Orange County, southwest Orlando
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An established, central area southwest of Orlando with mature landscaping, golf communities and one of the metro's densest restaurant corridors nearby.
Talk to DaniDr. Phillips is not new. It was built out over decades, which shows in the tree canopy, the lot sizes and the mix of housing from the 1980s onward. It sits close to the tourism corridor without being inside it, and it functions as a settled residential area with full commercial services.
Southwest Orlando, near I-4 and the Sand Lake Road corridor, with the theme parks, the convention area and downtown Orlando all within a normal metro drive.
Everything needed weekly is close: groceries, medical services, gyms, schools and an unusually wide range of restaurants along Restaurant Row. Many neighborhoods are organized around golf courses or lakes, with established HOAs.
Because the area is largely built out, new construction tends to be infill, custom homes or renovation of existing properties rather than new master-planned phases.
Car-based, with quick access to I-4 and the main east-west corridors. Traffic on Sand Lake Road is heavy at peak hours and around tourism events.
The area
Lakefront estates and a restaurant row facing the theme-park skyline.
Real life here
An established, central routine: Restaurant Row for dinner, Sand Lake Road for services, and the theme-park corridor and Universal area minutes away. Established neighborhoods with mature landscaping sit immediately behind the commercial avenues.
Sand Lake Road, Restaurant Row, is the most concentrated dining strip in the metro, with steakhouses, sushi, Italian and international kitchens side by side, plus the Universal and I-Drive options a few minutes further.
Supermarkets, pharmacies, clinics and specialist medical offices are all along Sand Lake Road and Turkey Lake Road, with hospitals in the corridor.
Tourism seasonality is felt directly here: traffic on I-Drive and Sand Lake Road thickens in the peak months, and restaurants book up.
Around here
Real institutions inside this area's radius, ordered by distance. No ratings: assignment depends on the exact address, and a star average does not measure a school.
High school
7380 W Sand Lake Rd Suite 500, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
WebsiteSchool
7347 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Elementary school
9150 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32836, USA
WebsiteEducational institution
7009 Dr Phillips Blvd #110A, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
Breezy hangout serving seafood & beach-themed cocktails in stylish, nautical surroundings.
9101 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
8282 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Buzzing Mexican hot spot doling out classic dishes & snacks, plus over 400 varieties of tequila.
7468 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Funky tapas spot with resident artists, live entertainment, plus a patio and bar.
8625 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Outdoor, pedestrian-friendly mall with name-brand shops & restaurants plus 20-screen cinema & bars.
9101 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.
9295 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Italian restaurant
8717 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Indoor fun center featuring go karts, racing simulators, VR games, laser tag, bowling & dining.
9299 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.
8986 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Public parks inside this area's radius.
Park
W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Cinema, bowling, activities for the children, culture and sport around here, without repeating the parks. I list what actually exists, with the public Google rating where there is one.
Teams use problem-solving skills in immersive room sets like a prison cell & an imperiled spaceship.
8145 International Dr #511, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Video arcade
6362 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Pirate-themed mini-golf chain with 18-hole, landscaped courses set among waterfalls & caves.
8501 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Sizable destination with an observation wheel, aquarium & wax museum, plus shops & restaurants.
8375 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
400-foot tall observation wheel featuring enclosed, air-conditioned glass capsules & sweeping views.
8387 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
8387 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Universal Studio's sprawling water park offers high-thrill slides & rides, plus low-key pools.
6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.
9295 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
This museum dedicated to the Titanic offers artifacts, re-creations of the ship & guided tours.
7324 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
These numbers are published per county, not per neighbourhood or community. They show the direction of the market around this area, they do not estimate the price of a specific home.
The midpoint asking price of homes listed across the whole county that month. It is what sellers ask, not what buyers pay, and a county is far larger than a single community, a specific neighbourhood can sit well above or below it.
$424,950
median asking price (USD)
−1.2% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $382,500 in September 2021 to $424,950 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $382,500 in September 2021 and high of $497,300 in July 2023. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $382,500 |
| November 2021 | $386,000 |
| January 2022 | $389,990 |
| March 2022 | $416,750 |
| May 2022 | $462,000 |
| July 2022 | $484,945 |
| September 2022 | $465,448 |
| November 2022 | $448,950 |
| January 2023 | $434,900 |
| March 2023 | $447,000 |
| May 2023 | $474,950 |
| July 2023 | $497,300 |
| September 2023 | $480,000 |
| November 2023 | $465,500 |
| January 2024 | $436,850 |
| March 2024 | $439,900 |
| May 2024 | $450,000 |
| July 2024 | $455,000 |
| September 2024 | $447,861 |
| November 2024 | $436,490 |
| January 2025 | $422,450 |
| March 2025 | $419,000 |
| May 2025 | $444,900 |
| July 2025 | $441,250 |
| September 2025 | $430,000 |
| November 2025 | $430,000 |
| January 2026 | $425,000 |
| March 2026 | $430,000 |
| May 2026 | $437,990 |
| July 2026 | $439,450 |
| September 2026 | $424,950 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Orange County, FL
Asking price divided by interior area, at the county midpoint. It travels better between areas than a total price because it partly removes house size from the comparison, but it still ignores lot, age, finish level and view.
