Clermont & Minneola, Florida Real Estate and Development (2026 Guide): Wellness Way, SR 516 & What’s New
From lakeside small-town charm to a new hospital, a brewery-anchored town center and a new expressway, South Lake County is changing fast. Here is where Clermont and Minneola stand in 2026, what homes cost, and what it means if you are buying or selling.
Clermont pairs rare Florida hills and the Clermont Chain of Lakes with some of Central Florida’s fastest-moving growth.
Image: Jared Jones Team
What to Know
Clermont and Minneola in 2026, in brief
Three changes since our 2025 update that matter most to buyers and sellers.
A hospital is open. AdventHealth Minneola, an 80-bed hospital off the Turnpike, began seeing patients December 10, 2025.
Minneola has a town center. Crooked Can’s brewery and food hall opened July 15, 2026, anchoring the 96-acre Hills City Center.
Value still stands out. Clermont’s typical home value is about $427,000, roughly $140,000 below Winter Garden’s.
Are Clermont and Minneola good places to buy a home in 2026? For many buyers, yes. Clermont’s typical home value sits near $427,000, well below Winter Garden. AdventHealth Minneola opened in December 2025, Crooked Can’s Minneola brewery and food hall opened in July 2026, and SR 516 begins linking US 27 to SR 429 in spring 2027.
This guide updates our 2025 look at South Lake County with current information from AdventHealth, the South Lake Tablet, Zillow and the Central Florida Expressway Authority. Browse current listings on our Clermont homes for sale page.
“Clermont gives buyers hills, lakes and space for noticeably less than Winter Garden.”Jared Jones, Realtor, Jared Jones Team, brokered by eXp Realty
What makes Clermont, Florida unique?
Start with what locals call Old Clermont. Rolling hills, a rare sight in Florida, century-old oaks and the Clermont Chain of Lakes frame a historic downtown with waterfront parks, local shops and a weekly farmers market. It has a similar small-town feel to Winter Garden’s Plant Street, and it keeps drawing more visitors; the city has approved plans for a multi-story downtown parking garage to keep up.
North Clermont’s 34711 ZIP adds elevated views, the National Training Center for athletes of every level, and a growing retail scene along the US 27 and SR 50 corridors.
What is driving growth in South Clermont?
South Clermont (34714) sits minutes from Walt Disney World, and it blends permanent neighborhoods with vacation-rental communities, so HOA rules vary widely from one subdivision to the next. Always confirm what a community allows before you buy.
The biggest story is Wellness Way, a master-planned corridor of roughly 15,000 to 16,000 acres in southeast Lake County, between Clermont and Horizon West, built around health, sports and new neighborhoods.
What is the Olympus project in Clermont?
Olympus is the planned anchor of Wellness Way: a roughly 250-acre community designed around sports, wellness and residential living, with plans for an athletic campus, an ice center with two NHL-size rinks, a walkable town center with a lakeside amphitheater, and medical and fitness facilities. Early residential phases have moved ahead, while timelines for the bigger sports venues have shifted over the years, so treat venue dates as tentative until construction starts.
How will SR 516 change Clermont?
The Central Florida Expressway Authority is building SR 516, a 4.4-mile toll road linking US 27 near Lake Louisa State Park to SR 429 at Horizon West. The SR 429 end opens first in spring 2027, and the Lake County segments, including the US 27 interchange, are expected by 2029. It will give South Clermont a faster route to Winter Garden and the Turnpike, and a short stretch will pilot wireless charging for electric vehicles at highway speeds.
What kind of homes are in Parkside Trails, Clermont?
Parkside Trails sits in the middle of Clermont’s growth, with townhomes up to 4,200-plus-square-foot estate homes across four collections, plus a resort-style pool, pickleball courts, walking trails and a planned soccer field. When we first covered it in 2025, homes started around $399,000; builder pricing changes often, so check current availability.
Is Minneola, Florida a good place to live?
Just north, Minneola (34715) has moved from citrus-grove countryside to one of Lake County’s fastest-growing cities, and 2025 to 2026 brought its biggest milestones yet.
