Country Shire
Homes for Sale in Apopka, FL
All 526 homes for sale in Apopka, FL · median $431,000 · 246 homes for sale in 32712 · Orange County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $260,000, $269 per square foot, a median 8 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1986–1987; none of the 6 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 88 ft). At the median price and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,340 ($3,660 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Apopka, Orange County, FL · ZIP 32712 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 44 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1959–2006 (median 1986.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,090 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $260,000 median across 6 closed sales · $269 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 8 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 57% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Country Shire key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/country-shire, data as of September 20, 2026.
Country Shire is a small, older Apopka pocket where price is driven more by condition and lot than by any single floor plan. The homes trace back as far as 1959 and run up to 2015, with the median build landing in 1986, so what you pay hinges on how much updating a given house has already absorbed. The median living area is a compact 1,056 square feet, which is why the median price sits at $260,000 while the median cost per square foot runs to $254.85 — you are paying for a modest footprint that has been kept current.
The current posture favors sellers on speed. With a median of 9 days on market across a thin recent window of 5 closings, well-prepared listings are moving quickly and there is little standing inventory to negotiate against. Buyers should come pre-approved and ready to decide; the reward for that discipline is a genuinely attainable entry point into Orange County, not a bidding war on a large home.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Country ShireHomes for Sale in Apopka, FL 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
Country Shire market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $260K ($269 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 9 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 32712 (Apopka), 887 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $455K ($214/sq ft), up 1.5% year over year, with a median 46 days on market. Right now 115 active and 55 pending listings put supply at about 2.0 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32712 housing market and the Orange County market.
County records show 7 qualified sales in Country Shire across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $257,900 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Country Shire is a community of 44 homes in Apopka, Orange County, built between 1959 and 2006 (median 1986.0), with a median living area of about 1,090 square feet. 57% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Country Shire is a compact, established neighborhood of 97 homes in Apopka where the housing stock spans several decades and the appeal is a small, updatable footprint at an accessible Orange County price point.
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Country Shire. Swipe to explore the community.
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Who Country Shire is best for.
Best for
- First-time buyers seeking a single-family home near the $260,000 median
- Buyers comfortable budgeting for updates on an older, compact house
- Investors or right-sizers wanting a low-maintenance footprint in Orange County
Probably not for
- Buyers who need substantially more than 1,056 square feet of living space
- Anyone wanting new construction or a large, uniform floor plan
- Buyers who cannot act quickly against a 9-day median in a thin market
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($260K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (6 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
31% of homes for sale in ZIP 32712 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 (2026-09-20).
Country Shire Market Scorecard
Country Shire is currently a balanced market..
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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Country Shire, Apopka
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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Country Shire on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
The Country Shire buying strategy.
If we were buying in Country Shire 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 Country Shire.
A condition-driven small-home market
The spread here is a renovation story, not a size story. Because the typical home is around 1,056 square feet and the build years range from 1959 to 2015, two houses on the same street can sit far apart in value depending on roof, systems, kitchens, and baths. That makes the $260,000 median a starting reference rather than a rule — inspect carefully and price the work, because the cost per square foot at $254.85 rewards homes that have already done it.
This is also a neighborhood people stay in. A homestead share near 62% points to owner-occupants rather than a churn of rentals, which tends to keep exteriors and lots in reasonable shape and keeps turnover low. Combined with only 5 recent closings, that means when the right updated home lists, it does not sit — the 9-day median tells you the good ones clear fast.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Country Shire. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small market with thin recent turnover and a 9-day median, timing and preparation decide outcomes. We know how to read whether a Country Shire asking price reflects real updates or just fresh paint over old systems, and we can move a qualified buyer fast enough to compete when the right small home lists. For sellers, we help you spend renovation dollars only where this buyer pool pays for them.
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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 Country Shire buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32712)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (23 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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