Richmond Heights vs Tradewinds
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | Richmond Heights | Tradewinds |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $240K | $124K |
| Price per sq ft | $189 | $144 |
| Avg days on market | 140 days | 111 days |
| Months of supply | 4.1 mo | 6.4 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 35 | 28 |
The verdict
Richmond Heights carries the higher median price — about 94% above Tradewinds. Homes in Tradewinds sell faster (111 days on market vs 140). Richmond Heights is the tighter market on inventory (4.1 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| Richmond Heights | Tradewinds | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 12 | 15 |
| Under contract | 5 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $150K to $319K | $100K to $189K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Condominium |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Richmond Heights homes for sale · Tradewinds homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Richmond Heights | Tradewinds | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 549 | n/a |
| Built | 1925–2023 (median 1968) | n/a |
| Typical living area | 1,250 sq ft | n/a |
| Vacant lots | 2 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Richmond Heights median | Tradewinds median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $37K (8 sales) | $72K (6 sales) |
| 2016 | $66K (29 sales) | $74K (29 sales) |
| 2017 | $94K (30 sales) | $71K (28 sales) |
| 2019 | $132K (5 sales) | $100K (8 sales) |
| 2021 | $209K (10 sales) | $118K (6 sales) |
| 2022 | $241K (47 sales) | $142K (42 sales) |
| 2023 | $245K (21 sales) | $156K (24 sales) |
| 2024 | $275K (53 sales) | $163K (25 sales) |
| 2025 | $265K (37 sales) | $160K (16 sales) |
| 2026 | $245K (31 sales) | $117K (24 sales) |
Since 2015, Richmond Heights's median sale price is +553% and Tradewinds's is +61% — Richmond Heights has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Richmond Heights | Tradewinds | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.9% | 85.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,218 sq ft | 832 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 34 (cold) | 22 (cold) |
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
| Richmond Heights | Tradewinds | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Eccleston Elem | Metro West Elem |
| Middle | Carver Middle | Chain Of Lakes Middle |
| High school | Oak Ridge High | Olympia 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, Tradewinds is the lower entry point (median $124K vs $240K). Sellers get a faster sale in Tradewinds (111 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 Richmond Heights more expensive than Tradewinds?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Richmond Heights is $240,000 versus $124,000 in Tradewinds, about 94% higher.
Which has appreciated more, Richmond Heights or Tradewinds?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 553% in Richmond Heights and 61% in Tradewinds (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Richmond Heights — sellers there received 96.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 85.9% in Tradewinds.
What high schools serve Richmond Heights and Tradewinds?
Listings in Richmond Heights most often report Oak Ridge High; listings in Tradewinds report Olympia High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Richmond Heights homes, photos & schools · Tradewinds homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.