The Best Neighborhoods in Lake Mary, FL (2026)

Looking for the best neighborhoods in Lake Mary? Instead of opinions, we ranked Lake Mary’s 54 communities by the numbers that actually matter when you’re choosing where to live — how fast homes sell, price per square foot, and how values are moving. Here’s where Lake Mary stands, by the data (as of 2026-06-16).

Fastest-selling neighborhoods in Lake Mary

Where homes sell quickest — a sign of strong buyer demand. (Lowest median days on market, communities with recent closings.)

  1. CRYSTAL LAKE WINTER HOMES — 0 days on market · $390,000
  2. EVANSDALE — 1 days on market · $469,000
  3. MAGNOLIA PLANTATION — 1 days on market · $1.01M
  4. LAKE MARY WOODS — 5 days on market · $681,000
  5. Steeple Chase — 17 days on market · $1.41M

Most affordable neighborhoods in Lake Mary (price per sq ft)

The lowest median price per square foot in Lake Mary — where your dollar stretches furthest.

  1. AMENDED OF CRYSTAL LAKE SHORES — $2/sq ft · $2,000
  2. TIMACUAN PARK — $143/sq ft · $280,000
  3. FOREST THE — $174/sq ft · $213,000
  4. LAKE MARY LANDINGS — $187/sq ft · $337,000
  5. FOUNTAIN PARKE AT LAKE MARY — $192/sq ft · $405,000

Top neighborhoods in Lake Mary by Momentum Score

Momentum’s overall 0-100 market score blends value, demand, and momentum.

  1. GREENWOOD LAKES UNIT D-3A — score 77 · $385,000
  2. FOUNTAIN PARKE AT LAKE MARY — score 75 · $405,000
  3. MAGNOLIA PLANTATION — score 71 · $1.01M
  4. HILLS OF LAKE MARY — score 68 · $465,000
  5. LAKEWOOD AT THE CROSSINGS — score 66 · $415,000

How we ranked these

These lists come from Momentum’s MLS data for Lake Mary, limited to communities with recent closings so the numbers are meaningful. ‘Fastest-selling’ uses median days on market, ‘most affordable’ uses median price per square foot, ‘fastest-appreciating’ uses the 1-year price change, and the Momentum Score is our overall 0-100 read on each market. The right neighborhood for you also depends on schools, commute, and lifestyle — use these as a data-driven starting point.

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Common questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Lake Mary?
It depends on your priorities. By the data, the fastest-selling, most affordable, and fastest-appreciating Lake Mary neighborhoods are listed above. The best fit also depends on schools, commute, and budget — a local agent can match you.
What’s the median home price in Lake Mary?
About $504,000 across the 54 Lake Mary communities Momentum tracks, though it varies widely by neighborhood.
How were these Lake Mary neighborhoods ranked?
From Momentum’s MLS data, using objective signals (days on market, price per square foot, 1-year appreciation, and our 0-100 Momentum Score), limited to communities with recent sales.

Rankings are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for Lake Mary, as of 2026-06-16, and change over time. A data-driven starting point, not a guarantee or an endorsement of any community. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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