The Ridge at
Highland Meadows

Single-family homes, 2018 to 2021 · Polk County · ZIP 33844

A 2018 to 2021 single-residential community in Haines City with resort-style amenities and a notably low HOA, the affordable Central Florida read for owner-occupiers.

Resort-style amenitiesLow monthly HOAMulti-builder, 2018 to 2021

Live Market Pulse

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Momentum

Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

This is a recently built single-residential community, so the honest read is the builder and floor plan, the HOA and any CDD assessment, and the specific lot, not a townwide average. Confirm the HOA, any CDD, and the flood zone per address with the listing.

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Jon's Current Read

"The Ridge at Highland Meadows is a 2018 to 2021 single-residential community in Haines City, built out by multiple production builders including Adams Homes, Dream Finders Homes, and Richmond American Homes, which means floor plans, finishes, and resale comps vary by builder and model rather than following one standard. The pitch is straightforward Central Florida value: a low monthly HOA, resort-style shared amenities, and a location minutes from US 27, US 17, and I-4 with Disney and Orlando jobs within commuting range. Because it sits within the larger Highland Meadows area, confirm whether a given address carries a Community Development District (CDD) assessment, since nearby Highland Meadows districts have issued infrastructure bonds that appear on the tax bill. Listings place the community in FEMA flood zone X, but verify the zone per address. Your leverage is reading the builder, the floor plan, the HOA and any CDD line, and the specific lot honestly before you pay for a recently built address in a fast-growing market."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

The Ridge at Highland Meadows is a single-family home community in Haines City, Polk County, ZIP 33844, located midway between Davenport and Haines City just north of the Southern Dunes golf course (multiple Central Florida real estate listing guides, 2026; Stellar MLS records). It was built out roughly 2018 to 2021 within the larger Highland Meadows area off US 27 and US 17.

The community was built by multiple production builders, including Adams Homes, Dream Finders Homes, and Richmond American Homes (homesbymarco and builder listing guides, 2026). Because several builders delivered here, floor plans and finishes vary widely, with listing guides citing homes from roughly 1,300 to 2,700 square feet across three to five bedroom plans; confirm the exact builder, model, size, and bedroom count for any specific home.

The everyday draw is value plus amenities: listing records describe resort-style shared amenities including a pool, cabana, playground, dog park, sports or soccer field, and walking trails, paired with a notably low monthly HOA. Because the community sits within the broader Highland Meadows area, confirm whether a given address carries a Community Development District (CDD) assessment on the tax bill, since nearby Highland Meadows districts have issued infrastructure bonds.

The pitch is an affordable Central Florida address with commuter access: US 27, US 17, and I-4 are all close, Posner Park shopping is minutes away, and the Disney and Orlando job corridor is within commuting range. The work is the diligence: confirm the builder and model, the HOA and any CDD line, and the flood zone per address before you buy.

Quick Match

Who The Ridge at Highland Meadows is best for.

Best for

Owner-occupiers who want an affordable, recently built single-family home
Commuters who value access to US 27, US 17, and I-4 toward Orlando
Buyers who want resort-style shared amenities at a low monthly HOA
Buyers who will confirm the builder, the HOA, and any CDD per address

Probably not for

Buyers who want an established mature-tree neighborhood with large lots
Anyone unwilling to verify the HOA, any CDD, and the flood zone per home
Buyers who want a single-builder community with one consistent standard
Buyers who want a short walk to a downtown or an urban core

Market Pulse

How The Ridge at Highland Meadows is performing right now

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

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Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 30, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current The Ridge at Highland Meadows listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Highland Meadows or Haines City. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in The Ridge at Highland Meadows buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

The Ridge at Highland Meadows on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The Club & Membership

15-Second Take

Optional, member-owned club, separate from the POA
~$30M renovation underway, 2026 to 2028
18-hole course, clubhouse, pool, 10 clay courts
Strong value vs Ponte Vedra clubs
Budget the membership separately from the home

The Ridge at Highland Meadows is a recently built single-residential community rather than a mature neighborhood, so the lifestyle is newer-home suburban living with shared amenities. Listing records describe a resort-style pool, cabana, playground, dog park, sports or soccer field, and walking trails, sidewalks, and street lights, with the Southern Dunes golf course just to the south and Posner Park shopping minutes away. Amenities, pet rules, and any CDD assessments vary, so confirm the current rules, the HOA, and any CDD line with the community before you buy.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The Ridge at Highland Meadows trades an established neighborhood for an affordable, recently built address with strong commuter access, with US 27, US 17, and I-4 close and the Orlando job corridor within range.

Drive times from the community. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact routine.

