Southchase vs Whisper Lakes
Two Orange communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-21.
| Metric | Southchase | Whisper Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $388K | $397K |
| Price per sq ft | $226 | $237 |
| Avg days on market | 68 days | 62 days |
| Months of supply | 3.3 mo | 3.3 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 36 | 36 |
The verdict
Whisper Lakes carries the higher median price — about 2% above Southchase. Homes in Whisper Lakes sell faster (62 days on market vs 68).
Where each one is
Southchase and Whisper Lakes are about a mile apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Orange County.
| Southchase | Whisper Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Orange County, FL | Orange County, FL |
| City / area | Orlando | Orlando |
| ZIP | 32824, 32837 | 32837 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | not enough parcels sampled | all 19 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
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
| Southchase | Whisper Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 10 | 10 |
| Under contract | 0 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $360K to $625K | $247K to $460K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Half Duplex, Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Southchase homes for sale · Whisper Lakes homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Southchase | Whisper Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 142 | 254 |
| Built | 1990–2022 (median 1992) | 1986–1995 (median 1989) |
| Typical living area | 1,632 sq ft | 1,324 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 72% | 66% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Southchase median | Whisper Lakes median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $110K (8 sales) | $93K (6 sales) |
| 2013 | $166K (16 sales) | $130K (18 sales) |
| 2014 | $155K (22 sales) | $150K (16 sales) |
| 2015 | $178K (41 sales) | $165K (24 sales) |
| 2016 | $192K (46 sales) | $170K (47 sales) |
| 2017 | $210K (36 sales) | $197K (25 sales) |
| 2018 | $230K (7 sales) | $231K (4 sales) |
| 2021 | $348K (14 sales) | $305K (14 sales) |
| 2022 | $380K (49 sales) | $321K (29 sales) |
| 2023 | $390K (13 sales) | $350K (12 sales) |
| 2024 | $384K (16 sales) | $350K (31 sales) |
| 2025 | $394K (26 sales) | $395K (21 sales) |
| 2026 | $385K (27 sales) | $353K (32 sales) |
Since 2012, Southchase's median sale price is +250% and Whisper Lakes's is +280% — Whisper Lakes has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Southchase | Whisper Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.9% | 98.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,669 sq ft | 1,443 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 26 (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
| Southchase | Whisper Lakes | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Waterbridge Elem |
| Middle | not reported | Freedom Middle |
| High school | not reported | 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, Southchase is the lower entry point (median $388K vs $397K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Southchase; 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 Whisper Lakes more expensive than Southchase?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Whisper Lakes is $397,000 versus $388,000 in Southchase, about 2% higher.
How far apart are Southchase and Whisper Lakes?
About a mile straight-line, center to center, both in Orange County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Southchase or Whisper Lakes?
Southchase: its homes were built 1990–2022 with a median year of 1992, versus a median of 1989 in Whisper Lakes (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Southchase. The typical home there is 1,632 sq ft of living area, versus 1,324 sq ft in Whisper Lakes.
Which has appreciated more, Southchase or Whisper Lakes?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 250% in Southchase and 280% in Whisper Lakes (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Go deeper on each: Southchase homes, photos & schools · Whisper Lakes homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.