Lake Star at Ovation vs Waterleigh
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Lake Star at Ovation | Waterleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $620K | $522K |
| Price per sq ft | $245 | $255 |
| Avg days on market | 71 days | 33 days |
| Months of supply | 2.9 mo | 60.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 33 | 12 |
The verdict
Lake Star at Ovation carries the higher median price — about 19% above Waterleigh. Homes in Waterleigh sell faster (33 days on market vs 71). Lake Star at Ovation is the tighter market on inventory (2.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
Lake Star at Ovation and Waterleigh are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Orange County.
| Lake Star at Ovation | Waterleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Orange County, FL | Orange County, FL |
| City / area | Winter Garden | Winter Garden |
| ZIP | 34787 | 34787 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 97% of 64 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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
| Lake Star at Ovation | Waterleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 60 |
| Under contract | 2 | 16 |
| Asking prices today | $770K to $1.6M | $380K to $1.72M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 6 | 30 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Lake Star at Ovation homes for sale · Waterleigh homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Lake Star at Ovation | Waterleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 37 | 560 |
| Built | 2023–2024 (median 2024) | 2014–2024 (median 2020) |
| Typical living area | 3,101 sq ft | 2,477 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 37% | 46% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 218 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Lake Star at Ovation | Waterleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.3% | 96.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 66% |
| Typical sold home | 2,543 sq ft | 2,216 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
| Lake Star at Ovation | Waterleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Water Spring Elementary | Water Spring Elementary |
| Middle | Water Spring 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, Waterleigh is the lower entry point (median $522K vs $620K). 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; Waterleigh trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Waterleigh (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 Lake Star at Ovation more expensive than Waterleigh?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Lake Star at Ovation is $620,000 versus $522,000 in Waterleigh, about 19% higher.
How far apart are Lake Star at Ovation and Waterleigh?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Orange County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Lake Star at Ovation or Waterleigh?
Lake Star at Ovation: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2020 in Waterleigh (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 2,477 sq ft in Waterleigh.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Lake Star at Ovation — sellers there received 98.3% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.0% in Waterleigh.
What high schools serve Lake Star at Ovation and Waterleigh?
Listings in Lake Star at Ovation most often report Horizon High School; listings in Waterleigh report Horizon High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Lake Star at Ovation homes, photos & schools · Waterleigh homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.