Hilltop Reserve
Homes for Sale in Apopka, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in hilltop reserve ph iii in Apopka, FL since 2018, the most recent in July 2026. Across Apopka as a whole, 1,308 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $405,963, 41 median days on market, with 229 homes for sale today. At that median and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,770 ($6,100 with the full homestead exemption).
Hilltop Reserve Ph III sits in Apopka, Orange County, and current MLS coverage for the community does not surface a pricing pattern or listing count we can report on with confidence. Rather than force a number that is not there, the honest read is that this is a smaller or lower-turnover pocket where the data set is thin right now.
For a buyer or seller, that means the standard tools of comparison - recent median price, days on market, absorption - are not something we can quote yet for this specific phase. Any pricing conversation here needs to lean on direct comparables pulled at the time of interest, not on a static snapshot.
The 60-Second Overview
Hilltop Reserve Ph III is a phase within the broader Hilltop Reserve development in Apopka, Orange County; MLS data currently available does not identify specific community amenities tied to this phase.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Hilltop Reserve is best for.
Best for
- Buyers focused on Apopka and Orange County who are comfortable verifying details directly rather than relying on a built-out market history
- Buyers willing to confirm amenities and HOA terms with the builder or association before finalizing a decision
- Buyers prioritizing location within the broader Hilltop Reserve development over a long comparable sales record
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a clear median price and days-on-market trend before making an offer
- Buyers expecting a confirmed list of community amenities up front
- Buyers who need multiple recent closed comparables in this specific phase to feel confident on price
The market around Hilltop Reserve
Hilltop Reserve is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32703, 333 homes are on the market and 32% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Apopka.
Across Orange County, 5,909 homes are active and 1,877 pending (24% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Hilltop Reserve specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
hilltop reserve ph iii by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the hilltop reserve ph iii subdivision: 15 homes on record; built 2017–2018; typical size about 2,334 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | $315,780 |
| 2020 | 4 | $329,500 |
| 2021 | 4 | $391,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | $400,100 |
| 2023 | 2 | $427,000 |
| 2026 | 1 | $409,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $409,000 on 2026-07-29.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in HILLTOP RESERVE PH III, APOPKA
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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Hilltop Reserve buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hilltop Reserve 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 Hilltop Reserve.
What the data gap tells you
When a community shows no amenities identified from current MLS listings, it usually means one of two things: the amenities exist but agents have not consistently logged them in listing remarks, or the phase is early enough that shared amenities have not yet been built out or activated. Either way, a buyer should treat the absence of listed amenities as a question to ask directly rather than an assumption to make.
The same logic applies to pricing. With no median or transaction volume to report for this phase, a buyer or seller needs a targeted pull of active and recently closed listings in Hilltop Reserve Ph III specifically, not just the parent community, before drawing conclusions about value or timing.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hilltop Reserve. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a phase where the public data set is this limited, the value we add is direct: pulling current listings, checking what has actually closed in Hilltop Reserve Ph III, and verifying amenity and HOA details with the builder or association rather than relying on MLS remarks alone.
Hilltop Reserve in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Hilltop Reserve buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Hilltop Reserve sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2018 (5 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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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Orange County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
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County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.