Lake Down Crest
Lake Down Crest: Local Questions Answered
Where is Lake Down Crest located?
Lake Down Crest is on the west side of South Apopka-Vineland Road, entered by Pinnacle Circle, between Balmoral to the north and Windy Ridge Road to the south. It is in unincorporated Orange County with Windermere, FL 34786 addresses, outside the Town of Windermere.
What types of homes are in Lake Down Crest?
Lake Down Crest has 31 single-family homes built from 1991 to 2025, plus one house on a church-owned lot, and no townhomes or vacant lots, according to Orange County Property Appraiser records. Homes range from about 2,720 to 8,530 square feet with 3 to 7 bedrooms on lots of about 1.0 to 2.0 acres.
How much do homes cost in Lake Down Crest?
Lake Down Crest homes sold twice through the MLS in the past two years (MLS data, October 2026): one for $1,225,000 in June 2025 and one for $1,875,000 in July 2026. For today's listings, see the top of this page.
What are the HOA fees in Lake Down Crest?
Both MLS sales from the past two years list HOA dues of about $171 per month ($515 a quarter); confirm current dues with the association. Orange County property records and Florida's official list of special districts don't show a community development district (CDD) for Lake Down Crest, but check the property tax bill for any special assessments. The association is Lake Down Crest Association, Inc.
What schools serve Lake Down Crest?
Orange County Public Schools' 2026-27 school zones place Lake Down Crest in Thornebrooke Elementary, Gotha Middle and Olympia 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 Lake Down Crest on Lake Down?
No. No home in Lake Down Crest borders a named lake, according to Orange County water records. It is a separate community from Lake Down Cove, Lake Down Shores, Lake Down Village, Lake Down Pointe, Lake Down Reserve and the other Lake Down neighborhoods, and from The Lakes, whose association is named Lake Down Homeowners Association, Inc.
Can you rent homes in Lake Down Crest short term?
Public records reviewed for this page don't show Lake Down Crest-specific rental rules. HOA documents often limit leasing, so confirm the current rules with the association before buying if you plan to rent.
