Waterleigh in Winter Garden

Waterleigh Homes for Sale in Winter Garden, FL

Horizon West · Winter Garden · ZIP 34787

A large amenity-rich Horizon West master plan around Hickorynut Lake.

Resort amenitiesLakes and trailsHorizon West schools
Live Market Pulse
71/100
Momentum
Seller's Market
Waterleigh is large and varied, so the amenity access, the lot, and the CDD differ across phases; read the specific home rather than a community-wide average.
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LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$718K
Median Price
2.9mo
Supply
75days
Avg DOM
Strong
Seller Leverage
$252/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Waterleigh is one of the larger, more amenity-rich master plans in Horizon West, built by D.R. Horton beginning around 2015 around the 350-acre Hickorynut Lake. The buy is resort-style amenities and an on-site elementary at a relative value for the area. The trade is the CDD and the community's size, so confirm the amenity access, lot, and assessment for the exact home."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Waterleigh market snapshot (as of June 24, 2026): the median sale price is about $718K ($252 per sq ft), with homes averaging 75 days on market and 2.9 months of supply, a seller's market. Based on 175 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Waterleigh is a large master-planned community by D.R. Horton in Horizon West, Winter Garden, ZIP 34787, spanning over 1,400 acres of lakes, ponds, and preserves around the 350-acre Hickorynut Lake, with construction beginning around 2015 (D.R. Horton).

The community offers single-family homes and townhomes and is known for an unusually deep amenity set: multiple clubhouses, several resort-style pools, fitness centers, tennis, beach volleyball, a mini-golf course, a dog park, a community garden, a fishing pier, and miles of walking and biking trails. Atwater Bay Elementary sits inside the community.

As with Horizon West generally, a Community Development District assessment applies on top of the HOA. Waterleigh is large and built in phases, so amenity proximity and lot quality vary; confirm both, plus the CDD, for a specific home.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a deep, resort-style amenity set at relative value
  • Buyers who value an on-site elementary and trail network
  • Buyers who want a choice of single-family or townhome product
  • Buyers who will read amenity proximity and the CDD by phase

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a small, low-amenity, low-fee community
  • Those who want to avoid a CDD assessment
  • Buyers who need a short commute to downtown Orlando
  • Anyone seeking large-acreage or gated-estate living

How Waterleigh is performing right now

71/100
momentum
Seller's Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
2.9Months of supplytight
38Median days on marketdays
24 : 43Under contract vs for salestrong demand
175Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+6%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Waterleigh listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Waterleigh buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Waterleigh

Live MLS inventory for Waterleigh. 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 Waterleigh listings as of 2026-06-24, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The Club & Membership

15-Second Take
  • Optional, member-owned club, separate from the POA
  • ~$30M renovation underway, 2026 to 2028
  • 18-hole course, clubhouse, pool, 10 clay courts
  • Strong value vs Ponte Vedra clubs
  • Budget the membership separately from the home

Waterleigh was developed by D.R. Horton (with some Emerald Homes product) beginning around 2015 across more than 1,400 acres around the 350-acre Hickorynut Lake. Its amenity package is among the deepest in Horizon West: two community clubhouses, multiple resort-style pools, two fitness centers, tennis and beach volleyball, a mini-golf course, a community garden, a dog park, a fishing pier, and miles of trails. Atwater Bay Elementary is inside the community, with Water Spring Middle and Horizon High nearby. Confirm current Orange County attendance boundaries by address.

The takeaway

Waterleigh sits in southern Horizon West, close to the parks via SR-429 with Hamlin retail minutes away.

Hamlin Town Center~8 min · retail, dining, cinema
Winter Garden Village~15 min · shopping and dining
Walt Disney World area~15-20 min · via SR-429
Historic Downtown Winter Garden~18 min · West Orange Trail
Downtown Orlando~35 min · via SR-429 and SR-408
Orlando International Airport (MCO)~40-45 min · via SR-417

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Waterleigh (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Orange County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Waterleigh is served by Orange County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Waterleigh address.

