DEER RUN SOUTH in ORLANDO

DEER RUN SOUTH
Homes for Sale in ORLANDO, FL

Community in ORLANDO · Orange County · ZIP 32828
372 homesBuilt 1989–2003
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
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For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
83%
Owner-occupied · DEER RUN SOUTH
311 of 373 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
17%
Non-owner-occupied · DEER RUN SOUTH
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
372
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 373 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1989
Community established
homes built 1989-2003, median 1993 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2019
peaked at 14 in 2007
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Deer Run South is a fixed-supply, single-phase community built out between 1989 and 2003, with a median build year of 1993 — so most of what's on offer is a house that has already been through one or two rounds of updates, or is waiting for its next one. Living space runs large for the era, with a median around 2,511 square feet, which shapes value more than any single amenity on the list.

As of this snapshot there are zero active listings in Deer Run South. That is not unusual for a mature, deed-restricted community with a high concentration of owner-occupied homes — turnover tends to be slow and driven by life events rather than investor activity. For a buyer, it means patience and a standing relationship with an agent who will call the moment something comes up. For a seller, it means whoever lists next effectively sets the comp with no direct competition on the board.

The 60-Second Overview

Deer Run South is a 372-home deed-restricted community in Orlando built out mostly in the 1990s, with recreation amenities — pool, tennis, pickleball, playground — that put it in the category of an established, self-contained subdivision rather than a newer build 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.

Best for

  • A buyer who wants a home with more living space than typical for its era and is comfortable waiting for the right listing to surface.
  • A buyer specifically drawn to an established, deed-restricted community with pool, tennis, and pickleball amenities in place.
  • A long-horizon buyer planning to stay put, given the community's high owner-occupancy pattern.

Probably not for

  • A buyer on a hard closing deadline who needs guaranteed inventory to choose from right now.
  • An investor looking for frequent turnover or a high volume of comparable listings to bid across.
  • A buyer who wants new construction or a home built after the early 2000s.

The market around DEER RUN SOUTH

DEER RUN SOUTH is a small community — 54 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2019 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32828, 241 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of ORLANDO.

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 DEER RUN SOUTH specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in DEER RUN SOUTH, ORLANDO

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 31 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-08-24)

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.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

If we were buying in DEER RUN SOUTH today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 DEER RUN SOUTH.

Best Buy
Buyers set on a built-out, 1990s-era community with established recreation amenities and low turnover.
Biggest Risk
Zero active listings means no current inventory to compare against or choose from.
Sweet Spot
A buyer with flexible timing who wants to be first in line when a Deer Run South home does list.
Avoid If
You need to buy within a fixed short window — this community offers no guarantee of availability on any given date.

A built-out community with almost no turnover

With 372 homes and construction wrapped up by 2003, Deer Run South isn't adding inventory — what exists is what there is. The homestead share of 83.4% tells you most owners here have filed for primary-residence tax status, consistent with a community where people buy in and stay, rather than one cycling through short-term owners. That pattern, combined with zero active listings at the time of this snapshot, points to a market where available homes get absorbed quickly and pricing is set listing by listing rather than by a running inventory of comparable competition.

The amenity package — pool, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball court, playground, park, and recreation facilities, plus golf carts allowed on-site — is administered under deed restrictions, meaning there's an HOA structure governing use and upkeep. None of this is unusual for a community of this age and size in Orange County, but it does mean any buyer should confirm current HOA rules, dues, and amenity access directly, since MLS-reported amenities can lag actual community status.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in DEER RUN SOUTH. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community with zero active listings, the deal isn't made by browsing a portal — it's made by knowing who's likely to list before they do. We track homestead patterns, ownership tenure, and off-market signals in Deer Run South specifically, and we push for verified HOA documents and condition disclosures before a buyer ever writes an offer, since with no comparable inventory on the market, every listing has to be evaluated on its own terms.

DEER RUN SOUTH in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers set on a built-out, 1990s-era community with established recreation amenities and low turnover.
Biggest advantageLarge median living space (2,511 sq ft) relative to many newer-built Orlando communities.
Biggest riskZero active listings means no current inventory to compare against or choose from.
Sweet spotA buyer with flexible timing who wants to be first in line when a Deer Run South home does list.
Avoid ifYou need to buy within a fixed short window — this community offers no guarantee of availability on any given date.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed DEER RUN SOUTH sales matched to your home.

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DEER RUN SOUTH Market Scorecard

No active listings

DEER RUN SOUTH is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
n/a
Median list
$735,000
Median sold
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Per sqft
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Days on mkt
0/0/1
Active/Pend/Sold

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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

How many homes are in DEER RUN SOUTH?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 372 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in DEER RUN SOUTH (public records).
What share of DEER RUN SOUTH is owner-occupied?
83% of DEER RUN SOUTH parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in DEER RUN SOUTH built?
Homes in DEER RUN SOUTH were built between 1989 and 2003, with a median year built of 1993 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for DEER RUN SOUTH?
The best agent for DEER RUN SOUTH is one who actively works ORLANDO and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for DEER RUN SOUTH.
How do I find a top ORLANDO real estate agent who knows DEER RUN SOUTH?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows DEER RUN SOUTH and the wider ORLANDO area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your DEER RUN SOUTH purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
A buyer who wants a home with more living space than typical for its era and is comfortable waiting for the right listing to surface.Excellent fit
A buyer specifically drawn to an established, deed-restricted community with pool, tennis, and pickleball amenities in place.Excellent fit
A long-horizon buyer planning to stay put, given the community's high owner-occupancy pattern.Excellent fit
A buyer on a hard closing deadline who needs guaranteed inventory to choose from right now.Probably not
An investor looking for frequent turnover or a high volume of comparable listings to bid across.Probably not
A buyer who wants new construction or a home built after the early 2000s.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (11 streets, ZIP 32828))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (10 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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