How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in WATERSIDE POINTE PH I, Groveland
In WATERSIDE POINTE PH I, recent sales run a median of about $435,000 ($206/sq ft), typically closing in about 52 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong WATERSIDE POINTE PH I agent from an average one.
WATERSIDE POINTE PH I recorded 17 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $435,000, averaging 52 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great WATERSIDE POINTE PH I real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current WATERSIDE POINTE PH I market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the WATERSIDE POINTE PH I neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in WATERSIDE POINTE PH I
The best WATERSIDE POINTE PH I agents share four things: local sales experience (they’ve actually closed deals here), pricing accuracy built on real comps, marketing that reaches the right buyers, and negotiation that protects your money. In WATERSIDE POINTE PH I, homes sell in a median of about 52 days, a balanced pace where pricing and presentation both matter.
That local nuance is why a WATERSIDE POINTE PH I specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for.
Recent market activity in WATERSIDE POINTE PH I
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for WATERSIDE POINTE PH I (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Buyer-Leaning Market. Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in WATERSIDE POINTE PH I
Real homes recently closed in WATERSIDE POINTE PH I — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 1134 White Water Bay Drive | 4 bd / 2 ba · 1,864 sqft · closed 2026-07-08 | $325,000 |
| 706 Barefoot Bay Loop | 4 bd / 2 ba · 1,884 sqft · closed 2026-06-26 | $394,000 |
| 313 Blue Cypress Drive | 4 bd / 3.5 ba · 2,979 sqft · closed 2026-05-18 | $675,000 |
| 529 Blue Cypress Drive | 3 bd / 2.5 ba · 2,282 sqft · closed 2026-05-12 | $550,000 |
| 417 Rock Springs Circle | 4 bd / 2 ba · 1,877 sqft · closed 2026-05-06 | $382,000 |
| 1107 White Water Bay Drive | 4 bd / 4 ba · 3,552 sqft · closed 2026-04-30 | $960,000 |
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where WATERSIDE POINTE PH I sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 37 recorded WATERSIDE POINTE PH I closings since 2024, half landed between $394,000 and $650,000 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $350,000 and the highest $1,350,000. If your home sits outside the middle band, the reason usually shows up in the size table below before it shows up in condition.
| Sold price band | Share of closings | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Under $375,000 | 5 (14%) | |
| $375,000 – $533,333 | 15 (41%) | |
| $533,333 – $691,667 | 9 (24%) | |
| $691,667 – $850,000 | 3 (8%) | |
| None and up | 5 (14%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in WATERSIDE POINTE PH I
The same recorded closings, split into thirds by living area. Find the row your home falls in: the $/sqft figure times your square footage is the recorded-sales bracket for homes like yours here — a starting range from real closings, not a valuation of your specific property. Larger homes here have been selling at a higher price per square foot than smaller ones ($241 vs $208) — less common, and usually a sign of newer or upgraded product at the top of the range.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 1,489–1,884 sq ft | $208 | $383,500 | $350,000 – $550,000 | 12 |
| Mid-size homes 2,024–2,536 sq ft | $207 | $475,000 | $375,000 – $860,000 | 12 |
| Larger homes 2,592–4,287 sq ft | $241 | $700,000 | $442,000 – $1,350,000 | 13 |
How WATERSIDE POINTE PH I compares to its neighbors
Pricing a home means knowing the alternatives buyers are weighing. The five nearest tracked communities, side by side:
| Community | Median | $/sq ft | DOM | Momentum Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATERSIDE POINTE PH I | $435,000 | $206 | 52 d | 54 |
| VILLAS AT GREEN GATE | $300,000 | $188 | 78 d | 49 |
| GROVELAND VILLAS AT GREEN GATE | $315,000 | $186 | 91 d | 38 |
| VILLAGE GREEN | $453,000 | $225 | 78 d | 53 |
| LAKE DOUGLAS PRESERVE | $347,000 | $208 | 154 d | 43 |
| COURTYARD VILLAS | $232,000 | $191 | 136 d | 48 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30.
What is on the market in WATERSIDE POINTE PH I right now
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: 7 active listings (plus 1 pending) asking from $420,000 to $1,275,000, median $744,900; 1 of 7 have been on the market over 60 days (median 20 days so far); the homes listed or recently sold were built between 2008 and 2019 (median 2015); 20 of 20 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $188/mo; 5 of 19 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sit inside a FEMA special flood hazard zone (A/V), which buyers’ lenders will price into insurance; median elevation 100 ft; the features listings here most often name are Pool, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Playground, Tennis Court(s) and Gated Community - No Guard. For a seller this is the competition a buyer will tour alongside your home; for a buyer, the stale share is where negotiating room usually is. See the current WATERSIDE POINTE PH I listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Lake County has held roughly flat over the past year (-1%). About 30% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. WATERSIDE POINTE PH I itself has appreciated about 0% over the period Momentum’s MLS data tracks — a community-level trend, not the county average. A strong local agent will reconcile these numbers with what is happening on your exact street before recommending a price.
