At a glance
| Location | Horizon West, southwest Orange County, Winter Garden addresses |
|---|---|
| Horizon West village | Village I (per the HOA portal name) |
| ZIP | 34787 |
| ZIP typical value | $570,875 (Zillow, August 2026) |
Orchard Hills at a glance
Orchard Hills uses Winter Garden 34787 addresses. Its homeowners' portal, run on the DwellingLive platform, is titled Orchard Hills Village I, and Village I is one of the planning villages on Orange County's Horizon West boundary map. That places it in the county's master-planned area rather than the City of Winter Garden, although the parcel record is the final word.
Is Orchard Hills a good area?
It can be for buyers who want a Horizon West home and are comfortable with an HOA. The things that decide it are ones we could not confirm online: dues, any CDD, and how a given home prices against recent sales. The resident portal requires a login, so ask the seller for documents.
Village I in context
Orange County organises Horizon West into villages surrounded by greenbelts, planned as mixed-use villages. Village I is one of them. Our Horizon West guide covers the plan, the mailing-address quirks and the tax picture in one place.
Growth next door
Horizon West is still being built out. Ask the county which parcels near the home have approved site plans before you pay for a view.
What Orchard Hills is known for
Whatever the origin of its name, the land around it has a citrus history. Wikipedia notes that back-to-back freezes in the 1980s ended most citrus farming in the county and that grove land was later sold for development, which is how much of today's Horizon West came to be.
Homes and prices
Resale homes
Price from closed sales in Orchard Hills over the last six months. Zillow does not publish a figure for the community in our data.
Nearby new construction
Builders elsewhere in Horizon West listed homes from $434,990 in September 2026. A new build with a rate buydown can compete with a resale on monthly cost even at a higher price. See our new construction guide.
For the ZIP as a whole, Zillow's typical 34787 value was $570,875 in August 2026.
Living in Orchard Hills
Town center
Hamlin, the Horizon West town center on Lake Hancock, has a Publix, Walmart, a Cinépolis cinema and PopStroke mini golf.
Regional park
The Horizon West Regional Park opened its first phase in 2026 with an inclusive playground.
School zones
OCPS zones by address, and zones can change as new schools open. Check the street address, not the community name.
Costs to confirm
Ask for the HOA budget and the estoppel certificate, and read the latest tax bill for any CDD line. If the home will be your main residence on 1 January, file for the homestead exemption by 1 March, which can cut taxable value by up to $50,000 and caps later assessment increases. For millage and homestead, see the Orange County property tax guide.
Orchard Hills buyer checklist
- Confirm the parcel's taxing district and whether it pays county or city millage.
- Get the HOA's current budget, dues and reserve balance, plus any planned special assessment.
- Look for a CDD line on the tax bill and ask when any bonds are paid off.
- Walk the street at school drop-off time and on a weekend evening.
- Get a homeowners quote and check the FEMA flood zone, especially for lots beside ponds.
- Ask what is approved on vacant land next to the home.
Pros and cons
Pro
A Horizon West village location with the town center and regional park in the wider area.
Con
Documents sit behind a resident login, so fee checks depend on the seller.
Common questions
Is Orchard Hills in Horizon West?+
The Orchard Hills HOA portal uses the name Orchard Hills Village I, and Village I is one of the villages on Orange County's Horizon West map. Horizon West is unincorporated Orange County, so confirm on the Orange County Property Appraiser site whether a specific parcel pays county or city millage.
Does Orchard Hills have a CDD?+
We could not confirm Orchard Hills' CDD status from an official source. Many Horizon West neighborhoods are in a CDD and some are not. Check the property tax bill for the specific home, where CDD charges appear as separate lines, and ask the HOA for the figures in writing.
What is the typical home value in Orchard Hills?+
Zillow does not publish a separate figure for Orchard Hills in our data. Zillow's typical value for Winter Garden ZIP 34787 was $570,875 in August 2026, down 0.9% on the year. Use recent closed sales inside the community to judge a specific home's price.
What is Orchard Hills Village I?+
It is the name on the community's homeowners' portal, which runs on the DwellingLive platform. Village I is one of the villages on Orange County's Horizon West boundary map, which suggests the community is in unincorporated Orange County. Confirm with the parcel record before you estimate property tax.
How do I get Orchard Hills HOA documents?+
The resident portal requires a login, so ask the seller or listing agent for the declaration, rules, budget and recent minutes, or ask for the management company's contact details. Florida law requires HOA buyers to receive a disclosure summary before signing, and the association must issue an estoppel certificate within 10 business days of a request.
Sources
- Orchard Hills Village I HOA portal (DwellingLive)
- Orange County Government: Horizon West Special Planning Area
- Orange County Planning: Horizon West Special Planning Area and Village Boundary Map
- Wikipedia: Horizon West, Florida
- Citizen Portal: Winter Garden adopts 2026-27 millage at 4.8565 mills
- Florida Statutes: Section 190.048, sale of real estate within a district
- Zillow Research: Home value and market data (ZHVI), August 2026
- Wikipedia: Winter Garden, Florida
- Hamlin: official town center website
- Orange County Public Schools: Student enrollment
- Florida Statutes: Section 720.401, HOA disclosure summary and contract cancellation
- Florida Statutes: Section 720.30851, HOA estoppel certificates
- Florida Department of Revenue: Property tax exemptions for homeowners
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Antonio Roberts
Antonio Roberts has spent five years helping more than 500 Florida buyers and sellers choose the right real estate agent. He is not a real estate agent himself: he researches what matters in a Florida move and connects people with licensed local agents, free of charge.
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