Quick Facts
- County
- Orange County
- Entity type
- Gated golf community within Lake Nona
- Major roads
- Narcoossee Road, Lake Nona Boulevard, SR 417
- Housing types
- Single-family, estates, townhomes
- Lake access
- Community lakes and canals
- Golf
- Eagle Creek Golf Club (semiprivate 18 holes)
- New construction
- Limited; established phases
Quick Overview
Eagle Creek is a gated residential community inside the Lake Nona master plan in southeast Orange County, centered on the Eagle Creek Golf Club and its 18-hole course. It delivers resort-style community living with pools, lake views, and golf-on-site, close to Medical City, the airport corridor, and the Lake Nona shopping and school infrastructure. For buyers who want a gated golf address within one of the region's most planned communities, Eagle Creek is a well-known Lake Nona name.
Location and Commute
Eagle Creek sits roughly 12 miles southeast of downtown Orlando, inside Lake Nona along Narcoossee Road, with Lake Nona Boulevard and SR 417 providing regional access. Medical City and the Lake Nona Town Center are minutes away, and Orlando International Airport is about 15 to 25 minutes depending on traffic. Downtown Orlando runs 25 to 35 minutes and the Disney area 35 to 45 minutes. Narcoossee Road and the 417 interchanges are the busiest pinch points and continue to grow as the corridor builds out. See the Lake Nona guide for the surrounding community picture.
Schools
Eagle Creek is served by Orange County Public Schools with address-based assignments within the Lake Nona corridor, and boundaries can change as the area grows. Verify the current assignment through the OCPS school locator for any address, and see the school districts guide for how to research options.
Lifestyle and Amenities
The club is the hinge of community life: golf, tennis, fitness, and dining draw residents out, while the community's pools, lakes, and parks cover the rest. The lakefront and lake-view homes add boating-adjacent scenery and daily walks along the water. The Lake Nona Town Center, Medical City restaurants, and the growing retail along Narcoossee Road keep errands close.
Because Eagle Creek is gated and fully built, its feel is more settled than the actively building parts of Lake Nona. Residents trade the newest construction for an established community with mature landscaping, an operating club, and a defined social calendar. The airport flight path passes near the area, so some aircraft noise is audible depending on the exact property.
Real Estate and Housing
Housing spans single-family homes, larger estate lots along the lakes and course, and some townhome product, with construction mostly from the 2000s through the 2010s. The community is built out, so resale dominates and new construction is limited to occasional infill. HOA fees cover gated entry, common areas, and amenities, while golf membership at the semiprivate club is separate from homeownership. Course-front and lakefront lots command premiums, and older roofs in the earliest phases are reaching replacement age, so condition review matters.
Practical Notes for Buyers
Eagle Creek is fully built, which is both the appeal and the caveat: the community is settled and the club is operating, but the earliest homes date to the mid-2000s, so roofs, AC systems, and interiors vary and should be inspected and dated on any resale. Confirm the HOA's reserve position and any planned special assessments, and verify golf membership terms with the semiprivate club separately from the HOA, since course access is not automatic with ownership. Lakefront and course-front lots carry their own maintenance: flood insurance, seawalls or bulkheads where applicable, and irrigation adjacent to the fairways. The airport flight path is audible in much of Lake Nona, so listen from the specific lot at arrival times before you commit, and ask the seller about their experience with the noise. Commuters use Narcoossee Road and the 417, both busy and tolled, and Medical City traffic peaks around shift changes. For families, the OCPS assignment for the exact address should be verified with the school locator, because the corridor's boundaries have shifted as schools filled. If you are an investor, confirm the HOA's rental caps and minimum lease terms, which vary across the Lake Nona communities.
Eagle Creek's due diligence starts with the association and the club as two separate organizations: request the HOA's budget, reserves, and covenants, and confirm golf membership terms with the semiprivate club in writing, including any initiation, minimums, or waitlists, since course access is not a right of ownership. The community is built out, so resale buyers should date the roof, AC, and water heater on any listing and ask about recent special assessments, with the early-2000s phases the most likely to carry replacement costs. Lakefront and course-front lots add flood insurance, seawall or irrigation, and view-preservation considerations, so inspect those specifics with specialists. The airport flight path is audible across much of Lake Nona, so listen from your specific street at arrival times, and ask the seller about their experience. Commuters rely on Narcoossee Road and the 417, both busy and tolled, so set up a SunPass and time your route. For families, verify the OCPS assignment for the exact address with the school locator, and note the distance and traffic on the route to the assigned school. If you are comparing Eagle Creek with newer Lake Nona communities, the trade is established landscaping and an operating club against newer construction.
Things to Consider Before Moving to Eagle Creek
Eagle Creek's appeal is established and gated. Check these specifics:
Golf membership is separate
The semiprivate club's membership terms are independent of homeownership. Verify current options and fees with the club.
HOA fees
Community fees cover entry, amenities, and common areas. Confirm the amount and any reserved specials.
Aircraft noise
Flight paths to Orlando International pass near Lake Nona. Listen at the exact lot before buying.
Earliest phases aging
Homes from the early 2000s are hitting roof and AC replacement age. Budget accordingly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eagle Creek in Orlando?
Eagle Creek is a gated community inside the Lake Nona master plan in southeast Orange County, near Narcoossee Road and Lake Nona Boulevard.
Does Eagle Creek have a golf course?
Yes, the Eagle Creek Golf Club is an 18-hole semiprivate course at the heart of the community.
Is golf membership included with homeownership in Eagle Creek?
No. Club membership is separate from property ownership; verify current membership terms directly with the club.
What schools serve Eagle Creek?
Orange County Public Schools serves the community with address-based assignments. Verify current zoning through the OCPS school locator.
Last updated: October 22, 2026. Published by Moving to Orlando Guide with Tyler Gibson.
