The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary Living: Local Insights & FAQs
To help you make informed decisions, we've compiled answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.
Where is The Sanctuary in Clermont?
The Sanctuary is entered from US 27 on Sanctuary Drive, which heads east toward Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, south of Sawgrass Bay. It has Clermont addresses but is in unincorporated Lake County, outside Clermont city limits.
What types of homes are in The Sanctuary?
KB Home builds single-family homes (The Sanctuary I and The Sanctuary II) and townhomes (The Sanctuary Townhomes). Lake County plats recorded from 2022 to 2026 add up to about 645 lots. Based on MLS listings and sales from the past two years, single-family homes range from about 1,510 to 2,860 square feet with 3 to 5 bedrooms, and townhomes are about 1,460 to 1,610 square feet with 3 bedrooms.
How much do homes cost in The Sanctuary?
Over the past two years (MLS data, October 2026), single-family homes in The Sanctuary sold for a median of about $469,000, with most between about $390,000 and $550,000. Townhomes sold for a median of about $324,000, with most between about $309,000 and $335,000. For today's listings, see the top of this page.
What are the HOA fees and CDD in The Sanctuary?
MLS figures for HOA dues in The Sanctuary are too low to be reliable, so confirm current dues with the association. A community development district, the Pacific Ace CDD, appears to cover The Sanctuary, so check the property tax bill for CDD assessments.
What schools serve The Sanctuary?
Lake County Schools' 2026-27 school zones place The Sanctuary in Sawgrass Bay Elementary, Windy Hill Middle and East Ridge High School.
Zoning can change and varies by street, so confirm a specific address with Lake County Schools' school locator, and compare school grades in the Florida School Accountability Reports.
Is The Sanctuary the same as Sanctuary at Wellness Ridge?
No. The Sanctuary is KB Home's community on Sanctuary Drive off US 27, in unincorporated Lake County, and no age restriction is documented for it. Sanctuary at Wellness Ridge is a separate Lennar community, inside Clermont city limits, that Lennar describes as a gated 55+ community within the Wellness Ridge master plan. MLS listings for both can show up under "Sanctuary," so check the subdivision name and address.
Can you rent homes in The Sanctuary short term?
No rental rules specific to The Sanctuary turned up in our research. HOA documents often limit leasing, so confirm the current rules with the association before buying if you plan to rent.
