Cape Orlando Estates (Wedgefield) in Orlando

Cape Orlando Estates
at Wedgefield Homes for Sale

Wedgefield · Far East Orange · ZIP 32833

Far east Orlando's large-lot, golf and equestrian community.

Large lotsPublic golf courseRural pace
Live Market Pulse
50/100
Momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Lots run large and many parcels are acreage, so the read is the parcel, the zoning, and the well and septic picture as much as the house.
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$737K
Median Price
4.1mo
Supply
95days
Avg DOM
Soft
Seller Leverage
$274/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Cape Orlando Estates is the platted core of Wedgefield, a community that began in 1963 as the speculative Rocket City and was reborn as a golf and equestrian community in the 1980s. The buy here is space and pace: large lots, a public course, and a rural feel a long drive from the urban core. The trade is commute and infrastructure, so read the parcel, utilities, and flood map first."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Cape Orlando Estates (Wedgefield) market snapshot (as of June 24, 2026): the median sale price is about $737K ($274 per sq ft), with homes averaging 95 days on market and 4.1 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Based on 65 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Cape Orlando Estates is the residential plat that makes up most of Wedgefield, an unincorporated community in far east Orange County off State Road 520, ZIP 32833. The area was first marketed in 1963 as Rocket City, planned for space-program workers, then revived and rebranded as a golf and country club community in the early 1980s (OCFL, 2021).

Homes sit on notably large lots, with many acreage parcels, giving the community a rural, low-traffic, equestrian-friendly character uncommon this close to Orlando. The Wedgefield Golf Club, a public 18-hole course, anchors the community.

The honest trade-off is location and infrastructure: Wedgefield is a long drive from the urban core, some parcels use well and septic, and parts of the area carry flood considerations, so the parcel and its utilities matter as much as the house.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a large lot or acreage with room for a workshop, RV, or horses
  • Golfers who want a public course at the doorstep
  • Buyers who prefer a rural, low-traffic pace inside Orange County
  • Space Coast and east-side commuters who value the SR-520 access

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want a short commute to downtown or the tourist corridor
  • Those who want a walkable, amenity-dense master plan
  • Buyers unwilling to evaluate well, septic, and flood considerations
  • Anyone who needs new construction at scale with a builder warranty

How Cape Orlando Estates is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
4.1Months of supplytight
71Median days on marketdays
7 : 22Under contract vs for salestrong demand
65Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
-2%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Cape Orlando Estates listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
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Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Cape Orlando Estates (Wedgefield) buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Cape Orlando Estates

Live MLS inventory for Cape Orlando Estates (Wedgefield). Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Cape Orlando Estates listings as of 2026-06-24, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The Club & Membership

15-Second Take
  • Optional, member-owned club, separate from the POA
  • ~$30M renovation underway, 2026 to 2028
  • 18-hole course, clubhouse, pool, 10 clay courts
  • Strong value vs Ponte Vedra clubs
  • Budget the membership separately from the home

Wedgefield traces to 1963, when the All-State Development Corporation marketed a 20,000-acre project called Rocket City for space-program workers; the developer collapsed by the mid-1960s, and the community was revived and rebranded around a golf and country club in the early 1980s (Orange County Government newsroom, 2021). Today Cape Orlando Estates is the residential plat at its center: large lots, an equestrian-friendly pace, and the public Wedgefield Golf Club on Maxim Parkway. It is unincorporated Orange County, served by Orange County Public Schools.

The takeaway

Wedgefield trades a longer commute for space: the airport and the Space Coast are reachable, downtown is a real drive.

Wedgefield Golf Club~3 min · On Maxim Parkway
Orlando International Airport (MCO)~25-30 min · via SR-528
Downtown Orlando~30-35 min · via SR-50 or SR-408
Cocoa and the Space Coast~30 min · via SR-520
Avalon Park and Waterford Lakes~20 min · shopping and dining
Cocoa Beach~45 min · Atlantic beaches

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact departure point. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Cape Orlando Estates (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Orange County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Cape Orlando Estates is served by Orange County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Cape Orlando Estates address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value in Wedgefield: the area's history, its large-lot character, and far-east-Orange growth pressure. Each item is sourced.

