Engelwood Park vs Royal Estates
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-09.
| Metric | Engelwood Park | Royal Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $331K | $328K |
| Price per sq ft | $262 | $241 |
| Avg days on market | 176 days | 67 days |
| Months of supply | 0.9 mo | 1.9 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 39 | 25 |
The verdict
Engelwood Park carries the higher median price — about 1% above Royal Estates. Homes in Royal Estates sell faster (67 days on market vs 176). Engelwood Park is the tighter market on inventory (0.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Engelwood Park | Royal Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Orange County, FL | Orange County, FL |
| City / area | Orlando | Orlando |
| ZIP | 32807 | 32817, 32836, 34786 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 12 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Engelwood Park | Royal Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 3 | 4 |
| Under contract | 3 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $320K to $365K | $280K to $359K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Engelwood Park homes for sale · Royal Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Engelwood Park | Royal Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 418 | 237 |
| Built | 1952–1983 (median 1958) | 1954–2023 (median 1964) |
| Typical living area | 1,272 sq ft | 1,261 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 65% | 54% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Engelwood Park median | Royal Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $116K (34 sales) | $86K (6 sales) |
| 2016 | $136K (46 sales) | $132K (8 sales) |
| 2017 | $168K (48 sales) | $124K (8 sales) |
| 2021 | $264K (4 sales) | $376K (9 sales) |
| 2022 | $289K (47 sales) | $315K (19 sales) |
| 2023 | $310K (13 sales) | $470K (19 sales) |
| 2024 | $347K (36 sales) | $330K (7 sales) |
| 2025 | $330K (32 sales) | $328K (4 sales) |
| 2026 | $340K (35 sales) | $325K (10 sales) |
Since 2015, Engelwood Park's median sale price is +192% and Royal Estates's is +277% — Royal Estates has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Engelwood Park | Royal Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.4% | 94.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,267 sq ft | 1,433 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 41 (normal) | 35 (cold) |
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
| Engelwood Park | Royal Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Engelwood Elementary | Riverdale Elem |
| Middle | Roberto Clemente Middle | Union Park Middle |
| High school | Colonial High | Windermere High School |
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, Royal Estates is the lower entry point (median $328K vs $331K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Royal Estates; Engelwood Park trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Royal Estates (67 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 Engelwood Park more expensive than Royal Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Engelwood Park is $331,000 versus $328,000 in Royal Estates, about 1% higher.
Which has newer homes, Engelwood Park or Royal Estates?
Royal Estates: its homes were built 1954–2023 with a median year of 1964, versus a median of 1958 in Engelwood Park (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Engelwood Park or Royal Estates?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 192% in Engelwood Park and 277% in Royal Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Engelwood Park — sellers there received 97.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.0% in Royal Estates.
What high schools serve Engelwood Park and Royal Estates?
Listings in Engelwood Park most often report Colonial High; listings in Royal Estates report Windermere High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Engelwood Park homes, photos & schools · Royal Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.