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Front exterior of a home in the Hillside Groves community, located in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL (Image 1).
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Hillside Groves by Meritage Homes

818 Florida Fern Ave, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737

from $398,110

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Community highlights

Discover Hillside Groves, a single-family home community by Meritage Homes found in 818 Florida Fern Ave, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737. Currently, the community status is Selling. With 5 homes, including 5 move-in ready options. Hillside Groves homes size range from 1,939 to 2,623 square feet on various lot sizes. Homes price vary between $398,110 and $454,900.

Close to Wekiwa Springs State Park
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Great location

Natural spring park near Orlando with clear swimming waters, canoeing, and trails amid lush Central Florida forest.

18.4 miles away
Park Nearby
Walking, Jogging, Hike Or Bike Trails
Community Pool
Picnic Area
Cabana

Community details

Community details

Builder(s):
Meritage Homes
Home type:
Single-Family
Selling status:
Selling
School district:
Lake County School District

Community amenities

Across the layout of Hillside Groves by Meritage Homes, specific areas have been designated for common use. The single-family community lists 5 amenities, including features like Community Pool. This inclusion highlights the focus on shared spaces in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida. The presence of these features adds a layer of shared infrastructure to the residential plan, ensuring that the neighborhood meets various functional requirements.
  • Community Pool
  • Park Nearby
  • Picnic Area
  • Cabana
  • Walking, Jogging, Hike Or Bike Trails
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About the builder - Meritage Homes

Meritage Homes
Focused on industry-leading energy efficiency, Meritage Homes has been a recognized builder of new construction homes since 1985. The company is a multi-year ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award winner, reflecting a long-standing commitment to building sustainable and thoughtfully designed homes.

Neighborhood

Community address

818 Florida Fern Ave, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
County:
Lake
Zip Code:
34737
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Schools in Lake County School District

With multiple campuses serving the broader region, the Lake County School District provides the educational framework for Hillside Groves by Meritage Homes. Children typically start at Astatula Elementary School, a public school for Elementary grades situated 3.5 mi away. Tavares Middle School handles the intermediate years (Middle grades) and is located roughly 5.4 mi from home with a rating of 5. The path leads ultimately to Tavares High School, serving High grades within 8.0 mi. This defines the local school pathway.
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Places of interest

The vicinity of Hillside Groves by Meritage Homes is marked by various Park destinations that contribute to the local experience. Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake represents one of the several locations in this category, found roughly 22.5 mi from the community. These spots help define the area's scope, providing distinct destinations for visitors and residents alike. This variety is a hallmark of the local destinations in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida.

Getting around

The infrastructure near Hillside Groves by Meritage Homes is evaluated for different forms of navigation. A Walk Score of 1 (Car-Dependent) suggests the level of pedestrian activity possible in the area. Biking is assessed with a Bike Score of 31 (Somewhat Bikeable), which is helpful for understanding active travel options. This overview reflects walkability near Hillside Groves by Meritage Homes.
Walk score ®
1 /100
Car-Dependent
Bike score ®
31 /100
Somewhat Bikeable

Air quality

Natural hazards risk

Regional analysis for Hillside Groves by Meritage Homes includes a close look at specific environmental categories. By quantifying these factors, the data provides a consistent framework for understanding the area, making complex environmental dynamics easier to digest. This structured overview is essential for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the location. The entry for Lightning is listed with a score of 98.10 and a rating of Relatively High. This is a key element of the regional hazard risk context, helping to ground the community's setting in verifiable data.
Riverine flooding56.8
Relatively Low
Wildfire98.4
Relatively High
Hurricane96.5
Relatively High
Earthquake63.9
Very Low
Heat wave0.0
No Rating
Coastal flooding22.7
Very Low

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Hillside Groves by Meritage Homes

Coming soon, Hillside Groves will offer new single-family homes in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL. Residents will enjoy a resort-style pool and cabana, tot lot, and dog park.

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