Recent Developments in Cape Orlando Estates (Wedgefield)

Our read on what is being built around Cape Orlando Estates, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe large-lot scarcity and east-side growth point steady. The watch items are commute times and parcel-level flood and utility factors.

Established golf and equestrian community

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A distinct large-lot, rural-pace identity is scarce in Orange County and supports steady demand.

Public Wedgefield Golf Club on site

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: On-site

An on-site public course is an amenity without a mandatory membership cost.

Far-east commute and SR-520 access

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Regional

The location trades a longer commute for space and price; confirm your own drive time.

Parcel-level flood and utility factors

Ongoing
BearishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Parcel

Flood zones and well and septic vary by parcel and must be confirmed before any offer.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Cape Orlando Estates (Wedgefield), tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. April 2021
    History

    Orange County recounts Wedgefield's boom-to-bust-to-boom story

    Orange County Government detailed how 1960s Rocket City failed and was reborn as the Wedgefield golf community now serving the east side. Why it matters: The large-lot plat and rural pace are the durable identity buyers pay for here. Source

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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.

If we were buying in Cape Orlando Estates, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the parcel first. Lot size, zoning, and whether it is on well and septic or utilities drive value here.

2

Pull the flood map. Parts of Wedgefield carry flood considerations; confirm the zone and any insurance requirement.

3

Budget for acreage upkeep. Larger lots mean more grounds, irrigation, and tree maintenance.

4

Confirm the commute at your real departure time on SR-520 to Orlando or the Space Coast.

5

Match the home to real comps by lot size and condition, not headline square footage alone.

Best Buy
Updated home on a high, dry, large lot near the course
Biggest Risk
Overpaying without checking well, septic, and flood
Best Lot
High-and-dry acreage over low-lying parcels
Smart Timing
Confirm utilities and flood zone before you offer
The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Wedgefield traces to 1963, when the All-State Development Corporation marketed a 20,000-acre project called Rocket City for space-program workers; the developer collapsed by the mid-1960s, and the community was revived and rebranded around a golf and country club in the early 1980s (Orange County Government newsroom, 2021). Today Cape Orlando Estates is the residential plat at its center: large lots, an equestrian-friendly pace, and the public Wedgefield Golf Club on Maxim Parkway. It is unincorporated Orange County, served by Orange County Public Schools.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

The Starter Lot
$388K to $695K

Original or lightly updated homes on standard large lots, the entry into Wedgefield's space and pace.

Lowest entry
The Acreage Home
$695K to $818K

Updated homes on larger or true-acreage parcels with room for a workshop, RV, or horses.

Most inventory
The Course or Custom
$818K to $870K

Newer or custom homes near the golf course on premium high-and-dry parcels.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

$388K to $695K
The Starter Lot
Original or lightly updated homes on standard large lots, the entry into Wedgefield's space and pace.
$695K to $818K
The Acreage Home
Updated homes on larger or true-acreage parcels with room for a workshop, RV, or horses.
$818K to $870K
The Course or Custom
Newer or custom homes near the golf course on premium high-and-dry parcels.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Golf and lake lots resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Asking price per square foot
Renovated$291
Original$258
Median days on market
Renovated96
Original50

From current Cape Orlando Estates listings (renovated 4, original 25); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Large lots and acreageStrong
Public golf on siteStrong
No tourist-corridor pricingPositive
Long commute to the coreManage it
Flood and well/septic factorsDiligence

Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Cape Orlando Estates

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Ignoring the optional club cost
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Wedgefield sells space and pace. The deal is won or lost on the parcel, the utilities, and the flood read, not the listing photos.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.2B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.0/10
Renovation Risk6.0/10
Location Efficiency5.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.4/10
Carrying Cost Advantage8.0/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Why our read on Cape Orlando Estates is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
GolfLake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • High-and-dry parcels hold value best
  • Acreage is the scarce, durable asset
  • Low-lying lots carry flood and insurance cost
  • Well and septic change the carrying math
  • Read the parcel before the finishes

In Wedgefield the parcel is most of the value. High, dry, large lots near the course hold value best, while low-lying parcels can carry flood and insurance costs that change the math. Confirm whether a home is on well and septic or utilities, and read the parcel and its drainage before you price the house.

