Butler Ridge
Homes for Sale in Windermere, FL
All 258 homes for sale in Windermere, FL · median $1,100,000 · 228 homes for sale in 34786 · Orange County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Butler Ridge in Windermere, FL, the most recent in July 2026. Across Windermere as a whole, 600 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $770,000, 38 median days on market, with 229 homes for sale today. At that median and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,840 ($12,170 with the full homestead exemption).
Butler Ridge is a small, established pocket of Windermere - 46 homes built between 1989 and 2003, with a median living area just over 2,500 square feet. Price here is driven by condition and the particular lot more than by any list-versus-sold spread, because turnover is thin. What sells a home in this community is how it shows and how it has been maintained, not a neighborhood amenity package.
The posture right now is tight. With no active listings and only a couple of closings in the recent window, inventory is effectively dormant. For a seller, that scarcity means a well-prepared home faces little direct competition; for a buyer, it means patience and readiness to move when something does list. There is no steady stream of options to compare against, so the first good fit is often the decision point.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Butler Ridge right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Butler Ridge is a compact, owner-occupied enclave in Windermere where homes were built across a roughly 14-year span and tend to be held rather than traded. The high homestead share tells you this is a live-in community, not an investor churn.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 27 homes in Butler Ridge that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1989 and 2003 (median 1989), with a median living area of about 2,415 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 5 qualified sales in Butler Ridge across 2024 - 2025 (4 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $925,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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.
Who Butler Ridge is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold in an established, owner-occupied Windermere pocket
- Buyers who prefer mature construction on settled lots over new build
- Buyers who can move quickly when a rare listing appears
Probably not for
- Needing shared amenities like a clubhouse or pool
- Wanting a wide selection of homes to tour and compare
- Looking for a quick, flexible timeline in a market with no active inventory
The market around Butler Ridge
Butler Ridge is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34786, 282 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Windermere.
Across Orange County, 5,774 homes are active and 1,755 pending (23% under contract).
In ZIP 34786 (Windermere), 261 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $602K ($242/sq ft), down 3.0% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 73 active and 11 pending listings put supply at about 3.4 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34786 housing market and the Orange County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Butler Ridge specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Butler Ridge
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Butler Ridge, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- September 2026Development
Orange County commissioners approve Tuscana land use plan in Shingle Creek Basin on 4-3 vote
Commissioners voted 4-3 to approve the Tuscana land use application from Shingle Creek Co-Owners LLC and Geyer Development, reversing a unanimous rejection in May 2025. The plan includes more than 1,000 hotel rooms, about 4,000 apartments and commercial buildings, with conditions for a raised road, flood mitigation and wetland protection. The developer projects thousands of jobs at full build-out.
What it may mean for the marketThe approval could add substantial rental housing, hotel capacity and commercial space in the Shingle Creek area, while flood-mitigation conditions will shape how and when it is built. The site is about 10 miles southeast of Butler Ridge.
Source: Spectrum News 13 - September 2026Development
Lake County approves 2,241-acre Panther Run rezoning for up to 2,624 homes near Clermont
The Lake County Commission voted 3-1 on Sept. 1 to rezone about 2,241 acres in the Wellness Way area, north of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, for GT Homes. The planned unit development allows up to 2,624 residential units and more than 1 million square feet of non-residential space, with sites reserved for a future public high school and public safety facilities. Plans include extending County Road 455 and about 11 miles of public trails.
What it may mean for the marketThe plan adds long-term housing supply, employment space and new connector roads in south Lake County, with infrastructure planned ahead of residential growth. The site is about 8 miles southwest of Butler Ridge.
Source: Clermont Sun - August 2026Retail & Dining
Plans for Mattel indoor water park near Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores expand to 13 acres
Updated plans for the site off State Road 535 show a 95,000-square-foot indoor water park designed by Martin Aquatic, a separate 45,000-square-foot entertainment building and nearly 900 parking spaces. The tower height rises to as much as 100 feet and still needs Orange County approval. About 200 jobs are expected, and no opening date has been announced.
What it may mean for the marketThe project would add visitor attractions, dining and roughly 200 jobs near the State Road 535 corridor, with added traffic and parking demand nearby. The site is about 8 miles southeast of Butler Ridge.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando - 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 11 miles east of Butler Ridge, 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 project is about 8 miles northeast of Butler Ridge, elsewhere in Orange County.
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 13 miles east of Butler Ridge, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Florida YIMBY
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 Northeast Florida.
The Butler Ridge buying strategy.
If we were buying in Butler Ridge 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 Butler Ridge.
A held community, not a traded one
The numbers point in one direction: stability. At 87% homestead, nearly all of these homes are primary residences, and with just 46 houses total, there is simply not much that comes to market. The build range of 1989 to 2003 means you are looking at mature construction on established lots - expect the usual considerations of homes of this age (roofs, systems, finishes) to be the real variable in price.
Because MLS listings show no identified community amenities, the value proposition here is the house and the Windermere location in Orange County, not a clubhouse or shared facilities. That keeps carrying costs simple, but it also means buyers should weight the home itself heavily - there is no community feature doing the selling for you.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Butler Ridge. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this small with no active listings, timing and access matter more than browsing. We track quiet movement and condition differences across these 46 homes so you are ready the moment one lists - and on the sell side, we position a maintained home to stand alone in a market with no direct competition.
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| Location | Windermere, Orange County, FL · ZIP 34786 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 46 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1989–2003 (median 1989.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,530 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 87% |
Data as of November 13, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2026 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Butler Ridge key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/butler-ridge-windermere, data as of November 13, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Butler Ridge, Windermere
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 November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Orange County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Orange County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 2, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 34786)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (19 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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