Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A
Homes for Sale in Winter Garden, FL

Community in Winter Garden · Orange County
98 homesBuilt 2016–2020
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Live · Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
69%
Owner-occupied · Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A
68 of 98 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
31%
Non-owner-occupied · Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A
incl. 5% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
98
Homes in the community
98 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 5 years of records
Est. 2016
Community established
homes built 2016-2020, median 2018 (FL DOR 2025)
2
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 2 in 2024
2.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 98 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price in Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A is driven by home size and condition, not by age or scarcity. This is a tight, built-out pocket of 98 homes constructed between 2016 and 2020, with a median build year of 2018 and a median of roughly 2,690 living square feet. That means you are shopping a consistent, relatively new product; the spread you see in closed prices will track updates, lot position, and finish level rather than fundamentally different eras of construction.

With just two closings in the current window, this is a thin-data market — a single unusual sale can distort the picture, so lean on the physical characteristics of each home over any headline average. For sellers, the newer stock and larger median footprint are real advantages, but pricing has to be set against the specific home, not the neighborhood in the abstract. For buyers, patience matters: inventory turns slowly here, and the right home may take time to surface.

Best for

  • Buyers seeking a newer home with substantial square footage who plan to stay put for years
  • Owner-occupant buyers comfortable waiting for the right listing to surface
  • Buyers who value a consistent, recently built housing stock over architectural variety

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need to close quickly and require steady inventory to choose from
  • Shoppers wanting a wide spread of home sizes, ages, or floor plans
  • Buyers relying on abundant recent comps to justify an offer

The market around Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A

Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A is a small community — 5 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 Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A 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 Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a newer, larger home in an established Winter Garden pocket.
Biggest Risk
Very thin sales data makes any single comp unreliable.
Sweet Spot
A well-kept home near the 2,690 sqft median with tasteful updates.
Avoid If
You need frequent inventory or a wide range of floor plans to choose from.

A small, uniform newer-build pocket

At 98 homes built from 2016 to 2020, this is a well-defined phase rather than a sprawling master plan. The median living area of about 2,690 square feet points to substantial two-story floor plans, and the narrow year-built range means construction methods, systems, and layouts are broadly comparable across the community. Buyers comparing two homes here are usually comparing upgrades and care, not one generation of building against another.

The homestead share near 69% signals a community held largely by owner-occupants. In practice that limits the flow of listings, so when a home does come to market, the competitive set is small. That can work in a seller's favor on the right home, and it puts a premium on being ready to move when inventory appears.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

Thin closing data and a small, uniform housing stock make this a neighborhood where pricing depends on reading individual homes closely. We track this community at the home level, so we can tell you whether a given list price reflects condition and finish or is simply anchored to the last sale. Whether you are buying or selling, that home-by-home judgment is worth more here than any neighborhood average.

Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a newer, larger home in an established Winter Garden pocket.
Biggest advantageUniform, recent construction with a large median footprint.
Biggest riskVery thin sales data makes any single comp unreliable.
Sweet spotA well-kept home near the 2,690 sqft median with tasteful updates.
Avoid ifYou need frequent inventory or a wide range of floor plans to choose from.

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 Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 98 homes in Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A (public records).
What share of Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A is owner-occupied?
69% of Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A built?
Homes in Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A were built between 2016 and 2020, with a median year built of 2018.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A?
Cash buyers took 0% of Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A?
The best agent for Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A is one who actively works Winter Garden 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 Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A.
How do I find a top Winter Garden real estate agent who knows Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Waterside/Johns Lake Ph 2A and the wider Winter Garden area.
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Buyers seeking a newer home with substantial square footage who plan to stay put for yearsExcellent fit
Owner-occupant buyers comfortable waiting for the right listing to surfaceExcellent fit
Buyers who value a consistent, recently built housing stock over architectural varietyExcellent fit
Buyers who need to close quickly and require steady inventory to choose fromProbably not
Shoppers wanting a wide spread of home sizes, ages, or floor plansProbably not
Buyers relying on abundant recent comps to justify an offerProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 34787))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2021 (13 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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