Hawthorne Village vs Sanctuary at Bay Hill
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Hawthorne Village | Sanctuary at Bay Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $173K | $292K |
| Price per sq ft | $191 | $257 |
| Avg days on market | 60 days | 100 days |
| Months of supply | 14.7 mo | 6.5 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 9 | 11 |
The verdict
Sanctuary at Bay Hill carries the higher median price — about 69% above Hawthorne Village. Homes in Hawthorne Village sell faster (60 days on market vs 100). Sanctuary at Bay Hill is the tighter market on inventory (6.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Hawthorne Village | Sanctuary at Bay Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Orange County, FL | Orange County, FL |
| City / area | Orlando | Orlando |
| ZIP | 32837 | 32819 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 18 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 13 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
| Hawthorne Village | Sanctuary at Bay Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 6 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $158K to $215K | $260K to $320K |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Condominium |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Hawthorne Village homes for sale · Sanctuary at Bay Hill homes for sale.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Hawthorne Village | Sanctuary at Bay Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Waterbridge Elem | Dr. Phillips Elem |
| Middle | Freedom Middle | Southwest Middle |
| High school | Freedom High School | Dr. Phillips 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, Hawthorne Village is the lower entry point (median $173K vs $292K). Sellers get a faster sale in Hawthorne Village (60 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 Sanctuary at Bay Hill more expensive than Hawthorne Village?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sanctuary at Bay Hill is $292,000 versus $173,000 in Hawthorne Village, about 69% higher.
What high schools serve Hawthorne Village and Sanctuary at Bay Hill?
Listings in Hawthorne Village most often report Freedom High School; listings in Sanctuary at Bay Hill report Dr. Phillips High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Hawthorne Village homes, photos & schools · Sanctuary at Bay Hill homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.