Waterside/Johns Lake
Homes for Sale in Winter Garden, FL
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 7 closed sales in Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 1 in Winter Garden, FL since 2021, the most recent in November 2025. 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 694 homes for sale today. At that median and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $9,920 ($9,250 with the full homestead exemption).
Part of Waterside, Winter Garden, FL — see all Waterside homes for sale (0 listings across 3 sections in the MLS).
The numbers on Waterside/Johns Lake point to a community built around scale, not amenities packages. A median living area north of 4,300 square feet, paired with a build window running from 2015 to 2023 and a median year built of 2017, tells you the housing stock here skews large and relatively recent. That size is the primary price driver in this pocket of Winter Garden — buyers are paying for square footage and layout more than for a clubhouse or gated entry, since current MLS listings do not surface a defined amenity package for the community.
With only one month of closings in the current window, there is not enough transaction volume to draw firm conclusions about pricing direction right now. That thin sample means sellers should lean on comparable size and condition rather than assuming momentum in either direction, and buyers have room to negotiate on a home-by-home basis rather than reacting to a hot or cold market narrative.
Figures in this note are as of July 21, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Waterside/Johns Lake 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
Waterside/Johns Lake is a 157-home community in Winter Garden built primarily between 2015 and 2023, with a homestead exemption share of 78.3% pointing to a base of owner-occupied housing rather than heavy investor or rental turnover.
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 Waterside/Johns Lake is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a larger home built within the last decade and are comfortable evaluating amenities on a listing-by-listing basis rather than assuming a community package.
- Sellers with a well-maintained, size-forward home who want to price based on square footage and condition rather than lean on limited recent-sale comps.
- Long-horizon owner-occupants, given the community's high homestead share and its signal toward longer-term residency patterns.
Probably not for
- Buyers specifically shopping for a community with a confirmed clubhouse, pool, or trail system, since none is currently identified from MLS listings.
- Anyone wanting to lean heavily on recent sales data to set or negotiate price, given the single-month closings window available.
- Buyers seeking smaller or more compact floor plans, since the median size here runs well above typical entry-level footprints.
The market around Waterside/Johns Lake
Waterside/Johns Lake is a small community — 3 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — 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 Waterside/Johns Lake specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Waterside/Johns Lake buying strategy.
If we were buying in Waterside/Johns Lake 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 Waterside/Johns Lake.
Size-driven value, thin data
The defining fact here is square footage. A median living area of roughly 4,382 square feet puts this community firmly in the large-home category for the area, and that scale — more than any shared amenity — is what shapes value conversations. Current MLS records do not show a defined amenity package attached to the community, so any pool, trail, or common-area access would need to be verified property by property rather than assumed as a community-wide feature.
Build dates cluster tightly between 2015 and 2023, with a median year built of 2017, so most homes are inside a fairly narrow age band. That consistency simplifies condition-based comparisons for buyers, since you are largely comparing homes of similar age and construction era rather than reconciling decades of differing build standards. The high homestead share, at 78.3%, suggests a market where longer-term occupancy is more common than short-hold resale or rental activity.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Waterside/Johns Lake. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With only one month of closings to work from, pricing a home in Waterside/Johns Lake well requires more than pulling a standard comp sheet — it means understanding which specific features of a large-format home are actually driving offers right now. We track this community's thin data closely so sellers do not underprice square footage and buyers do not overpay for a listing's presentation.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
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- Broadwater Avenue (3 homes on record)
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- Broadwater Avenue (2 homes on record)
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Recent Developments in Waterside Johns Lake Ph 1
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Waterside Johns Lake 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 6 miles northeast of Waterside Johns Lake 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 northwest of Waterside Johns Lake 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 4 miles northeast of Waterside Johns Lake Ph 1.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando - July 2026Development
Capstone begins construction on The Gateway luxury apartments
Capstone Building Corp began construction on The Gateway, a 270-unit apartment community at 7250 Shadowridge Drive in Orlando, developed by JBL Development. The five-story gated project spans more than 417,000 square feet and is expected to be completed in late 2027. Amenities include a saltwater pool, fitness center, pickleball court, and a clubhouse with a restaurant and bar.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 270 market rate apartments in a five story building with resort style amenities, expanding the local rental housing stock in the Airport Lakes area of south Orlando. The project is about 15 miles east of Waterside Johns Lake Ph 1, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Construction Owners - 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 13 miles northeast of Waterside Johns Lake 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 15 miles north of Waterside Johns Lake Ph 1, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Orange County Newsroom
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
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 34787)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2021 (7 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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