What it costs to own in WATERSIDE POINTE PH I
On a median-priced WATERSIDE POINTE PH I home ($435,000), property taxes at Lake County’s typical millage of 16.6465 run roughly $6,409 a year with the homestead exemption applied — before any CDD or special-district charges, which vary by community.
The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Lake County is about $1,756 a year (April 2026 filings); private-market quotes differ, and a good agent will tell you which carriers are actually writing here.
Run the real numbers before you commit: what selling nets you, whether your Save Our Homes benefit moves with you, and rent vs buy in Lake County.
At WATERSIDE POINTE PH I’s $435,000 median and Lake County’s adopted 16.65 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $7,240 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $6,570 with the full Florida homestead exemption — a buyer’s first-year figure; a long-time owner’s Save Our Homes cap can be far lower, which is one reason resale taxes jump at closing. Municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county; see the Lake County tax page.
Rents and the investor math
Typical asking rent across Lake County sits near $2,061 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 1.2% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.81% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 5.19x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in WATERSIDE POINTE PH I, ask your agent for community-level rent comps rather than county averages — the spread between communities is wide.
Who is moving to Lake County, and what they earn
The county gained a net 12,855 people in the latest IRS county-migration year. Households moving IN average $80,711 in income versus $59,346 for those moving out — movers arriving here earn more than those leaving, which shapes what sellers can ask and what buyers compete against. The biggest out-of-state feeder markets are NY, CA, NJ. Median household income in Lake County has grown about 35% since 2018 ($69,956 now). Population is up about 19% over the same stretch. An agent who knows these flows can tell you which way demand in WATERSIDE POINTE PH I is actually pointing, not just where prices have been.
Sources: IRS SOI county-to-county migration; U.S. Census income and population estimates. County-level data for context; community demand varies within the county.
School context you can verify: the Lake County school district earned a district grade of A from the Florida Department of Education (2025-26) and has held an A since 2025. Attendance zones vary by address, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific home with the district.
7 for sale · 1 pending — the inventory any agent you interview should already know street by street.
See every 2 listing, with full data ›
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listings shown as of 2026-09-05; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in WATERSIDE POINTE PH I
Time is on your side in WATERSIDE POINTE PH I right now. Tour aggressively, compare concessions — rate buydowns and credits often beat a small price cut — and let your agent use days-on-market as negotiating leverage. Every price cut on a listing is information.
If you’re selling in WATERSIDE POINTE PH I
Selling into a slower WATERSIDE POINTE PH I market means prep and pricing are the whole game. Interview agents on their marketing reach beyond the MLS, their plan for the first 14 days, and what they would do at day 45 if showings stall. The wrong list price costs more than any commission difference.
Questions to ask before you hire a WATERSIDE POINTE PH I agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near WATERSIDE POINTE PH I in the last year — the community recorded 17?
- How would you price my home against the $206 per square foot WATERSIDE POINTE PH I closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 52 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 4.2 months of supply in WATERSIDE POINTE PH I, is this a market where you would advise me to negotiate or hold firm?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references?
Why community expertise matters in WATERSIDE POINTE PH I
Inside WATERSIDE POINTE PH I itself, recorded closings have run from $208 per square foot on the smaller homes to $241 on the larger ones — a gap of 14% that a community average hides. An agent who prices from the size table above, not the headline median, is the difference between a home that lingers and one that sells for more, faster.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in WATERSIDE POINTE PH I
If you’re selling in WATERSIDE POINTE PH I, a top listing agent’s pricing, staging, and marketing are what win top dollar — the same skills behind a strong home sale. If you’re buying, a sharp buyer’s agent protects you in negotiation and inspections. The best WATERSIDE POINTE PH I Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Meet your local expert
Brittany co-founded Momentum Realty, a RealTrends 500 brokerage (ranked #440 in the U.S.) with 320+ agents and $3.5B+ in closed sales across Florida. Tell her what you’re looking for and she’ll connect you with the right local Momentum specialist — and make sure you’re taken care of from first call to closing.
“I have now worked with Brittany and the Brooks Group / Momentum Realty to both buy and sell a property over the past 3 years. I had an outstanding experience.” — A. Lloyd, Zillow
Related WATERSIDE POINTE PH I resources
- Homes for sale & WATERSIDE POINTE PH I neighborhood guide
- Lake County real estate market
- Sell your WATERSIDE POINTE PH I home with a local expert
- Lake County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for WATERSIDE POINTE PH I, as of 2026-08-30, and will change over time. This is general guidance on how to choose an agent, not a ranking or endorsement of any individual. Equal Housing Opportunity.