It only makes sense that there would be more new 55+ communities in Florida than in any other state, and I believe this is the most up-to-date list around.
If a 55+ community is still building and selling new homes, you'll find them on this list!
We are constantly updating this list, but if you find a community that's no longer relevant, or a community that we somehow missed, let us know here.
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Florida Panhandle 55+ Communities
Latitude Margaritaville Watersound – Watersound, FL
Located on Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast between Pensacola & Panama City, Latitude Margaritaville Watersound is the 2nd Jimmy Buffett-inspired 55+ community in Florida, and the 3rd one overall when you include Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head.
Amenities in place or coming soon include a Latitude Town Square with Bandshell, Latitude Bar & Chill Restaurant, 2nd Floor Overlook Bar with panoramic views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Paradise Pool with Beach Entry Cabanas, Tiki Huts, Fins Up! Fitness Center, Barkaritaville Dog Park, Tennis & Pickleball Courts, Port of Indecision Kayak Launch, Walking Trails, and more.
Home prices start in the $300k's.
Northeast Florida 55+ Communities
Del Webb Nocatee – Ponte Vedra, FL
Del Webb Nocatee is a new 55+ gated community in Ponte Vedra, which is in Northeast Florida, just minutes from Jacksonville and St. Augustine, and about 4 miles from pristine beaches.
The Canopy Club will offer luxury amenities just a golf cart’s drive away, including a zero-entry pool, pickleball courts, fitness studio, and even an onsite Tavern & Grill with private wine lockers. Prices start in the $400k’s.
Del Webb St Johns – St Johns
Announced in November 2023,Del Webb St. Johns will have around 760 single-family homes, an 11-acre amenity center featuring a clubhouse, on-site bar and grill, resort-style pool, pickleball courts and more. Pricing was not available at the time of this writing.
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Del Webb Wildlight – Yulee, FL
Del Webb Wildlight is a 55+ community north of Jacksonville in the Fernandina Beach/Amelia Island area. For those who plan to travel frequently, the community is only about 15 minutes from Jacksonville International Airport. You can expect to see the same types of homes and amenities offered in other Del Webb communities here in Florida. Prices start in the $300k’s.
Edenbrooke at Hyland Trails – Green Cove Springs
Edenbrooke at Hyland Trails is an active adult community that features a state-of-the-art clubhouse with a swimming pool and fitness center, bocce court, pickleball courts, and more. Lennar is building build single-family homes ranging in size from 1,544 – 3,152 sq. ft. Prices start in the $300k’s.
Everlake at Mandarin – Jacksonville
Everlake at Mandarin offers 192 luxury paired villa homes centrally located in the heart of Mandarin, a popular Jacksonville area neighborhood. Residences will offer lakefront, preserve, and privacy-focused homesites. The paired villas of Everlake are designed to liberate homeowners from day-to-day home maintenance so they have more time to pursue a carefree lifestyle.
Amenities will include a private clubhouse with an outdoor swimming pool, open-air pavilions, a fitness center, and more. Prices start in the $300k’s.
Freedom at Sawmill Branch – Palm Coast
Freedom at Sawmill Branch is an active adult new home community in Palm Coast, located just off I-95. This community provides easy access to nearby shopping, dining, and pristine beaches, making it an ideal place to enjoy the best of Florida living.
The gated entrance provides added peace of mind and included lawn care enhances the low maintenance lifestyle. Homeowners will enjoy access to a private resort-style amenity complex which will include a zero-entry pool, clubhouse with fitness center, bocce and pickleball courts, and a dog park. Home prices start in the $300k’s.
Lakeview at Tributary – Yulee, FL
Reverie at Palm Coast – Palm Coast
Reverie at Palm Coast is a new 55+ community in Palm Coast.
Reverie will include a staffed amenities center with an outdoor zero-entry swimming pool, separate spa, fitness center with fitness on-demand video system, 6 tournament-style pickleball courts, grand event lawn, multiple gathering areas, party bar, social clubs, separate aerobics area, golf simulator, putting green and much more. You can walk to trails, pocket parks, or take Fido your private dog park nestled within the Reverie community.
