Celebration Homes for Sale

Master-planned New Urbanist town · Osceola County · ZIP 34747

The Disney-built New Urbanist town in Osceola County, a townwide read across its distinct villages for buyers who want the diligence, not the postcard.

New Urbanist townDistinct villagesNear Walt Disney World

Live Market Pulse

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Celebration is a whole town made of distinct villages, not a single subdivision, so this is the townwide overview. Individual village pages exist separately. Confirm the specific village, product type, dues, and CDD line per address before you offer.

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Jon's Current Read

"Celebration is a real, coherent New Urbanist town in Osceola County that the Walt Disney Company built starting in the mid-1990s and later largely divested, not a single subdivision, so the honest read is townwide and by village. The town is organized into distinct villages, such as the original village near downtown, North Village, South Village, East Village, Roseville, Lake Evalyn, and Artisan Park, and the product ranges from Town Center condos to townhomes and estate-style single-family homes, so price, dues, and feel vary a lot by village and product. Two structural facts drive value: the area is organized as a community development district, so a CDD assessment can ride on the annual tax bill in addition to HOA dues, and the downtown Town Center condos have a documented history of construction-defect and repair disputes that buyers must read carefully. The pitch is genuine walkability, mature landscaping, more than 20 miles of nature trails, and a true town center, balanced against premium pricing, the CDD and HOA math, and Florida condo reserve rules. Your leverage is buying the right village and product at the right price, and reading the dues, CDD, reserves, and any Town Center repair history honestly before you fall for the brand."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Celebration is a master-planned, New Urbanist town in Osceola County, developed by the Walt Disney Company on roughly 4,900 acres in the southern portion of the former Reedy Creek area, with the first homes delivered in 1996 (Wikipedia and multiple Celebration histories, 2026). It sits near Walt Disney World and about 20 miles southwest of downtown Orlando, and Disney has since divested most of its control of the town, though several Disney business units still occupy local offices.

This is a town, not a single subdivision, and it is organized into distinct villages, including the original village closest to downtown, North Village, South Village, East Village, Roseville, Lake Evalyn, and the later Artisan Park, each with its own mix of housing and feel (Wikipedia, 2026). Because of that, this page is the townwide overview; the product ranges from Town Center condos to townhomes and estate-style single-family homes, so price, dues, and character vary by village and by product type.

Two structural facts shape the money here. The area is organized under Florida law as a community development district, so in addition to any HOA dues a CDD assessment can appear on the annual property tax bill to repay infrastructure bonds and fund operations and maintenance (Celebration CDD, 2026). Separately, the downtown Town Center condominiums have a documented history of construction-defect, leak, and repair disputes reported since 2016, so condo buyers in particular must read the association documents, reserves, and any repair assessments closely.

The pitch is the New Urbanist promise delivered at scale: a walkable, mixed-use town center, traditional architecture by noted architects, mature landscaping, and more than 20 miles of nature trails, with AdventHealth Celebration and the Walt Disney World corridor close by. The work is the diligence: pick the right village and product, confirm the HOA dues and the CDD line per address, read condo reserves and any Town Center repair history, and verify schools by address with Osceola County Public Schools.

Quick Match

Who Celebration is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a walkable, true town center with shops and dining
Buyers who value traditional New Urbanist design and mature landscaping
Buyers who want proximity to Walt Disney World and the Orlando corridor
Buyers who will confirm the village, dues, CDD line, and reserves per address

Probably not for

Buyers who want a low-cost entry without HOA dues or a CDD assessment
Buyers unwilling to read Town Center condo repair and reserve history
Buyers who want large private acreage rather than a walkable town lot
Buyers who want a single uniform product rather than village-by-village variety

Market Pulse

How Celebration is performing right now

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

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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 25, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Celebration 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 Other master-planned towns or Celebration. 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 Celebration buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

Celebration 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

Celebration is a whole New Urbanist town rather than a single subdivision, so the lifestyle blends a walkable town center of shops and dining, traditional architecture by noted architects, mature landscaping, and more than 20 miles of nature trails connecting distinct villages such as the original village, North Village, South Village, East Village, Roseville, Lake Evalyn, and Artisan Park. AdventHealth Celebration anchors local healthcare, and Walt Disney World is close by. Amenities, dues, and product type vary by village, so confirm what each home and association includes before you buy.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

Celebration trades a remote acreage lifestyle for a walkable town center near Walt Disney World, with shops, the hospital, the parks, and the Orlando corridor all close.

Drive and walk times from within Celebration. They are approximate and vary with traffic, your village, and your exact routine.

