Rainwood: New Homes Near Clermont FL by Mattamy Homes (2026 Guide)

If you have been hunting for new homes near Clermont FL without the Horizon West price tag, Rainwood by Mattamy Homes deserves a look. Set in the rolling hills just west of downtown Clermont at 406 Free Range Drive in Groveland (Lake County, ZIP 34736), Rainwood opened in mid-2025 and is actively selling in 2026 with 14 floor plans priced from $287,990 and roughly a dozen quick move-in homes on the ground. At full build-out, planned for 2029, the community is expected to hold more than 400 homes.

Rainwood Quick Facts

About Mattamy Homes

Mattamy Homes is North America's largest privately owned homebuilder, with a long track record in Central Florida — including Waterbrooke in Clermont and Meadowlark Landing and Gardenia Reserve in Apopka. The builder's Orlando-area reputation rests on all-concrete-block construction, energy-efficient building practices under its Innovation and Sustainability program, and design studios that let buyers make selections in one place instead of piecemeal. For buyers comparing new build communities near Clermont, that means a national builder's warranty and financing incentives rather than a one-off spec builder.

Floor Plans & Pricing

Rainwood's lineup is unusually broad for a single community, which is part of why it competes well against other new construction homes in the Clermont FL market in 2026. Published starting prices include:

• Aurora — 3 bed / 2.5 bath / 1,476 sq ft, from $287,990
• Catalina — 3 bed / 2.5 bath / 1,653 sq ft, from $297,990
• Catalina II — 4 bed / 2.5 bath / 1,653 sq ft, from $311,990
• Sofia — 3 bed / 2.5 bath / 1,705 sq ft, from $326,990
• Alafia — 3 bed / 2 bath / 1,691 sq ft, from $349,990
• Grayton — 3 bed / 2.5 bath / 1,943 sq ft, from $372,990
• Talquin — 3 bed / 2.5 bath / 2,317 sq ft, from $392,990
• Cascades — 4 bed / 2 bath / 1,894 sq ft, from $403,990

Larger plans run up to 3,668 sq ft with 4 beds and 3.5 baths. Prices and incentives change often at active new construction sites, so treat these as a starting point and ask for the current price sheet before you tour.

Amenities at Rainwood

Rainwood keeps its amenity package modest on purpose — which is exactly what holds the HOA down and keeps the CDD off the tax bill. Residents get a swimming pool with a shaded cabana, a central park, a playground, open green space, and walking trails with fitness stations. If you want a full resort clubhouse, this is not that community; if you want a pool and a trail within walking distance and a lower carrying cost, it fits.

Location: Getting Around from Rainwood

Location is the strongest argument for buyers weighing homes for sale in Clermont FL against options farther east. Rainwood sits near the intersection of US-27, SR-50, SR-19 and SR-33, with the Florida Turnpike close by for the run into Orlando or south toward the theme parks. Downtown Clermont, the South Lake Trail, waterfront parks on the Clermont Chain of Lakes, and Lakeridge Winery are all within a short drive. Publix, Kroger and the SR-50 retail corridor are two to five miles out, and Disney is roughly a 30–40 minute drive depending on traffic.

Is Rainwood in Clermont or Groveland?

Both answers show up online, so it is worth being clear: the physical address and mailing city are Groveland, FL 34736, in Lake County, and schools are Lake County assignments. Mattamy markets the community to the Clermont audience because downtown Clermont is only minutes away and water service is billed through Clermont Utilities. If Clermont city limits specifically matter to you — for schools, taxes, or resale — confirm the parcel details before you write an offer.

What kind of buyer does Rainwood suit?

First-time buyers priced out of Winter Garden and Windermere, move-up families who want 2,300–3,600 sq ft without a $700K price tag, remote workers who value trail access over commute time, and downsizers who want a new build with a builder warranty. The absence of a CDD fee is a real differentiator in a market where many South Lake and Horizon West communities layer CDD assessments on top of HOA dues.

What Makes Rainwood Stand Out

Among new homes near Clermont FL, three things separate Rainwood: a genuine sub-$300K entry point in a market where the median new-home price is far higher, no CDD fee, and 14 plans in one community so you are not forced to compromise on layout. Add all-concrete-block construction, energy-efficient specifications, and a pool-and-trail amenity set, and it is a rational pick for value-focused buyers who still want new construction.

The trade-offs are worth naming honestly: the amenity package is simple, the community is still building through 2029 so expect construction activity, and GreatSchools ratings for the assigned Lake County schools are on the lower end — something to weigh if school assignment drives your decision.

Ready to Tour Rainwood?

Touring a new construction community with your own agent costs you nothing and gives you someone reading the contract on your side of the table. I can pull current pricing, compare Rainwood against other new build communities near Clermont, and flag which lots and quick move-ins are actually worth your time.

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