The original Central Florida Del Webb community in Davenport — approximately 1,500 homes bordering Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club in Polk County. Established culture, resale-heavy inventory, and the most affordable all-in cost of any Del Webb community in the Orlando metro. Here is what it costs and how it compares to newer Del Webb options nearby.
Del Webb Orlando is a gated 55+ community in Davenport, Florida, built by PulteGroup in Polk County. It sits within the Ridgewood Lakes master-planned community and borders Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club — a public course with optional membership available to Del Webb residents. Construction spans multiple phases across more than a decade, producing a mix of older resale inventory and occasional new construction in final phases.
With approximately 1,500 homes at various price points, Del Webb Orlando is the most affordable major Del Webb community in Central Florida. This is a function of Davenport’s location — south of the Disney corridor, outside the premium Lake Nona and Clermont zones — and the older construction vintage of many homes. Buyers who want the Del Webb brand, amenity infrastructure, and community culture at the lowest possible entry price point will find Del Webb Orlando compelling.
The trade-off is Polk County’s 0.95% property tax rate — the highest in the metro — and Davenport’s location, which places residents farther from Orlando’s core services than Clermont or St. Cloud communities at comparable prices.
| HOA Fee | ~$220/month — lower than most Del Webb communities in Florida. Covers amenity center, common areas, and management. |
| CDD Assessment | Verify per phase — older Polk County Del Webb phases frequently carry CDD assessments. Request seller’s prior year tax bill. |
| Property Tax County | Polk County — approximately 0.95% effective rate, highest in the Orlando metro |
| Property Tax on $340K Home | ~$3,230/year (~$269/month) before homestead exemption |
| After Homestead Exemption | ~$2,805/year (~$234/month) |
| Golf at Ridgewood Lakes | Public course adjacent to community — optional membership or daily fee play. Not included in HOA. |
| Home Insurance (est.) | $1,700–$2,900/year — older homes may cost more depending on roof age |
| Cost Item | Monthly Estimate |
|---|---|
| HOA Fee | ~$220 |
| Property Tax (after homestead) | ~$234 |
| Homeowner’s Insurance | ~$183 |
| Total Non-Mortgage Monthly (excl. CDD) | ~$637/month |
Among the lowest all-in costs of any named 55+ community in Central Florida. CDD varies — verify before closing. Does not include mortgage.
Davenport is not Orlando in any meaningful geographic sense. Del Webb Orlando is named “Orlando” for marketing purposes — it sits in Davenport, Polk County, approximately 35–40 minutes from Downtown Orlando. Buyers who want to be “in Orlando” for cultural, proximity, or resale appeal purposes should understand the actual address before purchasing.
Polk County’s 0.95% tax rate is the highest in the metro. On a $340K home, Polk County taxes cost approximately $480/year more than the same home in Lake County, and $325/year more than Orange County. Over 20 years that gap exceeds $9,600. For buyers choosing between Del Webb Orlando (Polk) and Kings Ridge (Lake County) at similar prices, the county tax gap is a real cost variable in favor of Clermont.
The affordable price point is the genuine advantage. For buyers on fixed incomes who want Del Webb brand, amenity center infrastructure, and gated community culture, Del Webb Orlando’s $280K–$340K entry point is meaningfully lower than Del Webb Sunbridge or Del Webb Oasis. The monthly carrying cost at $637/month non-mortgage is one of the lowest in the entire Central Florida 55+ market. This is a real value argument for cost-conscious buyers.
Roof age matters on older inventory. Some Del Webb Orlando homes are 10–15 years old. Florida insurance carriers increasingly require roof replacement for policies on homes with roofs over 15 years. Always include a roof inspection and insurance bindability check as part of any offer process on older inventory.
| Walt Disney World | ~20 minutes north via US-27 |
| AdventHealth Heart of Florida | ~15 minutes — Haines City |
| Orlando Regional Medical Center | ~40 minutes north via I-4 |
| Orlando International Airport | ~40 minutes via Florida Turnpike |
| Downtown Orlando | ~45 minutes north via US-27 and I-4 |
| Tampa | ~60 minutes west via I-4 |
We can run your Del Webb Orlando cost analysis, Polk County tax math, and roof age impact on insurance before you schedule any tours.