Ruby Lake
Ruby Lake: Local Questions Answered
Where is Ruby Lake located?
Ruby Lake is off Palm Parkway and Ruby Lake Road, on Lemon Lake Boulevard, Citron Oaks Drive, Berry Creek Road and nearby streets, with the townhomes on Sweet Star Avenue. Homes have Orlando 32836 mailing addresses and are in unincorporated Orange County. It is outside the Census Bureau's Doctor Phillips census-designated place, but realtor community guides and MLS listings market it as part of the Dr. Phillips area.
What types of homes are in Ruby Lake?
Ruby Lake has 237 single-family homes built from 2016 to 2021 and 20 Overlook at Ruby Lake townhomes built from 2018 to 2020, according to Orange County Property Appraiser records. Single-family homes range from about 2,080 to 4,990 square feet and townhomes from about 2,030 to 2,420 square feet. Pulte and M/I Homes are named as builders.
How much do homes cost in Ruby Lake?
Over the past two years (MLS data, October 2026), Ruby Lake had 18 sales. Fourteen single-family homes sold for a median of about $985,000, ranging from about $770,000 to $1.5 million, and four Overlook townhomes sold for about $489,000, $500,000, $580,000 and $635,000. For today's listings, see the top of this page.
What are the HOA fees in Ruby Lake?
Recent MLS listings show HOA dues of about $352 to $392 per month for single-family homes and about $460 to $480 for Overlook townhomes, as of October 2026. Check the property tax bill for any special assessments. The association is Ruby Lake Community Association, Inc.; the townhomes also have Overlook at Ruby Lake Homeowners Association, Inc.
What schools serve Ruby Lake?
Orange County Public Schools' 2026-27 school zones place Ruby Lake in Sand Lake Elementary, Southwest Middle and Lake Buena Vista High School.
Zoning can change and varies by street, so confirm a specific address with Orange County Public Schools' Find My School tool, and compare school grades in the Florida School Accountability Reports.
Are Ruby Lake homes on the lake?
Some are. County GIS shows 43 homes bordering Lake Ruby, most on Lemon Lake Boulevard, and the association owns large tracts around the lake. The community is separate from the AdventHealth Ruby Lake hospital site and the Elan Ruby Lake apartments nearby. Parkview Reserve and Parkside are just north.
Can you rent homes in Ruby Lake short term?
No Ruby Lake-specific rental rules 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.