Reverie will feature 15 different home designs in 3 home collections that range from 1,693 sq ft to over 3,700 sq ft in living area with 2 and 3-car garages. Preconstruction prices start from the mid $300k to mid $500k range.
Reverie at Silverleaf – St. Johns
Reverie at Silverleaf is a gated, 55+ neighborhood within the popular Silverleaf master-planned community.
Amenities are slated to include a lakeside clubhouse, resort-style swimming pool, pickleball courts, fitness center, event lawn, and more.
Reverie at Silverleaf offers both attached villas and single-family homes ranging in size from roughly 1,400 to 3,100 sq. ft. and prices start in the $400k’s.
Reverie at Trailmark – St. Augustine
Reverie at Trailmark is a 55+ community in St. Augustine. The Lodge is a 4,600 sq. ft. Lakeside Clubhouse that features indoor and outdoor social spaces, six pickleball courts, a resort-style pool and spa, a catering kitchen, and what sounds to me like one of the coolest amenities…an open-air Bier Garten.
There are 11 new single-family home designs, ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 sq. ft. The community features lakeside and preserve homesites. Prices start in the $300k’s.
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Stillwater – St. Johns, FL
Stillwater is a 55+ community by Lennar Homes located just off I-95 about 20 minutes south of downtown Jacksonville. Homeowners have access to exciting amenities, such as the Bobby Weed-designed 18-hole golf course and a community swimming pool. Plus, there are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby in St. Johns.
A total of 549 homes are planned here, and attached villas and single-family homes are available. Prices start in the $300k’s.
Summer Bay at Grand Oaks – St. Augustine
Located in St. Johns County, this community from Pulte Active Adult features homesites designed to showcase conservation, lake, and park views. The gated, 55+ neighborhood will have 1.5 acres of exclusive amenities including pickleball, tennis, bocce ball courts, and more. Prices start in the $300k’s.
Watersong at RiverTown – St. John's, FL
Located in the amazing master-planned community of RiverTown, Watersong at RiverTown is an active adult community of 800 attached villas and single-family homes. Residents here enjoy access to their own private community clubhouse, resort-style pool, and fishing pier. They can also find plenty to do in the larger RiverTown community.
Homes range in size from 1,431 to 2,554 square feet with 2 to 4 bedrooms and 2-3 bathrooms. Prices start in the $300k’s.
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Central East Coast 55+ Communities
Del Webb at Viera – Melbourne
With plans for approximately 1,300 homes, Del Webb at Viera offers retirement living in an acclaimed master-planned community known for its robust amenities and proximity to beautiful beaches, fine dining and shopping.
The highlight of Del Webb Viera will be the 30,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with resort-style pool, tennis and pickle ball courts, state-of-the-art fitness center, community garden, barefoot bar with food and beverage service, and more.
Del Webb is offering floorplans from three home series in Del Webb Viera, and those include the Scenic, Distinctive, and Echelon series. These are all single-family homes, and there are currently no attached villas offered here. Prices start in the $300k’s.
Latitude Margaritaville – Daytona Beach, FL
Latitude Margaritaville is a Jimmy Buffet-themed community of just over 3,000 attached villas and single-family homes located in Daytona Beach that is a perfect destination for any Parrothead. Residents here enjoy access to amenities like the Fins Up! Fitness Center, a fantastic resort-style pool, and all the “boat drinks” they can handle from the Latitude Bar & Chill Restaurant.
Homes at Latitude Margaritaville start in the $200k's and can get as high as the low-$500s. Those homes are available in a total of 15 different variations that are all themed after your favorite Buffet songs.
Timbers at Everlands – Palm Bay
The Timbers at Everlands is a masterplan community offering single-family homes for the active adult homebuyer aged 55 and better.
Amenities are slated to include a clubhouse, resort-style pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and more.
Homes range in size from about 1,700 to 2,400 sq. ft. living area and prices start in the $300k’s.
