Serenade at Ovation vs Waterleigh
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Serenade at Ovation | Waterleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $446K | $522K |
| Price per sq ft | $254 | $243 |
| Avg days on market | 76 days | 54 days |
| Months of supply | 1.1 mo | 3.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 54 | 201 |
The verdict
Waterleigh carries the higher median price — about 17% above Serenade at Ovation. Homes in Waterleigh sell faster (54 days on market vs 76). Serenade at Ovation is the tighter market on inventory (1.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Serenade at Ovation | Waterleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Orange County, FL | Orange County, FL |
| City / area | Winter Garden | Winter Garden |
| ZIP | 34787 | 34787 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 20 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 98% of 80 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
| Serenade at Ovation | Waterleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 56 |
| Under contract | 11 | 21 |
| Asking prices today | $524K to $569K | $380K to $1.72M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 4 | 19 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Serenade at Ovation homes for sale · Waterleigh homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Serenade at Ovation | Waterleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 20 | 440 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | 2014–2024 (median 2018) |
| Typical living area | 1,720 sq ft | 2,474 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 14% | 43% |
| Vacant lots | 39 | 218 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Serenade at Ovation median | Waterleigh median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $560K (3 sales) | $625K (222 sales) |
| 2025 | $435K (68 sales) | $713K (128 sales) |
| 2026 | $452K (47 sales) | $580K (182 sales) |
Since 2024, Serenade at Ovation's median sale price is -19% and Waterleigh's is -7% — Waterleigh has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Serenade at Ovation | Waterleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.7% | 96.1% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 65% |
| Typical sold home | 1,729 sq ft | 2,216 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
| Serenade at Ovation | Waterleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Water Spring Elementary | Water Spring Elementary |
| Middle | Water Spring Middle | Water Spring Middle |
| High school | Horizon High School | Horizon 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, Serenade at Ovation is the lower entry point (median $446K vs $522K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Serenade at Ovation; Waterleigh trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Waterleigh (54 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 Waterleigh more expensive than Serenade at Ovation?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Waterleigh is $522,000 versus $446,000 in Serenade at Ovation, about 17% higher.
Which has newer homes, Serenade at Ovation or Waterleigh?
Serenade at Ovation: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2018 in Waterleigh (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Waterleigh. The typical home there is 2,474 sq ft of living area, versus 1,720 sq ft in Serenade at Ovation.
Which has appreciated more, Serenade at Ovation or Waterleigh?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -19% in Serenade at Ovation and -7% in Waterleigh (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Serenade at Ovation — sellers there received 97.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.1% in Waterleigh.
What high schools serve Serenade at Ovation and Waterleigh?
Listings in Serenade at Ovation most often report Horizon High School; listings in Waterleigh report Horizon High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Serenade at Ovation homes, photos & schools · Waterleigh homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.