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 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Sawgrass Bay | Wellness Ridge |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $410K | $448K |
| Price per sq ft | $197 | $209 |
| Avg days on market | 85 days | 367 days |
| Months of supply | 2.2 mo | 0.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 38 | 16 |
The verdict
Wellness Ridge carries the higher median price — about 9% above Sawgrass Bay. Homes in Sawgrass Bay sell faster (85 days on market vs 367). Wellness Ridge is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Sawgrass Bay and Wellness Ridge are about 5 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Lake County.
| Sawgrass Bay | Wellness Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Clermont | Clermont |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 18 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 91% of 11 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 | 1 |
| Under contract | 2 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $350K to $569K | $395K to $395K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sawgrass Bay homes for sale · Wellness Ridge homes for sale.
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 $410K vs $448K). Sellers get a faster sale in Sawgrass Bay (85 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 $410,000 in Sawgrass Bay, about 9% higher.
How far apart are Sawgrass Bay and Wellness Ridge?
About 5 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Lake County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
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.