About The Terraces Neighborhood
The Terraces sits in the central core of Celebration, occupying a position less than a half-mile from the Market Street commercial district and the Lake Rianhard waterfront. Built during the early phases of Celebration's development, the community is part of the original master-planned vision realized by the Celebration Company in the mid-1990s and refined through the early 2000s. The architecture follows Celebration's signature New Urbanist guidelines — pitched roofs, deep eaves, traditional porches, and street-facing entries that prioritize pedestrian life over the automobile.
Residents of The Terraces own condominiums rather than detached homes, which makes the neighborhood a logical choice for buyers who want Celebration's lifestyle without the maintenance load of a single-family property. Unit sizes typically run from one-bedroom layouts in the 700–900 square-foot range up to two- and three-bedroom plans approaching 1,500 square feet, with floor plans designed to maximize natural light and exterior balconies. The community's central location places residents within roughly five minutes on foot to the lakeside boardwalk, the Columbia Restaurant, and the boutique storefronts that line Market Street.
Connectivity to the rest of Celebration is straightforward — The Terraces is bordered by the village trail system, with paved paths linking residents to neighboring village pools, parks, and the broader 26+ mile community trail network. The condominium product mix tends to attract a wide demographic: young professionals working in Greater Orlando, second-home owners drawn by Disney proximity, and downsizing buyers who want walkability without sacrificing the design quality that defines Celebration.
📊 Quick Facts
🏛️ What Makes The Terraces Distinct
- Walk-to-downtown location: Less than a half-mile to Market Street, the Lake Rianhard boardwalk, and Celebration's downtown dining core.
- Celebration architecture: Traditional pitched-roof condominium buildings designed to follow the Celebration architectural pattern book.
- Trail-network access: Direct connections to walking and biking paths that link to neighboring village pools, parks, and the wider community trail system.
- Low-maintenance ownership: Exterior maintenance, common-area upkeep, and grounds care are handled by the condominium association.
- Original Celebration product: Part of the early master-plan inventory, predating most newer Celebration condo developments.
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The Terraces Location & Connections
The Terraces is centrally positioned within Celebration, on the south side of Celebration Avenue, the spine road that connects every village to the downtown core. The community shares immediate borders with multiple Celebration villages and sits within a short walk of conservation buffers, the village school campus, and the community's anchor public spaces.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- West Village to the west
- East Village to the east
- South Village to the south
- Lake Evalyn nearby
- Main Village at the Town Center core
- Celebration Avenue — the community spine road
- Westpark Drive — internal Celebration street
- Celebration K-8 School campus
- Stetson University Center at Celebration
- Celebration Golf Course
- Downtown Celebration (Market Street / Lake Rianhard)
- Conservation and wetland area along the village edge
- Walking and biking trails connecting to neighboring village pools and parks
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Downtown Orlando: Approximately 30 minutes (24 miles) via I-4 East
- UCF Campus: Approximately 40 minutes (31 miles) via SR 417
- Walt Disney World: Approximately 8 minutes (4 miles) via World Drive
- Disney Springs: Approximately 12 minutes (6 miles)
- Universal Orlando: Approximately 25 minutes (18 miles) via I-4
- SeaWorld Orlando: Approximately 20 minutes (14 miles)
- Lake Nona Medical City: Approximately 25 minutes (20 miles) via SR 417
- Cocoa Beach: Approximately 70 minutes (60 miles) via SR 528
- Downtown Kissimmee: Approximately 15 minutes (9 miles) via US 192
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): Approximately 20 minutes (16 miles) via SR 417
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): Approximately 50 minutes (40 miles) via I-4 and SR 417
- Kissimmee Gateway Airport: Approximately 15 minutes (9 miles) for general aviation
🛣️ Major Roads & Rail
- Interstate 4: Direct access via Celebration Boulevard exit
- Florida Turnpike: Approximately 10 minutes via US 192
- SunRail: Closest stations in downtown Kissimmee and downtown Orlando
- Brightline: Orlando International Airport station approximately 20 minutes away
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The Terraces Amenities & Lifestyle
Lifestyle at The Terraces is built around walkability. Residents step out their front door and reach Market Street, the Lake Rianhard boardwalk, and the village trail network without ever crossing a major road. The community's location places it within the central pedestrian zone of Celebration — the part of the master plan where everything was designed to be reachable on foot.
Beyond the immediate neighborhood, residents have access to the full inventory of Celebration village amenities: community pools across the surrounding villages, Lakeside Park, Spring Park, the Celebration Golf Club in North Village, and the network of conservation buffers, wetland-adjacent trails, and pocket parks that define the community's outdoor character.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities directly serving The Terraces residents include:
- Common-area landscaping and grounds maintenance
- Building exterior upkeep handled by the condominium association
- Direct connection to Celebration's village trail system
- Walking access to neighboring village pools and parks
- Pedestrian access to Lake Rianhard and the downtown boardwalk
Note: Specific amenity packages, pool access privileges, and recreational entitlements may vary by unit and association rules. Please contact us for current details.
