Cresswind at Lake Harris

Cresswind at Lake Harris is Kolter Homes' first 55+ community in Lake County, Florida — a gated, resort-style development rising along the shores of Lake Harris in Tavares, "America's Seaplane City." Approved for 625 homes across 220 lakefront acres, the community soft-opened in 2025 and is still very much under construction as of early 2026, with only a small number of homes completed. Kolter secured approval for the next phase of development in October 2025, signaling continued build-out through the late 2020s. The heart of the community is Club Cresswind, a lakefront amenity campus overlooking Lake Harris. Indoor amenities include the Cresswind SmartFIT Training Center powered by EGYM smart fitness technology, a traditional fitness center with treadmills, ellipticals, bikes and weights, a yoga and group fitness studio, an art studio, card room, billiards room, presentation kitchen, and multi-purpose event spaces for clubs and programs. Outdoor amenities feature a resort-style pool and spa with sundeck, an event lawn and amphitheater, a food truck and events plaza, 8 lighted pickleball courts, 2 lighted tennis courts, 2 lighted bocce courts, horseshoe pits, a dog park, wide walking paths, and a community dock for fishing, observation, kayak launching and boat slips — a rare amenity in Central Florida 55+ communities. Residents can launch directly from the community and access the roughly 50,000-acre Harris Chain of Lakes, one of Florida's premier freshwater fishing and boating destinations. Life here is shaped by Cresswind's nationally award-winning "Set Yourself FREE" lifestyle program — built around Fitness, Relationships, Education, and Entertainment — and guided by a full-time on-site Lifestyle Director. The calendar rotates through fitness classes, pickleball leagues, cooking demonstrations, live concerts, guest speakers, and comedy nights, with social clubs continuing to form as more residents move in. Homes are built by Kolter Homes across three collections. The Brooks Collection starts at $363,990 and includes the Ana (1,434–1,906 sq ft), Bailey (1,547–2,106), and Claire (1,724–2,228) plans. The mid-tier Cooper Collection runs from $429,990 to $497,990 and offers the Eva, Gabriella, Jade, Laura, and Morgan plans ranging from 1,668 to 2,795 sq ft. The top-of-line Harrison Collection starts at $541,990 with the Nora, Pearl, Rachel, and Sarah plans reaching up to 3,274 sq ft base — or nearly 3,932 sq ft with Kolter Structural Options (KSOs). Each plan comes in three architectural elevations, and Kolter's signature "Built Around You" approach gives buyers a minimum of 25 structural options per plan — expanded garages, second owner's suites, bonus rooms, summer kitchens, and more — plus hundreds of finish selections at the Kolter Design Studio. Listed pricing currently runs from the high $360Ks up to around $755,000 for fully customized Harrison homes. Standard features include 8-foot tall interior doors, tray ceilings, 17" ceramic tile in main living areas, Aristokraft wood cabinets, granite countertops, GE Energy Star stainless appliances with a natural gas range, paver driveways, low-E vinyl PGT windows, R-38 ceiling insulation, a steel-reinforced monolithic concrete foundation, and a transferable 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty. HOA dues are $163 per month during the pre-amenity period and step up to $461 per month once Club Cresswind is fully operational. Uniquely, that fee bundles whole-house fiber WiFi, Blue Stream Fiber TV, virtual-gate-guard security, irrigation water, full individual-home lawn maintenance (cutting, edging, fertilization, annual mulch refresh), common grounds and amenity center access — a notably inclusive package. Buyers also pay a one-time $1,500 capital contribution at closing, and the community sits in a CDD with annual assessments averaging around $1,662. Location is a major draw. Tavares sits on the Harris Chain of Lakes, with a downtown 3.7 miles away that hosts seaplane bases, a farmers market, and waterfront restaurants. Mount Dora's antique shops and festivals are 9.1 miles east, The Villages is roughly 30 to 35 minutes northwest, downtown Orlando and its theme parks are about an hour southeast, and Orlando International Airport is approximately 70 minutes. Daytona's beaches are under 90 minutes.