AdventHealth Minneola opened to patients on December 10, 2025. The four-story, roughly 204,000-square-foot hospital on Hancock Road at the Turnpike has 80 beds, a full emergency department, surgery, imaging and heart care, and AdventHealth says it created more than 500 jobs.
Crooked Can Brewing, the Winter Garden brewery behind Plant Street Market, opened its Minneola brewery, taproom and food hall on July 15, 2026, at 1600 Crooked Can Loop. The roughly 42,950-square-foot complex anchors the 96-acre Hills City Center, with local food hall vendors, a beer garden, a live-entertainment stage and a splash pad, plus planned apartments, senior living, retail and medical offices around it.
What is special about the Hills of Minneola?
The Hills of Minneola delivers the views its name promises, with floor plans from about 1,650 to 4,400-plus square feet, premium view lots, clubhouses and pools, and quick Turnpike access. In 2025, homes ran from the mid-$400,000s to the upper $600,000s. With Hills City Center and the hospital now open, it is one of the most amenity-rich new-construction communities in South Lake County.
South Lake County by the numbers
A quick snapshot of what changed. Individual neighborhoods can run well above or below the citywide figures, so a street-level comp review always matters.
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The value gap is the story. Buyers priced out of Winter Garden and Horizon West can often find more house and more land in Clermont and Minneola, and new amenities like the hospital and Hills City Center make that trade easier to justify.
Proximity to what is actually open matters more than what is planned. Homes near Hancock Road, the Turnpike and Hills City Center already benefit from finished projects, while South Clermont values will lean more on SR 516 and how Wellness Way builds out through the end of the decade.
The Takeaway
A year ago, much of South Lake County’s growth story was promises. In 2026, a hospital is open, Minneola has a real town center, and SR 516’s first segment is months away.
For buyers, Clermont and Minneola remain some of the best values on Orlando’s west side. For sellers, the new amenities are worth highlighting, but pricing to current comps still wins in a balanced market.
FAQ
Is Clermont, Florida a good place to live in 2026?
For many buyers, yes. Clermont offers rolling hills, the Clermont Chain of Lakes, a walkable historic downtown and the National Training Center, with a typical home value near $427,000 per Zillow’s July 2026 index. That is well below Winter Garden, about 20 to 30 minutes east.
How far is Clermont from Disney World?
About 15 to 25 minutes depending on where in Clermont you live. South Clermont (34714) along US 27 is closest to the parks.
When did AdventHealth Minneola open?
AdventHealth Minneola opened to patients on December 10, 2025. The four-story, roughly 204,000-square-foot hospital on Hancock Road near Florida’s Turnpike has 80 beds and a full emergency department.
Is Crooked Can open in Minneola?
Yes. Crooked Can Brewing opened its Minneola brewery, taproom and food hall on July 15, 2026, at 1600 Crooked Can Loop in Hills City Center. The roughly 42,950-square-foot complex includes food hall vendors, a beer garden, a live-entertainment stage and a splash pad.
What is Wellness Way and the Olympus project?
Wellness Way is a master-planned growth corridor of roughly 15,000 to 16,000 acres in southeast Lake County between Clermont and Horizon West. Olympus is a planned 250-acre sports, wellness and residential community within it, with plans for an ice center with two NHL-size rinks. Timelines for individual venues have shifted, so check current status before relying on them.
What is the commute from Clermont to Orlando?
With SR 50, US 27 and Florida’s Turnpike, most Clermont residents reach Orlando in about 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. SR 516, which will link US 27 to SR 429, opens its first segment in spring 2027 and the full road by 2029.
External Links & Related Reading
Sources used for this update, plus related reading from the Jared Jones Team.
- AdventHealth: New hospital brings care to Minneola
- South Lake Tablet: Crooked Can Brewing celebrates its Minneola opening
- Hills City Center: Official Website
- Olympus: Official Website
- Central Florida Expressway Authority: SR 516 Lake/Orange Expressway
- Zillow: Clermont, FL Home Values
- Jared Jones Team: The Wellness Way land rush in Clermont
- Jared Jones Team: Horizon West development updates (2026)
- Jared Jones Team: Living in Winter Garden, Florida (2026 Guide)
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