🛍️ Shopping & Services
The Terraces is within walking distance of Market Street, Celebration's boutique downtown retail district, and a short drive from The Water Tower Shoppes and Celebration Pointe along US 192.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our Celebration Shopping Guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
Walking-distance dining at Market Street ranges from the historic Columbia Restaurant on the lakefront to lakeside outdoor restaurants, casual cafes, and dessert shops including Kilwins.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our Celebration Restaurants Guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
Celebration's downtown core is itself an architectural attraction — a self-guided walking tour of Celebration highlights work by Philip Johnson, Michael Graves, and Cesar Pelli. Seasonal events including Now Snowing and the Exotic Car Festival animate the streets year-round.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our Celebration Arts & Culture Guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
AdventHealth Celebration is approximately five minutes from The Terraces, and the AdventHealth Wellness Center & Spa is on the same campus.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our Celebration Health & Wellness Guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
The Terraces connects directly into Celebration's 26+ miles of walking and biking trails, with quick access to village parks and the Lake Rianhard waterfront.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our Celebration Parks & Recreation Guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
The Celebration Golf Club — the last course co-designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Jr. — is a short drive away in North Village. Tennis, basketball, and soccer facilities are distributed across the villages.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our Celebration Sports & Athletics Guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
From the Sunday Farmers Market to horse-drawn carriage rides, Celebration's downtown is built for leisurely weekends. Theme-park access is the additional draw — Walt Disney World is minutes away.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our Celebration Events & Things To Do Guide →
🎓 Schools
The Terraces is served by:
- Elementary/Middle: Celebration K-8 School
- High: Celebration High School
Note: School zone assignments for the 34747 ZIP can vary by address (Celebration High vs. Gateway High has been a common boundary question in recent years). Always verify current zoning directly with the Osceola County School District before relying on this information for a purchase decision.
For comprehensive school information: View our Celebration Schools Guide →
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How The Terraces Compares
The Terraces sits in a specific niche of the Celebration condo market: walkable to downtown, original master-plan vintage, lower price point per square foot than the premium condo product, and lifestyle-driven rather than amenity-resort focused. The table below positions it against two of the closest condo alternatives within Celebration.
| Feature | The Terraces | Town Center Condos | Carlyle Residences |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location Within Celebration | Central — walk to Town Center | On the Town Center perimeter | North Village / golf corridor |
| Walk to Market Street | Less than 0.5 mile | Adjacent | Approximately 1 mile |
| Construction Era | Late 1990s – early 2000s | Early-to-mid 2000s | Mid 2000s |
| Product Tier | Mid-market condo | Premium downtown condo | Luxury / upscale condo |
| Typical Unit Size | Approximately 700–1,500 sq ft | Larger units typical | Larger luxury layouts |
| Trail-Network Access | Direct | Direct | Direct |
💡 Value Proposition: The Terraces offers the most accessible price-of-entry into walkable Celebration condo ownership while preserving the central-village location that defines the original master-plan lifestyle. Buyers who want to live in Celebration without committing to a single-family budget — or who want a low-maintenance second home steps from Disney — generally find the best fit here.
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The Terraces HOA & CDD Information
The Terraces is governed by a condominium association responsible for building exteriors, common-area landscaping, grounds maintenance, and the master-association obligations that flow up to the broader Celebration Residential Owners Association. As with all Celebration neighborhoods, residents are subject to both their immediate condominium association rules and the community-wide architectural and use covenants administered at the master level.
Celebration as a whole was historically structured outside of a formal Community Development District for the residential master plan. CDD status for individual condominium parcels can vary, so verification through Osceola County records is recommended before a purchase decision.
💰 HOA Fees & Management Contact
HOA fees, special assessments, and management company information change frequently and condominium associations often carry separate fees from the master association. Please contact us and we will be happy to provide you with the current condominium HOA fee, master association fee, payment schedules, and direct contact information for the management companies. We can also check for any current or upcoming special assessments and review the most recent reserve study with you.
📋 What Condominium HOA Fees Typically Cover
- Building exterior maintenance and roof reserves
- Common-area landscaping and grounds care
- Master-policy insurance for the condominium structures
- Exterior pest control on common areas
- Trash and recycling service
- Reserve fund contributions for capital expenses
- Master association obligations to the broader Celebration community
Note: Specific inclusions and exclusions vary by association. Always review the current condominium documents, budget, and reserve study before closing.
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