Sawgrass Bay vs Wellness Ridge
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Sawgrass Bay | Wellness Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $395K | $448K |
| Price per sq ft | $198 | $207 |
| Avg days on market | 52 days | 259 days |
| Months of supply | 2.3 mo | 2.4 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 37 | 15 |
The verdict
Wellness Ridge carries the higher median price — about 13% above Sawgrass Bay. Homes in Sawgrass Bay sell faster (52 days on market vs 259). Sawgrass Bay is the tighter market on inventory (2.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Sawgrass Bay | Wellness Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Clermont | Clermont |
| ZIP | 34711, 34714 | 34714 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 21 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 93% of 14 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
| Sawgrass Bay | Wellness Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 7 | 3 |
| Under contract | 3 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $395K to $470K | $395K to $595K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sawgrass Bay homes for sale · Wellness Ridge homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sawgrass Bay | Wellness Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 558 | 312 |
| Built | 2007–2021 (median 2018) | 2023–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,994 sq ft | 2,220 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 67% | 12% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 294 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sawgrass Bay median | Wellness Ridge median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $430K (17 sales) | $425K (11 sales) |
| 2025 | $410K (17 sales) | $505K (17 sales) |
| 2026 | $395K (23 sales) | $455K (11 sales) |
Since 2024, Sawgrass Bay's median sale price is -8% and Wellness Ridge's is +7% — Wellness Ridge has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sawgrass Bay | Wellness Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.8% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 82% |
| Typical sold home | 2,056 sq ft | 2,186 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
| Sawgrass Bay | Wellness Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Sawgrass Bay Elementary | Sawgrass Bay Elementary |
| Middle | Windy Hill Middle | Windy Hill Middle |
| High school | East Ridge High | East Ridge 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, Sawgrass Bay is the lower entry point (median $395K vs $448K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Wellness Ridge; Sawgrass Bay trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sawgrass Bay (52 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 Wellness Ridge more expensive than Sawgrass Bay?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Wellness Ridge is $448,000 versus $395,000 in Sawgrass Bay, about 13% higher.
Which has newer homes, Sawgrass Bay or Wellness Ridge?
Wellness Ridge: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2018 in Sawgrass Bay (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Wellness Ridge. The typical home there is 2,220 sq ft of living area, versus 1,994 sq ft in Sawgrass Bay.
Which has appreciated more, Sawgrass Bay or Wellness Ridge?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -8% in Sawgrass Bay and 7% in Wellness Ridge (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Wellness Ridge — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.8% in Sawgrass Bay.
What high schools serve Sawgrass Bay and Wellness Ridge?
Listings in Sawgrass Bay most often report East Ridge High; listings in Wellness Ridge report East Ridge High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Sawgrass Bay homes, photos & schools · Wellness Ridge homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.