Hamlin Reserve vs Lake Star at Ovation
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Hamlin Reserve | Lake Star at Ovation |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $540K | $595K |
| Price per sq ft | $238 | $251 |
| Avg days on market | 72 days | 80 days |
| Months of supply | 1.7 mo | 3.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 34 |
The verdict
Lake Star at Ovation carries the higher median price — about 10% above Hamlin Reserve. Homes in Hamlin Reserve sell faster (72 days on market vs 80). Hamlin Reserve is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
Hamlin Reserve and Lake Star at Ovation are about 6 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Orange County.
| Hamlin Reserve | Lake Star at Ovation | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Orange County, FL | Orange County, FL |
| City / area | Winter Garden | Winter Garden |
| ZIP | 34787 | 34787 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Hamlin Reserve | Lake Star at Ovation | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 4 | 9 |
| Under contract | 1 | 3 |
| Asking prices today | $480K to $859K | $750K to $1.55M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 7 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Hamlin Reserve homes for sale · Lake Star at Ovation homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Hamlin Reserve | Lake Star at Ovation | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 250 | 37 |
| Built | 2016–2020 (median 2018) | 2023–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 2,148 sq ft | 3,101 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 63% | 37% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Hamlin Reserve | Lake Star at Ovation | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.2% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,979 sq ft | 2,271 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
| Hamlin Reserve | Lake Star at Ovation | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Independence Elementary | Water Spring Elementary |
| Middle | Bridgewater Middle | Water Spring Middle |
| High school | Horizon High School | Horizon High School |
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, Hamlin Reserve is the lower entry point (median $540K vs $595K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Lake Star at Ovation; Hamlin Reserve trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Hamlin Reserve (72 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 Lake Star at Ovation more expensive than Hamlin Reserve?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake Star at Ovation is $595,000 versus $540,000 in Hamlin Reserve, about 10% higher.
How far apart are Hamlin Reserve and Lake Star at Ovation?
About 6 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Orange County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Hamlin Reserve or Lake Star at Ovation?
Lake Star at Ovation: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2018 in Hamlin Reserve (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Lake Star at Ovation. The typical home there is 3,101 sq ft of living area, versus 2,148 sq ft in Hamlin Reserve.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Lake Star at Ovation — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 98.2% in Hamlin Reserve.
What high schools serve Hamlin Reserve and Lake Star at Ovation?
Listings in Hamlin Reserve most often report Horizon High School; listings in Lake Star at Ovation report Horizon High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Hamlin Reserve homes, photos & schools · Lake Star at Ovation homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.