Celebration Town Center~1 to 10 min · shops and dining

AdventHealth Celebration~5 to 10 min · hospital in town

Walt Disney World parks~10 to 15 min · via the corridor

US-192 and Kissimmee shopping~5 to 15 min · to the east

Downtown Orlando~25 to 35 min · via I-4

Orlando International Airport~25 to 35 min · to the east

Disney Springs~10 to 20 min · dining and shopping

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

Nearby Communities

Explore more neighborhoods near Celebration with Momentum Realty’s local guides.

IVIsland Village at CelebrationCelebration, FL · 1.2 mi CRCARLYLE RESIDENCES SOUTH AT CELEBRATIONCelebration, FL · 1.8 mi CLCELEBRATION LAKE EVALYNCelebration, FL · 1.8 mi CRCELEBRATION ROSEVILLECelebration, FL · 1.8 mi CRCELEBRATION ROSEVILLE CORNERCelebration, FL · 1.8 mi CSCELEBRATION SOUTH VILLAGE #4Celebration, FL · 1.8 mi CSCELEBRATION SOUTH VILLAGECelebration, FL · 1.8 mi CWCELEBRATION WEST VILLAGECelebration, FL · 1.8 mi GCGEORGETOWN AT CELEBRATIONCelebration, FL · 1.8 mi

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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

Celebration (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

Osceola 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

Celebration is served by Osceola 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

Osceola County Public Schools (verify by address)

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Choice

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Celebration address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value in Celebration: the AdventHealth Celebration hospital expansion, the town community development district structure, and the long-running Town Center condo repair history. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Celebration

Development Intelligence

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

Net OutlookBullishHospital investment and a walkable, brand-name town support long-term demand, with the watch items being the CDD plus HOA carrying cost and the Town Center condo repair and reserve picture under Florida condo law.

AdventHealth Celebration patient-tower expansion

2025

BullishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

A major hospital expansion in town strengthens local healthcare and employment, a long-term support for demand.

Community development district structure

Ongoing

NeutralMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

A CDD assessment can ride on the annual tax bill in addition to HOA dues, so the total carrying cost has to be confirmed per address.

Town Center condo repair and defect history

2016

BearishMajor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Documented leak, mold, and construction-defect disputes downtown make condo reserves and repair assessments essential diligence.

Florida condo reserve-study and safety rules

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Mandatory structural reserve studies can raise dues or trigger assessments on older condo buildings, so read the budget and reserves.

Walkable New Urbanist town design

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

A true town center, traditional design, and more than 20 miles of trails underpin the walkability case that supports demand.

Proximity to Walt Disney World and Orlando

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Location near Walt Disney World and about 20 miles from downtown Orlando supports demand and the brand-name appeal of the town.

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 Celebration, 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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January 2025
Development
AdventHealth Celebration breaks ground on eight-story patient tower
AdventHealth broke ground in January 2025 on a roughly 340 million dollar, eight-story patient tower at its Celebration hospital, adding progressive care beds and operating rooms and raising the hospital bed count, with an opening targeted around late 2027. Why it matters: A major hospital expansion strengthens local healthcare and employment in Celebration, a long-term support for housing demand, though it does not change the per-property dues and CDD math. Source
November 2016
Litigation
Wall Street Journal reports leaks and mold at Celebration Town Center condos
The Wall Street Journal reported that Celebration Town Center condominium owners were battling leaky roofs, separated balconies, and mold, with a civil suit seeking to force the controlling Town Center Foundation to pay for upward of 15 to 20 million dollars in deferred repairs. Why it matters: The Town Center condo repair history makes reserve studies, budgets, and any repair assessments essential diligence for condo buyers downtown. 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 Celebration buying strategy.

If we were buying in Celebration, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Decide the village and the product first. Celebration spans condos, townhomes, and estate homes across distinct villages, so the village and product set the price and the feel more than the town name does.

Confirm the HOA dues and the CDD line per address. The town is a community development district, so a CDD assessment can ride on the tax bill on top of HOA dues, and the total carrying cost depends on the exact property.

Read the condo reserves and any Town Center repair history. Downtown Town Center condos have a documented history of leak and repair disputes, so for any condo read the reserve study, budget, and any special assessments closely.

Verify the FEMA flood and insurance picture per address. This is inland central Florida, but flood zones and insurance still vary by lot and building, so confirm the zone and get an insurance quote for the exact property.

Verify schools by address with Osceola County Public Schools, and compare other walkable, master-planned towns on the Momentum map before you commit.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

The right village and product bought at a fair price, not the brand premium

Biggest Risk

Underreading CDD plus HOA carrying cost and Town Center condo repair history

Best Lot

A well-located lot or unit in a financially healthy village or association

Smart Timing

Confirm dues, the CDD line, and condo reserves 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

Celebration Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Celebration.

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 Celebration 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

A Town Center or village condo or smaller townhome, the affordable way into the town, where the association reserves and any repair history drive value.

