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Entry
$500K - $700K
Smaller homes and older properties on modest lots. Some homes in the Trails of Montverde neighborhood and surrounding rural areas.
Montverde
Rural elegance in the rolling hills of Lake County
RuralEquestrianLuxuryPrivate
$500K - $2M+
Price Range
35-45 minutes
Downtown
45-50 minutes
Airport
25-35 minutes
Disney
“Montverde is the quiet counterpoint to Clermont's growth.”
The Lifestyle
Life here moves slower. You might keep horses, play golf at Bella Collina, or simply enjoy the privacy of a few acres with mature oaks. The town itself has a handful of small restaurants and a general store feel. For groceries, dining out, or shopping, you drive to Clermont or Winter Garden. That trade-off is exactly what draws people here – the feeling that you're in the country while being 20 minutes from everything.
The Highlights
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Bella Collina – luxury golf community with championship course
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Montverde Academy – top-ranked private school (PreK-12, boarding available)
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Rolling hills and scenic Green Mountain Scenic Byway
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Equestrian properties with acreage
Best For
- Buyers who want acreage, privacy, and a rural lifestyle
- Equestrian enthusiasts with horses or who want to ride
- Families who want to attend Montverde Academy
- Luxury buyers seeking Bella Collina's golf and resort amenities
Not Ideal For
- Buyers who want walkable retail, dining, or entertainment nearby
- Those on a budget under $500K – options are limited
- Buyers who want new construction neighborhoods with community amenities (outside of Bella Collina)
Price Points
$500K - $2M+
What it costs to live in Montverde, from entry-level to premium.
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Mid-Range
$700K - $1.2M
Homes on larger lots with acreage, some equestrian properties. Select homes within Bella Collina at the lower end of their pricing.
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Premium
$1.2M - $2M+
Custom estates in Bella Collina with golf course views. Equestrian properties with significant acreage. Toll Brothers and other custom builders active in this range.
New Construction
Building new in Montverde
New construction in Montverde is concentrated in the Bella Collina luxury community, where several custom builders offer homes from around $1M to over $2M. Outside Bella Collina, most properties are resale with some custom-build opportunities on individual lots. This is not a mass-production builder market.
Builders
Toll BrothersPulte HomesMeritage HomesLennarD.R. HortonKB HomeRyan HomesBold Signature HomesDavila HomesPillar Homes
Active Communities
- Bella Collina
- Trails of Montverde
Schools
Education in Montverde
Montverde Academy
(Niche A+, #1 Best Private K-12 School in Orlando Area, founded 1912)
Oakland Avenue Charter School
(nearby, Niche B+, GreatSchools 10/10)
West Orange High School
(serves area, Niche rated, #133 Best Public High Schools in FL)
- Lake County and Orange County schools serve the area depending on location
Dining
Where to eat
Cal's Kitchen
pizza and pasta, downtown Montverde
19th Hole
Bella Collina, members and guests
Local Tips
Nicole's Montverde notes
Nicole Mickle
30 years in Orlando
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The Green Mountain Scenic Byway runs through Montverde and is one of the most beautiful drives in Central Florida – rolling hills, citrus groves, and lake views
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Bella Collina's Nick Faldo-designed championship golf course is the centerpiece of the community – even if you don't golf, the clubhouse dining is worth a visit
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Montverde Academy has a 100% college acceptance rate and draws boarding students from 89 countries – it's a genuine institution
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For dining and errands, plan on driving 10-15 minutes to Clermont or Winter Garden – Montverde itself has only a handful of spots
Interested in Montverde?
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