Laureate Park at Lake Nona vs The Cove at Nona Sound
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Laureate Park at Lake Nona | The Cove at Nona Sound |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $650K | $420K |
| Price per sq ft | $305 | $247 |
| Avg days on market | 56 days | 2 days |
| Months of supply | 3.5 mo | 1.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Seller's Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 237 | 25 |
The verdict
Laureate Park at Lake Nona carries the higher median price — about 55% above The Cove at Nona Sound. Homes in The Cove at Nona Sound sell faster (2 days on market vs 56). The Cove at Nona Sound is the tighter market on inventory (1.4 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Laureate Park at Lake Nona | The Cove at Nona Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 70 | 3 |
| Under contract | 23 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $415K to $2.4M | $425K to $425K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 11 | 3 |
| Property types listed | Half Duplex, Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Laureate Park at Lake Nona homes for sale · The Cove at Nona Sound homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Laureate Park at Lake Nona | The Cove at Nona Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 1,155 | n/a |
| Built | 2012–2024 (median 2019.0) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,261 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 57% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 108 | 72 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Laureate Park at Lake Nona | The Cove at Nona Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.0% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 44% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,731 sq ft | 1,683 sq ft |
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
| Laureate Park at Lake Nona | The Cove at Nona Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Laureate Park Elementary | not reported |
| Middle | Lake Nona Middle School | Luminary Middle |
| High school | Lake Nona High | Lake Nona 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, The Cove at Nona Sound is the lower entry point (median $420K vs $650K). Sellers get a faster sale in The Cove at Nona Sound (2 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 Laureate Park at Lake Nona more expensive than The Cove at Nona Sound?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Laureate Park at Lake Nona is $650,000 versus $420,000 in The Cove at Nona Sound, about 55% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
The Cove at Nona Sound — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.0% in Laureate Park at Lake Nona.
What high schools serve Laureate Park at Lake Nona and The Cove at Nona Sound?
Listings in Laureate Park at Lake Nona most often report Lake Nona High; listings in The Cove at Nona Sound report Lake Nona High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Laureate Park at Lake Nona homes, photos & schools · The Cove at Nona Sound homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.