Tyson Reserve in St. Cloud: Ashton Woods Community Guide

What is Tyson Reserve?

Tyson Reserve is a new single-family home community by Ashton Woods in St. Cloud, Osceola County, located minutes from Lake Nona and the developing Sunbridge corridor. It offers seven single-family floor plans ranging from about 1,900 to 3,500 square feet, with four to five bedrooms. The community's main selling point is its cost structure: it is marketed as having no CDD assessment, which is uncommon for new construction in the St. Cloud and Lake Nona area.

Where is Tyson Reserve Located?

Tyson Reserve is in St. Cloud (ZIP 34771), east of the Lake Nona area and north of the Sunbridge master plan. Key location details:

• About 10 to 15 minutes to Lake Nona Medical City
• About 20 to 30 minutes to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
• About 30 to 40 minutes to downtown Orlando
• About 15 minutes to the St. Cloud lakefront and East Lake Toho
• About 35 to 45 minutes to Walt Disney World

Access is via the Narcoossee Road corridor and nearby arterial roads. Narcoossee Road carries significant traffic during peak hours, and the area continues to grow.

Builder: Ashton Woods

Tyson Reserve is built by Ashton Woods, a national builder active across the Orlando area, including Weslyn Park at Sunbridge and sections of Ovation in Horizon West. Ashton Woods homes are known for contemporary design options and a flexible design center experience. In St. Cloud, the builder also sells at Weslyn Park in Sunbridge.

Floor Plans and Pricing

Tyson Reserve offers seven single-family floor plans, all with a two-car garage and an optional three-car garage on select plans:

• Badland -- 4 beds, 2 baths, about 1,903 square feet, from about $443,990.
• Lassen -- 4 beds, 2 baths, about 1,981 square feet, from about $456,990.
• Tortuga -- 4 beds, 2.5 baths, about 2,402 square feet, from about $476,990.
• Overton -- 4 beds, 3.5 baths, about 2,452 square feet, from about $481,990.
• Teton -- 5 beds, 3 to 4 baths, about 2,722 square feet, from about $502,000.
• Duval -- 5 beds, 4.5 baths, about 3,542 square feet (largest plan).

As of late 2026, pricing across the community ran from roughly $444,000 to $571,000 depending on plan, phase, and lot. Base prices do not include design center upgrades or lot premiums. Request the current price sheet from the Ashton Woods sales office, because list prices change by phase and quarter.

Community Amenities

Tyson Reserve is a neighborhood-scale community with a modest amenity package:

• Playground area
• Walking trail
• Oversized homesites on select lots
• Energy-efficient features in the homes

Fuller daily amenities are a short drive away in St. Cloud and the Lake Nona area, including the Lake Nona Town Center.

HOA and CDD Costs

Tyson Reserve is marketed as having no CDD assessment, which the builder highlights as a cost difference versus typical new-construction communities in the area where CDD fees can run about $2,500 per year. A Homeowners Association exists; the current HOA fee was not published in the sources reviewed, so confirm the amount in the builder's cost disclosure.

Schools

Tyson Reserve is in the School District of Osceola County. Nearby schools include Narcoossee Elementary, Neptune Middle, and St. Cloud High, though assignments depend on the specific address. Verify current zoning with the district, because boundaries change frequently in growing areas.

Things to Consider Before Buying in Tyson Reserve

• Growing corridor -- The St. Cloud and Narcoossee area is building out quickly. Expect construction traffic and growing road congestion.
• No CDD, but confirm the HOA -- The no-CDD structure is a genuine cost difference, but the HOA fee still applies. Get the full cost disclosure.
• Drive times -- Commutes to downtown Orlando and Disney depend on traffic; test the routes you would actually drive.
• Builder options -- Ashton Woods offers a design center experience, so budget for upgrades beyond the base price.

To compare Tyson Reserve against other Horizon West communities as you research, the free Central Florida New Construction & Builder Secrets Guide includes a 31-page guide and a comparison workbook for tracking builders and communities side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tyson Reserve have a CDD?

No. The community is marketed as having no CDD assessment, which is uncommon for new construction in the St. Cloud and Lake Nona area. A Homeowners Association does exist, so confirm the current HOA fee.

Is Tyson Reserve close to Lake Nona?

Yes. Tyson Reserve is minutes from the Lake Nona area, roughly 10 to 15 minutes from Lake Nona Medical City depending on traffic.

What types of homes are in Tyson Reserve?

All homes are single-family, with seven floor plans ranging from about 1,900 to 3,500 square feet and four to five bedrooms. Select plans offer an optional three-car garage.