Ridge Community High School~2 to 4 min · less than a mile

Southern Dunes golf course~3 to 5 min · just to the south

Posner Park shopping~10 to 15 min · retail and dining

US 27 and I-4 interchange~10 to 15 min · commuter access

Downtown Haines City~10 to 15 min · services and shops

Walt Disney World area~25 to 40 min · via I-4 and US 27

Orlando International Airport~45 to 60 min · via the corridor

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic and the specific home. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

The Ridge at Highland Meadows (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Polk County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

The Ridge at Highland Meadows is served by Polk County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Public

Polk County Public Schools (verify by address)

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By address

Horizons Elementary, Boone Middle, Ridge Community High (verify)

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Choice

Magnet and choice options may apply

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any The Ridge at Highland Meadows address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at The Ridge at Highland Meadows: rapid population growth in Haines City and northeast Polk, Community Development District financing across the Highland Meadows area, and continued residential and retail expansion along the US 27 and I-4 corridor. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in The Ridge at Highland Meadows

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around The Ridge at Highland Meadows, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishStrong Haines City growth and corridor investment support demand, with the watch items being any CDD assessment on the tax bill, builder-to-builder quality differences, and the pace of new-home supply in northeast Polk.

Haines City among fastest-growing US cities

2025

BullishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Rapid population growth in Haines City and northeast Polk underpins housing demand along the US 27 and I-4 corridor.

Highland Meadows Community Development Districts

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Nearby Highland Meadows CDDs have issued infrastructure bonds, so confirm whether the address carries a CDD assessment on the tax bill.

Multi-builder construction across the community

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Adams Homes, Dream Finders, and Richmond American all delivered here, so floor plans, finishes, and comps vary by builder.

Posner Park and US 27 retail corridor

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Posner Park shopping and continued retail along US 27 add everyday convenience minutes from the community.

Recently built single-family stock

Ongoing

BullishMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Homes built roughly 2018 to 2021 generally lower near-term renovation risk versus older stock, easing the carrying picture.

I-4 and Orlando job-corridor access

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Access to US 27, US 17, and I-4 keeps the Disney and Orlando job corridor within commuting range, supporting demand.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting The Ridge at Highland Meadows, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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August 2025
Growth
New census data shows Haines City among Florida's fastest-growing cities
Reporting on new census estimates described Haines City as one of Central Florida's fastest-growing cities, with double-digit recent population growth driven by its location between major metros and relatively affordable home prices. Why it matters: Sustained population growth in Haines City supports long-term housing demand, though buyers should still read the builder, the HOA, and any CDD per home. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

The Strategy

The The Ridge at Highland Meadows buying strategy.

If we were buying in The Ridge at Highland Meadows, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Identify the builder and model first. With Adams Homes, Dream Finders, and Richmond American all here, the floor plan, finishes, and resale comps depend on which builder delivered the home.

Confirm the HOA and any CDD assessment. The monthly HOA is low, but verify whether the address carries a Community Development District line on the tax bill, since nearby Highland Meadows districts issued infrastructure bonds.

Check the FEMA flood zone per address. Listings place homes here in zone X, but confirm the exact zone and any drainage notes for the specific lot.

Pick the lot and exposure. In a tract community the lot, the orientation, and any pond or conservation backing set value within the same floor plan.

Cross-shop the wider Highland Meadows area, such as Highland Meadows, if a different builder, price, or amenity mix fits better.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

A well-kept newer floor plan on a quiet interior lot with a low HOA

Biggest Risk

Overlooking a CDD assessment or builder-to-builder quality differences

Best Lot

A larger or pond-backed lot with a desirable orientation

Smart Timing

Confirm the builder, the HOA, and any CDD before you offer

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Ridge at Highland Meadows Homes For Sale

What your money buys in The Ridge at Highland Meadows.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in The Ridge at Highland Meadows today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry Home

A smaller three bedroom plan on a standard interior lot, the affordable way into the community, where condition and builder drive value.

Lowest entry

The Core Home

A mid-size four bedroom plan in good condition on a solid lot, the heart of the community resale market.

Most inventory

The Top

A larger four to five bedroom plan with the best lot, pond backing, or updates, the homes that hold value best in the community.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Entry Home

A smaller three bedroom plan on a standard interior lot, the affordable way into the community, where condition and builder drive value.

The Core Home

A mid-size four bedroom plan in good condition on a solid lot, the heart of the community resale market.

