Sand Lake Hills vs Windermere Trails
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-02.
| Metric | Sand Lake Hills | Windermere Trails |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $540K | $675K |
| Price per sq ft | $283 | $240 |
| Avg days on market | 54 days | 89 days |
| Months of supply | 2.5 mo | 4.0 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 38 | 30 |
The verdict
Windermere Trails carries the higher median price — about 25% above Sand Lake Hills. Homes in Sand Lake Hills sell faster (54 days on market vs 89). Sand Lake Hills is the tighter market on inventory (2.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
Sand Lake Hills and Windermere Trails are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Orange County.
| Sand Lake Hills | Windermere Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Orange County, FL | Orange County, FL |
| City / area | Orlando | Windermere |
| ZIP | 32819 | 34786 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 95% of 20 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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
| Sand Lake Hills | Windermere Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 8 | 10 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $469K to $749K | $430K to $945K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 1 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sand Lake Hills homes for sale · Windermere Trails homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sand Lake Hills | Windermere Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 527 | 412 |
| Built | 1973–2007 (median 1979) | 2013–2018 (median 2015) |
| Typical living area | 1,928 sq ft | 2,873 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 75% | 50% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sand Lake Hills median | Windermere Trails median |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $228K (16 sales) | $396K (6 sales) |
| 2014 | $232K (24 sales) | $351K (14 sales) |
| 2015 | $251K (38 sales) | $371K (17 sales) |
| 2016 | $275K (60 sales) | $367K (62 sales) |
| 2017 | $289K (49 sales) | $382K (67 sales) |
| 2018 | $315K (13 sales) | $446K (6 sales) |
| 2019 | $325K (9 sales) | $444K (6 sales) |
| 2021 | $440K (6 sales) | $425K (9 sales) |
| 2022 | $425K (41 sales) | $631K (37 sales) |
| 2023 | $435K (8 sales) | $689K (15 sales) |
| 2024 | $540K (41 sales) | $710K (36 sales) |
| 2025 | $550K (29 sales) | $580K (37 sales) |
| 2026 | $542K (32 sales) | $600K (24 sales) |
Since 2013, Sand Lake Hills's median sale price is +138% and Windermere Trails's is +51% — Sand Lake Hills has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sand Lake Hills | Windermere Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.9% | 95.6% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,918 sq ft | 2,207 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 18 (cold) | 45 (normal) |
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
| Sand Lake Hills | Windermere Trails | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Dr. Phillips Elem | Bay Lake Elementary |
| Middle | Southwest Middle | Horizon West Middle School |
| High school | Dr. Phillips High | 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, Sand Lake Hills is the lower entry point (median $540K vs $675K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Windermere Trails; Sand Lake Hills trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sand Lake Hills (54 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 Windermere Trails more expensive than Sand Lake Hills?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Windermere Trails is $675,000 versus $540,000 in Sand Lake Hills, about 25% higher.
How far apart are Sand Lake Hills and Windermere Trails?
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, Sand Lake Hills or Windermere Trails?
Windermere Trails: its homes were built 2013–2018 with a median year of 2015, versus a median of 1979 in Sand Lake Hills (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Windermere Trails. The typical home there is 2,873 sq ft of living area, versus 1,928 sq ft in Sand Lake Hills.
Which has appreciated more, Sand Lake Hills or Windermere Trails?
From 2013 to 2026 the median sale price rose 138% in Sand Lake Hills and 51% in Windermere Trails (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Windermere Trails — sellers there received 95.6% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 94.9% in Sand Lake Hills.
What high schools serve Sand Lake Hills and Windermere Trails?
Listings in Sand Lake Hills most often report Dr. Phillips High; listings in Windermere Trails report Windermere High School. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Sand Lake Hills homes, photos & schools · Windermere Trails homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.