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Community file 06 · Horizon West
Lake Star at Ovation
The short version: Lake Star at Ovation is M/I Homes' community inside Ovation, the master-planned development in Horizon West near Winter Garden, Florida, built around the shoreline of Lake Star. It is actively building: M/I Homes is selling and constructing new homes from $513,990, across four collections and about 17 floor plans from roughly 1,803 to 4,988 square feet, 3 to 5 bedrooms, with 2- and 3-car garage options and lakefront homesites along the water. Hamlin Town Center, SR-429, and SR-535 are minutes away.
Development status · As of early October 2026
Selling and building now, lakefront and up
Lake Star at Ovation is actively building. M/I Homes' official page markets the current collections from $513,990, and third-party listing sites show multiple homes under construction in the community, with the neighborhood listed as now selling. Buyers can choose to-be-built homesites or quick move-in homes depending on the phase, and the lakefront lots along Lake Star are the community's signature release. As new phases open, the available plans and homesites change, so the current phase sheet is the only reliable picture of what is left. Availability and pricing change without notice, so confirm current details before you plan a tour.
Today
Actively building: M/I Homes sells from $513,990 with to-be-built and quick move-in homes, lakefront lots included.
Underway
Multiple homes are under construction as new phases release along Lake Star and through the interior of the community.
Next
Future phases bring more single-family and townhome releases as the community builds out.
Spec sheet · File 06
The numbers behind the community plan
Ovation is Horizon West's westernmost master plan, built out in the area's newest village along the Lake County line in the Four Corners region. Lake Star sits in Ovation's Village I section, wrapped around the shoreline of Lake Star, which keeps daily life simple: Hamlin Town Center is minutes away, and SR-429 links the corridor to the Florida Turnpike and I-4.
- Builder
- M/I Homes
- Location
- Ovation, Horizon West: Village I section near Lake Star, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Status
- Actively building: M/I Homes is selling and constructing new homes in the community
- Scale
- Single-family and townhome plans across four collections and about 17 floor plans
- Plans
- From about 1,803 to 4,988 sq ft, 3 to 5 beds, 2 to 5 baths, with 2- and 3-car garage options
- Product
- Single-family homes and townhomes, with lakefront lots along Lake Star
- Starting price
- From $513,990 as published in early October 2026
- Access
- SR-429 and SR-535 nearby; Hamlin Town Center and the Disney area minutes away
Why buyers watch Lake Star at Ovation
A lakefront neighborhood, building today
Lake Star is the Ovation community that puts water front and center, with homes running from the entry level up to estate-scale lakefront plans. Because it is actively building, buyers can choose their timeline between a to-be-built homesite and a quick move-in, while the lake makes the community one of the more distinctive addresses in Horizon West.
Lakefront address
The flagship Lakefront Series lines the shoreline of Lake Star, the lake that gives the community its name, with a viewing pier over the water.
Actively building
M/I Homes is selling and constructing new homes now, with to-be-built and quick move-in options on the current phase sheet.
Hamlin-adjacent
Minutes from Hamlin Town Center, Horizon West's lakeside shopping and dining district on Lake Hancock.
429 and 535 access
SR-429 ties into the Turnpike and I-4; Avalon Road runs Hwy 535 along the corridor, and the Disney area is a short drive.
Floor plans & product
Four collections, about 17 plans, one lake
M/I Homes sells about 17 floor plans at Lake Star at Ovation across four collections. The Avenue Collection is front-porch, rear-entry single-family living, with plans from about 1,803 to 1,983 square feet. The Cottage Collection spans the Ashford, Brighton II, and Cambridge plans from roughly 1,857 to 2,908 square feet. The Manor Series and the Lakefront Series occupy the top of the range, with the flagship Lake Star plan at about 4,714 to 4,977 square feet on the shoreline.
Square footage and bed and bath figures are approximate and taken from the builder's published plans, with some plans showing a small range by elevation or lot configuration. M/I also builds townhomes in the community, so the exact mix of product available depends on the phase. Ask the sales office for the current inventory and which plans are releasing before you firm up a plan preference.
