Del Webb Minneola sits at nearly 300 feet above sea level — twice as high as most of Central Florida — and that single fact changes everything about living here. From the brand-new clubhouse and many of the home sites, you can look out over Lake Apopka and spot the Orlando skyline in the distance. It's a setting you simply don't expect in this part of the state, and it's one of the main reasons this community is selling fast.
What Makes Del Webb Minneola Different from Other Central Florida 55+ Communities
Most of Central Florida is famously flat. Minneola, in Lake County, is the exception — and Pulte Homes deliberately chose this hilltop location for Del Webb Minneola. The elevation isn't just a novelty. Ridge lots along the back of the community overlook Lake Apopka with the kind of panoramic sweep you'd associate with mountain communities, not a suburb southwest of Orlando. If you've toured other Del Webb properties in Florida and wished for more dramatic scenery, this one belongs on your list.
The community is gated and guarded, entirely natural gas, and personal fencing is permitted — details that matter when you're comparing communities side by side.
Clubhouse and Amenities at Del Webb Minneola
The clubhouse just had its soft opening when we filmed our tour, and it's already one of the most impressive in the Del Webb system. The A-frame architecture was designed to frame those lake and skyline views, and the ballroom in particular makes full use of the panoramic setting. Here's a quick look at what's inside:
- Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lake Apopka
- Fully equipped fitness center
- Craft room and yoga studio
- Pool tables and activity rooms
- Resort-style pool with dedicated lap lanes and a spa
- Pickleball courts
- Poolside restaurant with indoor and outdoor bar service
That on-site restaurant deserves its own mention. It's a full-service, poolside venue — not a snack bar. Residents pay an annual minimum food and beverage fee of $780 per household, which essentially functions like a club membership. That fee is baked into your cost of living here, so budget for it alongside your HOA.
Home Types, Lot Sizes, and Pricing at Del Webb Minneola
The community will eventually include 846 single-family homes across six phases. The first four phases are largely sold out, and new construction is expected to continue for another three to four years — so there is still inventory, but you'll want to move deliberately.
Pulte offers three product lines:
- Scenic — 40-foot-wide lots, the entry-level line
- Distinctive — 50-foot-wide lots
- Echelon — 65-foot-wide lots, the premium line
Lot premiums vary significantly depending on location. Interior lots with a landscape easement buffer between backyards can carry $0 in lot premium. Standard lots typically add $2,500–$5,000. The coveted ridge lots overlooking Lake Apopka peaked at $250,000 in premium and are currently running $150,000–$250,000 above base price — but they also open the door to infinity-edge pool designs, which helps explain the demand.
HOA Fees, CDD, and Other Costs
Understanding the full cost picture before you buy is important. Here's a breakdown of what to expect at Del Webb Minneola:
- HOA fees: $414–$440/month — covers front and back yard landscaping, irrigation and sprinkler maintenance, mulching, tree and bush trimming, internet, and streaming TV
- CDD fees: $1,650–$2,150/year — 30-year term with an option to prepay
- Capital contribution: $3,000 one-time fee collected at closing
- Restaurant minimum: $780/year per household
The HOA package is notably comprehensive. Front and back yard maintenance plus internet and TV bundled into one monthly fee simplifies budgeting considerably.
Location and Proximity to Orlando, Healthcare, and Shopping
Del Webb Minneola sits less than three miles from the Florida Turnpike, which makes it one of the better-connected 55+ communities in Lake County. Here's what that access looks like in practice:
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): ~35 minutes
- Walt Disney World: ~30 minutes
- Downtown Orlando: ~25 minutes
- Downtown Winter Garden: ~20 minutes
- Downtown Clermont: ~10–15 minutes
- Costco, Home Depot, Lowe's, Target: ~10 minutes
- AdventHealth hospital: less than 3 miles, ~10–15 minutes
Having a major hospital under three miles away is something a lot of buyers prioritize — and it's easy to overlook until you actually need it.
Active Lifestyle Perks: West Orange Trail and Golf Cart Access
The community connects directly to the West Orange Trail, a 50-plus-mile paved bike path that's one of the best recreational amenities in the region. If cycling, walking, or using a mobility scooter is part of your daily life, that trail connection is a significant lifestyle asset. Discussions are also underway to make Minneola golf-cart accessible on local roads, which would extend how far you can go without a car.
And if craft beer is your thing: a new, larger Crooked Can Brewery location has opened in Minneola — a short trip from the community.
Quick Facts: Del Webb Minneola
- Location: Minneola, Lake County, Florida
- Builder: Pulte Homes
- Total homes: 846 single-family
- Lot widths: 40 ft (Scenic), 50 ft (Distinctive), 65 ft (Echelon)
- HOA: $414–$440/month
- CDD: $1,650–$2,150/year
- Capital contribution: $3,000 at closing
- Restaurant minimum: $780/year per household
- Elevation: Just under 300 feet — twice as high as most of Central Florida
- Security: Gated and guarded
- Utilities: Entirely natural gas
- Construction timeline: 3–4 more years of new phases
Del Webb Minneola is one of the more distinctive 55+ communities in Central Florida right now — and the combination of elevated views, a full-service restaurant, trail access, and tight proximity to Orlando makes it worth a serious look. If you want to see how it compares to other communities on your radar, create your free Explore55Plus account. Our AI will match you to communities based on your budget, lifestyle, and must-haves, assign each one a personal match score, and let you save your favorites to a shortlist. When you're ready to decide, the Decision Matrix lets you compare them side by side so nothing gets overlooked.
