The Grande Downtown Orlando vs Richmond Heights
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-12.
| Metric | The Grande Downtown Orlando | Richmond Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $139K | $242K |
| Price per sq ft | $190 | $198 |
| Avg days on market | 108 days | 108 days |
| Months of supply | 6.2 mo | 3.6 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 27 | 37 |
The verdict
Richmond Heights carries the higher median price — about 74% above The Grande Downtown Orlando. Richmond Heights is the tighter market on inventory (3.6 months of supply).
Where each one is
The Grande Downtown Orlando and Richmond Heights are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Orange County.
| The Grande Downtown Orlando | Richmond Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Orange County, FL | Orange County, FL |
| City / area | Orlando | Orlando |
| ZIP | 32801 | 32811 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 24 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
| The Grande Downtown Orlando | Richmond Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 14 | 11 |
| Under contract | 1 | 6 |
| Asking prices today | $141K to $300K | $150K to $304K |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: The Grande Downtown Orlando homes for sale · Richmond Heights homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| The Grande Downtown Orlando | Richmond Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 549 |
| Built | n/a | 1925–2023 (median 1968) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,250 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 2 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | The Grande Downtown Orlando median | Richmond Heights median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $136K (11 sales) | $37K (8 sales) |
| 2016 | $134K (19 sales) | $66K (29 sales) |
| 2017 | $144K (16 sales) | $93K (31 sales) |
| 2021 | $162K (14 sales) | $189K (12 sales) |
| 2022 | $198K (46 sales) | $245K (47 sales) |
| 2023 | $254K (8 sales) | $244K (20 sales) |
| 2024 | $232K (12 sales) | $275K (52 sales) |
| 2025 | $177K (15 sales) | $265K (37 sales) |
| 2026 | $146K (22 sales) | $245K (31 sales) |
Since 2015, The Grande Downtown Orlando's median sale price is +7% and Richmond Heights's is +553% — Richmond Heights has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| The Grande Downtown Orlando | Richmond Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 93.1% | 96.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 739 sq ft | 1,218 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 31 (cold) | 34 (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
| The Grande Downtown Orlando | Richmond Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Lake Como Elem | Eccleston Elem |
| Middle | Lake Como School K-8 | Carver Middle |
| High school | Edgewater High | Oak Ridge High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Momentum Realty agents have closed 1 home in The Grande Downtown Orlando and 0 in Richmond Heights (brokerage records, both sides counted once). Find an agent who works The Grande Downtown Orlando · Richmond Heights.
Which one fits
On budget alone, The Grande Downtown Orlando is the lower entry point (median $139K vs $242K).
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 Richmond Heights more expensive than The Grande Downtown Orlando?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Richmond Heights is $242,000 versus $139,000 in The Grande Downtown Orlando, about 74% higher.
How far apart are The Grande Downtown Orlando and Richmond Heights?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Orange County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has appreciated more, The Grande Downtown Orlando or Richmond Heights?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 7% in The Grande Downtown Orlando and 553% in Richmond Heights (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Richmond Heights — sellers there received 96.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.1% in The Grande Downtown Orlando.
What high schools serve The Grande Downtown Orlando and Richmond Heights?
Listings in The Grande Downtown Orlando most often report Edgewater High; listings in Richmond Heights report Oak Ridge High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: The Grande Downtown Orlando homes, photos & schools · Richmond Heights homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.