San Sebastian Reserve is a subdivision of single-family homes in Apopka 32712, built by K. Hovnanian Homes from 2020 to 2023. Three homes were listed at $425,000 to $460,000 in November 2026, and the median sale for the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 was about $435,000. HOA dues are about $250 to $294 a month. Most sources describe a gated entry, and one does not.
Where it is
The subdivision is off Lester Road just west of Rock Springs Road in north Apopka. Its main street is Emerald Springs Drive. Lester Ridge and Carriage Hill are farther west along the same road.
Homes and prices
The K. Hovnanian homes are block construction, from about 1,500 to about 2,900 square feet. The builder is sold out, so every sale now is between owners.
| Measure | Figure | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Active listings | 3, priced $425,000 to $460,000 | November 2026 |
| Median sale price | About $435,000 | 12 months ending September 20, 2026 |
| Median days on market | 108 | 2026, one data source |
A median of 108 days on market means homes here have taken more than three months to sell in 2026, according to one data source. For a buyer, that usually means less pressure to rush an offer. For a seller, it is a reason to price against closed sales from the start.
One data site counts 172 homes built between 2000 and 2023 under this name. That likely mixes in an older plat. The K. Hovnanian homes date from 2020 to 2023, so confirm the year built on any listing.
HOA, CDD and running costs
HOA dues are about $250 to $294 a month, with a median near $257. That is higher than nearby non-gated subdivisions, where dues run about $62 to $99 a month. The dues here support a community pool, a playground, a dog park and trails. One source also lists a clubhouse.
On the gate: the builder's marketing and several listings describe a gated entry without a guard. One neighborhood guide calls the subdivision non-gated. Because the sources conflict, this site does not tag it as gated. Drive the entrance and ask the association whether the gate operates and what it costs to maintain.
CDD status is flagged by the data source as something to check, and it was not confirmed. A CDD would appear as a non-ad valorem line on the parcel's tax bill.
City limits status was not verified. The 2026 total millage is 16.0079 in the City of Apopka and 15.9798 or 16.0306 in the base unincorporated codes. After a sale the assessed value resets to market value the next January 1, so do not rely on the seller's bill. Add the HOA to the payment in the mortgage calculator and estimate taxes with the property tax estimator.
Zoned schools
Zoned schools were not captured for San Sebastian Reserve, so none are named here. Zones are assigned by address and change. Use the OCPS attendance zone lookup and confirm with the district.
Getting around
Rock Springs Road is the nearest main north-south road. Orange County began final design in May 2026 for complete-street work on Rock Springs Road from the Publix north entrance to Lester Road: a raised median, a new signal, intersection changes and resurfacing. It is not a lane-adding widening, and no construction date has been published.
Sources disagree on where the paved West Orange Trail ends. Orange County says Welch Road. A trail directory places the Apopka end at Lester Road and Rock Springs Road. Check on the ground if trail access matters to you. For driving, compare routes in the commute times tool.
What to check before you buy here
- Confirm whether the entry gate exists and operates, and how the HOA budgets for it.
- Get the HOA budget, reserve study and any planned increase. Dues near $257 a month change what you can afford.
- Check the parcel's tax bill for a CDD or other non-ad valorem line.
- Confirm the year built and builder, since an older plat may share the name.
- Ask how long the home has been listed and what price changes it has had.
- Ask Orange County for the Rock Springs Road project schedule.
- Check the FEMA flood map for the lot and get an insurance quote during the inspection period.
Questions about San Sebastian Reserve
Is San Sebastian Reserve gated?
Sources conflict. The builder's marketing and several listings describe a gated entry with no guard, while one neighborhood guide calls it non-gated. Confirm at the entrance and with the association.
How much is the HOA in San Sebastian Reserve?
About $250 to $294 a month, with a median near $257. It covers a community pool, playground, dog park and trails.
What do homes cost in San Sebastian Reserve?
Three homes were listed at $425,000 to $460,000 in November 2026. The median sale for the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 was about $435,000.
Can you buy new construction in San Sebastian Reserve?
No. K. Hovnanian Homes built the subdivision from 2020 to 2023 and has sold out. Homes are available as resales only.
Robert Moore of Moore Realty Group can get the San Sebastian Reserve HOA budget and the listing history on any home there before you make an offer.
Sources: Stellar MLS-derived sales summary, subdivision profile and active listings, Zillow, 2264 Emerald Springs Drive, Orange County, Rock Springs Road project, Orange County Property Appraiser 2026 millage chart, OCPS attendance zones, Orange County Parks, West Orange Trail, TrailLink. Checked November 2026.
