Ovation vs Hamlin for New Construction: Builders, Lot Sizes and Fees (2026)
Image: Jared Jones Team
Quick answer
Both are active new-construction areas. In the 12 months to Oct 2, 2026, 175 of 210 Ovation-named sales were homes built in 2025 or 2026, at a median of $590,315; in Hamlin’s Town Center village, 191 of 286 sales were, at a median of $545,000 (Stellar MLS, Oct 2026). No CDD line showed on any of the 22 parcels we checked across the two areas (OCPA, tax year 2026).
Market dashboard (last 12 months)
New-build median sold price
Homes built 2025–2026
New-build median price per sq ft
Stellar MLS, Oct 2026
New-build sales
Oct 2025 to Oct 2026
Ovation = MLS subdivision names containing Ovation. Hamlin = sales inside Orange County’s Town Center village boundary. “New” = year built 2025 or 2026, because the MLS export has no new-construction flag. Stellar MLS, Oct 2026.
| Fact | Ovation | Hamlin (Town Center village) |
|---|---|---|
| Where it is | Village I, at the south end of Horizon West (Tribute at Ovation sits in Village H) | Town Center village, around the Hamlin shops |
| New-build sales (built 2025–2026) | 175 of 210 sales | 191 of 286 sales |
| New-build median sold price | $590,315 | $545,000 |
| New-build median by type | single-family $684,515 (127 sales); townhomes $439,995 (48) | single-family $789,344 (113 sales); townhomes $476,245 (78) |
| New-build median price per sq ft | $262.23 | $263.85 |
| Builders listed on their own websites | Ashton Woods, Dream Finders, M/I Homes, RockWell Homes, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers | Dream Finders, Pulte |
| Lot widths the builders label | 50′ and 60′ lakefront (Ashton Woods, Northlake); 50′ (Dream Finders, Serenade) | 40′, 50′ and 60′ (Dream Finders, Avalon Woods and Hamlin Meadows); 34′ and 50′ (Pulte, Silverleaf Oaks) |
| CDD (annual, on the tax bill) | none on 7 of 7 Ovation parcels checked | none on 15 of 15 Town Center parcels checked |
| County assessments (garbage, stormwater, street lights) | $592.00 to $778.00 a year on parcels checked | $279.00 to $745.30 a year on parcels checked |
| Drive to Magic Kingdom area | about 17 min (9.6 mi) from a central Village I point | about 25 min (14.5 mi) from a central Town Center point |
| Drive to Orlando City Hall | about 38 min (27.1 mi) | about 30 min (20.1 mi) |
Sources: Orange County village map; Stellar MLS, Oct 2026; Builder websites, Sep 30, 2026; OCPA, tax year 2026; Map check, Sep 2026.
How do Ovation and Hamlin compare for new construction?
Both are still building. In the 12 months to Oct 2, 2026, 175 of 210 Ovation-named sales and 191 of 286 Town Center village sales were homes built in 2025 or 2026 (Stellar MLS, Oct 2026). New builds sold for a median of $590,315 in Ovation and $545,000 in Hamlin. The medians are close to the same price per square foot, $262.23 and $263.85, so most of the gap comes from the mix of homes. In Hamlin, townhomes were 78 of the 191 new-build sales. In Ovation they were 48 of 175.
By home type, it looks different. New single-family homes had a median of $684,515 in Ovation and $789,344 in Hamlin, and new townhomes $439,995 and $476,245 (Stellar MLS, Oct 2026). Compare the home type you want rather than the overall median. For each area on its own, see our Ovation guide and Hamlin guide.
Ovation, in Village I at the south end of Horizon West.
Image: Jared Jones Team
Which builders are selling in Ovation and Hamlin?
