AVALON PARK SOUTH vs Rocket City
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | AVALON PARK SOUTH | Rocket City |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $507K | $450K |
| Price per sq ft | $260 | $219 |
| Avg days on market | 31 days | 97 days |
| Months of supply | 0.9 mo | 8.0 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market (limited data) | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 30 |
The verdict
AVALON PARK SOUTH carries the higher median price — about 13% above Rocket City. Homes in AVALON PARK SOUTH sell faster (31 days on market vs 97). AVALON PARK SOUTH is the tighter market on inventory (0.9 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| AVALON PARK SOUTH | Rocket City | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 2 | 20 |
| Under contract | 2 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $350K to $380K | $280K to $2.2M |
| Property types listed | Townhouse | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: AVALON PARK SOUTH homes for sale · Rocket City homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| AVALON PARK SOUTH | Rocket City | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 348 | 591 |
| Built | 1999–2011 (median 2005.0) | 1963–2024 (median 1995.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,725 sq ft | 1,970 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 65% | 73% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 19 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | AVALON PARK SOUTH median | Rocket City median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $210K (39 sales) | $215K (30 sales) |
| 2016 | $223K (52 sales) | $194K (60 sales) |
| 2017 | $270K (33 sales) | $225K (55 sales) |
| 2018 | $335K (3 sales) | $290K (14 sales) |
| 2019 | $300K (9 sales) | $278K (8 sales) |
| 2021 | $318K (14 sales) | $330K (15 sales) |
| 2022 | $395K (31 sales) | $392K (42 sales) |
| 2023 | $500K (9 sales) | $424K (24 sales) |
| 2024 | $420K (23 sales) | $423K (49 sales) |
| 2025 | $410K (24 sales) | $420K (45 sales) |
| 2026 | $500K (23 sales) | $437K (25 sales) |
Since 2015, AVALON PARK SOUTH's median sale price is +138% and Rocket City's is +103% — AVALON PARK SOUTH has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| AVALON PARK SOUTH | Rocket City | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.7% | 97.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 4% |
| Typical sold home | 1,925 sq ft | 2,108 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 61 (hot) | 47 (normal) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| AVALON PARK SOUTH | Rocket City | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Avalon Elem | Wedgefield |
| Middle | Avalon Middle | Wedgefield |
| High school | Timber Creek High | East River High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Rocket City is the lower entry point (median $450K vs $507K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in AVALON PARK SOUTH; Rocket City trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in AVALON PARK SOUTH (31 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is AVALON PARK SOUTH more expensive than Rocket City?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in AVALON PARK SOUTH is $507,000 versus $450,000 in Rocket City, about 13% higher.
Which has newer homes, AVALON PARK SOUTH or Rocket City?
AVALON PARK SOUTH: its homes were built 1999–2011 with a median year of 2005.0, versus a median of 1995.0 in Rocket City (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Rocket City. The typical home there is 1,970 sq ft of living area, versus 1,725 sq ft in AVALON PARK SOUTH.
Which has appreciated more, AVALON PARK SOUTH or Rocket City?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 138% in AVALON PARK SOUTH and 103% in Rocket City (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve AVALON PARK SOUTH and Rocket City?
Listings in AVALON PARK SOUTH most often report Timber Creek High; listings in Rocket City report East River High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: AVALON PARK SOUTH homes, photos & schools · Rocket City homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.