The City of Clermont is located in south Lake County, approximately 22 miles west of Orlando. Clermont is considered a more “rural” area by Central Florida real estate standards, but is still extremely convenient to shopping, dining and all major highways. Visitors and residents also enjoy the historic downtown Clermont area – which is home to unique restaurants, shopping and other local businesses. The city is bordered on the south by Kissimmee, on the east by the town of Oakland and the city of Winter Garden, on the west by the city of Groveland and on the north by the town of Montverde and the city of Minneola.
The area has beautiful rolling hills, which are very uncharacteristic of the typical Florida landscape. In fact, the city’s motto is “Gem of the Hills.” These hills and higher altitudes create very picturesque home sites and neighborhoods; This city is one of the few places in Central Florida where you can find a home on a hill overlooking a scenic view below. The rolling hills and the charm of the more rural life draw many homeowners to Clermont.
The city is also home to some of the most beautiful lakefront property in Central Florida. The largest lakes are Lake Minnehaha, Lake Minneola, Lake Louisa and Johns Lake, however there are literally hundreds of smaller bodies of water scattered all throughout Clermont.
The Homes for Sale in Clermont Florida vary from large and lavish to traditional and family oriented. The Land for Sale in Clermont Florida also varies. There are subdivisions in Clermont with average lot sizes (1/2 acre or less), but it is also very common to find houses for sale in Clermont with an acre or two acres…or more.
As mentioned above, the city is considered a “rural” area, which uniquely qualifies many homes for sale in Clermont under the USDA loan program…which is a 0% down payment loan option.