The takeaway

What shapes value at Waterleigh: its amenity depth, Horizon West demand, and the CDD structure. Each item is sourced.

Recent Developments in Waterleigh

Our read on what is being built around Waterleigh, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishAmenity depth and Horizon West demand point up. The watch item is the CDD-plus-HOA carrying cost as more communities deliver nearby.

Deep resort-style amenity package

Ongoing
BullishMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

An unusually deep amenity set differentiates Waterleigh and supports demand.

On-site Atwater Bay Elementary

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

An elementary inside the community is a convenience and resale positive; confirm zoning.

Horizon West CDD cost stack

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A CDD on top of the HOA is standard here and belongs in the monthly math.

Large, phased community

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Size spreads amenity access unevenly; proximity matters when you choose a home.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Waterleigh, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. June 2026
    Community

    D.R. Horton details Waterleigh homes and amenities

    D.R. Horton lists Waterleigh in Winter Garden as a master-planned Horizon West community of single-family homes and townhomes around Hickorynut Lake with resort-style amenities. Why it matters: Amenity depth is the differentiator; proximity and the CDD decide the value of a specific home. Source

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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.

If we were buying in Waterleigh, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the CDD and HOA for the exact home; both apply across Horizon West.

2

Check amenity proximity by phase, since Waterleigh is large and pools and clubhouses are spread out.

3

Read the lot for water, conservation, or interior position and the premium it carries.

4

Verify school zoning by address; Horizon West boundaries shift as schools open.

5

Compare townhome and single-family carrying costs for your budget and maintenance preference.

Best Buy
A single-family home near a clubhouse on a water or conservation lot
Biggest Risk
Underpricing the CDD and a far-from-amenities lot
Best Lot
Water and conservation lots over interior ones
Smart Timing
Confirm CDD, HOA, and school zoning before you offer
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Waterleigh was developed by D.R. Horton (with some Emerald Homes product) beginning around 2015 across more than 1,400 acres around the 350-acre Hickorynut Lake. Its amenity package is among the deepest in Horizon West: two community clubhouses, multiple resort-style pools, two fitness centers, tennis and beach volleyball, a mini-golf course, a community garden, a dog park, a fishing pier, and miles of trails. Atwater Bay Elementary is inside the community, with Water Spring Middle and Horizon High nearby. Confirm current Orange County attendance boundaries by address.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Townhome
$415K to $700K

Lower-maintenance townhomes, the value entry with full amenity access.

Lowest entry
The Single-Family Home
$700K to $815K

Single-family homes on standard lots near the trail and pond network.

Most inventory
The Lakeside or Clubhouse-Adjacent Home
$815K to $1.20M

Homes on water or conservation lots, or steps from a clubhouse, that carry the area's premiums.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$415K to $700K
The Townhome
Lower-maintenance townhomes, the value entry with full amenity access.
$700K to $815K
The Single-Family Home
Single-family homes on standard lots near the trail and pond network.
$815K to $1.20M
The Lakeside or Clubhouse-Adjacent Home
Homes on water or conservation lots, or steps from a clubhouse, that carry the area's premiums.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Golf and lake lots resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Deep amenity packageStrong
On-site elementaryStrong
Lakes, trails, and preservesPositive
CDD plus HOA carrying costManage it
Amenity access varies by phaseDiligence

Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Waterleigh

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Ignoring the optional club cost
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Waterleigh sells amenities and lakes. Read the phase, the lot, and the CDD before you fall for the clubhouse.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.2B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength8.2/10
Renovation Risk4.2/10
Location Efficiency8.4/10
Long-Term Defensibility8.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Waterleigh is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • Water and conservation lots hold value
  • Clubhouse-adjacent homes carry a premium
  • Interior lots are the value entry
  • Amenity proximity varies by phase
  • Read the lot before the upgrades

Waterleigh is large, so the lot and its proximity to a clubhouse or pool do real value work. Water and conservation lots and clubhouse-adjacent positions carry durable premiums, while interior lots far from amenities are the value entry. Read the phase and the lot before the finishes.