Southeast Florida 55+ Communities
Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake
Cresswind Palm Beach at Westlake is a 55+ community offering resort-style amenities, including Club Cresswind with pools, fitness facilities, arts studios, and sports courts. Located between Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens, residents enjoy easy access to beaches, shopping, and West Palm Beach attractions. Kolter Homes offers 12 floorplans designed for active adults.
Del Webb Tradition – Port St. Lucie
Located in beautiful Port St. Lucie, Del Web Tradition is a gated community of 550 attached and single-family homes that began construction in 2017. Amenities here include a large clubhouse, a resort-style outdoor pool, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
The attached homes at Del Webb Tradition clock in at 1,579 square feet and are available with either two or three bedrooms. The single-family homes range in size from 1,671 to 2,589 square feet and are available with two to four bedrooms. Prices start in the $300k’s.
Delray Trails – Delray Beach
Delray Trails is a 55+ active adult community located in Delray Beach, FL.
Residents at this gated community enjoy access to a variety of resort-style amenities including a clubhouse, swimming pool and multiple sports courts.
Attached villas and single-family homes are available, and prices start in the $400k’s.
Esplanade at Tradition – Port St. Lucie
Esplanade at Tradition is a new 55+ resort-style community in Port St. Lucie, in the 8,300-acre Tradition master-planned community.
Single-family homes here range in size from about 1,600 to 2,900 sq. ft. And prices start in the high $300k’s.
Four Seasons at Wylder – Port St. Lucie
Four Seasons at Wylder is a 55+ community of new single-family homes and villas. Amenities here will include a resort-style pool, cabana and bar, pickleball courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an expansive clubhouse.
Four Seasons at Wylder offers floorplans that range in size from about 1,500 square feet to over 3,000 square feet and prices start in the $300k’s.
Regency at Avenir – Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Regency at Avenir is a 55+, active-adult community in Palm Beach Gardens offering exclusive resort-style amenities and a low-maintenance lifestyle.
Regency at Avenir’s private amenities will include a resort-style swimming pool and spa, state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center, a yoga studio, tennis, pickleball and bocce courts, a golf simulator, an art room with kiln, a ballroom, cafe, outdoor amphitheater, and more.
469 single-family homes are planned for Regency at Avenir, ranging in size from 1,800 to 2,800 square feet. Prices start in the $700k’s.
Telaro at Tradition – Port St. Lucie
Telaro at Tradition is Mattamy Homes' debut 55+ Active Adult neighborhood in the master-planned community of Tradition. This enclave of 400+ homesites will feature elegant and contemporary villas and single-family homes ranging from 1,370 sq. ft. to 2,800 sq. ft.. The exclusive Telaro lifestyle will include an abundant amenity offering, planned social spaces, lifestyle programming, and convenient access to all that the sprawling community of Tradition has to offer. Prices start in the $300k's.
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Valencia Grand – Boynton Beach, FL
Valencia Grand in Boynton Beach offers truly premium 55+ living unlike anywhere else, with a prime South Florida location, sophisticated country-club lifestyle, and all-new unmatched amenities. Valencia Grand takes sophisticated living to the next level with one-story home designs made for 55+ living with stand-out features including expansive high ceilings, transom windows that let in even more Florida sunshine, impressive gourmet kitchens, spa-like baths, spacious outdoor living areas and more. Homes from the $900s – $1.5M
Valencia at Riverland – Port St. Lucie, FL
Valencia at Riverland is a master-planned community in Port St. Lucie with multiple 55+ neighborhoods from GL Homes.
Residents can walk to nearby shops and restaurants, spend the day at the beach or simply enjoy all the amenities right within your own neighborhood. Prices start in the $400k’s.
Veranda Preserve – Port St. Lucie
Veranda Preserve is a new, resort-style community in Port St. Lucie designed for residents “55 & Better” from Lennar Homes. Amenities include a private Clubhouse with social spaces, a resort-style pool with a lap area and wet decks, a poolside bar, a state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis, pickleball, and bocce ball courts, an event lawn, and more.
There are three classes of models at Verandah Preserve, ranging in size from 1,410 sq. ft. of living space to just over 2,800 sq. ft. of living space. Prices start in the $300k’s.
