COUNTRYSIDE HEIGHTS
Homes for Sale in APOPKA, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Countryside Heights is a small, established Apopka pocket of 15 homes with no active listings in the current snapshot. With that little inventory, there is no real-time market to read — pricing here has to be built from comparable closed activity and condition, not from what is sitting on the MLS today.
The homestead share sits under a third, which tells you a meaningful portion of this community is held as non-owner-occupied property. That matters for a buyer: it can mean more homes trade on investor timelines and condition varies more than in a community where most owners have lived in place for years. With zero active listings, a serious buyer needs a standing search alert here, not a scroll through current listings — because there may not be any to scroll through.
The 60-Second Overview
Countryside Heights is a modest, low-turnover community of 15 homes built between 1980 and 2004, with a median build year of 1982 — placing most of the stock solidly in the older end of that range and putting age-related updates in play for any buyer.
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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COUNTRYSIDE HEIGHTSWho COUNTRYSIDE HEIGHTS is best for.
Best for
- A buyer targeting an established Apopka location and comfortable with a home built in the 1980s-to-early-2000s range
- A buyer who wants a straightforward, mid-size home (around 1,700 square feet) without a community amenity package to price in
- An investor or long-term holder comfortable in a community where non-homestead ownership already makes up a notable share of the stock
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants to choose from multiple active listings right now — there are currently none
- A buyer specifically seeking community amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or planned recreation
- A buyer who wants a newer-built home with minimal expected system or finish updates
The market around COUNTRYSIDE HEIGHTS
COUNTRYSIDE HEIGHTS is a small community — 7 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2020 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32712, 408 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of APOPKA.
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 COUNTRYSIDE HEIGHTS specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in COUNTRYSIDE HEIGHTS, 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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Recent Developments in Countryside Heights
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Countryside Heights, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 18 miles southeast of Countryside Heights, 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 12 miles southeast of Countryside Heights, 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 15 miles southeast of Countryside Heights, 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 15 miles southeast of Countryside Heights, 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 3 miles southeast of Countryside Heights.
Source: GrowthSpotter - March 2025Development
Lake County approves rezoning for the Wolf Branch Innovation District near Mount Dora
Lake County approved a rezoning for the Wolf Branch Innovation District, a large mixed-use employment district planned near Mount Dora and State Road 46, clearing the way for a long-term jobs and commercial hub in east Lake County.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment and mixed-use district near Mount Dora points to long-term job growth in east Lake County, a structural demand driver for housing in the surrounding area. The site is about 7 miles northwest of Countryside Heights.
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 COUNTRYSIDE HEIGHTS buying strategy.
If we were buying in COUNTRYSIDE HEIGHTS 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 COUNTRYSIDE HEIGHTS.
A small, quiet corner of Apopka
At a median living area of 1,704 square feet, homes here run to a comfortable, unremarkable footprint — not oversized, not cramped, built for practical living rather than show. With a median year built of 1982, most homes are over four decades old at this point, so mechanical systems, roofs, and finishes are worth close inspection on any individual listing rather than assumed from the community average.
The community itself carries no identified amenities from current MLS listings, meaning this is a housing-stock play, not a lifestyle or amenity purchase. That's not a knock — plenty of buyers want a plain, established neighborhood without an HOA-driven amenity package to price into the deal. It just means the value case here rests entirely on the home, the lot, and the location within Apopka, not on a clubhouse or pool.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in COUNTRYSIDE HEIGHTS. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A 15-home community with zero active listings is exactly the kind of market where having someone watching for the next listing — and who understands what a non-homestead-heavy, older-stock community means for negotiation and inspection — is the difference between missing a home and being the first call when one comes up.
COUNTRYSIDE HEIGHTS in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
- 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.
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COUNTRYSIDE HEIGHTS Market Scorecard
COUNTRYSIDE HEIGHTS 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 (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| 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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