About Windermere Terrace Neighborhood
Windermere Terrace sits in the southwest corner of Windermere's 34786 ZIP code, with its main entrance off Overstreet Road just west of the Winter Garden Vineland Road (CR 535) corridor. The community is split across two sections: the original 66-home section developed by Pulte Homes opens directly onto Overstreet Road and frames a central pond with a perimeter walking path, while a second, slightly newer section of approximately 39 homes lies a short distance south, north of the Lakes of Windermere master plan.
Pulte released eight floor plans here ranging from roughly 1,750 to 3,500 square feet, with three-to-five bedroom configurations on 50-foot and 60-foot lots; City Homes contributed additional floor plans, including the rear-load-garage Hampton model that became one of the more popular layouts in the neighborhood. Most homes were completed by 2015. Architecture is traditional Florida suburban — stucco exteriors, tile and metal accent roofs, paver driveways, screened lanais — without the gated entry or club amenities of the larger nearby master plans, which is reflected directly in pricing.
The community's central amenity is a modest swimming pool with a covered cabana, plus sidewalks and a walking track around the main pond. There is no clubhouse, fitness center, or playground inside the gates — residents who want those amenities use Sunset Park Elementary's adjacent facilities or drive a few minutes to R.D. Keene Park. The trade-off is a lower HOA, a quieter day-to-day, and the kind of unforced neighborhood scale that the larger Horizon West master plans deliberately don't offer.
📊 Quick Facts
🏠 Home Features & Floor Plans
- Pulte's eight original floor plans on 50-foot and 60-foot home sites, including the two-story Madison (4-bed/3.5-bath) that anchored the model row
- City Homes plans including the Hampton (3-bed/2-bath, ~2,058 sq ft) with rear-load garage and flex space
- Open-plan kitchens with breakfast bar, 42" cabinets, and granite or solid-surface counters in most homes
- Split-bedroom layouts and primary suites with walk-in closets in single-story plans
- Screened rear patios; many lots back to pond or conservation
- Smart-home pre-wiring per Pulte's "Life Tested" specification at original sale
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Windermere Terrace Location & Connections
Windermere Terrace sits at the southwest edge of Windermere, on the section of Overstreet Road that L-shapes west from Winter Garden Vineland Road (CR 535) toward the Lakes of Windermere community. The location is firmly inside the southwest Windermere school cluster and the broader Horizon West-adjacent corridor, which gives residents Disney-side commute geometry without sitting inside a CDD master plan.
The neighborhood is set back from CR 535, so traffic noise is minimal once inside, but the corridor is close enough that Cornerstone at Summerport and the Publix grocery store are roughly one mile north — a short drive or a manageable bike ride. SR 429 access is approximately 3-4 miles north via Stoneybrook West Parkway, opening up a tolled bypass to Disney's Western Way entrance and the Florida Turnpike when CR 535 traffic is heavy.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- Across Overstreet Road: Berkshire Park
- South / adjacent: Lakes of Windermere
- Nearby: Wickham Park and Lake Burden communities (Bellaria, Waterford Pointe)
- Walkable corridor: Sunset Park Elementary, Overstreet Road, and on-site community ponds and water features
- Nearby retail and master-planned area: Cornerstone at Summerport (Publix-anchored, ~1 mile north) and the Horizon West master-planned area to the south and southwest
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Walt Disney World: 12-15 minutes via CR 535 to SR 535 at Disney Springs (approximately 7-8 miles)
- Universal Orlando: 20-25 minutes via SR 429 and I-4 (approximately 14 miles)
- SeaWorld Orlando: 20 minutes via I-4 (approximately 12 miles)
- Downtown Orlando: 30-35 minutes via I-4 (approximately 18 miles)
- UCF Campus: 40-45 minutes via SR 408 (approximately 30 miles)
- Lake Nona Medical City: 35-40 minutes via SR 417 (approximately 25 miles)
- Cocoa Beach: 70-80 minutes via SR 528 (approximately 65 miles)
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): 30-35 minutes via SR 417 (approximately 22 miles)
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): 50-55 minutes via SR 429 and I-4 (approximately 38 miles)
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Windermere Terrace Amenities & Lifestyle
Day-to-day life in Windermere Terrace tends toward the practical end of the Windermere spectrum. Residents are predominantly working families and Disney-area commuters who chose this neighborhood for the school zone, the location, and the absence of CDD assessments — not for resort amenities. The pool gets used in summer, the pond loop is a common dog-walking circuit, and most "lifestyle" happens within a five-mile radius rather than inside the gates.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities found within Windermere Terrace:
- Community swimming pool with covered cabana
- Walking path around the central pond
- Sidewalks throughout both sections
- Multiple community ponds and water features
- HOA-maintained common-area landscaping
- Conservation buffer along the western and northern edges
🛍️ Shopping & Services
The closest full-service shopping is Cornerstone at Summerport, a Publix-anchored neighborhood center roughly one mile north on CR 535 with a pharmacy, dry cleaner, salon, and several casual restaurants. Winter Garden Village (10 minutes north) and The Grove at Isleworth (10-12 minutes east) cover the broader retail picture.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our Windermere Shopping Guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