Learn more about Veranda Preserve here.
Southwest Florida 55+ Communities
Del Webb Oak Creek – Fort Myers
Del Webb Oak Creek is a new 55+ community that just opened in Fort Myers in 2022. Here you’ll find pretty much the same floorplans and amenities offered in other Del Webb communities, but if Southwest Florida is where you want to retire, this place is definitely worth checking out. Prices start in the $300k’s.
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Del Webb Naples – Ave Maria, FL
Del Webb Naples is a massive community of 2,000 attached and single-family homes located in the even larger master-planned community of Ave Maria. Residents here can enjoy amenities like the 12,000 square-foot Oasis Club and the Panther Run Golf Club, plus they also have access to a number of additional amenities in the Ave Maria community.
Homes at Del Webb Naples range in size from 1,438 to 2,611 square feet depending on whether you are looking for a smaller attached villa or a larger single-family home. Prices start in the $300k’s.
Kings Gate – Port Charlotte
Located in the popular Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda area of Florida, Kings Gate offers easy access to beaches, marinas, wildlife sanctuaries, airports, and more, many within a 15-minute drive or less.
A gated community for residents age 55 and up, Kings Gate homeowners enjoy access to a recreation center, Olympic-sized swimming pool and spa, tennis courts, on-site activities director, and a variety of resident clubs and social events. Membership to the 18-hole golf course and facilities are additionally available.
Prices start in the $300k’s.
Regency at Babcock Ranch – Babcock Ranch
Regency at Babcock Ranch is the first 55+ neighborhood within solar-powered Babcock Ranch.
Amenities will include a community pool, clubhouse with social room, lounge, golf simulator, fitness studio, yoga lawn, and more.
Regency at Babcock Ranch will have a total of 495 homes spread out across three collections.
The Shores at Brightwater – North Fort Myers
Opening in 2025, The Shores at Brightwater is a brand new, gated, 55+ community located in North Fort Myers. Residents will have access to their own private amenities including a clubhouse with fitness center, resort-style pool, pickleball courts, and more.
The Shores at Brightwater will offer a selection of twin villas and single-family family homes designed by D.R. Horton. Prices start in the $300k's.
Valencia Sky – Naples, FL
Valencia Sky, GL Homes' newest 55+ community, combines luxury living with coastal convenience just 6 miles from downtown Naples. This Valencia community features a state-of-the-art clubhouse with pools, pickleball and tennis courts, gym, restaurant/bar, sports lounge, and event hall. Located minutes from 5th Avenue South shopping and Naples Pier. Request information today to learn more.
Valencia Trails – Naples, FL
Valencia Trails in Naples, FL offers the best resort lifestyle with a magnificent 42,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse where every day new events, clubs, and entertainment abound. Relax by the pool, grab a bite at the restaurant, catch a show in the social hall, or take a relaxing stroll or jog along the community’s iconic trails. The options are endless!
Designed for 55+ living, the gorgeous contemporary-style single-family homes at Valencia Trails offer the ultimate in style, convenience, and luxury with spacious living areas, impressive gourmet kitchens, and screened and covered patios to make the most of Florida’s beautiful weather year-round. Come home to luxurious standard features including tile roof, brick pavers, stainless steel and gas appliances, designer tile flooring throughout main areas, rich stone exterior finishes and so much more. Homes from the $700s – $1.3M.
Central West Florida 55+ Communities
Brightmore at Wellen Park – Venice
Discover a new brighter 55+ lifestyle at Brightmore at Wellen Park in Venice, Florida. This new gated community is nestled within popular Wellen Park, one the nation's premier master-planned communities. Brightmore will feature a rich array of resort-style amenities, including 2 pools, 8 pickleball courts and a competition court, and a 21,000 square foot clubhouse with gathering areas, bar/grill, fitness center, paw park and much more. A full activities and events calendar provides fun and social connections. Choose from 11 thoughtfully designed home plans, including villas and single-family residences.
