Keene’s Pointe in Windermere

Keene’s Pointe Homes for Sale in Windermere, FL

Windermere · Southwest Orange · ZIP 34786

Windermere's guard-gated golf community on the Butler Chain of Lakes.

Guard-gatedJack Nicklaus golfButler Chain of Lakes
Live Market Pulse
60/100
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Balanced Market
Keene’s Pointe is a built-out, custom and semi-custom market, so condition, the lot, and the view drive value more than headline square footage; read the homesite first.
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LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$1.77M
Median Price
3.9mo
Supply
87days
Avg DOM
Balanced
Seller Leverage
$470/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Keene’s Pointe is one of Windermere's signature guard-gated communities, roughly 1,100 homes wrapped around a Jack Nicklaus Signature course on the Butler Chain of Lakes. The buy is an established, amenity-rich golf and lake address minutes from the parks. The trade is the optional club and the variety in a built-out custom market, so read the lot, the view, and condition closely."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Keene’s Pointe market snapshot (as of June 25, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.8M ($470 per sq ft), with homes averaging 87 days on market and 3.9 months of supply, a balanced market. Based on 55 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Keene’s Pointe is a guard-gated community of roughly 1,100 homes on the western shore of Lake Tibet-Butler in Windermere, Orange County, ZIP 34786, on the Butler Chain of Lakes. It is built around the Golden Bear Club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature course that opened in 1999 (The Golden Bear Club; Nicklaus Design).

Homes range from larger semi-custom to true custom estates, many on lake, golf, or conservation lots, giving a built-out, condition-driven resale market. The community is staffed and gated, with the club offering a clubhouse, tennis, a pool, and dining; club membership is offered in several categories and is separate from owning a home behind the gates.

The honest read is a homesite and condition game: in a built-out custom community, the lot, the view, and an honest read of a home's systems and finish drive value more than square footage alone.

Best for

  • Move-up and luxury buyers who want a guard-gated golf and lake address
  • Golfers who want a Jack Nicklaus Signature course at the doorstep
  • Buyers who value Butler Chain of Lakes access and a Windermere address
  • Buyers who will read the homesite, view, and condition honestly

Probably not for

  • Buyers seeking an attainable price point
  • Those who want new construction with a builder warranty at scale
  • Buyers who want no club option and the lowest carrying cost
  • Anyone who needs a walkable, amenity-dense town center

How Keene’s Pointe is performing right now

60/100
momentum
Balanced Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
3.9Months of supplytight
38Median days on marketdays
7 : 18Under contract vs for salestrong demand
55Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+1%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

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 Keene’s Pointe listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Keene’s Pointe buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Keene’s Pointe

Live MLS inventory for Keene’s Pointe. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Keene’s Pointe listings as of 2026-06-25, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

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

Keene’s Pointe is a guard-gated Windermere community of roughly 1,100 homes on the western shore of Lake Tibet-Butler, part of the Butler Chain of Lakes. It is built around the Golden Bear Club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature course that opened in 1999, with a clubhouse, tennis, a pool, and dining (The Golden Bear Club). Membership is offered in several categories and is separate from home ownership. Homes are larger semi-custom and custom, often on lake, golf, or conservation lots. The community is served by Orange County Public Schools; confirm zoning by address.

The takeaway

Keene’s Pointe pairs a quiet Windermere setting with quick access to the parks, Hamlin retail, and the beltway.

Windermere village and lakes~8 min · Butler Chain access
Hamlin Town Center~12 min · retail and dining
Walt Disney World area~15-20 min · via SR-429 or Apopka-Vineland
Winter Garden Village~18 min · shopping and dining
Downtown Orlando~30 min · via SR-408
Orlando International Airport (MCO)~35-40 min · via SR-417

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point. 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
Keene’s Pointe (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
  • Orange 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

Keene’s Pointe is served by Orange 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.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Keene’s Pointe address.

The takeaway

What shapes value at Keene’s Pointe: the Golden Bear Club, the Butler Chain setting, and built-out scarcity. Each item is sourced.

