Gardenia Reserve vs Windrose
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-07.
| Metric | Gardenia Reserve | Windrose |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $333K | $345K |
| Price per sq ft | $203 | $213 |
| Avg days on market | 33 days | 84 days |
| Months of supply | 2.4 mo | 0.5 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 30 | 51 |
The verdict
Windrose carries the higher median price — about 4% above Gardenia Reserve. Homes in Gardenia Reserve sell faster (33 days on market vs 84). Windrose is the tighter market on inventory (0.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
Gardenia Reserve and Windrose are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Orange County.
| Gardenia Reserve | Windrose | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Orange County, FL | Orange County, FL |
| City / area | Apopka | Apopka |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 12 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 12 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
| Gardenia Reserve | Windrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 6 | 2 |
| Under contract | 3 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $321K to $347K | $382K to $383K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 6 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Gardenia Reserve homes for sale · Windrose homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Gardenia Reserve | Windrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 66 | n/a |
| Built | 1948–2024 (median 2024) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,627 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 104 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Gardenia Reserve | Windrose | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Zellwood Elem | Kelly Park |
| Middle | Wolf Lake Middle | Kelly Park |
| High school | Wekiva High | Apopka 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 $345K). Sellers get a faster sale in Gardenia Reserve (33 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 Windrose more expensive than Gardenia Reserve?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Windrose is $345,000 versus $333,000 in Gardenia Reserve, about 4% higher.
How far apart are Gardenia Reserve and Windrose?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in Orange County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
What high schools serve Gardenia Reserve and Windrose?
Listings in Gardenia Reserve most often report Wekiva High; listings in Windrose report Apopka High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Gardenia Reserve homes, photos & schools · Windrose homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.