Glen Lakes golf course frontage homes and entrance, Weeki Wachee Florida
55+ CommunityGolf Community

Glen Lakes

Weeki Wachee, Hernando County, FL

Price Range

$240,000 to $600,000 Median: $345,000

Source: Stellar MLS, March 2026

Glen Lakes is a gated 55+ golf community in Weeki Wachee, Florida, opened in the late 1980s. Built around an 18 hole championship golf course designed by Ron Garl, the community spans roughly 800 acres and includes about 800 single family homes plus a recently expanded clubhouse. Median home prices around $325,000 to $375,000, with golf course frontage and lakefront premiums. Distinct from Timber Pines in scale (smaller and more boutique), Glen Lakes offers a tighter community feel with newer construction inventory and shorter waiting lists for golf membership. The combination of gated security, central golf focus, and proximity to Weeki Wachee Springs and the Suncoast Parkway makes it a competitive Hernando County alternative for buyers shopping the Nature Coast 55+ market.

By the Numbers

Total Homes

800 (approximately)

Source: Glen Lakes POA, 2025

Golf Course

18 holes, par 72

Source: Glen Lakes Country Club

Year Opened

1989

Source: Hernando County Property Appraiser

Acreage

800 acres

Source: Hernando County Property Appraiser

Pros

  • + Gated 24/7 security, less common among Hernando County 55+ communities
  • + Smaller scale than Timber Pines means tighter community and shorter golf wait times
  • + Newer construction inventory available, fewer 1980s home updates needed
  • + Proximity to Weeki Wachee Springs (5 minutes) and Suncoast Parkway (10 minutes)

Tradeoffs

  • , Fewer amenities than Timber Pines (no performing arts center, smaller fitness facility)
  • , Golf membership and country club fees stack on top of HOA, total monthly cost runs higher
  • , Smaller resale pool means specific home styles can be hard to find when ready to buy

Living in Glen Lakes

Glen Lakes sits roughly 5 minutes from Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, off Cortez Boulevard near the Suncoast Parkway interchange. The 18 hole Ron Garl course winds through the community, with most homes either on the course, on one of the interior lakes, or backing to natural buffer. Streets are quiet, mature landscaping is established, and the gated entry handles steady but not heavy daily traffic.

The clubhouse hosts the country club restaurant, the bar, the pro shop, and most community events. A separate community center handles HOA meetings, fitness classes, and resident clubs. Tennis and pickleball courts sit adjacent to the pool. Golf carts are common and street legal within the community.

Who Glen Lakes Fits

Buyers over 55 who specifically want gated 24/7 security in a Hernando County community, who want golf as a central amenity, and who prefer smaller scale over the larger Timber Pines experience. Common buyer profile: relocating from gated communities elsewhere in Florida or out of state, wanting similar security and golf access at lower Nature Coast pricing.

Trade Offs vs Other Hernando 55+ Options

  • vs Timber Pines: Smaller, gated, fewer amenities, generally newer homes. Pick Glen Lakes if you value security and intimacy over amenity depth.
  • vs Brookridge: Glen Lakes is gated and golf focused; Brookridge is open access and lake focused. Brookridge runs lower on price.
  • vs Spring Hill general 55+: Glen Lakes provides community structure and amenities; general Spring Hill subdivisions don’t. The trade off is HOA cost vs total flexibility.

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About Glen Lakes

Is Glen Lakes age restricted?

Yes, Glen Lakes is a federally registered 55+ community under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA). At least one resident in each home must be 55 or older, and the POA enforces age restrictions on permanent residency. Visiting children and grandchildren are welcome under the POA's stay length rules.

How does Glen Lakes compare to Timber Pines?

Glen Lakes is roughly one quarter the size of Timber Pines (800 homes vs 3,400) and has one golf course vs Timber Pines' four. Glen Lakes is gated 24/7, Timber Pines is not. Median pricing at Glen Lakes runs slightly higher than Timber Pines due to newer inventory and gated premium. Amenity depth favors Timber Pines (more restaurants, performing arts, larger fitness, more clubs), community feel favors Glen Lakes (smaller, tighter, less crowded). Both are valid 55+ choices in Hernando County.

What are the golf and club fees at Glen Lakes?

Base POA fees run approximately $185 to $215 per month and cover community common areas, security, and pool access. Glen Lakes Country Club golf membership is separate and runs $300 to $450 per month depending on tier (social, partial, full). Total monthly carrying cost for a fully active member can reach $500 to $665 in addition to property taxes and insurance. Always verify current fees with the POA and country club before contract.

Is the Glen Lakes golf course public or private?

Glen Lakes Country Club is a semi private course. Members have priority tee times and full access to the clubhouse and amenities. Limited public play is available depending on membership status and time of year. Most full time residents become members. The course was designed by Ron Garl, a respected Florida golf architect with multiple championship credits.

Are there waterfront homes in Glen Lakes?

Yes, Glen Lakes includes several small interior lakes (recreational and decorative) with lakefront homes that command a $30,000 to $80,000 premium over comparable interior lots. These are stocked freshwater lakes for fishing, no boating beyond electric trolling motors, and the lakes are not connected to any river or Gulf access. Buyers seeking direct water access should look at Hernando Beach or Crystal River instead.

How is the gated security at Glen Lakes?

Glen Lakes operates a 24/7 staffed gate with visitor logs and remote gate transponders for residents. The community is fully fenced, with one main entry off Country Club Drive. Security is one of the top reasons Glen Lakes buyers select it over open access communities. Specific security policies and fees may evolve, verify current arrangements at contract.

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