Meridian Parks vs Sand Lake Hills
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Meridian Parks | Sand Lake Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $415K | $542K |
| Price per sq ft | $258 | $278 |
| Avg days on market | 37 days | 26 days |
| Months of supply | 2.4 mo | 2.8 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 54 | 39 |
The verdict
Sand Lake Hills carries the higher median price — about 31% above Meridian Parks. Homes in Sand Lake Hills sell faster (26 days on market vs 37). Meridian Parks is the tighter market on inventory (2.4 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Meridian Parks | Sand Lake Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Orange County, FL | Orange County, FL |
| City / area | Orlando | Orlando |
| ZIP | 32832 | 32819 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 96% of 23 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 21 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
| Meridian Parks | Sand Lake Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 11 | 9 |
| Under contract | 7 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $383K to $800K | $490K to $659K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 9 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Meridian Parks homes for sale · Sand Lake Hills homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Meridian Parks | Sand Lake Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 527 |
| Built | n/a | 1973–2007 (median 1979) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,928 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 75% |
| Vacant lots | 75 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Meridian Parks median | Sand Lake Hills median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $479K (16 sales) | $425K (41 sales) |
| 2023 | $564K (22 sales) | $419K (6 sales) |
| 2024 | $491K (5 sales) | $538K (42 sales) |
| 2025 | $576K (45 sales) | $550K (28 sales) |
| 2026 | $477K (52 sales) | $542K (34 sales) |
Since 2022, Meridian Parks's median sale price is +0% and Sand Lake Hills's is +27% — Sand Lake Hills has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Meridian Parks | Sand Lake Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.4% | 94.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 100% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,704 sq ft | 1,918 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
| Meridian Parks | Sand Lake Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Sun Blaze Elementary | Dr. Phillips Elem |
| Middle | Innovation Middle School | Southwest Middle |
| High school | Innovation High | 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, Meridian Parks is the lower entry point (median $415K vs $542K). Sellers get a faster sale in Sand Lake Hills (26 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 Sand Lake Hills more expensive than Meridian Parks?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sand Lake Hills is $542,000 versus $415,000 in Meridian Parks, about 31% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Meridian Parks or Sand Lake Hills?
From 2022 to 2026 the median sale price rose 0% in Meridian Parks and 27% in Sand Lake Hills (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Meridian Parks — sellers there received 96.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.9% in Sand Lake Hills.
What high schools serve Meridian Parks and Sand Lake Hills?
Listings in Meridian Parks most often report Innovation High; listings in Sand Lake Hills report Dr. Phillips High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Meridian Parks homes, photos & schools · Sand Lake Hills homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.