Highland Ranch — Clermont, Florida
Master-planned · Single-family
Quick answer
Highland Ranch is a master-planned Clermont community made up of separate villages, including Canyons and Esplanade, each with its own amenity package and association tier. Homes are primarily newer single-family construction. Because the villages differ significantly, confirm which village a home is in and what its specific dues and restrictions are.
Overview
Highland Ranch is organized into distinct villages developed at different times. Amenity packages range from a neighborhood pool to larger recreation complexes with trails, and the Esplanade village is age-restricted in some phases. Home sizes and lot widths vary by village and builder series.
What buyers should look at here
- Identify the exact village — dues, amenities, and restrictions are not uniform across Highland Ranch.
- Some phases carry a CDD assessment on the tax bill in addition to association dues.
- Newer homes may still be under builder structural warranty — confirm transferability.
Honest tradeoffs
- Newer construction generally means smaller mature-tree canopy.
- Amenity access can be village-specific rather than community-wide.
HOA and CDD
Dues vary by village and tier. Confirm the amount and what it covers for the specific address.
Some Highland Ranch phases carry a CDD assessment. Verify on the parcel's tax record before budgeting.
Amounts change and vary by parcel — confirm current figures on the specific property before you write an offer. HOA vs CDD explained →
Amenities
- Community pools
- Trails
- Playgrounds
- Fitness facilities (village dependent)
Nearby
- US-27
- Lake Louisa State Park
- Clermont schools and retail
Chris's local take
Chris Sanford covers this area personally. Call 407-285-9724 or email him for first-hand notes on current conditions, recent activity, and what to watch for here.
Where to verify this yourself
Figures that change — prices, taxes, insurance, HOA and CDD amounts, flood status, incentives and inventory — vary by property and should be verified before you make an offer. These are the official sources we point clients to.
- Lake County Property Appraiser — Lake County, Florida
- Lake County Government — Lake County, Florida
Last verified: not yet reviewed by Chris. See our editorial standards.