Recent Developments in Keene’s Pointe

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

Net OutlookBullishThe Windermere gated-golf scarcity and Butler Chain access point steady to up. The watch items are the optional club economics and condition variety.

Jack Nicklaus Signature Golden Bear Club

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

A signature course and clubhouse anchor demand for the community's golf and lake homes.

Butler Chain of Lakes access

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Access to the Butler Chain is a scarce, durable amenity that supports lakefront values.

Built-out, custom resale market

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Scarce resale supply in a built-out community supports pricing power over time.

Optional club economics

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

Membership is optional and separate; budget it apart from the home and confirm current dues.

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 Keene’s Pointe, 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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  1. January 2024
    Club

    Golden Bear Club details its Nicklaus course and membership

    The Golden Bear Club at Keene’s Pointe describes its Jack Nicklaus Signature course, clubhouse, tennis, pool, and membership categories. Why it matters: The club is a real amenity and a real, separate cost; confirm the category and dues before you buy. Source

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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.

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

1

Read the homesite first. Lake, golf, and conservation lots drive value; interior lots are where buyers overpay.

2

Decide the club. Membership is optional and separate; confirm the category, initiation, and dues with the club.

3

Read the condition of a semi-custom or custom home's roof, systems, and finish honestly.

4

Confirm the HOA and gate costs and exactly what they cover.

5

Match the home to real comps by lot, view, and condition, not square footage alone.

Best Buy
A well-kept home on a lake, golf, or conservation lot
Biggest Risk
Overpaying for an interior lot or underbudgeting systems
Best Lot
Lake and golf frontage over interior lots
Smart Timing
Confirm club category and dues before you offer
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

Keene’s Pointe is a guard-gated Windermere community of roughly 1,100 homes on the western shore of Lake Tibet-Butler, part of the Butler Chain of Lakes. It is built around the Golden Bear Club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature course that opened in 1999, with a clubhouse, tennis, a pool, and dining (The Golden Bear Club). Membership is offered in several categories and is separate from home ownership. Homes are larger semi-custom and custom, often on lake, golf, or conservation lots. The community is served by Orange County Public Schools; confirm zoning by address.

The takeaway

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

The Interior Home
$1.11M to $1.55M

Semi-custom homes on interior lots, the entry into the gates of an established golf and lake community.

Lowest entry
The Golf or Conservation Home
$1.55M to $6.05M

Updated homes on golf or conservation lots, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Lakefront or Estate
$6.05M to $7.65M

Custom estates on Butler Chain lakefront or marquee golf lots that hold value best.

Strongest resale

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

$1.11M to $1.55M
The Interior Home
Semi-custom homes on interior lots, the entry into the gates of an established golf and lake community.
$1.55M to $6.05M
The Golf or Conservation Home
Updated homes on golf or conservation lots, the heart of the resale market here.
$6.05M to $7.65M
The Lakefront or Estate
Custom estates on Butler Chain lakefront or marquee golf lots that hold value best.

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

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
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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.

Jack Nicklaus Signature golfStrong
Butler Chain of Lakes accessStrong
Guard-gated and built outPositive
Optional club carrying costManage it
Custom condition varietyDiligence

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.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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 Keene’s Pointe

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.

Keene’s Pointe sells gates, golf, and the Butler Chain. The deal is won or lost on the lot, the view, and condition.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.7A- · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.8/10
Renovation Risk5.8/10
Location Efficiency8.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.6/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.6/10

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.

Why our read on Keene’s Pointe 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.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

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
  • Lake and golf frontage holds value
  • Conservation lots carry a premium
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
  • The lot cannot be renovated, the house can
  • Read the homesite first

In a built-out custom golf and lake community, the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. Butler Chain lakefront, golf frontage, and conservation lots hold value best, while interior lots are where buyers overpay. Read the lot and the view first, then price the condition.

Keene’s Pointe in 15 seconds.

