BONNIE BRAE
Homes for Sale in ORLANDO, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Bonnie Brae is an older Orlando pocket — the median build year of 1958 and a range stretching back to 1940 tells you most of what you need to know about what drives value here: lot size, renovation state, and how much of the original systems and structure have been updated. With no current active listings in the feed, there is nothing on the market to benchmark against right now, which is itself informative for anyone tracking this community closely.
A homestead share of just over 20% suggests a meaningful portion of these 113 homes are held as investment or non-owner-occupied property, which can affect how quickly a given house comes to market and in what condition. For a buyer, that means doing homework on any individual listing rather than assuming a neighborhood-wide condition profile. For a seller, it means a well-updated home in this age bracket has real room to stand out against what may be a mixed-condition backdrop.
The 60-Second Overview
Bonnie Brae is a small, established Orlando neighborhood of 113 homes built mostly between the 1940s and early 1990s, with a median build year of 1958 and typical living space around 1,190 square feet — a footprint and vintage that points to smaller, older housing stock rather than newer construction.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
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BONNIE BRAEWho BONNIE BRAE is best for.
Best for
- Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home's systems and renovation history on a case-by-case basis
- Buyers prioritizing a smaller living footprint over square footage
- Buyers or investors watching a low-inventory pocket for the next listing to surface
Probably not for
- Buyers who want to choose from active listings today, since none are currently on the market
- Buyers seeking newer construction built after the early 1990s
- Buyers expecting shared community amenities or facilities
The market around BONNIE BRAE
BONNIE BRAE is a small community — 57 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32808, 205 homes are on the market and 28% are under contract — a steady corner of ORLANDO.
Across Orange County, 5,873 homes are active and 2,054 pending (26% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not BONNIE BRAE specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in BONNIE BRAE, ORLANDO
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Recent Developments in Bonnie Brae
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Bonnie Brae, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
Capstone begins construction on The Gateway luxury apartments
Capstone Building Corp began construction on The Gateway, a 270-unit apartment community at 7250 Shadowridge Drive in Orlando, developed by JBL Development. The five-story gated project spans more than 417,000 square feet and is expected to be completed in late 2027. Amenities include a saltwater pool, fitness center, pickleball court, and a clubhouse with a restaurant and bar.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 270 market rate apartments in a five story building with resort style amenities, expanding the local rental housing stock in the Airport Lakes area of south Orlando. The project is about 14 miles southeast of Bonnie Brae, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Construction Owners - July 2026Development
Orange County opens Enclave at Canopy Park with 104 affordable units
Orange County opened The Enclave at Canopy Park, a 104-unit affordable apartment community at 4440 Canopy Park Loop developed by Archway Partners. The county contributed 3 million dollars from its Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The community includes one and two bedroom homes plus a community center, fitness center, technology lab, and EV charging.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 104 income-restricted apartment homes to the local rental supply along with new community amenities and green-certified construction. The project is about 8 miles southeast of Bonnie Brae, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: ClickOrlando - July 2026Civic
Orange County previews new Innovation Center on West Colonial Drive
Orange County previewed its new Innovation Center at 7149 West Colonial Drive, located within the county's Multicultural Center and Senior Center complex, with an official opening set for Fall 2026. The center will offer technology programs including 3D printing and makerspace prototyping through the Orange County Library System, plus career exploration and workforce training through CareerSource Central Florida.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a county operated civic and technology facility with library and workforce programming to the West Colonial corridor. The site is about 3 miles south of Bonnie Brae.
Source: Orange County Newsroom - June 2026Development
Mixed-use high-rise redesigned for 924 and 934 North Magnolia Avenue
A redesigned 17-story mixed-use high-rise was proposed for 924 and 934 North Magnolia Avenue in Orlando's North Quarter district by Acram Group. The project would include 350 residential units, about 3,300 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, and a parking garage with 510 spaces, replacing two 1972 office buildings. A public plaza is planned at the corner of Magnolia and Weber Street.
What it may mean for the marketWould replace two aging office buildings with 350 residences, ground floor retail, and structured parking, adding housing density and a public plaza along the Orlando Urban Trail. The project is about 5 miles southeast of Bonnie Brae, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - June 2026Development
Planning board approves zoning for 37-story tower at 170 East Washington Street
Orlando's Municipal Planning Board voted to approve a Planned Development amendment for a 37-story, 425-foot mixed-use tower at 170 East Washington Street across from Lake Eola Park. The project would include 252 residential units, a 221-room hotel, a three-story restaurant, and structured parking. It still requires City Council consideration before construction.
What it may mean for the marketWould add a 37 story tower with 252 residences and a hotel to the downtown skyline, replacing a prior approval for a 7 story hotel and increasing high density housing and parking supply. The project is about 6 miles southeast of Bonnie Brae, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - October 2025Retail & Dining
New Apopka complex with restaurants and offices set to open in 2026
A new commercial complex in Apopka with restaurants and office space is set to open in 2026, adding retail and workplace space in northwest metro Orlando.
What it may mean for the marketNew retail and office space in Apopka adds everyday conveniences and local jobs, amenity and employment factors that can support nearby housing demand. The site is about 7 miles northwest of Bonnie Brae.
Source: GrowthSpotter
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in the Orlando Metro.
The BONNIE BRAE buying strategy.
If we were buying in BONNIE BRAE today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in BONNIE BRAE.
An older footprint with no current listings
With zero active listings as of this snapshot, Bonnie Brae is not a community where a buyer can shop options today — it is one to watch and move on quickly when something surfaces. The homestead share sitting near 20% is a useful signal here: a large share of the 113 homes are likely not owner-occupied primary residences, which can mean more rental turnover or investor-held inventory feeding the market over time.
The build years span more than five decades, from 1940 through 1992, with the median landing at 1958. That spread means two houses on the same block can have very different mechanical systems, roof ages, and renovation histories even if they look similar from the street. No community amenities have been identified from current MLS listings, so this reads as a straightforward residential pocket rather than an amenity-driven development — buyers should weigh the home and lot on their own merits rather than expecting shared facilities.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in BONNIE BRAE. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with no active listings and a housing stock this varied in age and condition, having someone track new-to-market activity closely and evaluate each home's individual renovation and system history matters more than a generic market overview. We watch for what actually surfaces here and help you assess condition against the neighborhood's older median build year, rather than relying on assumptions about the area as a whole.
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BONNIE BRAE Market Scorecard
BONNIE BRAE is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32808)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (18 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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