Why Groveland
Groveland is where the metro thins out and you can actually get land. It's the home of Trilogy Orlando (Shea Homes' 55+ community), Cherry Lake, and a growing string of newer builder subdivisions along the SR-50 corridor. It's not close to Orlando, but it's the price-per-acre relief valve for buyers priced out of Clermont and Winter Garden.
You'll love it here if…
- You want land — a half-acre, an acre, or more — without leaving Central Florida.
- You're a 55+ buyer looking at Trilogy Orlando specifically.
- You'd trade a longer commute for lower price per square foot and a bigger yard.
- You want a genuine rural pace with the metro still reachable.
A typical Saturday
Coffee on the porch, a drive to the Publix in Clermont for groceries, an afternoon on Cherry Lake, dinner in downtown Clermont or a backyard cookout with the neighbors, a fire pit as the sun goes down.
Standout spots
- Trilogy Orlando (55+, Shea Homes)
- Cherry Lake & the surrounding country roads
- Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve
- Downtown Clermont (15 min)
- SR-50 corridor to the Turnpike
Worth looking elsewhere if…
- You want a short Orlando commute — Groveland is a real drive.
- You want walkable dining at your door — Winter Garden or Winter Park.
- You want new-construction with resort amenities near jobs — Horizon West or Minneola.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a home in Groveland cost?
Newer single-family homes in Groveland run $350k–$550k, larger lots and Cherry Lake homes run $600k–$900k, and Trilogy's 55+ community starts in the mid-$400s.
How far is Groveland from Orlando?
Groveland is 35–45 minutes from Orlando via SR-50 or the Turnpike, with Orlando International Airport about five minutes beyond that.
What is Groveland like?
Groveland is rural South Lake County with a foot in the metro — larger lots, Cherry Lake, Green Swamp headwaters, and rolling ranch land, with a Publix within 15 minutes.
Compare nearby corridors
- Clermont — downtown and waterfront living to the east.
- Minneola — newer hilltop construction nearby.
- 55+ Communities — Trilogy Groveland and the other age-qualified options.
- Equestrian Communities — acreage and horse country one step further out.
Not sure Groveland is the one?
Take the free 2-minute lifestyle quiz and see how Groveland stacks up against the other Central Florida corridors — ranked to how you actually want to live.
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