Highlands at Summerlake Groves
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $989,500, $280 per square foot, a median 30 days on market, sellers accepting 95% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2017–2021; 4 of 4 report an HOA (median $114/mo); none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 110 ft). At the median price and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $16,500 ($15,830 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of the Horizon West master-planned community in Winter Garden, FL — see all Horizon West homes for sale (114 listings across 58 villages and sections in the MLS).
Highlands At Summerlake Groves is a relatively new pocket of Winter Garden, with homes built between 2015 and 2021 and a median around 2018. That tight construction window matters: you are largely comparing similar-vintage, similar-era product, so price here is driven less by age and more by size, lot, condition, and finish level. The median sits at $739,000 with a median of roughly $251 per square foot on a median living area near 2,599 square feet.
The current posture leans balanced-to-patient. A median of 58 days on market is not a quick flip environment, and sellers should price to the comps rather than to hope. For buyers, that timeline is room to breathe — time to inspect, negotiate on condition, and avoid overpaying in a community where finish quality varies more than square footage does. With only three closings in the recent window, individual sales carry weight, so lean on the full comp picture rather than any single trade.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside HIGHLANDS AT SUMMERLAKE GROVES right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Highlands at Summerlake Groves market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $990K ($280 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 31 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 34787 (Winter Garden), 2,123 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $595K ($252/sq ft), down 0.9% year over year, with a median 37 days on market. Right now 352 active and 181 pending listings put supply at about 3.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34787 housing market and the Orange County market.
Highlands at Summerlake Groves is a community of 513 homes in Winter Garden, Orange County, built between 2015 and 2021 (median 2018), with a median living area of about 2,599 square feet. 72% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
This is a newer-construction enclave of roughly 513 homes on the west side of the Orlando metro, where the housing stock is recent enough that most systems and structures are still early in their life. The high homestead share suggests a community held largely by owner-occupants rather than churned by investors.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Highlands at Summerlake Groves is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a mid-to-upper-$700s purchase who want recent construction and lower near-term systems risk
- Owner-occupant purchasers who value a community held largely by long-term owners rather than investors
- Buyers who can move deliberately and use the 58-day pace to inspect, compare, and negotiate on condition
Probably not for
- Buyers whose budget tops out well below the mid-$700s median
- Shoppers who need to close fast and cannot wait out a nearly two-month market rhythm
- Investors chasing quick flips, given the high owner-occupied share and thin recent sales volume
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($990K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
28% of homes for sale in ZIP 34787 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).
Highlands at Summerlake Groves Market Scorecard
Highlands at Summerlake Groves is currently a balanced market..
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The Highlands at Summerlake Groves buying strategy.
If we were buying in Highlands at Summerlake Groves today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Highlands at Summerlake Groves.
A young community that trades on condition, not age
With every home built inside a six-year span, the usual age-based value spread is compressed here. What separates one asking price from another is square footage, lot position, upgrades carried over from the builder era, and how well a given home has been kept. The median near 2,599 square feet gives you a useful anchor: homes meaningfully above or below that will move the price accordingly, and the per-square-foot figure of about $251 is your sanity check against any listing that looks stretched.
About 72.5% of homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to a community that is mostly lived in rather than rented or flipped. That tends to support steadier maintenance and a slower, more deliberate resale rhythm — consistent with the 58-day median. Buyers should read that as a market that rewards diligence over speed; sellers should read it as one that rewards honest pricing and a home that shows well.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highlands at Summerlake Groves. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this new and this thinly traded — a handful of closings in the recent window — the comps require judgment, not just a spreadsheet. We read the differences that actually move price here: living area against the median, lot and position, and finish condition across otherwise similar-vintage homes. That keeps buyers from overpaying on a stretched listing and keeps sellers from chasing the market down with a mispriced start.