Cascades at Southern Hills – Brooksville, FL
Cascades at Southern Hills is an age-restricted gated neighborhood of nearly 200 single-family homes inside the larger master-planned community of Southern Hills Plantation about an hour south of Tampa. Amenities here include a neighborhood clubhouse, as well as the opportunity to purchase access to all of the many amenities of Southern Hills Plantation.
New construction at Cascades at Southern Hills is currently available in seven different floorplans ranging from about 1,500 to 2,335 square feet.
Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch
Cresswind Lakewood Ranch is a 55+ new home community in Lakewood Ranch, located east of Sarasota and Bradenton and named the #1 multigenerational neighborhood in the nation.
Cresswind Lakewood Ranch offers a variety of amenities including a fitness center, art studio, tennis and pickleball courts, resort-style swimming pool, resistance pool and more. Residents also have quick access to Lakewood Ranch’s golf courses, polo club, 75-acre sports campus, schools, shops, restaurants and hospital. Plus, the white sand beaches and cultural attractions of Sarasota are within a 30-minute drive.
Homebuyers can choose from nineteen spacious home plans, specifically designed for active adults and offering open floorplans and energy-efficient designs.
Del Webb BayView – Parrish, FL
Del Webb Bay View is located in Parrish, which is in Manatee County, about 30 minutes away from downtown Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and Tampa. Like most Del Webb communities, residents can expect resort-style amenities hosted by a full-time lifestyle director. Even though this community only just recently opened, I’ve already had a few readers purchase homes there. Prices start in the $300k’s.
Del Webb Catalina – Lakewood Ranch
Del Webb Catalina is the follow-up to the now sold out Del Webb Lakewood Ranch. At the time of this writing the community is not even open yet, but is planned for approximately 1,300 homes and will feature all the amenities Del Webb communities are known for. Pricing was not available at the time of this writing.
Del Webb River Reserve – Spring Hill
Del Webb is really loading up on communities in this part of Florida and Del Webb River Reserve is another one coming in 2025. Spring Hill is about an hour north of Tampa. Pricing has not been released at the time of this writing.
Del Webb Sunchase – Parrish
On the heels of the success of Del Webb Bay View in Parrish, Del Webb is starting another 55+ community in Parrish called Del Webb Sunchase. They are just in the interest list building stage right now so pricing and so forth are not yet available, but I don’t see it being too much different that what is currently offered down the street at Del Webb Bay View.
Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch – Wesley Chapel, FL
Esplanade at Wiregrass Ranch is a community of single-family homes located in Wesley Chapel with convenient access to downtown Tampa. It’s an appealing combination of small-town charm and easy access to the big city.
You’re never far from upscale retail shopping in the Shops at Wiregrass, highly-rated healthcare facilities, casual eateries, fine dining, professional sports, enticing entertainment and exciting Gulf Coast recreation.
Single-family homes here range in size from about 1,700 to 3,500 sq. ft., and prices start in the $400k’s.
Manors at Angeline – Land O’ Lakes, FL
The Manors is a collection of new single-family homes exclusively for active adults 55 and better at the Angeline masterplan community in Land O’ Lakes, FL.
Residents will enjoy a private amenity center and clubhouse with a resort-style pool, fitness center and multiple sports courts. Spanning 6,200+ acres, Angeline will include a 750-acre Moffitt life sciences research park, community farm, up to 100 miles of trails and paved pathways, 3,600 acres of green space, Pasco County park, a MetroLagoon, and more.
Homes range in size from about 1,600 to 2,300 sq. ft. of living space and start in the $300k’s.
Mirada – San Antonio, FL
Located in the larger master-planned community of Mirada, Medley at Mirada is a gated community of 858 attached and single-family homes in San Antonio, Florida. Residents here have access to their own private amenities like a community clubhouse, fitness center, and resort-style pool. Then they can also enjoy the impressive selection of amenities in the larger Mirada community.
Medley at Mirada offers attached homes that range in size from 1,396 to 1,731 square feet. The single-family homes start at 1,683 square feet and can get as big as 2,775 square feet. Prices start in the high $200k’s.
