Waterwood
Homes for Sale in Yalaha, FL
All 16 homes for sale in YALAHA, FL · median $387,000 · 17 homes for sale in 34797 · Lake County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $620,000, $223 per square foot, a median 154 days on market, sellers accepting 92% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1984 - 1987; 3 of 3 report an HOA (median $176/mo); none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 68 ft). At the median price and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $10,320 ($9,650 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | YALAHA, Lake County, FL · ZIP 34797 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 110 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1965–2022 (median 1986.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,872 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Pool, Storage, Community Mailbox, Maintenance |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $620,000 median across 3 closed sales · $223 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 154 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 73% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Waterwood key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/waterwood-yalaha, data as of September 20, 2026.
Waterwood Yalaha is a small, deed-restricted community of 33 homes, and the current MLS snapshot shows zero active listings with just one closing in the most recent window. That is not a market signal so much as an inventory reality - there simply isn't enough turnover here to read a trend line. When something does list, it tends to move within a narrow, well-informed circle rather than through broad market exposure.
With homestead exemptions on file for roughly 85% of homes, this reads as a community of long-term owners rather than a rotating rental or investor pool. Combined with a build era spanning 1981 to 2022 and a median year built of 1987, buyers should expect a mix of original systems and updated homes - condition, not comparable pricing, will do most of the work in any negotiation.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Waterwood 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
Waterwood market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $620K ($223 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 154 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 34797 (YALAHA), 25 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $306K ($202/sq ft), up 1.6% year over year, with a median 148 days on market. Right now 3 active and 2 pending listings put supply at about 3.6 months - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34797 housing market and the Lake County market.
County records show 9 qualified sales in Waterwood across 2024 - 2025 (6 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $325,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Waterwood is a community of 110 homes in Yalaha, Lake County, built between 1965 and 2022 (median 1986.0), with a median living area of about 1,872 square feet. 73% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Waterwood Yalaha is a compact, amenity-anchored community in Yalaha (Lake County) built around a clubhouse and pool, with deed restrictions and shared maintenance keeping the grounds consistent across a small footprint of 33 homes.
The setting & the homes.
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Photos from Stellar MLS listings in Waterwood; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Who Waterwood is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a small, deed-restricted community with pool and clubhouse access rather than a large master-planned development
- Buyers willing to evaluate individual homes on their own merits, since build years range from 1981 to 2022
- Long-term buyers comfortable purchasing where turnover is naturally low and listings are infrequent
Probably not for
- Buyers who want to compare several active listings side by side before deciding
- Investors seeking a community with an established rental or flip pattern
- Buyers on a tight timeline who need inventory to appear on a predictable schedule
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($620K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
21% of homes for sale in ZIP 34797 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 (2026-09-20).
Waterwood Market Scorecard
Waterwood is currently a balanced market..
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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Waterwood, YALAHA
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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Waterwood 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, tiles © CARTO.
Life at Waterwood
- Pool · reported on 3 of 3 listings
- Clubhouse · reported on 3 of 3 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 3 of 3 listings
- Storage · reported on 2 of 3 listings
- Recreation Facilities · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Maintenance · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Community Mailbox · 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.
The Waterwood buying strategy.
If we were buying in Waterwood 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 Waterwood.
A small, settled footprint
At 33 homes total, Waterwood Yalaha is not a subdivision that produces regular market data. Zero active listings and a single closing in the tracked window mean pricing conversations here have to be built home-by-home, using condition, lot specifics, and recent comparable sales pulled from a wider radius - not a live shelf of competing listings.
The homes themselves span four decades of construction, from 1981 through 2022, with a median build year of 1987 and a median living area of 2,119 square feet. That spread means two houses on the same street can have very different mechanical ages, kitchens, and roof conditions. Amenities reported across MLS listings include a pool, clubhouse, recreation facilities, storage, and community mailbox service, all under deed restrictions with community maintenance - worth confirming directly with the HOA before writing an offer, since access and terms can shift.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Waterwood. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this thin on active inventory, the work is in sourcing and verification - knowing which of the 33 homes have changed hands recently, what condition they were in, and what the HOA's current deed restrictions actually allow. That is a research-driven process, not a scroll through active listings, and it is where a broker who tracks this pocket of Lake County closely earns the fee.
Waterwood in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $176/month (about $2,112/yr) · median of 45 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $176 per month ($2,112 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 45 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Waterwood buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 34797)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (21 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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