alternatives for buyers shopping southwest Orlando.
| Feature | The Madison | Newer Orlando Condo (2015+) | MetroWest Single-Family Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Type | Gated condominium | Condominium / townhome | Detached single-family |
| Year Built | 1995–1996 | 2015 or later | Varies (1980s–2000s) |
| Typical Size | 674–1,295 sq ft | 800–1,400 sq ft | 1,800–3,000+ sq ft |
| CDD Fee | None (verify) | Sometimes | Generally none |
| Gated | Yes | Varies | Varies |
| Relative Entry Price | Lowest | Higher | Highest |
💡 Value Proposition: For buyers who want a gated, amenity-rich, low-maintenance home minutes from Universal and the Millenia district, The Madison offers one of the lowest entry points in the area — with golf-course surroundings and mature landscaping that newer, denser condo projects can't replicate. Archetype figures are general market context, not specific listings.
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The Madison HOA & CDD Information
As a condominium community, The Madison is governed by a condominium association funded by monthly assessments. Because it is a mid-1990s condo association rather than a newer master-metered development, it is not subject to a Community Development District (CDD) assessment — a meaningful cost difference versus many newer communities. One ownership note for buyers: short-term rentals of less than six months are not permitted under the applicable Orange County ordinance, so The Madison suits owner-occupants and long-term-lease investors rather than vacation-rental operators.
💰 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 Typically Cover
- Gated entry and community security features
- Building exterior and roof maintenance
- Common-area landscaping and grounds
- Clubhouse, pool, spa, and fitness center upkeep
- Water/sewer and trash (verify scope with the association)
- Master insurance on the structures
- Reserve funding for capital repairs
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