Prosperity Lakes – Parrish
Prosperity Lakes is a master-planned community by Lennar with collections of villas and single-family homes designed for active adults 55+ in Parrish, FL.
In addition to an all-ages main amenity center with a clubhouse, sports courts and more, there is a gated amenity center exclusively for active adults 55+.
Amenities include a resort-style pool, clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball courts, and more. Home prices start in the $300k’s.
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Villages of Citrus Hills – Citrus Hills, FL
Located just 10 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico (The Nature Coast), Villages of Citrus Hills residents get to enjoy endless outdoor recreation year-round, as well as resort-style country club amenities within the community gates. If you’re interested in a diverse lifestyle with unique experiences and rolling hills, Citrus Hills just might be what you are looking for.
Citrus Hills offers a gated 55-plus neighborhood, as well as other neighborhood options that have no age restrictions for your Florida Retirement. Prices start in the $400k’s.
Woodland Preserve – Parrish
Woodland Preserve is Kolter Homes' latest new home community in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. This gated, 55+ neighborhood will feature a contemporary collection of flexible floorplans that range from 2- up to 5-Bedrooms with structural and design options.
Woodland Preserve residents will also have full access to their own community clubhouse and amenities including a fitness center, pickleball courts, pool with lap lanes, indoor and outdoor social spaces and much more. Plus, the community’s natural beauty is a crucial part of the lifestyle. Join the VIP List today to be among the first to receive community details.
Central Florida 55+ Communities
Cresswind DeLand – DeLand, FL
Explore DeLand’s newest 55+ community, offering Cresswind’s national award-winning active adult lifestyle and new, Move-In Ready homes from the $300s. Cresswind DeLand offers a lakefront location just minutes from charming downtown DeLand in Central Florida.
In addition to Lake Winnemissett access for catch-and-release fishing, Cresswind offers an award-winning, 55+ lifestyle. A future resident-only clubhouse will serve as the central hub, featuring a fitness center, resort-style pool, pickleball courts, art studio, event spaces and indoor/outdoor gathering spots to unwind and connect with neighbors.
Cresswind features a new collection of floorplans designed specifically for active adults.
Cresswind at Hammock Oaks – Lady Lake, FL
Located in Lady Lake, Cresswind at Hammock Oaks will be Kolter Homes’ second 55+ community in Lake County, and one of four in Central Florida.
Cresswind at Hammock Oaks will feature a new collection of floorplans designed specifically for active adults. An on-site Design Studio offers hundreds of structural and design options to personalize your home to fit your needs and lifestyle.
In addition to the nearby parks and activities, Cresswind offers an award-winning, 55+ lifestyle designed to Set Yourself FREE through four cornerstones of Fitness, Relationships, Education and Entertainment.
A future, resident-only clubhouse will serve as the central hub, featuring a fitness center, resort-style pool, pickleball courts, art studio, event spaces and indoor/outdoor gathering spots to unwind and connect with neighbors.
Cresswind at Lake Harris – Tavares, FL
Cresswind at Lake Harris offers a lakefront location just minutes from downtown Tavares and Mount Dora in Central Florida.
In addition to the community dock for boating on Lake Harris, a future lakefront, resident-only clubhouse will serve as the central hub, featuring a fitness center, resort-style pool, pickleball courts, art studio, event spaces, and indoor/outdoor gathering spots to unwind and connect with neighbors.
Cresswind at Lake Harris will feature a new collection of floorplans designed specifically for active adults.
Del Webb Minneola – Minneola, FL
Del Webb Minneola is a new 55+ community scheduled to open soon just north of Clermont. The community is only one mile from the Florida Turnpike, which makes getting just about anywhere you need to go in the greater Orlando area extremely easy.
The amenity center here isn’t finished yet but you can expect it to be on par with other other Del Webb communities here in Florida.
Del Webb is only offering single-family homes here (no villas) and prices start in the $400k’s.
Del Webb Oasis – Winter Garden, FL
Del Webb Oasis is a new community in the heart of Central Florida offering both single-family homes and villas.
