Lake County 55+ / Leesburg / Royal Highlands

55+ age-restricted

Royal Highlands 55+ community guide · Leesburg, FL

A 1,500-home gated community in Leesburg with the 18-hole Monarch course, four on-site lakes and nature preserves covering about a third of the land.

Who Royal Highlands fits

Buyers who want golf plus a natural setting, at resale prices mostly in the $200Ks to low $400Ks.

Amenities

Great Hall, indoor + outdoor pools, 4 lakes, restaurant, softball, tennis.

What's near Royal Highlands

Hospitals
  • UF Health Leesburg Hospital, 600 E. Dixie Ave., Leesburg. Full-service hospital in central Lake County.
  • UF Health The Villages Hospital, 1451 El Camino Real, The Villages. Hospital serving Lady Lake and The Villages area.
Parks & lakes
  • Venetian Gardens: seven-island waterfront park on Lake Harris with walking bridges
  • Lake Harris and Lake Griffin, part of the Harris Chain of Lakes
  • Lake Griffin State Park in nearby Fruitland Park
Town & shopping
  • Historic downtown Leesburg
  • US-27 and US-441 corridors for shopping and services
Getting around
  • Florida's Turnpike connects Leesburg to Orlando and I-75
  • Orlando International Airport via the Turnpike

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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Highlands a 55+ community?

Yes. Royal Highlands is listed as 55+ age-restricted. Under the federal Housing for Older Persons Act, at least 80% of occupied homes must have at least one resident aged 55 or older; check the community's own rules for guests, younger spouses and renters.

What are the HOA fees at Royal Highlands?

Reported dues are $131-$229 per month as of October 2026. Reported inclusions: Cable and internet (resident report; verify). Fees vary by home and change over time, so confirm with the HOA.

Is Royal Highlands gated?

Yes, Royal Highlands is a gated community.

Does Royal Highlands have a golf course?

Yes: The Monarch, 18-hole par-72.

Who built Royal Highlands?

Pringle Development. Homes are available as resales only.

How far is Royal Highlands from a hospital?

About 18 minutes (12.5 mi) by car to AdventHealth Minneola, the nearest Lake County hospital. Times are measured from the community entrance or sales center without traffic and will vary by home.

What healthcare is near Royal Highlands?

The nearest urgent care is Orlando Health Medical Group FHV Health Walk-In Clinic, about 13 minutes away. The nearest pharmacy is Walgreens, about 12 minutes away. Veterans can use the Clermont VA Clinic, about 27 minutes away. Times are by car without traffic.

Does Royal Highlands have a CDD fee?

We have not yet confirmed whether this community carries a Community Development District (CDD) assessment. Check the non-ad valorem assessments on a current Lake County tax bill for any home you're considering.

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Last checked October 2026. Sources: public community listings and MLS data. Something out of date? Tell us.

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