Highlands/Summerlake Groves
Homes for Sale in Winter Garden, FL
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 12 recorded sales closed at a median of $615,000, $253 per square foot, a median 11 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking (-23% versus the prior year). At the median price and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $10,250 ($9,580 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of Highlands, Winter Garden, FL — see all Highlands homes for sale (1 listing across 4 sections in the MLS).
Highlands/Summerlake Groves is a tight, single-vintage subdivision built out between 2015 and 2019, so the housing stock is close in age and floor plans repeat. That means price here is driven less by neighborhood variety and more by condition, lot, and interior updates. With a median around $430,000 and roughly $211 per square foot on a median home near 2,349 square feet, this is space-for-the-money territory in Winter Garden — but the spread between a lightly lived-in home and one needing work can be real.
The current posture favors patience on both sides. Median days on market sit at 96 — homes are not moving quickly — and prices are off 2.3% year over year, so this is not a chase-it market. Sellers who price to the comps and present the home well will still find a buyer; those who anchor to last year will sit. Buyers have room to negotiate and time to inspect, which is exactly how you want to enter a market like this.
Figures in this note are as of July 13, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Highlands/Summerlake Groves right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($615K) is down 22.6% from the prior 12 months ($794K). With about 5 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Medium (12 and 8 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 24, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside HIGHLANDS/SUMMERLAKE GRVS PH 1 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/Summerlake Groves market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $615K ($253 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 12 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 23% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (12 closings in the current window).
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/Summerlake Groves is a community of 576 homes in Winter Garden, Orange County, built between 2015 and 2021 (median 2018), with a median living area of about 2,571 square feet. 72% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
A compact community of 297 homes from one construction era, where the buying decision comes down to condition and layout rather than a wide menu of home types. High homestead occupancy (about 74%) points to a settled, owner-occupied street rather than a rental-heavy one.
Who Highlands/Summerlake Groves is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a budget around the mid-$400s who prioritize interior space and newer construction
- Owner-occupants planning to stay several years who can absorb a slow, condition-driven market
- Value-minded buyers willing to negotiate and inspect carefully rather than compete in a fast market
Probably not for
- Anyone needing to resell within a year or two who cannot tolerate a 96-day selling pace
- Investors banking on quick appreciation, given the slight year-over-year decline
- Buyers wanting a wide variety of home ages, styles, or price points on one street
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 ($615K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($794K) IS the -22.6% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 13 sales each (12 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).
The Highlands/Summerlake Groves buying strategy.
If we were buying in Highlands/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/Summerlake Groves.
A one-vintage subdivision, priced on condition
Because everything went up in a roughly four-year window centered on 2017, you are comparing similar bones against each other. That simplifies value work: two homes of the same size will separate on updates, finishes, and lot position, not fundamentally different construction. The median near 2,349 square feet gives you genuine room, and at about $211 per square foot the cost of that space is straightforward to underwrite.
The slow pace — 96 median days on market — and the small closings window mean individual sales carry weight, and a single motivated seller can reset expectations for the block. That cuts both ways: buyers should read each comp carefully rather than assume a smooth trend, and sellers should treat pricing and presentation as the whole ballgame in a market that is drifting slightly down.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Highlands/Summerlake Groves. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Highlands/Summerlake Groves buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (4.9). Basis: Recent Direction -22.6% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 72% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.9% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a same-vintage community with a thin sales window and a softening year-over-year number, comp reading is everything. We price to what actually closed, factor in condition differences honestly, and set expectations around a 96-day norm so neither buyers nor sellers make a move on emotion. That discipline is where deals get made in a market like this.
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| Location | Winter Garden, Orange County, FL · ZIP 34787 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 576 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2015–2021 (median 2018) |
| Typical living area | 2,571 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $615,000 median across 12 closed sales · $253 per sq ft · -22.6% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 11 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/Summerlake Groves key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/highlands-summerlake-grvs-ph-1, data as of August 2, 2026.
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Recent Developments in Highlands Summerlake Grvs Ph 1
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Highlands Summerlake Grvs Ph 1, 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 9 miles southeast of Highlands Summerlake Grvs Ph 1.
Source: Spectrum News 13 - September 2026Development
Lake County approves 2,241-acre Panther Run rezoning for up to 2,624 homes near Clermont
The Lake County Commission voted 3-1 on Sept. 1 to rezone about 2,241 acres in the Wellness Way area, north of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, for GT Homes. The planned unit development allows up to 2,624 residential units and more than 1 million square feet of non-residential space, with sites reserved for a future public high school and public safety facilities. Plans include extending County Road 455 and about 11 miles of public trails.
What it may mean for the marketThe plan adds long-term housing supply, employment space and new connector roads in south Lake County, with infrastructure planned ahead of residential growth. The site is about 10 miles southwest of Highlands Summerlake Grvs Ph 1.
Source: Clermont Sun - 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 8 miles south of Highlands Summerlake Grvs Ph 1.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando - 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 9 miles east of Highlands Summerlake Grvs Ph 1, 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 6 miles northeast of Highlands Summerlake Grvs Ph 1, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Orange County Newsroom - June 2026Development
Mixed-use high-rise redesigned for 924 and 934 North Magnolia Avenue
A redesigned 17-story mixed-use high-rise was proposed for 924 and 934 North Magnolia Avenue in Orlando's North Quarter district by Acram Group. The project would include 350 residential units, about 3,300 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, and a parking garage with 510 spaces, replacing two 1972 office buildings. A public plaza is planned at the corner of Magnolia and Weber Street.
What it may mean for the marketWould replace two aging office buildings with 350 residences, ground floor retail, and structured parking, adding housing density and a public plaza along the Orlando Urban Trail. The project is about 11 miles east of Highlands Summerlake Grvs Ph 1, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Florida YIMBY
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
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (12 streets, ZIP 34787)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2016 (53 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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