Manor Oaks: New Homes in Groveland FL Near Clermont by Meritage Homes (2026 Guide)

If you have been shopping for new homes near Clermont FL and keep running into $500,000 price tags, Manor Oaks is worth a look. This Meritage Homes community in Groveland is now pre-selling by appointment only, with single-family homes starting from $358,020 and five floor plans ranging from 1,695 to 2,828 square feet. It sits about eight miles west of Clermont on the SR 50 corridor, which is what makes the pricing possible.

Manor Oaks Quick Facts

About Meritage Homes

Meritage Homes is one of the ten largest builders in the country and has been building across Central Florida for years, including Cyrene at Minneola, Highland Ridge in Winter Garden and Cagan Crossings West in Clermont. Their signature is energy efficiency: Meritage builds to an above-code envelope with advanced insulation, multi-speed HVAC, low-E windows and ENERGY STAR® certified appliances as standard rather than as an upgrade package. That matters more in Florida than almost anywhere, because the monthly electric bill is a real line item in a buyer's budget.

The practical takeaway for buyers: a lot of what other builders sell as an upgrade is already included here, which makes the base price easier to compare honestly against competitors.

Floor Plans & Pricing at Manor Oaks

Five single-story and two-story plans are currently offered:

• Daphne — approx. 1,708 sq ft, 3 bed, 2 bath
• Foxglove — approx. 1,840 sq ft, 4 bed, 2 bath
• Lantana — approx. 2,133 sq ft, 5 bed, 3 bath
• Lotus — approx. 2,623 sq ft, 4 bed, 3 bath
• Daisy — approx. 2,828 sq ft, 5 bed, 3.5 bath

Pricing starts at $358,020 as of September 2026, and there are quick move-in homes already under construction. Builder pricing changes week to week and incentives are usually tied to using the builder's preferred lender, so treat any published number as a starting point rather than a quote.

Amenities

Manor Oaks is a smaller, straightforward neighborhood rather than a resort-style master plan. The community amenity is a tot lot, and the trade-off is a lower monthly carrying cost — no CDD bond and no large amenity budget baked into your dues. For buyers who would rather spend their amenity money on Lake County's public recreation, that is often the better deal: Groveland's Lake David Park, the South Lake Trail and Lake Louisa State Park are all close by.

Location: Why Groveland Works for Clermont Buyers

Groveland sits directly west of Clermont on State Road 50. From Manor Oaks you are roughly 10 minutes from Clermont's shopping and the Clermont Chain of Lakes, about 12 miles east to Winter Garden along SR 50, and around 30 minutes to Walt Disney World and downtown Orlando using US 27 and Florida's Turnpike. The Turnpike interchange at Hancock Road puts the toll road within easy reach for commuters heading toward Orlando or south toward the theme park corridor.

The honest caveat: SR 50 traffic through Clermont at rush hour is real. Drive the commute at the hour you would actually drive it before you commit.

What Makes Manor Oaks Stand Out

The clearest reason to look at Manor Oaks among new build communities near Clermont is the price of entry. Comparable new construction inside Clermont city limits generally starts in the $430,000s to $530,000s, while Manor Oaks opens at $358,020 for a brand-new, energy-efficient, warrantied home with a two-car garage. You are trading roughly 15 minutes of drive time for a meaningful difference in monthly payment.

It also suits a wide range of buyers. The Daphne and Foxglove plans work for first-time buyers and downsizers; Lantana and Daisy give multigenerational families five bedrooms without pushing past the high $400s. And because the community is still pre-selling, early buyers get first pick of homesites.

Is Manor Oaks Right for You?

If you want a low-maintenance new home, a lower price point than Clermont or Winter Garden, and you do not need a resort pool and clubhouse, Manor Oaks deserves a tour. If a full amenity center and A-rated Orange County schools are non-negotiable, we should look at Horizon West instead.

One more thing worth knowing: builder sales representatives work for the builder, not for you. Bringing your own agent to the first appointment costs you nothing and means someone is reviewing the contract, the incentive terms and the homesite premium on your behalf. Register me with you on that first visit — not after.

I tour new construction across Groveland, Clermont, Winter Garden and Windermere every week and can tell you how Manor Oaks compares to what else is open right now.

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

Pricing, plans and availability verified on the Meritage Homes website in September 2026 and are subject to change without notice. Verify school zoning, HOA dues and all figures directly with the builder and Lake County Schools before writing an offer.