Cape Orlando Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a large lot or acreage with a rural pace inside Orange County.
Biggest advantageSpace and a public golf course at a price per acre the urban core cannot match.
Biggest riskLocation and infrastructure: a long commute, plus well, septic, and flood factors on some parcels.
Sweet spotAn updated home on a high, dry, large lot near the Wedgefield course.
Avoid ifYou want a short commute, walkability, or to avoid well and septic due diligence.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • No tourist-corridor pricing this far east
  • Large lots are the scarce asset
  • Public golf, no mandatory club
  • Budget well, septic, and acreage upkeep
  • Confirm flood zone per parcel

Wedgefield is served by a homeowners association; confirm the current dues and whether membership is mandatory or voluntary for a specific parcel.

Community oversight and common areas. The Wedgefield Golf Club is a separate, public course with its own fees.

Wedgefield Golf Club is a public 18-hole, par-72 course open to non-residents; golf is pay-to-play, not a mandatory membership.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Cape Orlando Estates, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping EverBe, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

24% of homes for sale in Cape Orlando Estates (Wedgefield) are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-06-24).

Cape Orlando Estates Market Scorecard

Balanced

Cape Orlando Estates is currently a balanced. About 4.1 months of supply, a median asking price of $767,500, and homes go under contract in about 72 days.

4.1
Months supply
$767,500
Median list
$737,000
Median sold
$269
Per sqft
72
Days on mkt
22/7/65
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32833 ZIP is $508,335, about 12.1% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cape Orlando Estates?
It is the main residential plat of Wedgefield, an unincorporated community in far east Orange County off State Road 520, ZIP 32833.
Is Wedgefield the same as Cape Orlando Estates?
Cape Orlando Estates is the platted residential subdivision that makes up most of Wedgefield. The area was originally marketed in 1963 as Rocket City.
Is there a golf course?
Yes. The Wedgefield Golf Club is a public 18-hole, par-72 course on Maxim Parkway, open to residents and non-residents.
Are the lots large?
Yes. Wedgefield is known for large lots and many acreage parcels, which give it a rural, equestrian-friendly feel uncommon this close to Orlando.
Is there an HOA?
Wedgefield has a homeowners association. Confirm the current dues and whether membership is mandatory or voluntary for a specific parcel.
Are homes on well and septic?
Some parcels use well and septic rather than central utilities. Always confirm the specific home's water and sewer setup before you offer.
Is Wedgefield in a flood zone?
Parts of the area carry flood considerations. Pull the FEMA flood map for the specific parcel and confirm any insurance requirement.
Can I keep horses?
The community has a long equestrian tradition and many large lots. Confirm the zoning and any restrictions for a specific parcel before assuming you can keep animals.
What schools serve the area?
Wedgefield is served by Orange County Public Schools, including a local K-8 school in the community. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
How far is the commute to Orlando?
Downtown Orlando is roughly 30 to 35 minutes by car via SR-50 or SR-408, and the airport is about 25 to 30 minutes via SR-528. Confirm your real drive time.
Is Wedgefield a good investment?
Large lots and a rural pace are scarce in Orange County, which supports steady demand. As always, the parcel, utilities, and condition drive the outcome; this is not a guarantee of future value.
Should I use the listing agent to buy here?
No. The listing agent represents the seller. On a large-lot purchase where utilities and flood factors swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
Buyers who want a large lot or acreage with a rural paceExcellent fit
Golfers who want a public course at the doorstepExcellent fit
Space Coast and airport commuters who value SR-520 accessExcellent fit
Buyers who want room for a workshop, RV, or horsesExcellent fit
Buyers who will do the parcel, utility, and flood due diligenceExcellent fit
Buyers who need a short downtown or tourist-corridor commuteProbably not
Those who want a walkable, amenity-dense master planProbably not
Buyers unwilling to evaluate well, septic, and flood factorsProbably not
Anyone who wants new construction at scaleProbably not
Buyers who want low-maintenance, small-lot livingProbably not

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