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Entry
$310K - $400K
New construction townhomes and smaller single-family homes from builders like Mattamy Homes and D.R. Horton. 3 bed, 1,400-1,800 sq ft.
Apopka
New construction meets natural springs in Orlando's northwest corridor
New ConstructionNatureFamily-FriendlyValue
$310K - $700K+
Price Range
30-35 minutes
Downtown
35-40 minutes
Airport
30-35 minutes
Disney
“Daily life in Apopka revolves around the outdoors.”
The Lifestyle
Mornings might start with a kayak paddle on the Wekiva River or a hike through Wekiwa Springs State Park. The growing downtown around 5th Street now has Hall's On 5th food hall for evening outings. Most residents commute south toward Orlando or west toward the theme parks, taking advantage of the Wekiva Parkway that has dramatically improved connectivity.
The Highlights
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27+ new home communities with 9+ active national builders
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Wekiwa Springs State Park for year-round swimming, kayaking, and trails
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Hall's On 5th food hall anchoring a revitalizing downtown
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Wekiva Parkway (SR-429) providing fast access to I-4 and the attractions corridor
Best For
- First-time buyers looking for new construction under $400K
- Families who want outdoor recreation (springs, trails, parks) built into daily life
- Commuters who work in northwest Orlando, Altamonte Springs, or Maitland
- Buyers who want more house for their money compared to closer-in Orlando suburbs
Not Ideal For
- Buyers seeking a walkable urban lifestyle with nightlife and cultural venues
- Those who commute to south Orlando or Kissimmee
- Buyers looking for established luxury estate neighborhoods
Price Points
$310K - $700K+
What it costs to live in Apopka, from entry-level to premium.
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Mid-Range
$400K - $550K
Single-family homes in communities like Laurel Oaks (KB Home) and Bronson's Ridge (Lennar). 3-4 bed, 1,800-2,500 sq ft.
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Premium
$550K - $700K+
Toll Brothers at The Oaks at Kelly Park and larger custom homes. 4+ bed, 2,300-3,400+ sq ft with resort-style amenities.
New Construction
Building new in Apopka
Apopka is one of the most active new construction markets in the Orlando metro, with 27+ communities and hundreds of available floor plans. The completion of the Wekiva Parkway unlocked large tracts of developable land, and national builders have responded aggressively.
Builders
Toll BrothersKB HomeLennarD.R. HortonRyan HomesMattamy HomesM/I HomesBeazer HomesDream Finders HomesPulte HomesKEVCO Builders
Active Communities
- The Oaks at Kelly Park
- Laurel Oaks
- Bronson's Ridge
- Bronson Peak
- Rhett's Ridge Estates
Schools
Education in Apopka
Wolf Lake Elementary
(A-, Niche)
- Wolf Lake Middle
- Apopka High School
Forest Lake Academy
(private)
Dining
Where to eat
Hall's On 5th
food hall with 6 vendors, downtown
The Back Room Steakhouse
aged Black Angus, prime rib
Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant
traditional Mexican, family-owned
Local Tips
Nicole's Apopka notes
Nicole Mickle
30 years in Orlando
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The Wekiva Parkway (SR-429) extension makes commuting south significantly faster than using US-441 through town
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Wekiwa Springs State Park fills to capacity on weekends by late morning – arrive before 10 AM
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Kelly Park / Rock Springs north of Apopka offers a lazy-river tubing experience that locals prefer over the busier Wekiwa main swimming area
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Downtown Apopka around 5th Street is in the middle of a revitalization wave – Hall's On 5th is the anchor
Interested in Apopka?
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