The Top

A larger four to five bedroom plan with the best lot, pond backing, or updates, the homes that hold value best in the community.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in The Ridge at Highland Meadows, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Golf and lake lots resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in The Ridge at Highland Meadows is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On golf, lake, and preserve frontage, the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well The Ridge at Highland Meadows holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Home ageBuilt roughly 2018 to 2021, recently built stock

HOA and CDD riskLow HOA, confirm any CDD assessment per address

Flood and drainageListings cite zone X, verify per lot

Location and accessUS 27, US 17, and I-4 close, Orlando in range

Builder consistencyMultiple builders, read model and comps

Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in The Ridge at Highland Meadows

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Ignoring the optional club cost
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots carry real, durable premiums. Pay an estate price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Ignoring the club decision

The club is optional and separate, so two similar homes can cost very differently to own. Buyers who do not price the membership they will actually use misread their real monthly number.

Skipping the systems check

A 1990s home means 1990s-era systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The Ridge at Highland Meadows is a 2018 to 2021 multi-builder community, not a single standard. The deal is won or lost on the builder and model, the HOA and any CDD, and the specific lot.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.2B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.1/10

Renovation Risk3.5/10

Location Efficiency7.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10

Carrying Cost Advantage7.8/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on The Ridge at Highland Meadows is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

In a tract community, the builder, model, and lot set value
Larger or pond-backed lots hold value best
Confirm the FEMA flood zone and drainage per lot
Confirm the HOA and any CDD before you read finishes
Match the builder and model to the comps

In a recently built multi-builder community, the part of your money the market protects is the builder, the floor plan, and the lot, plus the carrying cost of the HOA and any CDD behind it. Larger lots, pond or conservation backing, and a desirable orientation hold value better than a standard interior lot with the same plan. The interior can be updated; the builder, the lot, and any CDD line cannot. Confirm the builder and model, the HOA and any CDD, and the flood zone first, then price the condition against them.

The 15-Second Verdict

The Ridge at Highland Meadows in 15 seconds.

Best forOwner-occupiers who want an affordable, recently built single-family home near I-4.

Biggest advantageResort-style amenities and a low HOA in a fast-growing Central Florida corridor.

Biggest riskA CDD assessment or builder-to-builder differences that a townwide average hides.

Sweet spotA well-kept newer floor plan on a quiet lot with a confirmed low HOA.

Avoid ifYou want an established large-lot neighborhood or a walkable urban core.

HOA, Amenities & the CDD Question

15-Second Take

Confirm the current monthly HOA dues per the listing
Ask whether the address carries a CDD assessment on the tax bill
Verify what amenities the HOA actually funds and maintains
Carry your own homeowner and, per address, flood insurance
Verify the FEMA flood zone and drainage per lot

This is a single-family HOA community, and listing records describe a notably low monthly HOA that funds the shared amenities and common-area upkeep. The HOA line alone does not tell the whole story here, because the community sits within the broader Highland Meadows area where nearby Community Development Districts have issued infrastructure bonds. Confirm the current HOA dues and whether the specific address carries a CDD assessment on the tax bill from the listing and the latest community documents.

The HOA generally funds the shared amenities and common-area maintenance, with listing records citing a resort-style pool, cabana, playground, dog park, sports or soccer field, and walking trails. Owners maintain their own homes and yards and carry their own homeowner insurance. Verify exactly what the HOA covers, the current dues, and any separate CDD assessment before you buy.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a The Ridge at Highland Meadows buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxPolk County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in The Ridge at Highland Meadows.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in The Ridge at Highland Meadows

Price to the builder, the model, and the lot, not a community average.

Selling here means pricing to your specific builder, floor plan, and lot, not a community-wide estimate. The builder, the model, the condition, the lot, and any CDD line are what set your number in a multi-builder community.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In The Ridge at Highland Meadows, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Highland Meadows, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in The Ridge at Highland Meadows year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Polk County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,609/mo

Polk County typical true cost to own

$110/mo

Polk County typical home insurance

No CDD

No community development district bond

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Polk County scorecard.

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

The Ridge at Highland Meadows Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

The Ridge at Highland Meadows is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 58 days.

1.8

Months supply

$1,019,500

Median list

$847,500

Median sold

$313

Per sqft

Days on mkt

6/8/41

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Ridge at Highland Meadows?

It is a single-residential community in Haines City, Polk County, ZIP 33844, located midway between Davenport and Haines City just north of the Southern Dunes golf course, with access to US 27, US 17, and I-4.

When was it built?

Listing guides and Stellar MLS records describe homes built roughly 2018 to 2021, making it a recently built community rather than older stock. Confirm the year built for any specific home.

Who built the homes?

It was built by multiple production builders, including Adams Homes, Dream Finders Homes, and Richmond American Homes (homesbymarco and builder listing guides, 2026). Floor plans and finishes vary by builder, so confirm which builder delivered the home.

What home types and sizes are available?

Listing guides cite single-family homes from roughly 1,300 to 2,700 square feet across three to five bedroom plans. Confirm the exact builder, model, size, and bedroom count for any specific home.

Is this the same as Highland Meadows?

