Encore Resort Homes for Sale

Encore extends across both sides of Old Lake Wilson Road, with different facilities on each side.

• West side: The main water park, clubhouse, fitness center, restaurant and bar are located here, making proximity to this side worth considering if water park visits, workouts and on-site dining are priorities.
• East side: The East Side Amenity Center includes a covered pavilion, barbecue grills, a children's playground, splash pad, beach volleyball and full-size and half-size basketball courts. These facilities provide a setting for outdoor meals, family play and informal sport.

When comparing homes, consider each property's position relative to the facilities you expect to use and whether the route involves crossing Old Lake Wilson Road. Facility location does not guarantee access: review the property's current HOA and membership documents to confirm which amenities owners and guests can use, any access conditions and associated charges.

Encore's location in Osceola County, Florida, puts Walt Disney World nearby while keeping practical needs part of the ownership picture. The resort identifies Publix and Walmart as nearby grocery options, useful for stocking the kitchen during a short visit or a longer period of personal use. For emergency healthcare, Orlando Health Emergency Room – Reunion Village is at 8011 Osceola Polk Line Road. It provides round-the-clock adult and pediatric emergency care and is a freestanding emergency department, not an urgent-care clinic. As you compare homes, consider how this combination of nearby leisure, groceries and healthcare fits the way you plan to spend time here.

An Encore purchase involves several distinct ownership considerations. The community has its own homeowners association and club membership arrangements, while Reunion West CDD is a separate public district serving the area. Treat these as separate parts of your review rather than assuming one payment covers everything. Request the property's current HOA information, applicable membership documents and CDD assessment details to understand the charges associated with the home. Review facility access alongside those costs, especially if the water park, sports facilities or clubhouse are central to your plans. This gives you a clearer basis for comparing homes beyond their asking prices and interior features.

Read our Encore Resort HOA fees guide for more on ownership costs.

If rental use is part of your purchase plans, compare homes using relevant Top Villas rental evidence where available, rather than bedroom count or asking price alone. The most useful comparisons are with homes similar to the property you are considering, with differences in layout, condition and amenities clearly identified.

• Bedroom count: Start with homes of a similar size. A larger bedroom count does not, by itself, establish stronger rental potential.
• Layout: Compare bedroom and bathroom arrangements, privacy, and the space available for dining and relaxing together. Two homes with the same bedroom count can accommodate groups very differently.
• Condition: Review the interiors, furnishings and outdoor spaces against the homes used for comparison. Identify any repairs or updates needed rather than treating a newly refreshed home and one needing work as equivalent.
• Amenities: Compare private pools, spas, theaters and games rooms where present, alongside documented access to community facilities. Check what is actually included with each home.

Ask Top Villas to explain which rental evidence supports your shortlist, the period it covers and how closely the comparison homes match each property. Keep historical evidence separate from expectations for a future purchase: past rental performance does not guarantee future results. Review ownership and operating costs separately, and confirm the specific home's rental permissions and owner-use conditions before proceeding.