About Winter Grove Neighborhood
Winter Grove sits in southwestern Winter Garden roughly one mile north of Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves and about three miles south of historic Downtown Winter Garden. The community fronts Winter Grove Boulevard off Winter Garden Vineland Road, with the western edge of the property abutting Roper Road and the broader Black Lake area to the west.
Pulte Homes opened Winter Grove with two distinct home collections — a Classic series and a larger Estate series — spread across eight floor plans. Floor plans range from approximately 2,300 to 4,300 square feet with 3–5 bedrooms, 2.5–4 baths, and two- to three-car garages. Homesites are 50 feet and 60 feet wide on what Pulte markets as oversized lots compared to surrounding new-construction communities, and the development is intentionally compact at 87 total homes — small enough to keep traffic light inside the gates.
Two structural features differentiate Winter Grove from many neighboring Winter Garden subdivisions: there is no Community Development District (CDD) assessment, and the community is fully gated with a single secured entrance. Natural spring ponds are incorporated into the site plan as part of the stormwater and open-space layout. The community park and playground sit inside the gates, giving residents private recreation space without a separate clubhouse or pool to maintain through HOA dues.
📊 Quick Facts
🏗️ Construction & Energy Features
Every Winter Grove home is built under Pulte's Energy Advantage program, which includes upgraded insulation packages, high-efficiency HVAC, and ENERGY STAR appliances as standard. Buyers select interior finishes, structural options (extra suites, bonus rooms, third-car bays on eligible plans), and outdoor features through Pulte's design center.
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Winter Grove Location & Connections
Winter Grove is located in southwestern Winter Garden, fronting Winter Garden Vineland Road (CR 535) with Roper Road forming the western boundary. The site sits roughly one mile north of Winter Garden Village and the SR 50 retail corridor, and about three to four miles east of the SR 429 interchange at SR 50 — placing it within a short drive of both the regional toll-road network and Florida's Turnpike via the SR 50 interchange in Ocoee.
The neighborhood sits west of the Black Lake Park and Black Lake Preserve communities on the eastern side of the Black Lake corridor. Roper Road and Winter Garden Vineland Road both feed north toward SR 50, giving residents quick access to West Colonial Drive and east-west connectivity into Orlando.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- Black Lake Preserve — neighboring subdivision in the Black Lake corridor
- Black Lake Park — adjacent neighborhood fronting the Black Lake area to the east
- Winter Garden Vineland Road (CR 535) corridor — primary north-south artery along the community's eastern edge (read more)
- Roper Road — local road forming the community's western boundary
- Black Lake area — broader geographic feature west of the community (read more)
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Downtown Winter Garden / Plant Street: ~10 minutes (3 miles)
- Downtown Orlando: ~25–30 minutes (15 miles) via SR 50 or SR 429 → I-4
- UCF Campus: ~40 minutes (28 miles)
- Walt Disney World: ~20 minutes (12 miles) via SR 429 or Winter Garden Vineland Road south
- Universal Orlando: ~25 minutes (15 miles)
- SeaWorld Orlando: ~25–30 minutes (16 miles)
- Cocoa Beach: ~75–85 minutes (65 miles)
- Lake Nona Medical City: ~40–45 minutes (28 miles)
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): ~30–35 minutes (22 miles) via SR 429 → SR 528
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): ~45–50 minutes (35 miles) via SR 429 north
🛣️ Highway & Toll Road Access
- SR 50 / W. Colonial Drive: ~1 mile north — primary east-west corridor
- SR 429 (Daniel Webster Western Beltway): ~3–4 miles west — toll road to I-4, Apopka, and Sanford
- Florida's Turnpike: ~5 miles east via SR 50 — statewide north-south access
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Winter Grove Amenities & Lifestyle
Winter Grove's lifestyle pitch is straightforward: a small, gated, low-maintenance Pulte enclave with one shared internal amenity — a community park and playground — positioned within a 5-minute drive of the largest concentration of retail, dining, and recreation in west Orange County. Residents lean on the surrounding Winter Garden area for amenities rather than on a large in-community clubhouse or resort pool.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities found within Winter Grove:
- Gated community entrance with single secured ingress/egress
- Community park and playground inside the gates
- Natural spring ponds incorporated into the site plan
- Open green-space buffers between lot rows
- No CDD assessment
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves — the 80+ store open-air center — sits about a mile south of Winter Grove and anchors everyday shopping. West Point Commons, a smaller Publix-anchored center, is the nearest grocery option on Winter Garden Vineland Road. Big-box retail along the SR 50 / West Colonial Drive corridor is a 5–10 minute drive north.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our Winter Garden Shopping Guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
Dining is concentrated in two directions: south at Winter Garden Village (chain and fast-casual restaurants) and northeast at Downtown Winter Garden along Plant Street, where Plant Street Market and Crooked Can Brewery anchor the food-hall scene alongside chef-driven restaurants at the Edgewater Hotel.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our Winter Garden Restaurants Guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
