Lake Hickorynut
Lake Hickorynut: Local Questions Answered
Where is Lake Hickorynut in Winter Garden?
Lake Hickorynut is along Lake Hickory Nut Drive, which starts at Old YMCA Road, on Hickory Nut Lake. It has Winter Garden mailing addresses but is in unincorporated Orange County, inside Horizon West.
What types of homes are in Lake Hickorynut?
Orange County Property Appraiser records show 42 single-family homes and 12 vacant residential lots on Lake Hickory Nut Drive, built from 1958 to 2024. Homes range from about 830 to 4,440 square feet on lots of about half an acre to 20 acres. Most are in the Hickory Lake Estates plat, recorded in 1956. The land is zoned A-1 (agricultural).
How much do homes cost in Lake Hickorynut?
Three homes on Lake Hickory Nut Drive sold over the past two years (MLS data, October 2026), for about $670,000, $800,000 and $1.4 million. MLS lists them under Hickory Lake Estates. For today's listings, see the top of this page.
What are the HOA fees in Lake Hickorynut?
A homeowners association, Lake Hickory Nut Homeowners Association Inc., is registered with the state at addresses on Lake Hickory Nut Drive. County records show it owns no common land, and whether membership is required isn't documented, so ask the association or the seller. Recent MLS data doesn't show dues. Orange County property records and Florida's official list of special districts don't show a community development district (CDD) for Lake Hickorynut, but check the property tax bill for any special assessments.
What schools serve Lake Hickorynut?
Orange County Public Schools' 2026-27 school zones place Lake Hickorynut in Panther Lake Elementary, Water Spring Middle and Horizon High School. One large parcel at the north entrance on Old YMCA Road touches both the Panther Lake and Atwater Bay elementary zones, so check that address.
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 Hickorynut part of Waterleigh or Hawksmoor?
No. Waterleigh and Hawksmoor are separate, newer communities nearby that also sit on Hickory Nut Lake. Lake Hickorynut is the older lakefront neighborhood along Lake Hickory Nut Drive, most of it platted as Hickory Lake Estates in 1956. Hickory Hammock is also separate; it is on Johns Lake.
Can you rent homes in Lake Hickorynut short term?
No Lake Hickorynut-specific rental rules turned up in our research. Association documents or deed restrictions can limit leasing, so confirm the current rules before buying if you plan to rent.
