Cardinal Park
Homes for Sale in Orlando, FL
All 4,060 homes for sale in Orlando, FL · median $384,945 · 77 homes for sale in 32812 · Orange County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Cardinal Park Second Add in Orlando, FL since 2016, the most recent in July 2025. Across Orlando as a whole, 5,915 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $412,500, 41 median days on market, with 1,608 homes for sale today. At that median and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,880 ($6,210 with the full homestead exemption).
Cardinal Park Add is a small pocket of 60 homes, and the mix of build years -- spanning 1962 to 2024 -- tells the real story. A median build year of 1979 means most of the stock is decades-old construction, with a handful of newer builds or renovations pulling the range forward. That spread is what actually drives value differences here: buyers are pricing condition and updates far more than square footage or lot position.
With just under half of the homes (44.4%) carrying a homestead exemption, this is not a community dominated by long-term owner-occupancy, but it is not a purely transient rental pocket either. That balance matters for a buyer's timeline: there is inventory turnover to watch for, but not so much that it reads as an investment-heavy market. Sellers here should expect scrutiny on age and condition rather than on comparable size, since the median living area sits at a modest 1,258 square feet.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Cardinal Park Second Add 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
A compact, established section of Orlando with a wide range of build years packed into a small footprint of 60 homes -- some original 1960s construction sitting alongside recent builds.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 45 homes in Cardinal Park that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1963 and 2024 (median 1989), with a median living area of about 1,320 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
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 Cardinal Park is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a smaller, efficient living space rather than maximum square footage
- Buyers comfortable evaluating each home individually on age and condition rather than relying on neighborhood-wide consistency
- Buyers who do not require on-site community amenities and are focused purely on the home itself
Probably not for
- Buyers who want guaranteed newer construction throughout the community
- Buyers seeking a larger median living area than roughly 1,258 square feet
- Buyers who want structured community amenities as part of the purchase
The market around Cardinal Park
Cardinal Park is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32812, 152 homes are on the market and 30% are under contract — a steady corner of Orlando.
Across Orange County, 5,909 homes are active and 1,877 pending (24% under contract).
In ZIP 32812 (Orlando), 288 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $412K ($239/sq ft), up 2.4% year over year, with a median 36 days on market. Right now 48 active and 30 pending listings put supply at about 3.1 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32812 housing market and the Orange County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Cardinal Park specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Cardinal Park Add by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Cardinal Park Add subdivision: 12 homes on record; built 1969–2024; typical size about 1,315 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | $61,605 |
| 2017 | 1 | $30,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | $82,350 |
| 2021 | 1 | $80,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | $235,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | $256,250 |
Newest recorded sale: $260,000 on 2025-07-02.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Cardinal Park buying strategy.
If we were buying in Cardinal Park 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 Cardinal Park.
Where age and condition set the price
The build-year spread in Cardinal Park Add -- 1962 to 2024 -- is unusually wide for a community of only 60 homes. That means two houses on the same street can represent very different ownership propositions: one may need a full systems update, the other may be near-new construction. Buyers should treat every listing here as its own case rather than assuming neighborhood-wide consistency in age or finish.
No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so this is a housing-stock play, not an amenity-driven purchase. With a median living area of 1,258 square feet, homes here trend smaller and more efficient than many newer subdivisions, which keeps carrying costs down but also narrows the pool of floor plans available at any given time.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Cardinal Park. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, mixed-vintage community like this, the difference between a fair deal and an overpay often comes down to reading individual listings correctly -- knowing which 1960s-era homes have had real system updates and which newer builds justify their premium. We walk buyers through that comparison line by line rather than leaning on neighborhood averages that do not hold up house to house.
Cardinal Park in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Cardinal Park buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2016 (6 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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Common questions about Cardinal Park
Where is Cardinal Park?
Cardinal Park is a community in Orlando, Orange County, Florida, ZIP 32812.
How many homes are in Cardinal Park?
County property records list 12 homes in Cardinal Park, built between 1969 and 2024; the typical home is about 1,315 heated square feet.
What do homes in Cardinal Park sell for?
Cardinal Park has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2025 (2 sales, median $256,250). For context, ZIP 32812 has 152 homes on the market with 30% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Cardinal Park right now?
No active listings inside Cardinal Park at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Cardinal Park have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Cardinal Park in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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