Osprey Ranch vs Palms at Windermere
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Osprey Ranch | Palms at Windermere |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $632K | $1.09M |
| Price per sq ft | $253 | $312 |
| Avg days on market | 129 days | 144 days |
| Months of supply | 3.8 mo | 1.7 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 32 | 28 |
The verdict
Palms at Windermere carries the higher median price — about 72% above Osprey Ranch. Homes in Osprey Ranch sell faster (129 days on market vs 144). Palms at Windermere is the tighter market on inventory (1.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Osprey Ranch | Palms at Windermere | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Orange County, FL | Orange County, FL |
| City / area | Winter Garden | Windermere |
| ZIP | 34787 | 34786 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 89% of 28 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | not enough parcels sampled |
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
| Osprey Ranch | Palms at Windermere | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 4 |
| Under contract | 6 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $391K to $850K | $920K to $1.2M |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 2 | 4 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Osprey Ranch homes for sale · Palms at Windermere homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Osprey Ranch | Palms at Windermere | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 238 | 1 |
| Built | 2024–2024 (median 2024) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 2,200 sq ft | n/a |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 23% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 56 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Osprey Ranch | Palms at Windermere | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.0% | 98.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 69% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 2,500 sq ft | 3,550 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
| Osprey Ranch | Palms at Windermere | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Water Spring Elementary | Bay Lake Elementary |
| Middle | Water Spring Middle | Horizon West Middle School |
| High school | Horizon High School | 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, Osprey Ranch is the lower entry point (median $632K vs $1.09M). Sellers get a faster sale in Osprey Ranch (129 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 Palms at Windermere more expensive than Osprey Ranch?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Palms at Windermere is $1,090,000 versus $632,000 in Osprey Ranch, about 72% higher.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Osprey Ranch — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 98.4% in Palms at Windermere.
What high schools serve Osprey Ranch and Palms at Windermere?
Listings in Osprey Ranch most often report Horizon High School; listings in Palms at Windermere report Windermere High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Osprey Ranch homes, photos & schools · Palms at Windermere homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.