The main difference between all of the Del Webb communities in Florida is their location, and this one is pretty unique in that it is just minutes from Disney. The 14,000 square foot clubhouse with typical Del Webb amenities provides an excellent view of theme park fireworks.
Del Webb Oasis offers a selection of single-family homes and villas. Prices start in the $400k’s.
Del Webb Stone Creek – Ocala, FL
Del Webb Stone Creek is a gated, 55+ active adult community located in the horse capital of the world, Ocala, FL. One of the only new Del Webb’s in Florida with an 18-hole championship golf course, there’s also a full grill/restaurant, resort-style pool, fitness center, spa, multiple game courts, a full-time lifestyle director, and more. Prices start in the $200k’s.
Del Webb Sunbridge – St. Cloud, FL
Del Webb Sunbridge is a new 55+ gated community in St. Cloud, which is in Central Florida, just minutes from Lake Nona and Orlando.
The 27,000 sf. clubhouse features luxurious indoor and outdoor amenities like a zero-entry pool, resistance pool, pickleball and tennis courts, a fitness center, a movement studio, and more. Both single-family homes and villas are available. Prices start in the high $300k’s.
Del Webb Twin Lakes – St. Cloud
Del Webb took over this community in 2024 from the previous developer. Residents of Del Webb Twin Lakes can enjoy lakeside living with boating, fishing, kayaking and many other amenities.
With a clubhouse, pool, patio areas, fitness center and a full-time activities director, there is something for everyone in this community. Single-family homes and villas are available, and prices start in the $400k’s.
Four Seasons at Orlando – Kissimmee, FL
Four Seasons at Orlando is a gated community of 557 single-family homes located in Kissimmee, Florida, just south of Orlando. Amenities here include a 14,000-square-foot clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness center and an arts and crafts room, as well as an outdoor swimming pool, pickleball courts, and access to the 18-hole Mystic Dunes Golf Club.
There are 7 floorplans that range in size from 1,428 to 2,328 square feet. Prices start in the $500k’s.
Gatherings of Lake Nona – Orlando, FL
Gatherings of Lake Nona is a community of 216 condos located inside the master-planned community of Lake Nona, just outside of Orlando. Residents here can enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle, as well as access to amenities like a large clubhouse, outdoor pool, and a dog park.
The condos at Gatherings of Lake Nona are available in four different floor plans that offer two or three bedrooms. Those condos can be as small as 1,368 square feet, and they can be as large as 1,805 square feet. Prices start in the $400k’s.
JB Ranch – Ocala, FL
With construction that just started in 2017, JB Ranch is one of the newer communities in the Ocala area. Plans here call for a total of 346 single-family homes, and the list of amenities includes a community clubhouse, fitness center, and outdoor pool with patio seating.
Homes range in size from 1,641 to 2,034 square feet. Prices start in the $300k’s.
Lakes of Mount Dora – Mount Dora, FL
Located just north of Orlando, Lakes of Mount Dora is a gated community of 950 single-family homes that combines 178 acres of lakes with New England-style architecture. Amenities here include an 18,000 square foot clubhouse complete with a fitness center and a banquet facility. Then there is the resort-style pool and hot tub outside.
Lakes of Mount Dora offers a few different ranch-style homes that range in size from as small as 1,263 square feet all the way up to something as large as 3,700 square feet. Prices start in the $400k’s.
Ocala Preserve – Ocala, FL
Ocala Preserve is a 623-acre community of 1,600 single-family homes located in Marion County, Florida. Amenities here include a 17,000 square foot clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness center, a zero-entry resort-style pool, and an 18-hole championship golf course.
New homes at Ocala Preserve are available in a variety of different collections that range in size from as small as 1,320 square feet up to 2,370 square feet. Prices start in the $200k’s.
On Top of the World – Ocala, FL
At On Top of the World, active adults will find all they dream about and so much more. Located in beautiful Ocala Florida, On Top of the World residents can enjoy any schedule that suits their tastes – from activity packed to unhurried.
Leisure amenities include 54 holes of golf on three courses, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, a 14-acre R/C flying field, bocce, racquetball and basketball courts, fitness center, health club and spa, restaurants, cultural venues, and much more.
