Lake Nellie Crossing: New Construction Homes in Clermont FL by Ryan Homes (2026 Guide)

If you've been searching for new construction homes in Clermont FL with real elbow room, Lake Nellie Crossing deserves a spot at the top of your list. This nature-framed Ryan Homes community off Lakeshore Drive pairs oversized homesites — up to a half acre — with no CDD fee, a rarity among new build communities near Clermont in 2026.

Who Is Ryan Homes?

Ryan Homes is one of America's most established homebuilders, building since 1948 and operating today as part of NVR, Inc., a Fortune 500 company. Buyers here get a ten-year structural warranty, independent third-party inspections on every home, BuiltSmart energy-efficient construction, and in-house financing through NVR Mortgage. The Clermont team currently holds a strong 4.4-star Google rating, and recent Lake Nellie Crossing homeowners consistently praise the communication through the build process.

What Do New Construction Homes in Clermont FL Cost at Lake Nellie Crossing?

As of July 2026, Ryan Homes offers four floor plans here (pricing changes frequently — always confirm current numbers):

• Panama — from $495,990 | 3+ beds, 2+ baths, 2,021+ sq ft, 2+ car garage. Single-story living with an open-concept core.
• Peterson Cove — from $540,990 | 4+ beds, 2+ baths, 2,160 sq ft, 3+ car garage, with a first-floor owner's suite.
• Sandalwood — from $580,990 | 4 beds, 3 baths, 2,551 sq ft, 3-car garage. This is the decorated model, and a quick move-in Sandalwood ($560,990) is available with an October 2026 closing.
• Oakton — from $605,990 | 4+ beds, 3.5+ baths, 3,287 sq ft, 3-car garage — the flagship two-story.

The community is intimate by design — roughly 102 homesites, including a limited number of lakeview lots overlooking Little Lake Nellie.

What Amenities Does Lake Nellie Crossing Offer?

This isn't a mega-amenity resort community — and that's the point. You'll find a shaded community playground and green space, while your HOA dollars stay low. The real amenity is the land: quarter-acre to half-acre homesites give you room for a private pool, an outdoor kitchen, or simply a backyard your kids and pets can actually use. Many new construction homes Clermont FL 2026 buyers tour sit on 40- and 50-foot lots; Lake Nellie Crossing is the antidote.

Where Is Lake Nellie Crossing Located?

The community sits in Clermont's rolling hills off Lakeshore Drive, about five miles from the US-27 corridor — home to Publix, Walmart, Clermont Landing, and Epic Theatres. You'll have quick access to Highway 50 and the Florida Turnpike, putting Winter Garden Village about 25 minutes away, Disney roughly 30 minutes, and Orlando International Airport around 50 minutes. Zoned Lake County schools include Pine Ridge Elementary, less than a mile from the entrance.

What Makes Lake Nellie Crossing Stand Out?

Three things: lot size, low carrying costs, and setting. Up-to-half-acre homesites are nearly extinct in new build communities near Clermont at this price point. No CDD fee plus a low HOA and Lake County's modest millage rate keep monthly ownership costs down — Ryan Homes was even advertising a 5.99% promotional rate (6.489% APR) through NVR Mortgage in July 2026. And the location, tucked away from Highway 27 near Little Lake Nellie, delivers the quiet, green Clermont that made this area famous, while homes for sale in Clermont FL closer to the corridor deal with more traffic and tighter lots.

Is Lake Nellie Crossing Right for You?

If you want space to grow — a pool, a garden, a 3-car garage — without CDD fees eating your budget, this community is one of the smartest new construction plays in Clermont this year. Inventory is limited, and builder incentives change monthly, so timing matters.

Thinking about new construction homes in Clermont FL? I'd love to help you compare communities, negotiate builder incentives, and represent you at no cost to you.

Rebecca Hamaoui, REALTOR® | Bella Trae Realty | 📞 407-922-8986 | ✉️ rebecca@bellatraerealty.com