Paradiso Grande vs Southchase
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Paradiso Grande | Southchase |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.22M | $385K |
| Price per sq ft | $374 | n/a |
| Avg days on market | 184 days | n/a |
| Months of supply | 7.6 mo | 0 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 30 | 0 |
The verdict
Paradiso Grande carries the higher median price — about 218% above Southchase.
Where each one is
Paradiso Grande and Southchase are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Orange County.
| Paradiso Grande | Southchase | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Orange County, FL | Orange County, FL |
| City / area | Orlando | Orlando |
| ZIP | 32819, 32821 | 32824, 32837 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 27 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 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
| Paradiso Grande | Southchase | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 19 | 0 |
| Under contract | 1 | 0 |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 5 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | - |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Paradiso Grande homes for sale · Southchase homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Paradiso Grande | Southchase | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 165 | 142 |
| Built | 2022–2024 (median 2024) | 1990–2022 (median 1992) |
| Typical living area | 3,948 sq ft | 1,632 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 72% |
| Vacant lots | 205 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Paradiso Grande median | Southchase median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $986K (14 sales) | $390K (13 sales) |
| 2024 | $1.23M (44 sales) | $384K (16 sales) |
| 2025 | $1.59M (26 sales) | $394K (26 sales) |
| 2026 | $1.54M (33 sales) | $385K (27 sales) |
Since 2023, Paradiso Grande's median sale price is +56% and Southchase's is -1% — Paradiso Grande has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Paradiso Grande | Southchase | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.0% | 97.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 73% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 4,379 sq ft | 1,669 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
| Paradiso Grande | Southchase | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Sunshine Elementary | not reported |
| Middle | Freedom Middle | not reported |
| High school | Lake Buena Vista High School | not reported |
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, Southchase is the lower entry point (median $385K vs $1.22M). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Paradiso Grande; Southchase trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots.
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 Paradiso Grande more expensive than Southchase?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Paradiso Grande is $1,224,000 versus $385,000 in Southchase, about 218% higher.
How far apart are Paradiso Grande and Southchase?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Orange County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Paradiso Grande or Southchase?
Paradiso Grande: its homes were built 2022–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1992 in Southchase (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Paradiso Grande. The typical home there is 3,948 sq ft of living area, versus 1,632 sq ft in Southchase.
Which has appreciated more, Paradiso Grande or Southchase?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose 56% in Paradiso Grande and -1% in Southchase (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Paradiso Grande — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.9% in Southchase.
Go deeper on each: Paradiso Grande homes, photos & schools · Southchase homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.