PARADISO GRANDE vs Whisper Lakes
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | PARADISO GRANDE | Whisper Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.22M | $397K |
| Price per sq ft | $374 | $237 |
| Avg days on market | 83 days | 62 days |
| Months of supply | 8.9 mo | 3.3 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 31 | 36 |
The verdict
PARADISO GRANDE carries the higher median price — about 208% above Whisper Lakes. Homes in Whisper Lakes sell faster (62 days on market vs 83). Whisper Lakes is the tighter market on inventory (3.3 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| PARADISO GRANDE | Whisper Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 23 | 10 |
| Under contract | 0 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $799K to $2.8M | $247K to $460K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 5 | 0 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Half Duplex, Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: PARADISO GRANDE homes for sale · Whisper Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| PARADISO GRANDE | Whisper Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 165 | 254 |
| Built | 2022–2024 (median 2024) | 1986–1995 (median 1989.0) |
| Typical living area | 3,948 sq ft | 1,324 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 0% | 66% |
| 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 | Whisper Lakes median |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $979K (13 sales) | $350K (12 sales) |
| 2024 | $1.23M (45 sales) | $350K (31 sales) |
| 2025 | $1.59M (26 sales) | $395K (21 sales) |
| 2026 | $1.54M (33 sales) | $353K (32 sales) |
Since 2023, PARADISO GRANDE's median sale price is +57% and Whisper Lakes's is +1% — PARADISO GRANDE has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| PARADISO GRANDE | Whisper Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 100.0% | 98.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 73% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 4,379 sq ft | 1,443 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 | Whisper Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Sunshine Elementary | Waterbridge Elem |
| Middle | Freedom Middle | Freedom Middle |
| High school | Lake Buena Vista High School | Freedom 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, Whisper Lakes is the lower entry point (median $397K 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; Whisper Lakes trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Whisper Lakes (62 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 PARADISO GRANDE more expensive than Whisper Lakes?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in PARADISO GRANDE is $1,224,000 versus $397,000 in Whisper Lakes, about 208% higher.
Which has newer homes, PARADISO GRANDE or Whisper Lakes?
PARADISO GRANDE: its homes were built 2022–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 1989.0 in Whisper Lakes (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
PARADISO GRANDE. The typical home there is 3,948 sq ft of living area, versus 1,324 sq ft in Whisper Lakes.
Which has appreciated more, PARADISO GRANDE or Whisper Lakes?
From 2023 to 2026 the median sale price rose 57% in PARADISO GRANDE and 1% in Whisper Lakes (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 98.3% in Whisper Lakes.
What high schools serve PARADISO GRANDE and Whisper Lakes?
Listings in PARADISO GRANDE most often report Lake Buena Vista High School; listings in Whisper Lakes report Freedom High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: PARADISO GRANDE homes, photos & schools · Whisper Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.