Independence Signature Lakes
Homes for Sale in Winter Garden, FL
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Homes listed or recently sold were built 2006–2012; 3 of 3 report an HOA (median $184/mo); none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 108 ft). As of October 2026, the MLS records 77 closed sales in Independence Signature Lakes in Winter Garden, FL since 2012, the most recent in October 2025. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $410,000 to $2,640,000 (median $675,000), on homes of 1,474 to 5,673 sq ft. Across Winter Garden as a whole, 1,339 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $595,000, 38 median days on market, with 703 homes for sale today. At that median and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $11,250 ($10,580 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).
| Location | Winter Garden, Orange County, FL · ZIP 34787 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 1,134 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2005–2024 (median 2010.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,184 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Park, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Basketball Court, Cable TV |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 59% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2012 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Independence Signature Lakes key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/independence-signature-lakes-winter-garden, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Independence Signature Lakes: 1 new listing (median asking $575,000). As of October 26, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Independence Signature Lakes is a mature Winter Garden community built out mostly between 2005 and 2024, with a median build year of 2010 and a typical home running around 2,225 square feet. At this snapshot there are zero active listings and only two closings recorded in the reporting window, which tells you more about supply than demand — this is a thin-inventory moment, not a slow market. When something does list here, it tends to move through a small, informed pool of buyers who already know the neighborhood.
With homestead exemptions filed on roughly 60.5% of homes, a majority of owners here are in long-term occupancy rather than treating these as investment or rental units. That matters for a buyer: turnover is naturally lower, so timing and being ready to act when a home does surface count for more than in a community with a constant listing pipeline. Sellers should expect that scarcity, not aggressive pricing strategy, is currently doing the work.
Figures in this note are as of July 20, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
The 60-Second Overview
Independence Signature Lakes spans 1,476 homes built primarily in the late 2000s and 2010s, with construction continuing through 2024, giving the community a mix of established and newer-built homes under one HOA and amenity structure.
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 Independence Signature Lakes is best for.
Best for
- A buyer prioritizing amenity access — pool, clubhouse, courts, trails, dog park — under a single HOA.
- A buyer comfortable watching a low-inventory community and moving decisively when a listing appears.
- A buyer looking for a home in the 2,200+ square foot range within an established Winter Garden community.
Probably not for
- A buyer who needs to choose from multiple active listings on a set timeline.
- A buyer wanting minimal HOA rules, given the fence and vehicle restrictions in place.
- A buyer expecting new-construction-only inventory, since build years here run back to 2005.
The market around Independence Signature Lakes
Independence Signature Lakes is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34787, 932 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of Winter Garden.
Across Orange County, 5,774 homes are active and 1,755 pending (23% under contract).
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Independence Signature Lakes specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Independence Signature Lakes, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Independence Signature Lakes
Live MLS inventory for Independence Signature Lakes. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Independence Signature Lakes listings as of 2026-10-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2012 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Independence Signature Lakes Winter Garden Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Independence Signature Lakes Winter Garden listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 5513 New Independence Parkway · $575,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Oct 23, 2026 · listed by The Simon Simaan Group
Independence Signature Lakes on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Life at Independence Signature Lakes
- Playground · reported on 3 of 3 listings
- Tennis Court(s) · reported on 3 of 3 listings
- Pool · reported on 3 of 3 listings
- Park · reported on 2 of 3 listings
- Irrigation-Reclaimed Water · reported on 2 of 3 listings
- Recreation Facilities · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Basketball Court · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Cable TV · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Clubhouse · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Fence Restrictions · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Spa/Hot Tub · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Trail(s) · reported on 1 of 3 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Orange County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Independence Elementary · Elementary
- Bridgewater Middle · Middle
- Windermere High School · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Independence Signature Lakes listings and can change; always confirm with Orange County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Independence Signature Lakes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Independence Signature Lakes 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 Independence Signature Lakes.
A built-out community running on low turnover
The construction timeline here — homes dating from 2005 through as recently as 2024 — means the community wasn't built in a single phase. That spread shows up in the housing stock itself: buyers will find a range of floorplans and finish eras rather than one repeated builder model, with a median size near 2,225 square feet giving a sense of the typical footprint without pinning down any one price tier.
The amenity package is extensive for a single HOA: a clubhouse, pool, spa/hot tub, tennis and basketball courts, a dog park, trails, playground, and reclaimed-water irrigation all appear across the community's MLS listings. That's the kind of amenity density that usually comes with meaningful HOA obligations and vehicle/fence restrictions, both of which are listed here — worth reviewing before assuming a specific use case (RV storage, fencing plans) will be allowed.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Independence Signature Lakes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With active inventory at zero in this snapshot, finding a home in Independence Signature Lakes is less about browsing listings and more about being positioned before one appears. We track this community's closing activity and HOA specifics closely enough to move fast when something surfaces, and we'll walk you through the actual amenity restrictions and HOA terms rather than the general marketing version.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 26, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (17 streets, ZIP 34787)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (77 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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