Waterbrooke
Waterbrooke: Local Questions Answered
Where is Waterbrooke in Clermont?
Waterbrooke is east of downtown Clermont in the Emil Jahna Road and Johns Lake Road area, near Johns Lake, on streets such as River Springs Boulevard, Valencia Blossom Street and Sweet Acacia Drive. Homes have Clermont 34711 addresses, and all phases are inside City of Clermont limits.
What types of homes are in Waterbrooke?
Single-family homes and townhomes. Lake County parcel records show 799 homes built from 2018 to 2025, about 686 single-family homes and 113 townhomes, plus 98 vacant lots in the newest phases. Single-family homes range from about 1,600 to 3,720 square feet, and MLS listings show 2 to 6 bedrooms.
How much do homes cost in Waterbrooke?
Over the past two years (MLS data, October 2026), single-family homes in Waterbrooke sold 79 times for a median of about $574,000, with most between about $419,000 and $700,000. Townhomes sold 22 times for a median of about $364,000, with most between about $315,000 and $390,000. For today's listings, see the top of this page.
What are the HOA fees in Waterbrooke?
Recent MLS listings show HOA dues of about $114 to $130 per month for single-family homes and about $264 to $307 per month for townhomes as of October 2026. Lake County's CDD map and Florida's official list of special districts don't show a community development district (CDD) for Waterbrooke, but check the property tax bill for any special assessments. The association is Waterbrooke Homeowners Association, Inc.
What schools serve Waterbrooke?
Lake County Schools' 2026-27 school zones place Waterbrooke in East Ridge Middle and East Ridge High School. Elementary zoning is split by phase: Phases 1 through 4, Phase 7 and the amenity-center plat are zoned for Lost Lake Elementary, and Phases 6A and 6B for Grassy Lake Elementary.
Zoning can change and varies by street, so confirm a specific address with Lake County Schools' school locator, and compare school grades in the Florida School Accountability Reports.
Is Waterbrooke a gated community?
Yes. Mattamy Homes and MLS listings describe a gated entry. They also describe a clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool, splash pad, paw park and playground. Waterbrooke is separate from Johns Lake Estates, the neighborhood next door.
Can you rent homes in Waterbrooke short term?
No Waterbrooke-specific rental rules turned up in our research. Waterbrooke is inside Clermont city limits, and the City of Clermont permits vacation rentals of non-occupied, whole-house single-family and duplex units only with city registration, a Life Safety inspection and state DBPR licensing. HOA documents often limit leasing, so confirm the current rules with the association before buying if you plan to rent.