Lowest entry

The Core

A townhome or mid-tier single-family home in an established village, the heart of the Celebration resale market.

Most inventory

The Top

An estate-style single-family home in a premier village such as Artisan Park or a prime original-village street, the homes that hold value best in town.

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

A Town Center or village condo or smaller townhome, the affordable way into the town, where the association reserves and any repair history drive value.

The Core

A townhome or mid-tier single-family home in an established village, the heart of the Celebration resale market.

The Top

An estate-style single-family home in a premier village such as Artisan Park or a prime original-village street, the homes that hold value best in town.

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 Celebration, 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 Celebration 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 Celebration holds value.

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

Town design and walkabilityTrue town center, traditional design, miles of trails

CDD and HOA carrying costConfirm CDD line plus HOA dues per address

Town Center condo repair riskRead reserves and repair history for condos

Village and product varietyCondos to estate homes, price the right product

Location and demandNear Walt Disney World and the Orlando corridor

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 Celebration

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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Celebration is a whole town of distinct villages, not one subdivision. The deal is won or lost on the village, the product, the dues and CDD line, and the condo reserves.

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.

7.8B+ · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.9/10

Renovation Risk4.8/10

Location Efficiency8.4/10

Long-Term Defensibility8.0/10

Carrying Cost Advantage5.5/10

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 Celebration 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

GolfLake / 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 town of villages, the village and product set value
Walkable, well-located streets near the town center hold value best
For condos, read reserves and any repair history first
Confirm the CDD line and HOA dues per address
Verify the flood zone and insurance for the exact property

In a town this varied, the part of your money the market protects is the village, the product type, and the location within town, plus the financial health of the association behind it. Walkable streets near the town center and well-run villages hold value better than units in associations facing repair assessments. The interior can be renovated; the village, the walkability, and the carrying cost cannot. Read the HOA dues, the CDD line, and for condos the reserve study and any repair history first, then price the condition of the home against them.

The 15-Second Verdict

Celebration in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a walkable New Urbanist town near Walt Disney World.

Biggest advantageA true town center, mature design, and miles of trails across distinct villages.

Biggest riskCDD plus HOA carrying cost and the Town Center condo repair history.

Sweet spotThe right village and product in a financially healthy association.

Avoid ifYou want a low-cost entry with no HOA or CDD or large private acreage.

HOA Dues, the CDD & Condo Reserves

15-Second Take

Confirm the HOA or association dues for the exact village and product
Check the CDD assessment on the annual property tax bill
For condos, read the reserve study and any repair assessments
Ask what landscaping, trails, and amenities the fees fund
Verify insurance and flood coverage for the exact address

Celebration carries HOA or association dues that vary widely by village and product, from condos to townhomes to estate homes, and on top of that the town is organized as a community development district, so a CDD assessment can appear on the annual property tax bill. The dues line alone does not tell the story; the CDD assessment and, for condos, the reserves and any repair assessments matter just as much. Confirm the current dues, the CDD line, and any pending assessments for the exact address.

Association and town-level fees here generally fund common-area maintenance, the extensive landscaping and trail network, and shared amenities, while the CDD assessment repays infrastructure bonds and funds operations and maintenance. Condo associations additionally carry master insurance and building upkeep. Owners still carry their own policies, and condo owners carry interior (HO-6) coverage. Verify exactly what each fee covers and what each owner must insure separately.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Celebration buy.

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

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxOsceola County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Celebration.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 Celebration

Price to the village, the product, and the association health, not a townwide average.

Selling here means pricing to your specific village, product type, and condition, not a townwide estimate that lumps a Town Center condo together with an Artisan Park estate home. The village, the product, the dues and CDD picture, and the association financial health are what set your number.

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 Celebration, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Other master-planned towns, 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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Celebration Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Celebration 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 79 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 Celebration?

Celebration is a master-planned town in Osceola County, Florida, ZIP 34747, near Walt Disney World and about 20 miles southwest of downtown Orlando. It is unincorporated and is not a single subdivision but a whole town of distinct villages.

Who built Celebration and when?

It was developed by the Walt Disney Company starting in the mid-1990s, with the first homes delivered in 1996, on roughly 4,900 acres in the former Reedy Creek area (multiple Celebration histories and Wikipedia, 2026). Disney has since divested most of its control of the town.

Is Celebration still owned by Disney?

No. Disney followed its plans to divest most of its control of the town after founding it, though several Disney business units still occupy local office buildings (New York Times reporting on the 2004 sale, cited via Wikipedia, 2026). Confirm any current ownership specifics independently.

What are the villages in Celebration?