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What it really costs to own in Highlands at Summerlake Groves
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| HOA dues | Median $114/month across 4 MLS listings (most billed monthly; 2026-10-24). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
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| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Orange County is $1,409/yr (4,204 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. |
| Roof and age | Median build year 2019 across 4 listings. Newer roofs and current wind-mitigation features usually mean the lower end of insurance quotes. |
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $114/month (about $1,367/yr) · median of 4 MLS listings, most billed monthly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $114 per month ($1,367 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 4 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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| Location | Winter Garden, Orange County, FL · ZIP 34787 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 513 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2015–2021 (median 2018) |
| Typical living area | 2,599 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Dog Park, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $989,500 median across 4 closed sales · $280 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 30 median |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 72% |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Highlands at Summerlake Groves key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/highlands-at-summerlake-groves, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in HIGHLANDS AT SUMMERLAKE GROVES, Winter Garden
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Murcott Blossom Boulevard (5 homes on record)
- Murcott Harvest Loop (3 homes on record)
- Murcott Blossom Boulevard (2 homes on record)
- Sweet Orange Avenue (2 homes on record)
- Kinnow Mandarin Lane (1 homes on record)
Recent Developments in Highlands At Summerlake Groves
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Highlands At Summerlake Groves, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Development
Orange County commissioners approve Tuscana land use plan in Shingle Creek Basin on 4-3 vote
Commissioners voted 4-3 to approve the Tuscana land use application from Shingle Creek Co-Owners LLC and Geyer Development, reversing a unanimous rejection in May 2025. The plan includes more than 1,000 hotel rooms, about 4,000 apartments and commercial buildings, with conditions for a raised road, flood mitigation and wetland protection. The developer projects thousands of jobs at full build-out.
What it may mean for the marketThe approval could add substantial rental housing, hotel capacity and commercial space in the Shingle Creek area, while flood-mitigation conditions will shape how and when it is built. The site is about 3 miles northeast of Highlands At Summerlake Groves.
Source: Spectrum News 13 - August 2026Retail & Dining
Plans for Mattel indoor water park near Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores expand to 13 acres
Updated plans for the site off State Road 535 show a 95,000-square-foot indoor water park designed by Martin Aquatic, a separate 45,000-square-foot entertainment building and nearly 900 parking spaces. The tower height rises to as much as 100 feet and still needs Orange County approval. About 200 jobs are expected, and no opening date has been announced.
What it may mean for the marketThe project would add visitor attractions, dining and roughly 200 jobs near the State Road 535 corridor, with added traffic and parking demand nearby. The site is about 4 miles north of Highlands At Summerlake Groves.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando - July 2026Development
Capstone begins construction on The Gateway luxury apartments
Capstone Building Corp began construction on The Gateway, a 270-unit apartment community at 7250 Shadowridge Drive in Orlando, developed by JBL Development. The five-story gated project spans more than 417,000 square feet and is expected to be completed in late 2027. Amenities include a saltwater pool, fitness center, pickleball court, and a clubhouse with a restaurant and bar.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 270 market rate apartments in a five story building with resort style amenities, expanding the local rental housing stock in the Airport Lakes area of south Orlando. The project is about 12 miles northeast of Highlands At Summerlake Groves, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Construction Owners - July 2026Development
Orange County opens Enclave at Canopy Park with 104 affordable units
Orange County opened The Enclave at Canopy Park, a 104-unit affordable apartment community at 4440 Canopy Park Loop developed by Archway Partners. The county contributed 3 million dollars from its Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The community includes one and two bedroom homes plus a community center, fitness center, technology lab, and EV charging.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 104 income-restricted apartment homes to the local rental supply along with new community amenities and green-certified construction. The project is about 11 miles northeast of Highlands At Summerlake Groves, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: ClickOrlando - July 2026Civic
Orange County previews new Innovation Center on West Colonial Drive
Orange County previewed its new Innovation Center at 7149 West Colonial Drive, located within the county's Multicultural Center and Senior Center complex, with an official opening set for Fall 2026. The center will offer technology programs including 3D printing and makerspace prototyping through the Orange County Library System, plus career exploration and workforce training through CareerSource Central Florida.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a county operated civic and technology facility with library and workforce programming to the West Colonial corridor. The project is about 15 miles north of Highlands At Summerlake Groves, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Orange County Newsroom - March 2026Development
Orlando approves the 380-acre Dowden Central Community Development District in Lake Nona
Orlando approved the Dowden Central Community Development District, a roughly 380-acre district in the Lake Nona area of southeast Orlando, in March 2026. The district provides the framework to build roads, drainage, utilities, and parks for future development phases.
What it may mean for the marketA new community development district lays the groundwork for large-scale growth in the Lake Nona area, a step that typically precedes new housing and commercial activity nearby. The project is about 13 miles east of Highlands At Summerlake Groves, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: ClickOrlando
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (9 streets, ZIP 34787)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2016 (15 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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