Area guide · Clermont, FL 34714

Wellness Way new construction

The biggest build-out in South Lake County. Here's who's building, what it starts at, and what it really costs each month. From a local agent who knows these communities.

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What Wellness Way is

Wellness Way is a planned growth area of about 15,000 acres in southeast Lake County, between US 27 and SR 429, running to the Orange County line. Lake County's updated plan allows up to 19,377 homes. Right now it's rooftops, dirt and road crews. In a few years it's a city.

  • SR 516 (Lake/Orange Expressway): 4.4 miles of new toll road from US 27 to SR 429. The Central Florida Expressway Authority expects the first part open in spring 2027 and the full road in early 2029.
  • Panther Run: approved by Lake County on September 3, 2026, with about 2,600 homes, employment space and a reserved high school site. Groundbreaking is targeted for early 2027.
  • Schools: Lake County Schools is planning a new high school and elementary school for the corridor, tentatively in the early 2030s.
  • Olympus: a planned sports, wellness and hospitality campus with a town center. No opening dates are published yet.

Who's building and what it starts at

Community Builder Homes From HOA CDD
Wellness Ridge Lennar Townhomes & single-family $385,490 Verify Yes · Wellness Ridge CDD · amount Verify
Lakehaven Estates Pulte Townhomes & single-family $399,990 Verify Yes · Lakehaven CDD · amount Verify
Del Webb Lakehaven (55+) Del Webb Single-family, gated $404,990 Verify Verify
Parkside Trails Pulte Townhomes & single-family $419,990 Verify Yes · amount Verify
Reflections at Olympus · Legacy David Weekley Single-family, 45' homesites $449,990 $280/mo $1,832.61 (per builder; period verify)
Reflections at Olympus · Valor David Weekley Two-story single-family $449,990 $265/mo $1,416.11 (per builder; period verify)
Reflections at Olympus · Summit David Weekley Townhomes, coming soon Not published $325/mo $916.30 (per builder; period verify)
Prices and incentives can vary. Builder prices, incentives, HOA dues and CDD assessments change often and may not include lot premiums, options or upgrades. Call Tyler at 407-490-5289 for today's numbers before you visit.

“From” prices are the builder's advertised base price as of September 22, 2026, before lot premiums and options. “Verify” means the figure isn't published or sources conflict. All communities are Clermont, FL 34714.

My honest read

I live and work in Clermont. So I'll tell you what the brochures won't.

You have leverage. Four builders are selling within a few miles of each other, and in this market builders are paying for rate buydowns and closing costs. Make them compete for you. The first number a sales rep gives you is not the best number.

Budget for the CDD. Most communities here have one, and it shows up on your property tax bill, not your HOA statement. Two homes at the same price can have very different monthly costs. Get the number for your exact lot before you sign. Here's how CDDs work.

Expect construction for years. Trucks, detours and new phases going up next door are part of the deal. The payoff is SR 516, which should change your commute once it opens.

Schools

Builder websites for Wellness Ridge, Parkside Trails and Reflections at Olympus list Sawgrass Bay Elementary, Windy Hill Middle and East Ridge High. Zoning changes as the area grows, so confirm the assignment for your address with Lake County Schools.

Before you walk into a model home

Here's the part most buyers learn too late: many builders require your agent to be with you, or registered, on your very first visit to the sales center. Walk in alone and sign the guest card, and the builder may not let you add an agent later. Each builder's rule is different.

Call me before you go. I'll register you, and the builder pays my fee, not you. Then I'm the one negotiating the incentives, reviewing the builder's contract with you, and walking the house before closing.

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Wellness Way FAQs

Where is Wellness Way?

Southeast Lake County, south of Clermont, between US 27 and SR 429 and running to the Orange County line. The new-construction communities selling now use Clermont, FL 34714 addresses.

Do Wellness Way communities have a CDD?

Most of the ones selling now do. Wellness Ridge and Lakehaven have their own CDD districts, a CDD was approved for Parkside Trails, and David Weekley publishes CDD amounts for Reflections at Olympus. Ask for the exact assessment on your lot before you sign.

When does SR 516 open?

The Central Florida Expressway Authority expects the first part in spring 2027 and the full road, from US 27 to SR 429, in early 2029. Road schedules slip, so treat those as targets.

What schools serve Wellness Way?

Several builders list Sawgrass Bay Elementary, Windy Hill Middle and East Ridge High. New schools are planned for the corridor, so confirm your address with Lake County Schools.

Does it cost me anything to use you on a new build?

No. The builder pays my fee. The catch is timing: many builders need me registered at your first visit, so call me before you go.

Own a resale home near Wellness Way?

Your buyers are touring these model homes, with rate buydowns and closing costs paid by the builder. That's your real competition, not just the house down the street. Price, condition and marketing decide who wins. Let's see where your home stands.

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Sources (checked September 22, 2026)

Tyler Labod, REALTOR® · The Labod Team · brokered by Real Broker, LLC · FL License SL3473827 · 407-490-5289 · Tyler.Labod@outlook.com

Tyler Labod and Real Broker, LLC are not affiliated with, and do not represent, any builder named on this page. Builder names are used only to identify communities. "From" prices, HOA and CDD figures come from builder websites and public sources checked September 22, 2026. They change often, may not include lot premiums or options, and are not guaranteed. Anything marked "Verify" has not been confirmed and should not be relied on. Confirm every figure with the builder, the CDD and your lender before you sign. School assignments can change; confirm with the school district. This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.

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