Lake Sawyer South Ph 1
Homes for Sale in Windermere, FL

Community in Windermere · Orange County
377 homesBuilt 1962–2017
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Lake Sawyer South Ph 1 Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 0 a year
Ownership and context
61%
Owner-occupied · Lake Sawyer South Ph 1
229 of 377 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
39%
Non-owner-occupied · Lake Sawyer South Ph 1
incl. 12% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Lake Sawyer South Ph 1
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2018
377
Homes in the community
377 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 14 years of records
Est. 1962
Community established
homes built 1962-2017, median 2008 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 8 in 2013
0.3%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 377 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here is driven by condition and finish more than by any single vintage. With a build span running from 1962 to 2017 and a median year built around 2008, this is not a uniform tract product — you have older homes alongside much newer construction, and that spread shows up in what buyers pay. The median living area sits near 2,456 square feet, so this is a market of substantial houses, and the gap between an updated example and one that needs work can be wide.

The homestead share is just over 60 percent, which points to a base of owner-occupants rather than a churn of investor stock. For a seller, that tends to mean fewer forced sales setting the comps. For a buyer, expect to compete on the well-kept, move-in-ready homes and to find more negotiating room on the dated ones. Price the work correctly and there is value to be found on the older end of the range.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a larger primary home who plan to stay for years, not flip
  • Value hunters willing to renovate an older home for equity through the work
  • Buyers who want newer construction but still want established surroundings

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a predictable price band and matching floor plans
  • Short-horizon buyers counting on quick turnover to exit
  • Buyers unwilling to inspect closely and price for condition on an older home

The market around Lake Sawyer South Ph 1

Lake Sawyer South Ph 1 is a small community — 37 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Orange County, 5,886 homes are active and 2,019 pending (26% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Sawyer South Ph 1 specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Lake Sawyer South Ph 1 today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Lake Sawyer South Ph 1.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a larger home in an owner-occupied Windermere community and will judge each house on condition.
Biggest Risk
Condition varies sharply, so comps can mislead if you don't account for age and updates.
Sweet Spot
An updated home from the newer end of the build range with a median-sized footprint.
Avoid If
You need uniform, predictable pricing and identical floor plans street to street.

A wide vintage spread in one community

The defining feature here is the range of construction. A median year built around 2008 tells you the weight of the inventory is fairly recent, but the 1962 floor means older homes are in the mix too. Buyers should read each listing on its own merits — roof, systems, kitchens, and baths — because two homes on the same street can be a generation apart in age and updates.

Homes trend larger, with a median living area near 2,456 square feet. That size, combined with the just-over-60-percent homestead share, suggests a community held largely by owner-occupants who stay. Inventory that turns over tends to be genuine primary-home sales, which usually means better-maintained stock but fewer distressed bargains.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Sawyer South Ph 1. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community where price hinges on condition and vintage rather than a tidy price band, the money is made in the read of each individual home. We walk the property, weigh the age against the updates, and pull the right comps so you are not overpaying for a dated house or underbidding on an updated one. That house-by-house discipline is where we earn our keep in Lake Sawyer South Ph 1.

Lake Sawyer South Ph 1 in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a larger home in an owner-occupied Windermere community and will judge each house on condition.
Biggest advantageA wide vintage spread means real choice between newer construction and value-priced older homes.
Biggest riskCondition varies sharply, so comps can mislead if you don't account for age and updates.
Sweet spotAn updated home from the newer end of the build range with a median-sized footprint.
Avoid ifYou need uniform, predictable pricing and identical floor plans street to street.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lake Sawyer South Ph 1 sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Lake Sawyer South Ph 1?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 377 homes in Lake Sawyer South Ph 1 (public records).
What share of Lake Sawyer South Ph 1 is owner-occupied?
61% of Lake Sawyer South Ph 1 parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Lake Sawyer South Ph 1 built?
Homes in Lake Sawyer South Ph 1 were built between 1962 and 2017, with a median year built of 2008.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Lake Sawyer South Ph 1?
Cash buyers took 0% of Lake Sawyer South Ph 1 sales in the 12 months ending June 2018 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Lake Sawyer South Ph 1?
The best agent for Lake Sawyer South Ph 1 is one who actively works Windermere and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Lake Sawyer South Ph 1.
How do I find a top Windermere real estate agent who knows Lake Sawyer South Ph 1?
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Buyers seeking a larger primary home who plan to stay for years, not flipExcellent fit
Value hunters willing to renovate an older home for equity through the workExcellent fit
Buyers who want newer construction but still want established surroundingsExcellent fit
Buyers who need a predictable price band and matching floor plansProbably not
Short-horizon buyers counting on quick turnover to exitProbably not
Buyers unwilling to inspect closely and price for condition on an older homeProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (9 streets, ZIP 34786))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2012 (14 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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