Palms at Windermere vs Signature Lakes
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Palms at Windermere | Signature Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.09M | $520K |
| Price per sq ft | $312 | $249 |
| Avg days on market | 135 days | 60 days |
| Months of supply | 1.2 mo | 1.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market (limited data) | Seller's Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 30 | 30 |
The verdict
Palms at Windermere carries the higher median price — about 110% above Signature Lakes. Homes in Signature Lakes sell faster (60 days on market vs 135).
Where each one is
Palms at Windermere and Signature Lakes are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Orange County.
| Palms at Windermere | Signature Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Orange County, FL | Orange County, FL |
| City / area | Windermere | Winter Garden |
| ZIP | 34786 | 34786, 34787 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | 94% of 16 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
| Palms at Windermere | Signature Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 3 |
| Under contract | 1 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $980K to $1.09M | $370K to $4.3M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 3 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Palms at Windermere homes for sale · Signature Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Palms at Windermere | Signature Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1 | 102 |
| Built | n/a | 2006–2023 (median 2011) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 3,314 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 59% |
| Vacant lots | 56 | 2 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Palms at Windermere | Signature Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.4% | 96.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 3,550 sq ft | 2,562 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
| Palms at Windermere | Signature Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Bay Lake Elementary | Keene Crossing Elementary |
| Middle | Horizon West Middle School | Bridgewater Middle |
| High school | Windermere High School | Windermere 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, Signature Lakes is the lower entry point (median $520K vs $1.09M). Sellers get a faster sale in Signature Lakes (60 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 Palms at Windermere more expensive than Signature Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Palms at Windermere is $1,090,000 versus $520,000 in Signature Lakes, about 110% higher.
How far apart are Palms at Windermere and Signature Lakes?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in Orange County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Palms at Windermere — sellers there received 98.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.4% in Signature Lakes.
What high schools serve Palms at Windermere and Signature Lakes?
Listings in Palms at Windermere most often report Windermere High School; listings in Signature Lakes report Windermere High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Palms at Windermere homes, photos & schools · Signature Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.