We list only builders whose own websites showed these communities on Sep 30, 2026. In Ovation: Ashton Woods and RockWell Homes at Northlake at Ovation, Toll Brothers at Westhaven, M/I Homes at Lake Star, Dream Finders at Serenade and Taylor Morrison at Harvest. In Hamlin’s Town Center village: Dream Finders at Hamlin Meadows and Avalon Woods, and Pulte at Silverleaf Oaks.
| Community | Builder | What the builder lists | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northlake at Ovation | Ashton Woods | Townhomes $429,990 to $466,990; Traditional series on 50′ homesites $648,990 to $817,990; Estate series on 60′ lakefront homesites $820,990 to $908,990 | Ovation |
| Westhaven at Ovation | Toll Brothers | Townes (townhomes) from $437,995; Bungalows (single-family) from $504,995; Retreat (single-family) from $669,995 | Ovation |
| Lake Star at Ovation | M/I Homes | Priced from $513,990 | Ovation |
| Serenade at Ovation 50′ Collection | Dream Finders | Starting at $577,990 | Ovation |
| Harvest at Ovation | Taylor Morrison | From the high $400s | Ovation |
| Hamlin Meadows | Dream Finders | Townhomes from $434,990; 40′ from $502,990; 50′ from $617,990; 60′ from $704,990 | Hamlin |
| Silverleaf Oaks | Pulte | Townhomes from $434,990; Bungalow from $521,990; Classic from $632,990; AllGen from $812,990 (listed as estimated base prices) | Hamlin |
| Avalon Woods | Dream Finders | 40′ from $551,990; 50′ from $651,990; 60′ from $739,990 | Hamlin |
These are the builders’ base or starting prices. They exclude lot premiums and options, and builders change them often, so check the builder’s site or ask us before you tour.
Hamlin Town Center, the retail core of the Town Center village.
Image: Jared Jones Team
What lot sizes do the builders offer?
Builders describe lots by width, and those are the only lot sizes we quote. In Ovation, Ashton Woods lists 50′ homesites for its Traditional series and 60′ lakefront homesites for its Estate series at Northlake, and Dream Finders sells a 50′ collection at Serenade. M/I Homes says some Manor homes at Lake Star will be on 60′ lakefront lots. In Hamlin, Dream Finders lists 40′, 50′ and 60′ collections at Hamlin Meadows and Avalon Woods, and Pulte lists 34′ rear-load homesites and 50′ homesites at Silverleaf Oaks (builder websites, Sep 30, 2026).
Width is not the whole story. Depth, lot premiums and what sits behind the lot (a pond, conservation land or another home) can change both price and resale later. Ask for the plat and the lot premium on any homesite you like.
Do Ovation and Hamlin new builds have CDD or HOA fees?
No CDD line showed on any of the 7 Ovation parcels or 15 Town Center parcels we checked. Their county assessments for garbage, stormwater and street lights ran from $592.00 to $778.00 a year in Ovation and from $279.00 to $745.30 in Hamlin (OCPA, tax year 2026). Dream Finders states that Hamlin Meadows has no CDD, and Pulte lists Silverleaf Oaks as low HOA with no CDD (builder websites, Sep 30, 2026). Our CDD fees guide explains how to check a specific parcel.
HOA dues vary by community and home series. Dream Finders says Hamlin Meadows includes 1G fiber-optic internet through the HOA, and Pulte says high-speed internet is included in the Silverleaf Oaks HOA. For current dues on a specific home, call 407-706-5000 or see our HOA fees guide.
What about roads and drive times?
From a central Village I point, our map check shows about 17 min (9.6 mi) to Magic Kingdom’s Transportation and Ticket Center and about 16 min (9.4 mi) to the Hamlin Town Center area and about 38 min (27.1 mi) to Orlando City Hall. From a central Town Center point, it shows about 25 min (14.5 mi) to the Magic Kingdom area, about 30 min (20.1 mi) to Orlando City Hall and about 7 min (2.5 mi) to the new Horizon West library (map check, Sep 2026). These are free-flow estimates.
SR 516, the Lake/Orange Expressway, is a new 4.4-mile corridor connecting State Road 429 at Horizon West with US 27 in Lake County, with a partial opening planned for spring 2027 (Central Florida Expressway Authority, Sep 2026).
