Esplanade at McKinnon Groves
Esplanade at McKinnon Groves Living: Local Insights & FAQs
To help you make informed decisions, we've compiled answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.
Where is Esplanade at McKinnon Groves located?
Esplanade at McKinnon Groves is on the Lake–Orange county line in the Wellness Way area of south Lake County. The district's engineer's report places it south of Hartwood Marsh Road, west of Spyglass Hill Road, north of W. Phil C. Peters Road and east of Fox Meadow Trail.
Is Esplanade at McKinnon Groves in Winter Garden?
No. Homes have Winter Garden, FL 34787 mailing addresses, but the community is in Lake County, inside City of Clermont limits, not in Winter Garden or Orange County. The City of Clermont annexed the land by Ordinance 2025-020 on June 10, 2025. Schools are Lake County Schools, not Orange County Public Schools.
Is Esplanade at McKinnon Groves a 55+ community?
No. Some Esplanade communities are 55+, such as Esplanade at Highland Ranch in Clermont, but Taylor Morrison does not list Esplanade at McKinnon Groves as 55+, and GrowthSpotter reported in 2024 that it has no age restriction. The builder describes it as a gated community, and the district's engineer's report says the internal roads will be gated and turned over to the homeowners association.
How much do homes cost in Esplanade at McKinnon Groves?
Esplanade at McKinnon Groves is new, so the sample is small. Seven new-construction sales recorded in MLS in September 2026 (MLS data, October 2026) had a median of about $691,000 and ranged from about $391,000 to about $1.15 million. The highest sale was a Taylor Morrison model home. For today's listings, see the top of this page.
What are the HOA fees in Esplanade at McKinnon Groves?
Taylor Morrison lists HOA dues of about $429 per month, and recent MLS listings show HOA dues of about $421 to $429 per month as of October 2026. Most of those listings show total monthly fees of about $504 to $512, so confirm current dues and any other fees with the association. The association is EA McKinnon Groves Homeowners Association, Inc. Esplanade at McKinnon Groves is in the EA McKinnon Groves Community Development District, so tax bills include CDD assessments. The district's adopted FY2027 budget lists annual assessments, for operations plus debt service and before the early-payment discount, of about $4,041 for a villa, $5,388 for a 50-foot lot and $6,466 for a 60-foot lot; check the tax bill for the exact amount.
What schools serve Esplanade at McKinnon Groves?
Lake County Schools' 2026-27 school zones place Esplanade at McKinnon Groves in Lost Lake 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.
Can you rent homes in Esplanade at McKinnon Groves short term?
No rental rules specific to Esplanade at McKinnon Groves turned up in our research. Esplanade at McKinnon Groves is inside Clermont city limits, and the City of Clermont permits vacation rentals of non-occupied, whole-house single-family and duplex units only with city registration, a Life Safety inspection and state DBPR licensing. HOA documents often limit leasing, so confirm the current rules with the association before buying if you plan to rent.
