Bronson Peak vs Gardenia Reserve
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Bronson Peak | Gardenia Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $524K | $333K |
| Price per sq ft | $213 | $203 |
| Avg days on market | 45 days | 25 days |
| Months of supply | 3.2 mo | 1.5 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 63 | 33 |
The verdict
Bronson Peak carries the higher median price — about 57% above Gardenia Reserve. Homes in Gardenia Reserve sell faster (25 days on market vs 45). Gardenia Reserve is the tighter market on inventory (1.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Bronson Peak | Gardenia Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Orange County, FL | Orange County, FL |
| City / area | Apopka | Apopka |
| ZIP | 32703 | 32703, 32712 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 94% of 36 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 11 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Bronson Peak | Gardenia Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 17 | 4 |
| Under contract | 16 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $385K to $969K | $321K to $352K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 16 | 4 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bronson Peak homes for sale · Gardenia Reserve homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bronson Peak | Gardenia Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 36 | 3 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,995 sq ft | 341 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 3% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 260 | 39 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Bronson Peak | Gardenia Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.4% | 96.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,235 sq ft | 1,678 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Bronson Peak | Gardenia Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Apopka Elem | Zellwood Elem |
| Middle | Wolf Lake Middle | Wolf Lake Middle |
| High school | Wekiva High | Wekiva High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Gardenia Reserve is the lower entry point (median $333K vs $524K). Sellers get a faster sale in Gardenia Reserve (25 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Bronson Peak more expensive than Gardenia Reserve?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bronson Peak is $524,000 versus $333,000 in Gardenia Reserve, about 57% higher.
Which has bigger homes?
Bronson Peak. The typical home there is 1,995 sq ft of living area, versus 341 sq ft in Gardenia Reserve.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bronson Peak — sellers there received 98.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.6% in Gardenia Reserve.
What high schools serve Bronson Peak and Gardenia Reserve?
Listings in Bronson Peak most often report Wekiva High; listings in Gardenia Reserve report Wekiva High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bronson Peak homes, photos & schools · Gardenia Reserve homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.