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Wellness Way Phase Timing Index™
Wellness Way Phase Timing Index: Phase 1 = lowest community pricing. Lakehaven (now selling), McKinnon Groves (now selling), Hickory Groves + Panther Run (register for 2026–2027). FL BK3626873.
Wellness Way Phase Timing Index™
Phase 1
Lowest pricing in a community's history — before comps are established, before the community is built out
6–12 months
Typical new construction build timeline from contract to close at active Wellness Way communities
2–3%
Builder commission paid to buyer's agent — zero cost to buyer when you register Own Luxury Homes® first
2027–2028
Estimated Panther Run and Parkside Trails Phase 1 opening — the next entry window after Lakehaven and McKinnon
Every experienced new construction buyer knows the same rule: Phase 1 is always the lowest price a community will ever be. Builders use Phase 1 to establish the community, build the model center, and generate comps. Phase 2 prices up. Phase 3 prices up again. Own Luxury Homes® tracks phase timing across every Wellness Way community so our buyers know exactly where each community is in its pricing cycle.
Phase Timing by Community
Reflections at Olympus (David Weekley): Phase 2–3 now open. Phase 1 comps established 2023–2024. Resale opportunity for early buyers.
Lakehaven Estates (Pulte): Phase 1 open for sales. This is the lowest Pulte pricing in this community's history.
Esplanade McKinnon Groves (Taylor Morrison): Phase 1 opening Recently. Register now for pre-sales access.
Hickory Groves (Richland): Pre-development. Register for first-access notification when Phase 1 opens.
Panther Run (GT USA): Zoning approval in the near term. First units 2027–2028. Register for first-access.
Parkside Trails (Pulte): Recently approved. Sales timeline TBD.
Lakehaven Estates (Pulte): Phase 1 open for sales. This is the lowest Pulte pricing in this community's history.
Esplanade McKinnon Groves (Taylor Morrison): Phase 1 opening Recently. Register now for pre-sales access.
Hickory Groves (Richland): Pre-development. Register for first-access notification when Phase 1 opens.
Panther Run (GT USA): Zoning approval in the near term. First units 2027–2028. Register for first-access.
Parkside Trails (Pulte): Recently approved. Sales timeline TBD.
Ryan Brown — Principal Broker & CEO, FL BK3626873The Phase 1 buyer at Lakehaven Estates in 2026 is the Reflections at Olympus buyer in 2023 — the one who looks smart in three years when comps are established and Phase 3 pricing is 15–20% higher. Phase 1 is not just a timeline. It's a pricing strategy.
From $300s
Current pricing at Wellness Way Phase Timing Index™ — contact Own Luxury Homes® for builder-specific availability and incentives
FL BK3626873
Ryan Brown, Principal Broker & CEO, licensed in Florida — covering all active Wellness Way builders
$0
Cost of Own Luxury Homes® buyer representation — the builder pays our commission at all Wellness Way communities
20-25 min
Drive time from Wellness Way / Clermont to Disney World and the US-27/I-4 corridor
| Factor | Own Luxury Homes® Finding | Buyer Action |
|---|---|---|
| Wellness Way location | Clermont, Lake County FL — 20-25 min Disney, 30-35 min I-4 corridor | Verify specific address commute before offer |
| Active builders | Del Webb, Taylor Morrison, David Weekley, Pulte, GT USA, Richland, Lennar | Register OLH before first builder contact |
| School district | Lake County School District — verify by specific lot address | OLH verifies district before offer |
| CDD/HOA costs | Most Wellness Way communities have HOA; CDD varies by community | OLH pulls disclosure documents before offer |
| Contract review | New construction contracts favor the builder | OLH reviews all contracts before signing |
| Upgrade strategy | Builder upgrades at premium; resale value varies by category | OLH provides upgrade ROI guidance |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wellness Way corridor in Clermont FL?
Wellness Way is a 15,000+ acre planned mixed-use development corridor in Clermont, Lake County FL, anchored by the future Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) health campus and several new master-planned residential communities. The corridor runs along the Olympus development near US-27 and FL-50, approximately 20-25 minutes from Disney World and 30-35 minutes from the I-4 corridor. Communities in the corridor include Del Webb Lakehaven, Esplanade at McKinnon Groves, Hickory Groves, Panther Run, Integra Heights, Lakehaven Estates, Parkside Trails, Reflections at Olympus, and Wellness Ridge. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
Is Wellness Way a good place to buy in 2026?
Wellness Way and the Clermont/Olympus corridor offer new construction in a market that is 20-25 minutes from Disney World, has significant infrastructure investment underway (Olympus development, US-27 widening, new Lake County schools), and has lower price points than comparable Orlando/Orange County communities. Lake County has no CDD in most Wellness Way communities (check with OLH for each specific community), which reduces monthly cost of ownership. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873 covers all active Wellness Way builders.
What builders are active in Wellness Way FL?
Active builders in the Wellness Way/Olympus corridor include: Del Webb (Lakehaven), Taylor Morrison (Esplanade at McKinnon Groves), David Weekley Homes, Pulte Homes, GT USA, Richland Communities, and Lennar. Each builder has different registration requirements — Own Luxury Homes® must be registered before your first builder contact. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
Do I need a buyer's agent for new construction in Wellness Way?
You are not required to use a buyer's agent for new construction in Wellness Way, but the builder's sales agent works for the builder, not you. Own Luxury Homes® buyer representation in Wellness Way is free — the builder pays our commission. We provide independent contract review, upgrade selection guidance, school district verification, and CDD/HOA cost analysis at no cost to you. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
Wellness Way Research
Cite This Research
Brown, Ryan. “Own Luxury Homes® Wellness Way Phase Timing Index™.” Own Luxury Homes®. https://www.ownluxuryhomes.com/markets/wellness-way/research/wellness-way-phase-timing-indexReady to Move Forward?
Contact us — our buyer representation is free at every Wellness Way builder.
Contact Us →Or call 407-900-7030 · Ryan Brown FL BK3626873
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— Ryan Brown, Principal Broker & CEO, Own Luxury Homes® (FL License BK3626873)
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