Waterleigh
Waterleigh is a master-planned community in Horizon West, in unincorporated Orange County with a Winter Garden, FL 34787 address. The master association is Waterleigh Master Community Association, Inc., with separate neighborhood associations in some sections. Waterleigh is maintenance-free: the HOA handles the landscaping. Homes are zoned for Water Spring Middle and Horizon High School, with Atwater Bay, Panther Lake or Water Spring Elementary depending on the section, according to Orange County Public Schools' 2026-27 school zones.
Waterleigh Homes Sold in the Past 12 Months
Waterleigh: Local Questions Answered
Where is Waterleigh located?
Waterleigh is a master-planned community in Horizon West, in unincorporated Orange County with a Winter Garden, FL 34787 address. It sits along Hickorynut Lake near Seidel Road and Avalon Road, with quick access to SR 429. Walt Disney World is roughly 15–20 minutes away, which is why we call it one of our communities 30 minutes from the Magic.
Who built the homes in Waterleigh?
Waterleigh was built primarily by D.R. Horton, including its Emerald Homes line, starting in the mid-2010s. Construction has continued in later phases, so you'll find homes from about 2014 through 2026.
What types of homes are in Waterleigh?
Waterleigh offers single-family homes and townhomes. Based on MLS listings and sales from the past 12 months, homes typically range from about 1,570 to 3,330 square feet with 3 to 5 bedrooms, on lots of roughly 0.07 to 0.27 acres.
How much do homes cost in Waterleigh?
The median sale price in Waterleigh over the past 12 months was about $580,000 (MLS data, September 2026), with more than 200 homes sold in that period. For today's numbers, see the live stats and current listings at the top of this page, which update automatically.
What are the HOA fees in Waterleigh?
Recent MLS listings show Waterleigh HOA dues of about $245 to $342 per month, varying by phase. Dues vary by neighborhood and home type because Waterleigh has a master association plus separate neighborhood associations. Ask for the specific home's HOA and any CDD figures before you make an offer.
Who manages the Waterleigh HOA?
The master association is Waterleigh Master Community Association, Inc. Industry directories list Access Residential Management as the manager for the master association and several phases, and Empire Management Group for Phase 1. Management companies can change, so confirm the current manager with the HOA or in the resale documents.
What schools serve Waterleigh?
Orange County Public Schools' 2026-27 school zones place Waterleigh in Water Spring Middle and Horizon High School. The elementary school depends on the section of Waterleigh: Atwater Bay Elementary, Panther Lake Elementary or Water Spring Elementary.
Zoning can change and varies by street, so confirm a specific address with Orange County Public Schools' Find My School tool, and compare school grades in the Florida School Accountability Reports.
What amenities does Waterleigh have?
Waterleigh's amenities include a 5,000-square-foot clubhouse, resort-style pools, a fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, mini golf, beach volleyball, playgrounds, a dog park, walking trails, and a fishing pier on Hickorynut Lake.