Casual neighborhood dining sits inside Cornerstone at Summerport and the nearby Westside Shoppes — Bella Tuscany, Stromboli's, and similar family-oriented spots are closest. For sit-down date-night options, residents drive 10-15 minutes to Sand Lake Road's Restaurant Row or downtown Windermere's Main Street.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our Windermere Restaurants Guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
Windermere's small-town arts core is downtown — the 1890 Windermere Schoolhouse, Town Square seasonal events, and Main Street boutiques anchor the cultural identity. Larger venues (Dr. Phillips Center, Mennello Museum) sit 25-30 minutes east in downtown Orlando.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our Windermere Arts & Culture Guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
The closest multispecialty hub is Orlando Health Medical Pavilion Summerport, also on CR 535. The closest full-service hospital is Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital, roughly 10 minutes south. Urgent care options are scattered along the corridor.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our Windermere Hospitals Guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
The closest substantial public park is R.D. Keene Park (52 acres, soccer fields, playgrounds, and a boat ramp on the Butler Chain). For nature trails, Tibet-Butler Preserve offers 3.6 miles of boardwalk and pine flatwoods on CR 535. Lake access for boating and fishing is via Fernwood Park on Lake Butler.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our Windermere Parks & Recreation Guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
Public golf is limited in immediate Windermere; the closest premium course access for non-members is at the public-play tier near West Orange Country Club. Watersports are the regional differentiator — the Butler Chain of Lakes is a short drive north for wakeboarding, water skiing, and tubing. Town tennis and pickleball programs run out of downtown Windermere.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our Windermere Sports & Athletics Guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
Disney proximity (12-15 minutes) is the headline answer for most families here. Beyond that, downtown Windermere's Town Square hosts seasonal markets and concerts, and Winter Garden's Plant Street Market and West Orange Trail are 10-15 minutes north for weekend brewery, dining, and biking.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our Windermere Events & Things To Do Guide →
🎓 Schools
Windermere Terrace's likely OCPS zoning (verify with the Find My School address lookup before relying on these for a purchase decision):
- Elementary: Sunset Park Elementary (12050 Overstreet Road — directly adjacent to the neighborhood)
- Middle: Bridgewater Middle School (typical assignment for southern Windermere neighborhoods)
- High: Windermere High School (5523 Winter Garden Vineland Road)
Note: School assignments are subject to change and the Windermere/Horizon West boundary frequently shifts. Always verify current zoning directly with OCPS using a specific address.
For comprehensive school information: View our Windermere Schools Guide →
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How Windermere Terrace Compares
Windermere Terrace is the budget-conscious option inside the 34786 ZIP. Buyers who want a Windermere address, an OCPS school zone, and Disney-side commute geometry — but who don't want to pay for a CDD bond, a guard gate, or a clubhouse they won't use — tend to land here over the larger Horizon West master plans or the Lake Burden gated communities.
| Feature | Windermere Terrace | Berkshire Park | Lake Burden communities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2013-2015 | 2010s | 2000s-2010s |
| Builder Type | Production (Pulte, City Homes) | Production | Mix of production and custom |
| Gated | No | No | Yes (most communities) |
| CDD Fee | No | No | Varies by community |
| Community Amenities | Pool, cabana, pond walking path | Pool, playground, conservation | Lake access, gated entry, varies |
| Sunset Park Elementary zone | Yes (verify) | Yes (verify) | No (typically Castleview) |
💡 Value Proposition: The two-builder, no-CDD, no-gate setup gives Windermere Terrace a meaningfully lower carrying cost than nearby gated communities while keeping the school zone, the Disney commute, and the 34786 mailing address intact. The trade-off is amenity scale — there's no clubhouse, fitness center, or playground inside.
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Windermere Terrace HOA & CDD Information
Windermere Terrace operates under a single homeowners association covering both sections. The HOA maintains the community pool and cabana, pond areas, common-area landscaping along Overstreet Road, sidewalks, and entry signage. There is no CDD (Community Development District) assessment in Windermere Terrace, which keeps annual carrying costs lower than in many of the surrounding Horizon West master-planned communities where CDD bonds add several thousand dollars per year on top of HOA dues.
HOA dues are paid quarterly or annually depending on the management company's current structure. Architectural changes — exterior paint, landscaping modifications, fences, sheds — require ARC review and approval before work begins.
💰 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
- Community pool and cabana maintenance
- Common-area landscaping and irrigation
- Pond and water feature maintenance
- Sidewalk and walking path upkeep
- Entry signage and monument lighting
- Common-area insurance
- HOA management and administrative costs
- Reserve fund contributions for long-term capital items
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