Downtown Winter Garden's arts district — about 10 minutes northeast — includes the restored 1935 Garden Theatre, the Winter Garden Heritage Museum, the Central Florida Railroad Museum, and the SOBO Art Gallery.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our Winter Garden Arts & Culture Guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
AdventHealth Winter Garden on Fowler Grove Boulevard is the closest full-service hospital to Winter Grove — a short drive west via Winter Garden Vineland Road and Daniels Road. Orlando Health Health Central Hospital in neighboring Ocoee is the second nearby full-service option, with multiple Centra Care urgent-care clinics along the SR 50 corridor.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our Winter Garden Hospitals Guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Dr. Bradford Memorial Park and the Tucker Ranch Recreation and Nature Complex are the two closest city-run park facilities, both within a short drive on Winter Garden Vineland Road. The West Orange Trail — the 22-mile paved rail-trail running through Winter Garden as a designated Florida Trail Town — is accessible via Downtown Winter Garden and several trailheads along Plant Street.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our Winter Garden Parks & Recreation Guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
Cycling and running on the West Orange Trail is the dominant active-lifestyle draw for Winter Garden residents, with the Plant Street segment running through downtown. West Orange Country Club offers private golf, tennis, and pickleball about 10 minutes east. City of Winter Garden athletic programs run youth leagues at Braddock Park and George Bailey Park.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our Winter Garden Sports & Athletics Guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
The Winter Garden Farmers Market on Saturdays and Fridays on the Plaza outdoor concerts anchor the downtown event calendar year-round, joined by the Light Up Winter Garden holiday tradition and the multi-week Halloween Experience each fall. Newton Park on Lake Apopka hosts sunset events at Tanner Hall.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our Winter Garden Events & Things To Do Guide →
🎓 Schools
Winter Grove is likely zoned (verify with OCPS) for:
- Elementary: SunRidge Elementary (14455 Sunridge Blvd — adjacent to the community)
- Middle: SunRidge Middle School (14955 Sunridge Blvd)
- High: West Orange High School
Note: Winter Grove is a 2024-onward community; OCPS attendance zones for new 34787 developments shift frequently. Always verify current zoning with the school district before relying on assignments.
Foundation Academy (private, Pre-K–12 across three Winter Garden campuses) is the most prominent local private option.
For comprehensive school information: View our Winter Garden Schools Guide →
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How Winter Grove Compares
Winter Grove's positioning is unusual for 2024-onward Winter Garden new construction: it has no CDD assessment, sits on 50' and 60' lots that Pulte markets as oversized, and offers gated access — three features that buyers normally have to pick two of, not three. The trade-off is community size: at 87 homesites with one shared park, the amenity footprint is intentionally small compared to large master-planned communities.
| Feature | Winter Grove | Typical Horizon West New Construction | Typical Established Winter Garden Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Lot Width | 50'–60' (oversized for new construction) | 40'–50' | 60'–80'+ |
| Home Age | 2024–present (new construction) | 2018–present | 1990s–2010s |
| CDD Fee | No CDD | Usually yes — $1,500–$3,500+/year | Typically no |
| Gated | Yes — single secured entrance | Mixed (many are not gated) | Mostly not gated |
| Community Size | 87 homes (intimate) | 200–800+ homes | Varies widely |
| In-Community Amenities | Community park & playground | Resort pool, clubhouse, trails, dog park | Varies — many have none |
💡 Value Proposition: Winter Grove is positioned for buyers who want the predictability and warranty coverage of a new Pulte build, but without the CDD assessment and high-density lot widths that come with most active master-planned developments. The trade-off is a smaller amenity footprint — buyers offload "amenities" to the surrounding Winter Garden area rather than paying ongoing HOA dues to maintain a private clubhouse and pool.
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Winter Grove HOA & CDD Information
Winter Grove is managed by a homeowners association established by Pulte Homes at community opening. The HOA maintains the gated entrance, the community park and playground, the natural spring ponds, common landscaping along Winter Grove Boulevard, and the shared open-space buffers. Per Pulte's community documentation, Winter Grove has no Community Development District (CDD) assessment — a meaningful distinction from many surrounding new-construction communities in Horizon West and along the SR 50 corridor that carry annual CDD bond payments on top of HOA dues.
💰 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
- Gated entrance maintenance and access system
- Community park and playground upkeep
- Natural spring ponds and stormwater pond maintenance
- Common-area landscaping along internal streets
- Entry monument and signage
- Common-area lighting
- Master insurance for common elements
- HOA reserve funding for long-term repairs
🏘️ Architectural Standards
As a new-construction Pulte community, Winter Grove's architectural character is established by the builder's Classic and Estate series elevations. The HOA enforces standard architectural review for exterior modifications, paint colors, landscaping changes, fencing, and outbuildings. What's an HOA? covers the basics if you're new to HOA-managed communities.
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