Pricing note: Lake Star at Ovation is listed from $513,990 as of early October 2026, with the Manor Series from about $720,990 and the Lakefront Series from about $956,990. Starting prices, lot premiums, incentives, and availability change without notice and vary by homesite. Confirm current figures with the GPG Team or M/I Homes, and ask for the date, phase, and lots behind any figure you see advertised.
Published by the builder so far
- Product mix
- Single-family homes and townhomes across four collections
- Collections
- Avenue, Cottage, Manor Series, and Lakefront Series
- Size band
- About 1,803 to 4,988 sq ft, per the builder
- Bed and bath band
- 3 to 5 beds, 2 to 5 baths, 2- and 3-car garage options
Published starting prices · As of early October 2026
Collection entry figures from M/I Homes' official Lake Star at Ovation page and third-party listing sites. Prices change without notice.
| Collection | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Avenue Collection | from about $513,990 |
| Cottage Collection | from about $513,990 |
| Manor Series | from about $720,990 |
| Lakefront Series | from about $956,990 |
Floor plans · Published by M/I Homes
A sample of the published plans across the collections. The full lineup spans about 17 plans; sizes are approximate and some vary by elevation or lot.
| Plan | Type | Sq ft | Beds | Baths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | Single-family | 1,803-1,816 | 3 | 2.5 |
| Jensen | Single-family | 1,983 | 3 | 2.5 |
| Ashford | Single-family | 1,857-1,912 | 3 | 2-2.5 |
| Brighton II | Single-family | 2,277-2,905 | 4-5 | 3-4 |
| Cambridge | Single-family | 2,343-2,908 | 4-5 | 3-4 |
| Lake Star | Lakefront | 4,714-4,977 | 4-5 | 4-5 + half |
Location & access
Horizon West's newest corner, minutes from Hamlin
Ovation is the westernmost piece of Horizon West, the master-planned district that has built out village by village in west Orange County since the mid-1990s. Lake Star sits in Ovation's Village I section, on the side of the area closest to the Lake County line. The community's practical life revolves around Hamlin Town Center, Horizon West's lakeside commercial core on Lake Hancock, with more than 500,000 square feet of planned retail, dining, medical, and entertainment space, including a grocery anchor, restaurants, and everyday services. The expanded Western Way corridor also gives the area another route toward Orlando and the Disney complex.
Hamlin Town Center
Lakeside shopping, dining, and services on Lake Hancock, minutes from the community.
SR-429 and SR-535
SR-429 links the corridor to the Florida Turnpike and I-4; Avalon Road carries Hwy 535 through Horizon West.
Theme-park area
Disney's western entrance is roughly 7 miles from the area, about 15 to 25 minutes from the main gate.
Beyond the sales center
The Hamlin loop after your Lake Star tour
After a morning of Ovation model homes, the Hamlin Town Center district has become the default lunch stop for Horizon West tours. These are the reliable favorites close to the community.
Winter Garden · 16412 New Independence Pkwy, Winter Garden
The French Café - Hamlin
French pastries, crepes, and coffee at the Hamlin town center.
Visit
Winter Garden · 5375 Hamlin Groves Tr, Winter Garden
Ford's Garage Hamlin
A 1920s garage-themed restaurant with burgers and craft beer.
Visit
Winter Garden · 5487 Hamlin Groves Tr, Winter Garden
PopStroke
A putting course with food and drinks on Hamlin Groves Trail.
Visit
Lake Star at Ovation FAQ
What buyers ask about Lake Star at Ovation
Where is Lake Star at Ovation located?
Lake Star at Ovation is in the Ovation master plan in the Village I section of Horizon West, near Winter Garden, Florida (34787). The community wraps the shoreline of Lake Star, minutes from Hamlin Town Center on Lake Hancock, with SR-429 and SR-535 close by, the Disney area a short drive, and the Western Way corridor providing another route into the theme-park area.
Open the full Horizon West fileWhat is the status of Lake Star at Ovation right now?
The community is actively building. M/I Homes is selling and constructing new homes, with the official page marketing the current collections from $513,990 and multiple listings showing homes under construction. Buyers can choose to-be-built homesites or quick move-in homes depending on the phase, and availability changes as new homes release and sell.
Ask us for the current phase sheetWhat floor plans does Lake Star at Ovation offer?
