High Vista at Ridgewood Lakes is one of the most affordable 55+ communities in the Davenport corridor — and one of the least written about. Here is the full cost accounting and what the Ridgewood Lakes master plan context means for buyers.
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Talk to a Specialist →| Variable | Detail |
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| HOA Fee | ~$240/month — covers access to the High Vista amenity center and the Ridgewood Lakes master plan amenities including golf. Verify whether golf access is included in your specific HOA tier or requires a separate membership. |
| Golf | Ridgewood Lakes Golf Club is within the master plan. Verify whether resident access is included in the HOA or requires a separate club membership — this distinction significantly changes the value proposition for golfers. |
| CDD | Verify per parcel. Request prior-year tax bill from seller. Polk County new construction commonly carries CDDs; older phases may have minimal or retired balances. |
| County Tax Rate | Polk County 0.95% — highest in metro. On a $300K home: ~$2,375/year after homestead (~$198/month). |
| Home Insurance | $1,800–$3,200/year estimated. Verify roof age on any home before bindability quotes. |
| Home Price | HOA | Tax/mo* | Ins/mo | Total/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $240K | $240 | $158 | $158 | $556 |
| $300K | $240 | $198 | $183 | $621 |
| $380K | $240 | $251 | $208 | $699 |
*Polk County 0.95% after $50K homestead. CDD not included. Does not include mortgage or utilities.
High Vista delivers the lowest entry price point of any 55+ community in the Davenport corridor. At $240K–$380K, buyers who cannot access Del Webb Orlando or Providence Golf pricing can still own in a gated 55+ community with golf access at Polk County prices. The trade-off is the 0.95% tax rate and the need to verify exactly what the HOA golf access covers before treating this as a golf-included value play.
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High Vista is the 55+ active adult section within the Ridgewood Lakes master-planned community. The master plan includes the golf course, additional residential sections, and shared infrastructure. Buyers in High Vista access master plan amenities as part of their combined HOA structure — but live within the age-restricted section with their own amenity center and neighbor demographic.
Verify the two-tier HOA structure: the High Vista section dues and the Ridgewood Lakes master association dues are separate line items. Listings frequently cite only one. Get both figures in writing before making any offer.
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