What builder financing offers are out there right now?
Offers change weekly and come with conditions. On Sep 30, 2026, M/I Homes listed a 5.875% (5.962% APR) 30-year fixed rate on select quick move-in homes that close by Dec 31, 2026, through M/I Financial, and Dream Finders’ site showed rates starting at 5.49% (6.247% APR). Each offer requires the builder’s affiliated lender and applies only to certain homes. For comparison, Freddie Mac’s 30-year average was 7.03% as of Sep 24, 2026. Compare the full offer, including price, closing costs and lot premium, not just the rate. See our Winter Garden new construction guide for more.
Frequently asked questions
Is new construction cheaper in Ovation or Hamlin?
It depends on the home type. New builds had a median of $590,315 in Ovation and $545,000 in Hamlin’s Town Center village in the 12 months to Oct 2, 2026, but new single-family homes were $684,515 in Ovation and $789,344 in Hamlin, and new townhomes $439,995 and $476,245 (Stellar MLS, Oct 2026).
Which builders are in Ovation and Hamlin?
On their own websites (Sep 30, 2026): Ashton Woods, RockWell Homes, Toll Brothers, M/I Homes, Dream Finders and Taylor Morrison in Ovation; Dream Finders (Hamlin Meadows, Avalon Woods) and Pulte (Silverleaf Oaks) in Hamlin’s Town Center village.
Do Ovation or Hamlin new homes have a CDD?
Not on the parcels we checked. None of 7 Ovation parcels or 15 Town Center parcels showed a CDD for tax year 2026 (Orange County Property Appraiser). Dream Finders (Hamlin Meadows) and Pulte (Silverleaf Oaks) also state no CDD. Check the specific parcel.
Can I use my own agent with a builder in Ovation or Hamlin?
Usually, yes. Many builders ask that your agent come with you or register you on your first visit, so bring your agent in before you walk a model. The builder’s sales team works for the builder, and your own agent can compare lot premiums, fees, incentives and resale comps across communities.
Do I have to use the builder’s lender?
Only if you want the builder’s financing offer. The rate offers we saw on Sep 30, 2026 (M/I Homes and Dream Finders) require the builder’s affiliated lender. You can use your own lender, but you may give up that incentive, so compare the total cost both ways.
What lot sizes are available?
Builders list lot widths: 50′ and 60′ lakefront at Northlake at Ovation (Ashton Woods), 50′ at Serenade (Dream Finders), 40′, 50′ and 60′ at Hamlin Meadows and Avalon Woods (Dream Finders) and 34′ and 50′ at Silverleaf Oaks (Pulte), per builder websites on Sep 30, 2026.
Sources
- Stellar MLS sold data, single-family and townhome closings Oct 2025 to Oct 2, 2026, Winter Garden 34787, pulled Oct 2, 2026; analysis by Jared Jones Team
- Builder websites (Ashton Woods, Dream Finders, M/I Homes, Pulte, RockWell Homes, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers), checked Sep 30, 2026
- Orange County Property Appraiser, tax year 2026 parcel records, checked Sep 28, 2026
- Orange County Horizon West Special Planning Area and village maps, checked Sep 2026
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, checked Sep 30, 2026
- Central Florida Expressway Authority, SR 516, checked Sep 2026
- Drive times from an OpenStreetMap map check, Sep 2026
Related Wave 1 guides
- Winter Garden & Horizon West Real Estate (2026) hub
- Ovation (Village I) Guide 2026
- Lake Star at Ovation (M/I Homes): What to Know (2026)
- Hamlin (Horizon West) Guide 2026
- Winter Garden New Construction 2026
- Working with a buyer’s agent in Horizon West (2026)
- Horizon West CDD fees by community (2026)
- HOA Fees in Winter Garden and Horizon West (2026)
- Horizon West neighborhoods guide 2026
Shopping new construction in Ovation or Hamlin?
Bring your own agent to the first visit. We compare builders, lot premiums and fees side by side. Call or text 407-706-5000.