M/I Homes sells about 17 floor plans across four collections. The Avenue Collection is front-porch, rear-entry single-family, from the Baldwin at about 1,803 square feet to the Jensen at 1,983. The Cottage Collection adds the Ashford, Brighton II, and Cambridge plans from roughly 1,857 to 2,908 square feet. The Manor Series and the Lakefront Series, headlined by the flagship Lake Star plan at about 4,714 to 4,977 square feet, sit at the top of the range. M/I also builds townhomes in the community, so the specific lineup and availability vary by phase.
Read the step-by-step buyer's guideWhat does a home at Lake Star at Ovation cost?
The community lists from about $499,990, matching a verified Jensen quick move-in at 17142 Beachgrass Alley, up to about $1,075,990 for the flagship Lake Star plan on third-party listings. Published collection figures sit above the entry point: the Manor Series from about $720,990 and the Lakefront Series from about $956,990. Current promotions verified this run through M/I Financial include 4.875% (5.765% APR) on a 7/6 ARM fixed for seven years, 5.50% (5.954% APR) on a 30-year fixed for the Jensen plan, 5.875% (5.962% APR) for the Serenity plan, and a Long-Term Rate Lock with Float-Down Bonus; the seasonal Game Time offer ended October 11, 2026. Add a lot premium, elevation or design selections, and any current incentive, and the real contract price differs from the base figure. Prices, incentives, and availability change without notice, so confirm the current phase sheet with M/I Homes or the GPG Team.
Read the incentives guideDoes Lake Star at Ovation have lakefront homes?
Yes. The community is built around Lake Star, and the Lakefront Series places homes directly on the shoreline, with a viewing pier over the lake and a series of lakefront lots in the community. Lakefront homesites carry a premium and sell quickly, and not every phase releases waterfront lots, so ask the sales office which lakefront homesites remain before you plan around one.
Compare the Ovation areaWhat amenities does Lake Star at Ovation offer?
The community's amenity center includes a community center or clubhouse, a pool, a fitness center, a playground, a dog park, open greenspace, and direct lake access with a viewing pier over Lake Star. Those sit inside the larger Ovation master plan, which adds resort-style pools, clubhouses, trails, and ponds across its neighborhoods, with Hamlin Town Center providing everyday shopping and dining minutes away.
What schools serve Lake Star at Ovation?
The Ovation area is served by Orange County Public Schools. A new Ovation Elementary School opened in the village for the 2026-27 school year, and middle and high school assignments currently run through area campuses such as Horizon West Middle and Windermere High School. Boundaries shift as new schools and phases open, so confirm the current assignment for the exact address with OCPS before you sign.
How do buyers typically buy at Lake Star at Ovation?
In Florida, whether to use a buyer's agent on a new home is your choice, and builders typically register the buyer's agent on the first visit to the sales center. On an actively building community, the practical steps are to decide on representation before your first tour, get pre-qualified, and ask which homesites are to-be-built versus quick move-in so you can match the timeline to your needs. The GPG Team can pull the current Lake Star phase sheet and compare it against the rest of the Ovation area.
Read the step-by-step buyer's guideCompare communities
Get the current Lake Star inventory
See which plans and lakefront lots are open today.
Tyler Gibson and the GPG Team track Horizon West releases for clients and can pull the published Lake Star phase sheet before you visit.
Start the conversationWorking with an agent
The buyer-agency decision is yours, made before the first visit
In Florida, whether to work with a buyer's agent on a new home is your choice. Many buyers buy directly from M/I Homes without representation, and that can work well. The practical detail to know: builders typically register the buyer's agent on the first visit to the sales center. If you tour Lake Star at Ovation without an agent and later decide you want representation, the builder may treat that earlier visit as your introduction to the community and limit when an agent can be added to that contract. So the decision is really made before you walk in, not at the contract table.
Because Lake Star is actively building, the phase sheet changes as homes sell and new phases release, and the lakefront lots move fastest. The GPG Team can pull what M/I Homes has published, compare the Lake Star collections against the rest of the Ovation area, and walk you through the registration rules before your first visit so your representation options stay open. No pressure either way: the point is that you decide with the facts in hand.
Update note: builder pricing, incentives, floor-plan availability, and development stages documented here change without notice and should be verified with M/I Homes. Figures in this file were compiled from publicly available sources on October 29, 2026.
New-home buyers
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