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Overview: What Is Announced
K. Hovnanian Homes is the builder. The company filed plans for a 65-lot single-family subdivision called Golden Gem Estates on Golden Gem Road in Apopka, directly across the street from the 230-acre Wyld Oaks mixed-use development.
Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel), 2025-01-27.Per the reporting, K. Hovnanian planned to break ground in the fall and open the first homes for sale at the end of 2026, with homes closing in early 2027. The community is to offer four floor plans with three to five bedrooms, two- to three-car garages, and homes ranging from about 2,200 to 3,475 square feet.
Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel), 2025-01-27.The neighboring Wyld Oaks development continues to advance: by January 2026 it was approved for thousands of residential units along with commercial, hotel, and a planned AdventHealth facility, the kind of surrounding investment that shapes a small subdivision's draw over time.
Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel), 2026-01-21.Quick Facts (All Sourced)
| Category | What is announced |
|---|---|
| Status | Coming Soon. No homes are for sale as of June 5, 2026. |
| Builder | K. Hovnanian Homes (plans filed, reported January 2025) |
| Location | Golden Gem Road, Apopka, across from Wyld Oaks, ZIP 32712 |
| County | Orange County |
| Planned scale | 65 single-family lots |
| Product | Four floor plans, 3 to 5 bedrooms, 2 to 3-car garages, about 2,200 to 3,475 sq ft |
| Expected sales open | End of 2026 per the builder, closings early 2027 (timelines can move) |
Every row above comes from the sourced reporting cited on this page. Plans for unbuilt communities change. Treat all of it as announced intent, not a contract.
Location & Context
Golden Gem Estates sits on Golden Gem Road in Apopka, in the Kelly Park growth corridor on the north side of metro Orlando. Its defining context is location across from Wyld Oaks, a 230-acre master plan approved for thousands of homes plus retail, hotels, and a planned hospital facility, which is bringing significant infrastructure and services to this stretch.
Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel), 2026-01-21.The practical geography: the Kelly Park area connects to the rest of Orlando primarily via SR-429 (the Daniel Webster Western Beltway) and US-441, putting downtown Orlando, Mount Dora, and the SR-414 corridor within a typical suburban commute depending on traffic and the exact route. As with any edge-of-growth location, drive the commute at your actual hours before deciding.
For the surrounding north Orlando and Lake County context, start here:
What Is Planned
What has been announced for Golden Gem Estates itself: 65 single-family lots and four floor plans of three to five bedrooms, two- to three-car garages, ranging from roughly 2,200 to 3,475 square feet, per the plans reported in January 2025.
Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel), 2025-01-27.No pricing has been published by the builder as of June 5, 2026, and no community amenity package has been reported for this 65-home subdivision. We will add those with sources when the builder publishes them.
Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel), 2025-01-27.Taxes & Costs Context
You cannot compute a real tax bill for a home that does not exist yet, but you can frame the county math now.
Golden Gem Estates sits in unincorporated Orange County near Apopka, so a buyer should expect county plus school plus any applicable district millage. For context, the Orange County figure in our FY2025-26 millage file is a typical total of about 16.67 mills, and actual parcel totals vary by municipality and taxing district, so treat it as a planning number, not a quote.
Source: Momentum Realty millage file (FY2025-26, seeded from county property appraisers and Florida TaxWatch county averages), plus our Orange County property tax guide.Newer subdivisions in this corridor commonly carry HOA dues, and some master-planned areas carry a CDD-style assessment on top. Nothing has been published for Golden Gem Estates yet, so we are not quoting a number. When the builder publishes HOA and any CDD figures, they will appear here with a source. Ask the builder for the full assessment schedule in writing before you sign.
One structural note that applies to every new community: the first-year tax bill on a new home is often based on land value only, and resets to the full improved value the following year. Budget the second-year number, not the first.
Schools
The site is inside the Orange County Public Schools district. School assignment for a brand-new address is set by the district and can be rezoned as the area builds out, so confirm the assignment for a specific address with the OCPS school locator rather than relying on third-party estimates this early.
The Timeline
This is the dated record of how Golden Gem Estates has moved from announcement toward opening. It grows as facts land.
- January 2025K. Hovnanian reported as planning the 65-lot Golden Gem Estates subdivision on Golden Gem Road in Apopka, across from Wyld Oaks. Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel), 2025-01-27.
- Fall 2025 (planned)Groundbreaking targeted, per the reporting, ahead of a first-homes-for-sale target at the end of 2026. Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel), 2025-01-27.
- January 2026Neighboring Wyld Oaks master plan continues to advance with additional residential and commercial approvals, shaping the surrounding corridor. Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel), 2026-01-21.
As of June 5, 2026 the reported target is first homes for sale at the end of 2026. New-community timelines move; treat dates as targets until models open.
Golden Gem Estates is pre-opening, which is exactly when information is scarcest and decisions are hardest. Drop your details and we will send updates as the builder publishes pricing, floor plans, HOA figures, and opening dates, and we will connect you with an agent who works for you, not the builder. No obligation, no spam.
Recent Developments in Golden Gem Estates
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Golden Gem Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.
- January 2026Development
Neighboring Wyld Oaks master plan continues to advance
GrowthSpotter reported continued momentum at Wyld Oaks, the 230-acre Apopka master plan directly across Golden Gem Road, which is approved for thousands of residential units along with commercial, hotel, and a planned AdventHealth facility. Additional multifamily was set for the development.
What it may mean for the marketSustained investment in the adjacent master plan could expand nearby services and traffic over time, factors that historically shape demand for small subdivisions on the same corridor.
Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel) - January 2025Builder Activity
K. Hovnanian plans 65-lot Golden Gem Estates subdivision in Apopka
GrowthSpotter reported K. Hovnanian filed plans for a 65-lot single-family subdivision called Golden Gem Estates on Golden Gem Road, across from Wyld Oaks, with four floor plans of three to five bedrooms from about 2,200 to 3,475 square feet. The builder targeted a fall groundbreaking and first homes for sale at the end of 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA national builder committing to a small infill site on the Kelly Park corridor may signal continued single-family demand in north Orange County, though timelines for unbuilt communities often move.
Source: GrowthSpotter (Orlando Sentinel)
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 real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Orange County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
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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.
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