Orange County · Local guide
Living in Lake Nona, Florida
Lake Nona is a large master-planned area in southeast Orlando, next to Orlando International Airport. It is home to Lake Nona Medical City, a growing town center and many newer neighborhoods.
Getting around
- Orlando International Airport: about 5 miles
- Downtown Orlando: about 20 miles via SR 417 or SR 528
- Walt Disney World: about 25 miles
- Main roads: SR 417, Narcoossee Road, SR 528 (Beachline) to the Space Coast
Rough driving distances; times depend on traffic.
Things to do
- Lake Nona Town Center: restaurants, shops and events
- Trails, parks and lakes throughout the community
- The USTA National Campus for tennis
- Quick trips to the Space Coast beaches via SR 528
Homes in Lake Nona
Mostly newer single-family homes, townhomes and apartments in planned neighborhoods, with new construction still under way. Most neighborhoods have an HOA, and many a CDD.
Costs to plan for
- Check the CDD and HOA fees, which can be significant in master-planned communities
- Aircraft noise varies by location near the airport: visit at different times
- Part of the area is in the City of Orlando and part in unincorporated Orange County, which affects some services
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Buying in Lake Nona: what to check
Check any home with these official sites
- City of Orlando (city services, permits, local news)
- Orange County Property Appraiser (value, taxes, homestead)
- Orange County Tax Collector
- Orange County Public Schools (school zones)
- FEMA flood map search (is the home in a flood zone?)
- Our Florida schools guide (types of school, scholarships and official grades)
- Orange County school grades and rankings (every public school, official 2025-26 results)
What to look for when you view a home, plus a printable checklist →
Example: the loan part of the payment
A $380,000 home with 5% down ($19,000) and a 30-year loan at 6.5% works out at about $2,282 a month for principal and interest.
On top of that come property tax, home insurance, mortgage insurance and any HOA or CDD fees, which vary a lot from one home to the next in Lake Nona.
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Example only, not a quote. Rates change daily, and your rate depends on your credit, down payment and loan type.
Nearby areas
Common questions
How far is Lake Nona from Orlando and the theme parks?
Orlando International Airport: about 5 miles. Downtown Orlando: about 20 miles via SR 417 or SR 528. Walt Disney World: about 25 miles. Main roads: SR 417, Narcoossee Road, SR 528 (Beachline) to the Space Coast. Times depend on traffic.
What costs should I plan for when buying a home in Lake Nona?
Check the CDD and HOA fees, which can be significant in master-planned communities. Aircraft noise varies by location near the airport: visit at different times. Part of the area is in the City of Orlando and part in unincorporated Orange County, which affects some services. Our Florida homeowner costs guide explains property tax, homestead, insurance, HOA and CDD fees.
Can Bill help me buy or sell a home in Lake Nona?
Yes. Bill McElhill is a Realtor and a licensed mortgage loan originator who works across Florida, so he can help with the home and the loan. Call or text 352-988-4900, or use the form on this page to get matching homes sent to you.
How can I lower property taxes on a home in Lake Nona?
If it's your main home, apply for Florida's homestead exemption with the Orange County property appraiser by March 1 of the year after you buy. It takes up to $50,000 off the taxable value (the second $25,000 doesn't apply to school taxes), and the Save Our Homes rule then limits yearly increases in the assessed value to 3% or the rate of inflation, whichever is lower.
General information for 2026; check details such as fees, flood zones and rental rules for any home you're considering. In line with fair housing law, we describe places and homes, not the people who live there, and the choice of where to live is always yours.
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