The Ridge at Highland Meadows sits within the broader Highland Meadows area in Haines City but is its own named community with its own amenities. Confirm the exact subdivision name on any listing, since several Highland Meadows communities use similar names.

What does the HOA cover?

Listing records describe a low monthly HOA that funds the shared amenities and common-area upkeep, including the pool, cabana, playground, dog park, sports field, and walking trails. Confirm the current dues and inclusions from the listing and community documents.

Is there a CDD assessment?

The community sits within the broader Highland Meadows area, where nearby Community Development Districts have issued infrastructure bonds that appear on the tax bill. Confirm whether the specific address carries a CDD assessment before you buy.

What amenities are there?

Listing records describe resort-style amenities including a pool, cabana, playground, dog park, sports or soccer field, and walking trails. Amenities and rules can change, so confirm what is current with the HOA.

Should I worry about flooding?

Listings place homes here in FEMA flood zone X, generally a lower-risk designation, but flood zones and drainage vary by lot. Always confirm the exact FEMA flood zone, the elevation, and any drainage notes for the specific address.

What insurance do I need?

Owners carry their own homeowner insurance, and depending on the lot and lender you may want a flood quote even in zone X. Confirm the flood zone and quote insurance for the exact address before you buy.

What schools serve the community?

It is part of Polk County Public Schools, with assignment by address that can change. Listing records cite Horizons Elementary, Boone Middle, and Ridge Community High, but verify the exact zoned schools by address, and note that magnet and choice options may apply.

What is nearby?

US 27, US 17, and I-4 are close, with Posner Park shopping minutes away and the Disney and Orlando job corridor within commuting range. The Southern Dunes golf course is just to the south. Confirm real drive times for your routine.

Is The Ridge at Highland Meadows a good investment?

An affordable, recently built address in fast-growing Haines City supports demand, but this is a multi-builder community, so the builder, the model, the HOA, and any CDD drive the outcome. This is not a guarantee of future value; read the documents and the comps.

How does it compare to the wider Highland Meadows area?

Other Highland Meadows communities offer different builders, price points, and amenity mixes. Which is the better buy depends on your budget, the builder, the HOA and any CDD, and the specific lot. Compare by builder and floor plan, not by the area name.

Who is the best real estate agent for The Ridge at Highland Meadows?

The best agent for The Ridge at Highland Meadows is one who actively works Haines City and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for The Ridge at Highland Meadows.

How do I find a top Haines City real estate agent who knows The Ridge at Highland Meadows?

Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows The Ridge at Highland Meadows and the wider Haines City area.

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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your The Ridge at Highland Meadows purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in The Ridge at Highland Meadows?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Owner-occupiers who want an affordable, recently built single-family homeExcellent fit

Commuters who value access to US 27, US 17, and I-4 toward OrlandoExcellent fit

Buyers who want resort-style amenities at a low monthly HOAExcellent fit

Buyers who will confirm the builder, the HOA, and any CDD per addressExcellent fit

Buyers who want a low-maintenance newer home in a growing marketExcellent fit

Buyers who want an established large-lot, mature-tree neighborhoodProbably not

Anyone unwilling to verify the HOA, any CDD, and the flood zone per homeProbably not

Buyers who want a single-builder community with one consistent standardProbably not

Buyers who want a short walk to a downtown or urban coreProbably not

Buyers unwilling to budget for a possible CDD assessmentProbably not

Get the inside read on The Ridge at Highland Meadows

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the optional club, or selling your The Ridge at Highland Meadows home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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The Ridge at Highland Meadows median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty — Median sale price in The Ridge at Highland Meadows, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

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The Ridge atHighland Meadows

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Who The Ridge at Highland Meadows is best for.

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How The Ridge at Highland Meadows is performing right now

The Ridge at Highland Meadows on the map.

The Club & Membership

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Polk County Public Schools (verify by address)

Horizons Elementary, Boone Middle, Ridge Community High (verify)

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Recent Developments in The Ridge at Highland Meadows

Haines City among fastest-growing US cities

Highland Meadows Community Development Districts

Multi-builder construction across the community

Posner Park and US 27 retail corridor

Recently built single-family stock

I-4 and Orlando job-corridor access

New census data shows Haines City among Florida's fastest-growing cities

The The Ridge at Highland Meadows buying strategy.

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What your money buys in The Ridge at Highland Meadows.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well The Ridge at Highland Meadows holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in The Ridge at Highland Meadows

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

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Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on The Ridge at Highland Meadows is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

The Ridge at Highland Meadows in 15 seconds.

HOA, Amenities & the CDD Question

Tools for a The Ridge at Highland Meadows buy.

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In The Ridge at Highland Meadows, condition and view decide your number

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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

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