Best forMove-up and luxury buyers who want a guard-gated golf and lake address in Windermere.
Biggest advantageSetting and amenities: a Nicklaus course and Butler Chain access behind the gates.
Biggest riskCondition variety and the optional club, which swing the true cost of ownership.
Sweet spotA well-kept home on a lake, golf, or conservation lot matched to real comps.
Avoid ifYou want an attainable price, no club, or new construction at scale.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Guard-gated, roughly 1,100 homes
  • Jack Nicklaus Signature golf
  • Butler Chain of Lakes access
  • Club is optional and separate
  • Lot and view drive value

A mandatory HOA funds the staffed gate, security, and common areas. Confirm the current dues and what they cover for a specific home.

Guard-gated access, security, and common-area maintenance. The Golden Bear Club is a separate, optional membership.

The Golden Bear Club offers Signature Golf, Social, Term Golf, and Corporate categories, with a clubhouse, tennis, a pool, and dining; membership is separate from owning a home. Confirm current initiation and dues with the club.

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.

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 Keene’s Pointe, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Waterleigh, 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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How much local inventory is already under contract

28% of homes for sale in Keene’s Pointe are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-06-25).

Keene’s Pointe Market Scorecard

Balanced

Keene’s Pointe is currently a balanced. About 4.1 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,857,500, and homes go under contract in about 41 days.

4.1
Months supply
$1,857,500
Median list
$1,550,000
Median sold
$474
Per sqft
41
Days on mkt
18/9/53
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34786 ZIP is $705,249, about 8.1% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, 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 Keene’s Pointe?
It is a guard-gated community in Windermere, Orange County, ZIP 34786, on the western shore of Lake Tibet-Butler on the Butler Chain of Lakes.
Is Keene’s Pointe gated?
Yes. It is a staffed, guard-gated community of roughly 1,100 homes with controlled access and private roads.
Is there a golf course?
Yes. The Golden Bear Club is a Jack Nicklaus Signature course that opened in 1999, at the center of the community.
Do I have to join the club?
No. Membership in the Golden Bear Club is optional and separate from owning a home. You can own behind the gates and pay only the HOA, or join the club.
What membership categories are there?
The club offers Signature Golf, Social, Term Golf, and Corporate categories. Confirm current initiation and dues directly with the club.
What are the HOA fees?
A mandatory HOA funds the staffed gate, security, and common areas. Confirm the current dues and inclusions for a specific home.
Are the homes custom?
Homes are larger semi-custom and custom, so condition and finish vary widely; the lot and the view drive value as much as the house.
Is there lake access?
Yes. Keene’s Pointe sits on the Butler Chain of Lakes, a sought-after Windermere chain for boating and recreation.
What schools serve Keene’s Pointe?
It is served by Orange County Public Schools, with well-regarded Windermere-area schools nearby. Confirm the exact zoning by address.
How close is Disney?
The Walt Disney World area is roughly 15 to 20 minutes away. Confirm your real drive time.
Is Keene’s Pointe a good investment?
The gated setting, Nicklaus course, and Butler Chain access support resale. As always, the lot, view, and condition drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent represents the seller. On a custom-home purchase where lot and condition swing value, your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Who is the best real estate agent for Keene’s Pointe?
The best agent for Keene’s Pointe is one who actively works Windermere 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 Keene’s Pointe.
How do I find a top Windermere real estate agent who knows Keene’s Pointe?
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 Keene’s Pointe and the wider Windermere area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Keene’s Pointe?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Keene’s Pointe purchase or sale — no call center and no pressure.
Move-up and luxury buyers who want guard-gated golf and lake livingExcellent fit
Golfers who want a Nicklaus Signature courseExcellent fit
Buyers who value Butler Chain access and a Windermere addressExcellent fit
Buyers who will read the lot, view, and conditionExcellent fit
Buyers who want an established, scarce-supply communityExcellent fit
Buyers seeking an attainable price pointProbably not
Those who want new construction at scaleProbably not
Buyers who want no club and the lowest carrying costProbably not
Anyone who needs a walkable town centerProbably not
Buyers unwilling to budget custom-home upkeepProbably not

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