New Homes in Minneola FL: Inside Hills of Minneola, Central Florida’s Hottest Master-Planned Community for 2026

If you are searching for new homes in Minneola FL, Hills of Minneola is the address that keeps coming up — and for good reason. This master-planned community sits on rolling South Lake County terrain just minutes from Florida’s Turnpike, with new construction homes from Dream Finders Homes, Risewell Homes, Starlight Homes, and Del Webb actively selling in 2026.

Hills of Minneola Quick Facts

About the Builders Behind Hills of Minneola

Dream Finders Homes leads the new home construction at Hills of Minneola and is one of the fastest-growing publicly traded homebuilders in the country. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Dream Finders has earned multiple “Builder of the Year” nods for design flexibility and customer experience. Risewell Homes operates the Park View at the Hills section with a slightly more elevated finish package, while Starlight Homes offers attainable price points and Del Webb has introduced an active-adult footprint. The result is a multi-builder neighborhood where shoppers can compare floor plans, included features, and warranties without leaving the community.

Floor Plans & Pricing for New Construction Homes Minneola FL 2026

Dream Finders alone offers more than a dozen plans across three homesite sizes:

• 40’ Homesites — Starting around $446,990. Compact-footprint plans like the Sweetwater are popular with first-time buyers and downsizers.
• 50’ Homesites — Starting around $513,990. The Anna Maria and Lexington with Bonus plans add flex rooms, lofts, and three-car tandem garage options.
• 60’ Homesites — Featuring larger Rosewood-style designs reaching nearly 4,400 sq ft with up to six bedrooms and five baths — ideal for multigenerational households.

Park View at Risewell Homes runs roughly $521,990 to $654,990, and quick-move-in inventory typically lists in the high-$400s to mid-$700s. Pricing is moving with the market — always confirm current incentives with a buyer’s agent before signing.

Amenities: What Residents Actually Get

One of the strongest reasons to consider Hills of Minneola over a one-off subdivision is the amenity package. The completed clubhouse anchors the community and the resident amenity set now includes:

• Two resort-style community pools
• Clubhouse with gathering spaces
• Sports courts, playgrounds, and a dog park
• Walking trails and green space woven through the master plan
• Future commercial/retail node planned within the development

Location: Why Minneola Is Booming in 2026

Hills of Minneola sits along North Hancock Road just north of Clermont — one of the fastest-growing pockets in metro Orlando. Drive times are the headline:

• ~5 minutes to Florida’s Turnpike (Minneola interchange)
• ~20 minutes to Winter Garden Village and Hamlin Town Center via SR-50 or the Turnpike
• ~30 minutes to Walt Disney World
• ~35–40 minutes to Downtown Orlando and Orlando International Airport

Lake Minneola High School (Hawks, opened 2011) sits at the doorstep, with Lake Hiawatha Preserve, the South Lake Trail, and Waterfront Park all nearby. New medical facilities along Hancock Road and the planned Hills Town Center will add daily-needs retail without leaving the community.

What Makes Hills of Minneola Stand Out

Among new build communities near Clermont, Hills of Minneola has three unfair advantages. First, scale: with 900+ lots and multiple builders, buyers get genuine choice on price point, plan, and lot size. Second, elevation — this is one of the highest points in Central Florida, delivering breezier evenings and long-range views you simply will not find in lower-elevation Horizon West subdivisions. Third, infrastructure is already in the ground: the clubhouse, pools, and Lake Minneola High School are open today, so you are buying into a functioning community rather than a rendering. For families priced out of Winter Garden or Windermere who still want top schools, modern energy-efficient construction, and quick Turnpike access, this is one of the strongest values in the 2026 Central Florida new-construction market.

Frequently Asked Questions About Homes for Sale in Minneola FL

Is Hills of Minneola in Clermont or Minneola?
Technically Minneola (ZIP 34715, Lake County), but it borders Clermont and shares many of the same shopping, dining, and medical corridors.

Are there resale homes available, or only new construction?
Both. Several early-phase resales have started to appear, but the majority of activity is still builder-direct new construction.

What is the HOA fee at Hills of Minneola?
HOA dues fund the clubhouse, pools, parks, and common areas. Fees vary by village and section — ask for the current fee sheet before writing an offer.

Ready to Tour New Construction Homes in Minneola FL?

Hills of Minneola moves fast, and builder incentives change weekly. As a local REALTOR® who tours Central Florida new construction every week, I can walk you through floor plans, negotiate builder concessions, and make sure you are represented at every step — at no cost to you as the buyer.

Rebecca Hamaoui, REALTOR® | Bella Trae Realty
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✉️ rebecca@bellatraerealty.com