1257 WADING WATERS CIRCLE, WINTER PARK, FL, 32792
Active32 days on marketListed Sep 10, 2026MLS #O6440381
About this home
1257 WADING WATERS CIRCLE
Welcome to luxury living in Hawks Crest, Winter Park’s only guard-gated community. This exceptional six-bedroom Del Rio floor plan sits on one of the neighborhood’s most coveted premium lots, featuring a larger lot line, wooded HOA land behind the property, and serene views toward Lake Howell. The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers two primary suites, one on each level, plus a dedicated office, a theater room, a loft, and a three-car tandem garage with built-in shelving and a workbench. Designer finishes include Restoration Hardware and Pottery Barn chandeliers, plantation shutters, crown molding, motorized blinds, app-controlled LED trim lighting, and custom built-ins throughout the home. The resort-style backyard features a saltwater, solar-heated pool, expansive pool deck, motorized Sunpro awnings, landscape lighting, and lanai market lights—perfect for entertaining or relaxing in complete privacy. Additional upgrades include a custom entertainment center with an electric fireplace, a Sony theater system and projector in the media room, a water softener, gutters, and extensive custom storage solutions by Inspired Closets throughout the home. The hot tub, Paradise Grill, and custom workout equipment are also available for negotiation, offering the opportunity to make this already exceptional home truly turnkey for your lifestyle. Hawks Crest residents enjoy an impressive collection of community amenities, including a resort-style pool, splash pad, clubhouse, fitness center, playground, putting green, and a private dock on Lake Howell. With highly regarded private schools nearby—including Park Maitland School, The Geneva School, Trinity Preparatory School, and The Master’s Academy—along with the exceptional shopping and dining of Park Avenue, this coveted Winter Park location truly offers the best of convenience, lifestyle, and luxury. Every box has been checked. From the premium homesite to the designer finishes, custom upgrades, resort-style pool, and thoughtful details throughout, this is a home where everything has already been done—just move in and enjoy.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
6
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5,239
Sqft
0.35 ac
Lot size
3
Garage
2020
Year built
Two
Levels
$296
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$10,514 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$10,514/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+3.5%
$/sqft vs Winter Park actives
$296 vs $343
Days on market
32 vs 58 typical
Where $296/sqft sits among the 339 Winter Park actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Winter Park
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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WINTER PARK 32792 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
52,794
Median age
34.7
Median income
$66,176
Median home value
$343,500
Avg household
2.34
Households w/ children
5,372
For the school run
Orange County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Winter Park market
$470K → $530K
Winter Park median sold, yr/yr
96.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
161 of 339
Winter Park actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Winter Park, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 325% above the WINTER PARK 32792 median. See the full Winter Park market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1257 WADING WATERS CIRCLE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Nov ’25$1,234,800
1065 WADING WATERS CIRCLE · same community
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,307 sqft · $287/sqft · 4 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$1,400,000
1144 WADING WATERS CIRCLE · same community
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,307 sqft · $325/sqft · 8 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$1,088,000
1092 WADING WATERS CIRCLE · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,057 sqft · $356/sqft · 60 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Iain Robinson
Broker Associate · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1257 WADING WATERS CIRCLE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1257 WADING WATERS CIRCLE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
1257 WADING WATERS CIRCLE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1257 WADING WATERS CIRCLE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $10,514/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $243/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 1257 WADING WATERS CIRCLE?+
The association fee works out to $243 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 1257 WADING WATERS CIRCLE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $13,991. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 1257 WADING WATERS CIRCLE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Winter Park?+
At $1,550,000, this home is listed about 159% above the Winter Park median of $599,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1257 WADING WATERS CIRCLE?+
Brookshire Elementary (elementary), Winter Park High (high), Glenridge Middle (middle) — Orange County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$1,550,000 runs 325% above the WINTER PARK 32792 median — but at 5,239 sqft it's also nearly 3 times the size of the typical Winter Park listing.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Strong assigned schools
Brookshire Elementary, Winter Park High, Glenridge Middle — Winter Park High rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $1,600,000, now $1,550,000 — a $50K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of RE/MAX TOWN & COUNTRY REALTY · Rob Breese, III. MLS #O6440381.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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