CRESCENT HEIGHTS
Homes for Sale in ORLANDO, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
With only one active listing against 923 homes in Crescent Heights, there is almost nothing to compare a new listing to right now. That thin inventory, paired with a 12-month supply reading, tells two different stories at once: very little is coming to market, but what little history exists suggests deals take time to clear when they do list. Pricing here is going to be driven far more by the individual home's condition and updates than by any broad community trend, since the median year built of 1941 spans a range that runs all the way to homes built in 2024.
For a seller, the buyer-leaning market band means patience and realistic positioning matter more than urgency. For a buyer, the single active listing means there is effectively no competing inventory to shop against today, so a well-priced, well-maintained home can be evaluated on its own terms rather than bid up against alternatives. The high homestead share, at 78 percent, also signals a community where most homes are owner-occupied rather than turned over as rentals or short-term holds, which tends to keep exterior upkeep and lot-by-lot condition more variable but also more personal.
CRESCENT HEIGHTS right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 24.0 months of supply and 50% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: Low (4 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).
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Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Crescent Heights sits in St Petersburg's Pinellas County housing stock as an older, established area where the building stock spans more than a century, from homes built in 1912 through new construction as recent as 2024. That range means shoppers here are really choosing between two different products under one neighborhood name: original-era homes and recent builds or rebuilds.
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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CRESCENT HEIGHTSWho CRESCENT HEIGHTS is best for.
Best for
- A buyer prioritizing an established St Petersburg location over a planned-community amenity package.
- A buyer or investor prepared to evaluate each home's construction era and condition individually, given the 1912-2024 range.
- A seller with a well-maintained or recently updated home who can be patient given the current thin listing activity.
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants a homogeneous, single-era neighborhood with consistent home ages and styles.
- A buyer expecting on-site community amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or organized recreational facilities.
- A buyer needing a wide pool of active comparable listings to shop and negotiate against right now.
The market around CRESCENT HEIGHTS
CRESCENT HEIGHTS is a small community — 48 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32835, 308 homes are on the market and 17% are under contract — a slower corner of ORLANDO.
Across Orange County, 5,873 homes are active and 2,054 pending (26% under contract).
The housing mix here is 99% single family residence, 1% ?.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not CRESCENT HEIGHTS specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in CRESCENT HEIGHTS, ORLANDO
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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in CRESCENT HEIGHTS
Live MLS inventory for CRESCENT HEIGHTS. 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 · 1 daysTop listing
Pending · 23 days
Pending · 23 days
Pending · 9 daysActive and pending CRESCENT HEIGHTS listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
CRESCENT HEIGHTS 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.
Schools
- Orange County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Oak Hill Elem · Elementary
- Gotha Middle · Middle
- Olympia High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent CRESCENT HEIGHTS listings and can change; always confirm with Orange County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Crescent Heights
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Crescent 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
Capstone begins construction on The Gateway luxury apartments
Capstone Building Corp began construction on The Gateway, a 270-unit apartment community at 7250 Shadowridge Drive in Orlando, developed by JBL Development. The five-story gated project spans more than 417,000 square feet and is expected to be completed in late 2027. Amenities include a saltwater pool, fitness center, pickleball court, and a clubhouse with a restaurant and bar.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 270 market rate apartments in a five story building with resort style amenities, expanding the local rental housing stock in the Airport Lakes area of south Orlando. The project is about 11 miles southeast of Crescent Heights, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Construction Owners - 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 6 miles southeast of Crescent 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 site is less than a mile north of Crescent Heights.
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 5 miles east of Crescent 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 6 miles east of Crescent 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 project is about 10 miles north of Crescent Heights, elsewhere in Orange County.
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 CRESCENT HEIGHTS buying strategy.
If we were buying in CRESCENT 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 CRESCENT HEIGHTS.
A Neighborhood Defined by Its Age Range
The single biggest fact about Crescent Heights is the spread in year built: 1912 to 2024, with a median of 1941. That is not a neighborhood built out in one era and left alone. It is a long-settled area where teardown-and-rebuild activity, renovation, and infill construction have all happened alongside homes that have stood for more than a century. A buyer touring here should expect real variation from block to block and even lot to lot in terms of systems, layout, and structural age, and should treat the year-built figure on any specific listing as a serious input into their offer, not a footnote.
Median living area lands at 1,831 square feet, a size that fits a range of layouts without leaning toward large-format new construction. Community amenities are not identified from current MLS listings, meaning any recreational or shared infrastructure in Crescent Heights is not being marketed as part of the value proposition right now. That puts the emphasis squarely on the home itself and its lot, not on a clubhouse, pool, or planned amenity package.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in CRESCENT HEIGHTS. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A community with one active listing and a century-plus range of construction years is not a market you can price by comparing it to a typical subdivision. It requires pulling the actual comparable sales history for homes of similar age and condition, understanding what has and has not been renovated, and knowing which blocks have seen recent rebuild activity. That is groundwork, not guesswork, and it is the kind of read Momentum does before a number ever gets attached to a listing or an offer.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
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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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CRESCENT HEIGHTS Market Scorecard
CRESCENT HEIGHTS is currently a strong buyer's market. About 36.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $230,000, and homes go under contract in about 1 days.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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 (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 32835)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (34 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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