Turtle Creek
Turtle Creek: Local Questions Answered
Where is Turtle Creek located?
Turtle Creek is off South Apopka-Vineland Road, near Buenavista Woods Boulevard and Charles E. Limpus Road, on Boca Pointe Drive, Emerald Chase Drive, Woodchase Circle and nearby streets. 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 Turtle Creek?
Turtle Creek has 275 single-family homes, according to Orange County Property Appraiser records: 159 in Water's Edge and Boca Pointe, built from 1996 to 2004 at about 2,900 to 8,150 square feet, and 116 in Avalon, built from 1996 to 2001 at about 1,730 to 3,060 square feet. There are no townhomes or condos.
How much do homes cost in Turtle Creek?
Over the past two years (MLS data, October 2026), homes in Turtle Creek sold 25 times for a median of about $925,000, ranging from about $565,000 to $3 million. For today's listings, see the top of this page.
What are the HOA fees in Turtle Creek?
Recent MLS listings show HOA dues of about $258 to $316 per month as of October 2026. Boca Pointe and Water's Edge owners belong to Turtle Creek Homeowners' Association, Inc., and Avalon owners belong to both that association and Avalon Homeowners Association, Inc., according to the HOA. Orange County property records and Florida's official list of special districts don't show a community development district (CDD) for Turtle Creek, but check the property tax bill for any special assessments.
What schools serve Turtle Creek?
Orange County Public Schools' 2026-27 school zones place Turtle Creek 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.
Is Waters Edge at Turtle Creek the same as Water's Edge at Lake Nona?
No. Water's Edge in Turtle Creek is part of this guard-gated community off South Apopka-Vineland Road. Water's Edge at Lake Nona is a different community about 12 miles east. Turtle Creek is also separate from Phillips Grove nearby and from Turtle Creek communities in other counties.
Can you rent homes in Turtle Creek short term?
No Turtle Creek-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.