Celebration is organized into distinct villages, including the original village near downtown, North Village, South Village, East Village, Roseville, Lake Evalyn, and the later Artisan Park (Wikipedia, 2026). Each has its own mix of housing, so this page is the townwide overview and individual village pages exist separately.

What types of homes are in Celebration?

The town spans Town Center condos, townhomes, and estate-style single-family homes across its villages, so price, dues, and feel vary a lot by village and product. Confirm the exact product type, size, and condition for any specific listing.

What is the CDD and how does it affect cost?

The area is organized under Florida law as a community development district, so a CDD assessment can appear on the annual property tax bill to repay infrastructure bonds and fund operations and maintenance, in addition to any HOA dues (Celebration CDD, 2026). Confirm the CDD line for the exact address.

How much are HOA dues in Celebration?

Dues vary widely by village and product, from condos to townhomes to estate homes, so there is no single number for the whole town. Confirm the current HOA or association dues, what they fund, and the separate CDD line for the exact property.

What is the Town Center condo repair history?

Since 2016, reporting including The Wall Street Journal has described leak, mold, balcony, and construction-defect disputes at the downtown Town Center condominiums, with litigation over deferred repairs (Wall Street Journal, 2016). For any Town Center condo, read the association documents, reserves, and any repair assessments closely.

Do Florida condo safety rules affect Celebration condos?

Yes. Florida now requires structural integrity reserve studies, and milestone structural inspections apply to older buildings, generally at 25 years near the coast. For any Celebration condo, read the current reserve study, budget, and any assessments, and confirm the building age and inspection status.

Is Celebration walkable?

Yes, walkability is a core part of the New Urbanist design, with a true town center of shops and dining, traditional street layouts, and more than 20 miles of nature trails connecting the villages (Wikipedia and Celebration histories, 2026). Confirm real walk times from the specific home.

What hospital serves Celebration?

AdventHealth Celebration, a nonprofit hospital affiliated with AdventHealth Orlando, is in the town. The hospital broke ground in January 2025 on an eight-story patient tower expected to open around late 2027 (AdventHealth and Orlando Business Journal, 2025). Confirm current services directly.

What schools serve Celebration?

Celebration is served by Osceola County Public Schools, with assignment by address that can change. Confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for the specific address with Osceola County Public Schools, and note that magnet and choice options may apply.

Is Celebration a good investment?

A walkable, brand-name New Urbanist town near Walt Disney World supports demand, but pricing is premium and the outcome depends on the village, the product, the dues and CDD math, and, for condos, the reserves and repair history. This is not a guarantee of future value; read the documents and the math.

How does Celebration compare to other master-planned towns?

Celebration is among the best known New Urbanist towns, comparable in concept to other master-planned, walkable communities, but its Disney pedigree, true town center, and CDD structure are distinctive. Which is the better buy depends on your budget, product, and tolerance for dues and assessments.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Celebration?

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

Buyers who want a walkable, true town center with shops and diningExcellent fit

Buyers who value traditional New Urbanist design and mature landscapingExcellent fit

Buyers who want proximity to Walt Disney World and the Orlando corridorExcellent fit

Buyers who will confirm the village, dues, CDD line, and reserves per addressExcellent fit

Buyers who want a recognized brand-name town with strong demandExcellent fit

Buyers who want a low-cost entry with no HOA dues or CDD assessmentProbably not

Buyers unwilling to read Town Center condo repair and reserve historyProbably not

Buyers who want large private acreage rather than a walkable town lotProbably not

Buyers who want a single uniform product rather than village varietyProbably not

Buyers uncomfortable budgeting for HOA plus CDD carrying costProbably not

Get the inside read on Celebration

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the optional club, or selling your Celebration 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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Thinking about hiring an agent here? How to find the best real estate agent in Celebration — what to look for, questions to ask, and your local expert.

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Celebration Homes for Sale

The 60-Second Overview

Who Celebration is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Celebration is performing right now

Celebration on the map.

The Club & Membership

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Osceola County Public Schools (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Magnet and choice options may apply

Recent Developments in Celebration

AdventHealth Celebration patient-tower expansion

Community development district structure

Town Center condo repair and defect history

Florida condo reserve-study and safety rules

Walkable New Urbanist town design

Proximity to Walt Disney World and Orlando

AdventHealth Celebration breaks ground on eight-story patient tower

Wall Street Journal reports leaks and mold at Celebration Town Center condos

The Celebration buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Celebration.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Celebration holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Celebration

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Ignoring the club decision

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Celebration is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Celebration in 15 seconds.

HOA Dues, the CDD & Condo Reserves

Tools for a Celebration buy.

Price to the village, the product, and the association health, not a townwide average.

In Celebration, condition and view decide your number

What is your Celebration home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Celebration Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Celebration?

Get the inside read on Celebration

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