The two most similar communities in the Clermont 55+ market — both golf-included, both in Lake County, both offering the metro's lowest tax rate. The meaningful differences are new construction availability, scale, and one community feature that makes Kings Ridge consistently cited as the better option for golfers who are serious about tee time access.
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Talk to a Specialist →| Category | Kings Ridge (North Clermont · 2,088 homes) | Heritage Hills (South Clermont · ~1,500 homes) |
|---|---|---|
| Scale | 2,088 homes | ~1,500 homes |
| Golf | Two 18-hole courses — unlimited included | One 18-hole course — unlimited included |
| HOA Fee | ~$310/mo | ~$275/mo |
| New Construction | No — resale only, 100% built out | Yes — final new construction phases available |
| County | Lake (0.85%) | Lake (0.85%) — identical |
| CDD | None | Partial — some newer sections carry CDD |
| Golf Cart to Publix | Yes — Publix plaza directly accessible by cart | No — driving required for most errands |
| Hospital | South Lake Hospital ~10 min | South Lake Hospital ~10–12 min |
| Community Age | Established — 20+ year social culture | Partially established — final phases still new |
| All-In Monthly at $340K (golfer) | ~$691/mo | ~$665/mo |
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The two-course advantage at Kings Ridge is the decisive factor for serious golfers. Two courses mean more tee time availability, course variety, and operational resilience if one course undergoes maintenance. Heritage Hills' single course has more limited tee time availability by definition at 1,500 homes. The $35/month HOA premium at Kings Ridge buys the second course — at three rounds per week, that difference disappears in golf value immediately.
Kings Ridge for active golfers who want cart-to-Publix convenience and two-course variety in a fully established community. Heritage Hills for buyers who want new construction (still available in final phases), a modest HOA savings, and a slightly smaller community scale. If new construction is important to you and you play golf once or twice a week, Heritage Hills is the better choice. If you play daily or near-daily and value convenience above all else, Kings Ridge.
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