At a glance
| Location | Winter Garden mailing address, Orange County |
|---|---|
| Builder reported | D.R. Horton (April 2026 roundup) |
| Reported base price | From $434,990 (April 2026) |
| Reported home sizes | 1,567 to 3,327 sq ft on 40 to 60 ft lots |
| School named in roundup | Summerlake Elementary (confirm with OCPS) |
| ZIP | 34787 |
Waterleigh at a glance
Waterleigh is a D.R. Horton community with Winter Garden 34787 addresses. An April 2026 roundup of Winter Garden new construction listed it from $434,990, with homes of 1,567 to 3,327 square feet on lots 40 to 60 feet wide, features such as quartz countertops and smart-home technology, and professional lawn maintenance included in the HOA. D.R. Horton's community page did not load for us, so ask the sales office for a current price sheet.
Is Waterleigh a good area?
For buyers who want a new or nearly new home at one of the lower price points around Winter Garden, it is worth a look. Its reported base price sat about $130,000 below Winter Garden's typical value. The unknowns are the fees: we could not confirm the HOA amount or whether a CDD applies.
Lawn care in the HOA
If lawn maintenance is included, as the roundup says, the HOA fee covers a cost you would otherwise pay separately. Ask exactly what is covered, how often, and whether irrigation repairs are included.
Resale against the builder
While D.R. Horton is still selling, resale owners compete with its incentives. If you may sell within a few years, factor that in.
What Waterleigh is known for
Waterleigh is known mainly as one of the entry-priced new-construction options with a Winter Garden address, listed alongside Hamlin Meadows ($429,990 in the same roundup) and ahead of communities such as Harvest at Ovation ($503,999) and Oakland Park ($811,990). The roundup listed Summerlake Elementary as its school; confirm with OCPS. See our Summerlake page.
Homes and prices
40 ft lots
The narrowest lots usually carry the lowest prices and smaller yards. Ask about side-yard spacing and pool limits.
50 and 60 ft lots
Wider lots allow larger plans, up to about 3,327 square feet in the roundup, and more room for a pool.
Resales
As the community fills in, resales appear. Price them against the builder's current base price plus the cost of options the resale already has, such as window treatments and a finished yard.
Costs: HOA, CDD and tax
Ask D.R. Horton or the seller for the HOA budget and the CDD disclosure, if any; Florida law requires the first sale contract for a home in a CDD to state that the district may levy assessments. Check the parcel's taxing district with the Orange County Property Appraiser; our Orange County property tax guide explains the bill.
Living in Waterleigh
Shopping
Hamlin's town center on Lake Hancock, with a Publix and Walmart, and Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves are the large shopping options in the wider area. Time the drives from the address.
Commuting
State Road 429 connects the Winter Garden area with Florida's Turnpike and I-4. Test the route at rush hour, and check whether your daily trip uses toll roads, which add a monthly cost.
Pros and cons
Pro
Reported base prices from $434,990, below Winter Garden's typical value, with lawn care in the HOA.
Con
Fees and CDD status unconfirmed, and builder competition for resale sellers.
Buying new from D.R. Horton
- Get the full price sheet, including lot premiums and options, in writing.
- Ask how much of the deposit is refundable and when.
- Compare any incentive tied to the builder's lender with a price cut and an outside loan quote.
- Book your own pre-drywall and final inspections.
- Keep warranty requests in writing; Florida's Chapter 558 sets a notice process for construction defect claims.
More in our Winter Garden new construction guide.
Common questions
How much are homes in Waterleigh?+
A local new-construction roundup in April 2026 listed D.R. Horton at Waterleigh from $434,990. We could not confirm current pricing from the builder. For resale homes, compare closed sales inside Waterleigh over the last six months. Zillow's typical Winter Garden value was $566,535 in August 2026.
Does Waterleigh have a CDD?+
We could not confirm Waterleigh's CDD status from an official source. Check the Orange County property tax bill for the specific home, where CDD assessments appear as separate lines, and ask the builder or HOA. Florida law requires a CDD disclosure in the initial sale contract for homes inside a district.
Is Waterleigh inside Winter Garden city limits?+
Waterleigh homes use Winter Garden mailing addresses, but a mailing address does not decide jurisdiction. Look up the parcel on the Orange County Property Appraiser site to see whether City of Winter Garden millage applies or whether the home is in unincorporated Orange County.
How big are homes in Waterleigh?+
An April 2026 new-construction roundup listed Waterleigh homes by D.R. Horton from 1,567 to 3,327 square feet on lots 40 to 60 feet wide, from a base price of $434,990. Confirm current plans, lot sizes and prices with the builder's sales office, because inventory and pricing change often.
Is lawn care included in Waterleigh HOA fees?+
The April 2026 roundup says professional lawn maintenance is included in the Waterleigh HOA. We could not confirm the dues amount from an official source. Ask the HOA or builder for the current budget and exactly what the lawn service covers, such as mowing, edging, fertilizing or irrigation checks.
Sources
- Pozek: New construction Winter Garden FL 2026, prices by builder (April 2026)
- Citizen Portal: Winter Garden adopts 2026-27 millage at 4.8565 mills
- Florida Statutes: Section 190.048, sale of real estate within a district
- Wikipedia: Horizon West, Florida
- Zillow Research: Home value and market data (ZHVI), August 2026
- Hamlin: official town center website
- Wikipedia: Winter Garden, Florida
- Orange County Public Schools: Student enrollment
- Florida Statutes: Section 558.004, construction defect notice and opportunity to repair
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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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