Waterleigh in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a deep, resort-style amenity set at relative Horizon West value.
Biggest advantageAmenities and setting: multiple pools, trails, lakes, and an on-site elementary.
Biggest riskThe CDD and the community's size, which spread amenity access and fees unevenly.
Sweet spotA single-family home near a clubhouse on a water or conservation lot.
Avoid ifYou want a small, low-fee community or to avoid a CDD.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • Deep amenity set for the area
  • On-site Atwater Bay Elementary
  • Lakes, trails, and a fishing pier
  • CDD plus HOA, price both
  • Amenity access varies by phase

An HOA applies, plus a Community Development District (CDD) assessment typical of Horizon West. Confirm both current amounts for a specific home.

Access to the community's clubhouses, pools, fitness centers, and recreation, with some lawn care in parts of the community; the CDD funds infrastructure. Confirm what each covers.

Resort-style community amenities rather than a private golf club: clubhouses, pools, fitness, tennis, mini-golf, trails, and lakes.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Waterleigh, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Hamlin Meadows, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

36% of homes for sale in Waterleigh 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 (2026-06-24).

Waterleigh Market Scorecard

Seller's market

Waterleigh is currently a seller's market. About 2.9 months of supply, a median asking price of $569,990, and homes go under contract in about 38 days.

2.9
Months supply
$569,990
Median list
$717,500
Median sold
$268
Per sqft
38
Days on mkt
43/24/175
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34787 ZIP is $574,564, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Waterleigh?
It is a large master-planned community in Horizon West, Winter Garden, Orange County, ZIP 34787, around the 350-acre Hickorynut Lake.
Who built Waterleigh?
Waterleigh was developed by D.R. Horton, with some Emerald Homes product, beginning around 2015.
What amenities does Waterleigh have?
Multiple clubhouses and resort-style pools, fitness centers, tennis, beach volleyball, a mini-golf course, a community garden, a dog park, a fishing pier, and miles of trails.
Is there a CDD?
Yes. Like most Horizon West communities, a Community Development District assessment applies on top of the HOA. Confirm both for a specific home.
Are there townhomes and single-family homes?
Yes. Waterleigh offers both single-family homes and townhomes across its phases.
What schools serve Waterleigh?
Atwater Bay Elementary is inside the community, with Water Spring Middle and Horizon High nearby. Confirm current Orange County boundaries by address.
Is Waterleigh gated?
Confirm gating and access for the specific phase, as it can vary across this large community.
How far is Disney?
The Walt Disney World area is roughly 15 to 20 minutes via SR-429. Confirm your real drive time.
Is lawn care included?
Some sections include lawn maintenance through the HOA. Confirm exactly what the HOA and CDD cover for a specific home.
Does amenity access vary within Waterleigh?
Yes. The community is large and phased, so proximity to a clubhouse or pool varies. Factor it in when choosing a home.
Is Waterleigh a good investment?
Amenity depth, Horizon West demand, and an on-site school support resale. As always, the lot, phase, and carrying costs drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent represents the seller. Your own representation protects you on price, lot premiums, and the CDD math.
Buyers who want a deep, resort-style amenity setExcellent fit
Buyers who value an on-site elementary and trailsExcellent fit
Buyers choosing between single-family and townhomeExcellent fit
Buyers who want relative value in Horizon WestExcellent fit
Buyers who will read the phase, lot, and CDDExcellent fit
Buyers who want a small, low-fee communityProbably not
Those who want to avoid a CDDProbably not
Buyers who need a short downtown commuteProbably not
Anyone seeking acreage or gated-estate livingProbably not
Buyers who dislike a large, phased communityProbably not

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