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) |
| ZIP | 34787 |
What we could verify
An April 2026 roundup of Winter Garden new construction listed D.R. Horton at Waterleigh with a base price of $434,990. We were not able to confirm the builder's current listing, the community's CDD status or its HOA dues from official sources, and D.R. Horton's community page did not load during our research. Ask the builder or a local agent for a current price sheet and the HOA and CDD figures in writing.
City or county: check the parcel
Many new communities with a Winter Garden address are in unincorporated Orange County, including most of Horizon West. Parcels inside the City of Winter Garden pay the city's 4.8565-mill rate for 2026-27; unincorporated parcels do not. The Orange County Property Appraiser record will show which applies to a Waterleigh home.
Prices and resale
Zillow's typical home value for Winter Garden was $566,535 in August 2026, down 1.0% on the year, and $570,875 for ZIP 34787. Zillow does not publish a separate figure for this neighborhood in our data, so use closed sales inside the community over the last six months as your guide. Across the Orlando metro, homes took a typical 70 days to go pending and 28.0% of listings had a price cut, which gives buyers some room to negotiate.
In a newer community, builder incentives can undercut resale prices. Compare the builder's final contract price with recent resales before you make an offer.
How to confirm HOA and CDD costs
Florida law requires the initial sale contract for a home inside a CDD to include a bold disclosure that the district may levy assessments. For a resale, the tax bill is the quickest check. As a reference, the older Stoneybrook West CDD charges $366.82 to $1,074.31 per home for FY2027, and newer districts are often higher because of recent bonds. See our new construction guide.
What to check before you buy
- Look up the parcel on the Orange County Property Appraiser site and note the millage code and any non-ad valorem assessments.
- Read the latest property tax bill. CDD assessments, where they exist, usually appear there as separate lines.
- Ask the seller or HOA for the current HOA budget, dues and what they cover.
- Order an HOA estoppel certificate early in the contract period.
- Check the FEMA flood zone for the exact lot, especially near lakes and ponds.
- Confirm school zoning with the Orange County Public Schools locator for the exact address.
See our Orange County property tax guide for how the bill adds up.
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.
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
- Stoneybrook West CDD: FY2027 approved budget (PDF)
- 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