Reserve at Minneola vs Sugarloaf 55s
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Reserve at Minneola | Sugarloaf 55s |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $478K | $528K |
| Price per sq ft | $217 | $218 |
| Avg days on market | 69 days | 23 days |
| Months of supply | 4.3 mo | 2.7 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 27 |
The verdict
Sugarloaf 55s carries the higher median price — about 10% above Reserve at Minneola. Homes in Sugarloaf 55s sell faster (23 days on market vs 69). Sugarloaf 55s is the tighter market on inventory (2.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Reserve at Minneola | Sugarloaf 55s | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Minneola | Minneola |
| ZIP | 34711, 34715 | 34715 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 21 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
| Reserve at Minneola | Sugarloaf 55s | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 6 |
| Under contract | 1 | 11 |
| Asking prices today | $389K to $575K | $485K to $605K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 6 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Reserve at Minneola homes for sale · Sugarloaf 55s homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Reserve at Minneola | Sugarloaf 55s | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 182 | n/a |
| Built | 2008–2014 (median 2010) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,086 sq ft | n/a |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Reserve at Minneola | Sugarloaf 55s | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 89.3% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,930 sq ft | 2,366 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
| Reserve at Minneola | Sugarloaf 55s | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Grassy Lake Elementary | Minneola Horizon Academy K-8 |
| Middle | East Ridge Middle | Minneola Horizon Academy K-8 |
| High school | Lake Minneola High | Lake Minneola 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, Reserve at Minneola is the lower entry point (median $478K vs $528K). Sellers get a faster sale in Sugarloaf 55s (23 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 Sugarloaf 55s more expensive than Reserve at Minneola?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sugarloaf 55s is $528,000 versus $478,000 in Reserve at Minneola, about 10% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Sugarloaf 55s — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 89.3% in Reserve at Minneola.
What high schools serve Reserve at Minneola and Sugarloaf 55s?
Listings in Reserve at Minneola most often report Lake Minneola High; listings in Sugarloaf 55s report Lake Minneola High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Reserve at Minneola homes, photos & schools · Sugarloaf 55s homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.