ChampionsGate Real Estate: Golf, Resort Living and Vacation Homes

ChampionsGate is a golf resort community off I-4 southwest of Walt Disney World. Houston-based RIDA Development began building it in 2000 on about 1,500 acres, around two Greg Norman courses and the Omni resort. Most of it, including the resort and its community development district, is in Osceola County, and part sits across the line in Polk County.

Homes within about 1.5 miles of the resort sold for a median of $372,000 over the 12 months ending April 2026, based on Osceola and Polk county records. A large share of the homes here are vacation rentals, and the circle also takes in some nearby communities outside ChampionsGate itself.

Source: Osceola County and Polk County Property Appraiser sale records, qualified arm’s-length sales over $50,000, May 2025 through April 2026, for homes within about 1.5 miles of the Omni resort on Masters Boulevard. County records, not MLS data. Sales after April 2026 are left out because the county is still recording them. A circle on a map does not follow subdivision lines exactly, so treat these as a close guide to the neighborhood.

Golf and the Resort

The International and National courses, both Greg Norman designs, opened in the early 2000s, and the Omni resort opened in 2004. ChampionsGate is also home to the Leadbetter Golf Academy’s world headquarters.

What Homes Sold For

Of 326 recorded sales, 104 were under $300,000 (mostly condos and townhomes), 81 sold between $300,000 and $399,999, 68 between $400,000 and $499,999, 58 between $500,000 and $749,999, and 15 at $750,000 or more. The single-family median was $425,000 for May to October 2025 and $419,900 for November 2025 to April 2026.

The Osceola side has more new construction and higher prices. On either side, a home’s rental history, furnishing and rental rules matter as much as its size, so I compare recorded sales of similar homes in the same section.

Vacation Rentals

Thousands of homes in and around the resort are vacation homes. In Osceola County, short-term rentals need zoning that allows them, a state license from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, and a local business tax receipt. Polk County has its own rules, and each subdivision’s HOA can add more. Confirm the zoning and HOA rules for the exact home before you buy for rental income.

The ChampionsGate CDD

The ChampionsGate Community Development District was created in 1998 by Osceola County. Its original 1998 bonds were paid off by 2019, but districts can still charge operating assessments. Check the tax bill for the exact amount on any home, and note that Polk-side subdivisions have their own arrangements.

Growth Nearby

ChampionsGate West, on the Polk side, has filed plans for new retail and office space, with about 2,136 apartments planned on 80 acres, and the resort’s conference center is being expanded. Expect more traffic near I-4 as these come online.

Getting Around

ChampionsGate sits at I-4 and County Road 532. Approximate drive times: about 15 minutes to Walt Disney World, 30 to 35 minutes to downtown Orlando, and 35 to 40 minutes to Orlando International Airport, depending on traffic.

Schools

Osceola addresses are served by the School District of Osceola County and Polk addresses by Polk County Public Schools. School assignment changes by address and by year, so confirm any home with the School District of Osceola County before you count on a zone.

Working With Me in ChampionsGate

I help buyers compare owner-occupied and rental-friendly sections using recorded sales and the actual rental rules, not marketing projections. For sellers, I price from county records on the right side of the county line.

Start with the Osceola County Real Estate Overview, see Davenport Real Estate for the Polk side, or contact me directly to talk about ChampionsGate.

Common Questions

What do homes in ChampionsGate sell for?

Osceola and Polk county records show 326 sales within about 1.5 miles of the ChampionsGate resort in the 12 months ending April 2026, with a median of $372,000. Osceola single-family homes had a median of $485,500.

Is ChampionsGate in Osceola or Polk County?

Most of ChampionsGate, including the resort and its community development district, is in Osceola County, and part is in Polk County. Check the county for the specific address, since taxes, schools and rental rules follow it.

Can you use a ChampionsGate home as a vacation rental?

Many homes here are vacation rentals, but it depends on the zoning and HOA rules for the exact home. Osceola County requires eligible zoning, a state license and a local business tax receipt.

Does ChampionsGate have a CDD?

Yes. The ChampionsGate Community Development District was created by Osceola County in 1998. Check the tax bill for any current assessment on a specific home.