Reserve at Minneola vs VILLAGES/MINNEOLA HILLS
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Reserve at Minneola | VILLAGES/MINNEOLA HILLS |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $494K | $512K |
| Price per sq ft | $200 | $212 |
| Avg days on market | 65 days | 101 days |
| Months of supply | 4.6 mo | 5.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 29 | 35 |
The verdict
VILLAGES/MINNEOLA HILLS carries the higher median price — about 4% above Reserve at Minneola. Homes in Reserve at Minneola sell faster (65 days on market vs 101). Reserve at Minneola is the tighter market on inventory (4.6 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Reserve at Minneola | VILLAGES/MINNEOLA HILLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 17 |
| Under contract | 1 | 7 |
| Asking prices today | $350K to $620K | $419K to $1.09M |
| 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 · VILLAGES/MINNEOLA HILLS homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Reserve at Minneola | VILLAGES/MINNEOLA HILLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 182 | 597 |
| Built | 2008–2014 (median 2010) | 2022–2024 (median 2023) |
| Typical living area | 2,086 sq ft | 2,226 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 75% | 41% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 178 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Reserve at Minneola | VILLAGES/MINNEOLA HILLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Grassy Lake Elementary | Minneola Horizon Academy K-8 |
| Middle | East Ridge Middle | East Ridge Middle |
| 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 $494K vs $512K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in VILLAGES/MINNEOLA HILLS; Reserve at Minneola trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Reserve at Minneola (65 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 VILLAGES/MINNEOLA HILLS more expensive than Reserve at Minneola?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in VILLAGES/MINNEOLA HILLS is $512,000 versus $494,000 in Reserve at Minneola, about 4% higher.
Which has newer homes, Reserve at Minneola or VILLAGES/MINNEOLA HILLS?
VILLAGES/MINNEOLA HILLS: its homes were built 2022–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 2010 in Reserve at Minneola (Florida DOR assessment roll).
What high schools serve Reserve at Minneola and VILLAGES/MINNEOLA HILLS?
Listings in Reserve at Minneola most often report Lake Minneola High; listings in VILLAGES/MINNEOLA HILLS 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 · VILLAGES/MINNEOLA HILLS homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.