Grassy Lake Elementary School

It's a solid pick for families who want newer homes and a clear school path, feeding into Windy Hill Middle School and East Ridge High. The area leans suburban and gated, with 98 secured communities and plenty of pool and waterfront choices. South Clermont's rolling landscape gives it a distinct feel within Lake County.

It sits in the mid-to-upper range for Clermont, with a median list price of $646,450 and homes averaging $325 per square foot. Actual sales tell a friendlier story — the median sold price over the past year was $532,733. There's real breadth too, from $197,000 up past $5 million.

The median home runs about 2,803 square feet at roughly $325 per square foot, and 714 homes have sold here in the last 12 months. Expect entry-level listings near $197,000 and a strong luxury tier, with 62 homes currently priced above $1 million. New construction accounts for 60 of the active Clermont homes for sale in the zone.

It's balanced and moving at a steady pace, with 224 active listings and a median of 53 days on market. Sellers are getting about 97% of asking on average, so well-priced homes hold value while buyers keep some negotiating room.

Expect a median HOA of around $178 per month, reflecting how many neighborhoods here are gated and community-managed. Median annual property tax runs about $5,493, and if you're weighing renting first, the median rent is $3,000 a month.