Legacy of Leesburg is one of central Florida's more underrated 55+ communities — about 1,000 single-family homes tucked into conservation land in Leesburg, Florida, roughly 20 minutes south of The Villages and 20 minutes north of Clermont. The Explore55Plus team recently toured the community with local agents Claire Brookes and Mary Mateo, and walked through three resale homes priced between $310,000 and $334,999. Here's what stood out.
What makes Legacy of Leesburg different from other 55+ communities
Most active-adult communities in central Florida center on a golf course. Legacy of Leesburg doesn't — and that's a selling point for buyers who don't want a mandatory golf membership baked into their fees. The community's identity is nature and conservation. Wide green buffers separate the neighborhoods, over two miles of covered gravel walking trails wind through the property, and a good portion of the surrounding land is preserved open space. If your retirement picture includes morning walks through quiet Florida scrub rather than a round of golf, that matters.
Another thing worth knowing: the community recently completed significant renovations to its fitness center and clubhouse spaces — and did it without issuing a special assessment to residents. That's not the norm, and longtime owners noticed.
HOA fee and what it covers at Legacy of Leesburg
The HOA runs $293 per month. For that, you get lawn mowing, blowing, and edging; cable TV; high-speed internet; gated security entrance; and RV and boat storage on site. The storage perk alone is a draw for buyers coming from areas where marina or storage fees add up fast. Golf cart owners will also appreciate that the community has cart access to nearby retail and Rodello's Italian Restaurant — so a quick dinner out doesn't require pulling out the car.
Amenities at Legacy of Leesburg
- Expanded fitness center with dedicated aerobics and group exercise studio
- Swimming pool
- Pickleball and tennis courts
- Shuffleboard
- Billiards room
- Clubhouse event space
- RV and boat storage
- Over 2 miles of covered gravel walking trails
- Golf cart access to nearby dining and shopping
No golf course, no mandatory golf fees. The focus is on low-key activity and the outdoors.
Three resale homes currently on the market
Home 1: ~$310,000 / ~1,600 sq ft
This three-bedroom, two-bath home is the entry point of the three toured. At roughly 1,600 square feet, it works well for a buyer who wants a manageable footprint without giving up a proper guest room. The kitchen has been updated with dark wood cabinetry, and the enclosed sunroom at the back looks out onto private green space with no rear neighbors. A whole-home water filtration system is already installed — a detail that carries real value in Florida.
Home 2: $324,999 / 1,913 sq ft — 5322 Stately Place
This is the Huntley floor plan, built in 2007, and it's the most turnkey of the three. The roof was replaced in 2019, plantation shutters are throughout, and the acrylic-enclosed sunroom sits directly on the community's nature trails — you'll have a front-row seat to wildlife most mornings. The sellers are open to a furnished purchase, which simplifies a move considerably if you're coming from out of state.
Home 3: $334,999 / 1,894 sq ft
Also three beds, two baths, with a 2019 roof replacement. This one has high-gloss laminate floors, an updated kitchen with white cabinetry, and the sunroom looks out across a wide greenbelt and pond. The water view adds something the other two don't have, and at $334,999 it's still well under what comparable square footage runs at many other central Florida 55+ communities.
Location: what's near Legacy of Leesburg
Leesburg itself is a smaller city, but the surrounding area has plenty of options. The Villages is about 20 minutes north for medical facilities, shopping, and entertainment. Clermont is 20 minutes south. Mount Dora — one of the more charming small towns in central Florida — is close as well. If you want proximity to a major hub without paying Orlando prices, this part of Lake County checks that box.
Quick facts: Legacy of Leesburg
- Location: Leesburg, Florida
- Original builders: Pringle Development and Florida Leisure Homes
- Total homes: Approximately 1,000
- HOA fee: $293/month (lawn care, cable, internet, gated entry, RV/boat storage)
- Current resale range (homes toured): $310,000 to $334,999
- Home sizes (homes toured): 1,600 to 1,913 sq ft
- Golf course: None — no mandatory golf fees
- Walking trails: Over 2 miles of covered gravel trails
- Nearest major communities: The Villages (~20 min north), Clermont (~20 min south), Mount Dora (~nearby)
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