Residents can also participate in over 175 clubs, leagues, hobbies, and lifelong learning opportunities.
There are about 20 different floor plans available with prices ranging to suit every budget starting in the $200k’s.
Located just west of Orlando, Palms at Serenoa is a gated, active adult community of 570 attached villas and single-family homes that began construction in 2018. Residents here enjoy access to amenities like a community clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool, and more than 16 acres of parks and green spaces around the community.
The attached homes at Palms at Serenoa are a 1,608 square foot floorplan with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The single-family homes range in size from 1,402 to 2,034 square feet and come in six different models. Prices start in the $300k’s.
You can request more information about Palms at Serenoa here.
Solivita – Kissimmee, FL
Solivita is a national award-winning retirement community in Central Florida’s attraction zone, offering great natural beauty, vast recreational amenities and enough to do to keep any active adult as busy as you care to be. No matter where you live within this lush gated 55-plus community in Kissimmee, you can easily walk, bike or drive your golf cart to indoor and outdoor dining venues, state-of-the-art spa and fitness complexes, pickleball or tennis courts, and other facilities for sports and games.
With two stunning championship golf courses, intimate neighborhood centers, a softball field, miles of green space for walking, and cycling and too many classes and clubs to count, you will have many ways to enjoy the Solivita life. Residents have access to a full-time on-site Activities Director and Lifestyle Team dedicated to creating a diverse, packed schedule of events, as well as assisting the 200+ Social Clubs created by Solivita residents. Prices start in the $200k’s.
The Lakes at Harmony – St. Cloud, FL
The Lakes at Harmony, is the newest addition to Harmony from Jones Homes USA. These two and three-bedroom homes are built for the way you live today, with space where you need it most. Residents here enjoy less crowded living with spacious outdoor living areas, many of which include water or conservation views, and a private recreation center and pool.
From the miles of walking and biking trails, to the community garden, parks, and fitness center, Harmony has something for everyone. Gather at the Town Square which includes a spa, market, physician's office, restaurants, and more, or play a round of golf on the only Johnny Miller Signature course in Central Florida without ever leaving your community. Prices start in the $400k’s.
The Villages
With more than 60,000 attached villas, manufactured homes, and single-family homes, The Villages is one of the largest active adult communities in the entire world. With three different town squares, more than 35 community centers, more than 80 different pools, and more than 50 different golf courses, the list of amenities available to Villagers as residents are affectionately known goes on for days.
Just like the list of amenities, the list of floorplans available around The Villages is massive. You can pretty much find anything your heart desires in Florida’s most-popular retirement community. Prices start in the $300k's.
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Tohoqua Reserve – Kissimmee
Tohoqua Reserve is a 55+ Active Adult neighborhood from Pulte Homes. It is located within a master-planned community in Kissimmee. Tohoqua Reserve is less than 10 minutes from the Florida Turnpike, making commutes to all major areas of Orlando much easier.
Amenities include a private amenity center exclusively reserved for active adults with a clubhouse, resort-style pool, sports courts, and more.
Single-family homes and villas are available in sizes ranging from 1,500 sq. ft. to more than 2,800 sq. ft. Prices start in the $300k’s.
There are still some new communities with homes that start under $300k, and a lot of older 55+ communities have resales in the $100k-$200k range. Check out this article for more info: https://www.floridaforboomers.com/affordable-florida-communities/
I have found the Florida for Boomers site very informative. Thank you
Your list is mind boggling. Thanks for all the informatiion.
Great list — any way to find out if there are communities more oriented toward creativity and possibly more left of center politically?
This might help: https://www.floridaforboomers.com/where-democrats-and-republicans-live-in-florida/
Great Job Ryan, very comprehensive list!
Already picked one out and waiting…
Dave and Karen H.
Very detailed list and information. You are saving me a ton of time in my search.
That’s quite the list thank you
Very good site,thank so much for your time in writing the posts.
Thank you for the list
We are looking for a house with a deep water dock,do you know of any communities with this option??