$242
USD per square foot
−1.6% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $208 in September 2021 to $242 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $208 in September 2021 and high of $257 in September 2023. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $208 |
| November 2021 | $212 |
| January 2022 | $220 |
| March 2022 | $234 |
| May 2022 | $249 |
| July 2022 | $249 |
| September 2022 | $245 |
| November 2022 | $242 |
| January 2023 | $243 |
| March 2023 | $248 |
| May 2023 | $251 |
| July 2023 | $255 |
| September 2023 | $257 |
| November 2023 | $255 |
| January 2024 | $252 |
| March 2024 | $254 |
| May 2024 | $255 |
| July 2024 | $256 |
| September 2024 | $252 |
| November 2024 | $249 |
| January 2025 | $247 |
| March 2025 | $246 |
| May 2025 | $249 |
| July 2025 | $247 |
| September 2025 | $246 |
| November 2025 | $245 |
| January 2026 | $243 |
| March 2026 | $245 |
| May 2026 | $244 |
| July 2026 | $244 |
| September 2026 | $242 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Orange County, FL
How many homes were actively listed for sale in the county during the month: a snapshot of available supply. It says nothing about how many sold and excludes homes already under contract.
5,554
active listings
−0.9% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 1,987 in September 2021 to 5,554 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 1,141 in February 2022 and high of 5,836 in June 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Active listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 1,987 |
| November 2021 | 1,689 |
| January 2022 | 1,237 |
| March 2022 | 1,152 |
| May 2022 | 1,542 |
| July 2022 | 2,996 |
| September 2022 | 3,259 |
| November 2022 | 3,136 |
| January 2023 | 2,637 |
| March 2023 | 2,168 |
| May 2023 | 2,060 |
| July 2023 | 2,371 |
| September 2023 | 2,635 |
| November 2023 | 3,097 |
| January 2024 | 3,196 |
| March 2024 | 3,367 |
| May 2024 | 3,791 |
| July 2024 | 4,382 |
| September 2024 | 4,694 |
| November 2024 | 4,952 |
| January 2025 | 4,732 |
| March 2025 | 5,249 |
| May 2025 | 5,597 |
| July 2025 | 5,831 |
| September 2025 | 5,603 |
| November 2025 | 5,373 |
| January 2026 | 4,901 |
| March 2026 | 5,210 |
| May 2026 | 5,340 |
| July 2026 | 5,562 |
| September 2026 | 5,554 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Orange County, FL
Homes that entered the county market for the first time that month. It measures how much new supply arrived, which is what usually changes negotiating room from one season to the next.
1,650
new listings in the month
+1.1% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 2,002 in September 2021 to 1,650 in September 2026, lower over the period. Low of 1,140 in December 2022 and high of 2,440 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | New listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 2,002 |
| November 2021 | 1,678 |
| January 2022 | 1,560 |
| March 2022 | 1,972 |
| May 2022 | 2,278 |
| July 2022 | 2,344 |
| September 2022 | 1,852 |
| November 2022 | 1,288 |
| January 2023 | 1,454 |
| March 2023 | 1,528 |
| May 2023 | 1,684 |
| July 2023 | 1,644 |
| September 2023 | 1,664 |
| November 2023 | 1,432 |
| January 2024 | 1,626 |
| March 2024 | 1,876 |
| May 2024 | 2,020 |
| July 2024 | 1,816 |
| September 2024 | 1,604 |
| November 2024 | 1,548 |
| January 2025 | 1,810 |
| March 2025 | 1,992 |
| May 2025 | 1,896 |
| July 2025 | 1,828 |
| September 2025 | 1,632 |
| November 2025 | 1,528 |
| January 2026 | 1,772 |
| March 2026 | 1,946 |
| May 2026 | 2,052 |
| July 2026 | 1,732 |
| September 2026 | 1,650 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Orange County, FL
The midpoint of how long county listings stayed on the market that month: half were listed for less, half for more. It measures pace, not price.
73
days on market
−3.9% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 38 in September 2021 to 73 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 27 in June 2022 and high of 86 in January 2026. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Days on market |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 38 |
| November 2021 | 42 |
| January 2022 | 42 |
| March 2022 | 31 |
| May 2022 | 28 |
| July 2022 | 30 |
| September 2022 | 47 |
| November 2022 | 63 |
| January 2023 | 71 |
| March 2023 | 50 |
| May 2023 | 43 |
| July 2023 | 42 |
| September 2023 | 45 |
| November 2023 | 49 |
| January 2024 | 60 |
| March 2024 | 47 |
| May 2024 | 48 |
| July 2024 | 55 |
| September 2024 | 62 |
| November 2024 | 70 |
| January 2025 | 76 |
| March 2025 | 57 |
| May 2025 | 60 |
| July 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| September 2026 | 73 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Orange County, FL
Median listing price
$410,000
median asking price (USD)
−2.5% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Florida house price index
825.7
index · base 1980:Q1 = 100
+1.4% vs. a year earlier
Q2 2026 · quarterly series
30-year fixed mortgage rate
7.28%
annual rate
+0.94 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Oct 01, 2026 · weekly average
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