HAWKSNEST
Homes for Sale in ORLANDO, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Hawksnest is a small, tightly held pocket of Orlando golf-course homes built in a narrow window between 1989 and 1995, with a median build year of 1993. With zero active listings at the time of this snapshot, there is nothing on the market to compare against - pricing here has to be built from recent closed activity and condition, not from a live inventory shelf.
Roughly three-quarters of homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to a base of owner-occupied properties rather than a rotating rental or investor stock. For a buyer, that typically means fewer turnkey flips and more homes that reflect years of ordinary use - updates and deferred maintenance both show up here, and each one needs to be evaluated on its own terms rather than assumed from a list price.
The 60-Second Overview
Hawksnest is a compact, deed-restricted community of 91 homes built almost entirely in a six-year span in the early 1990s, organized around a golf course rather than a broader mixed-use footprint.
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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HAWKSNESTWho HAWKSNEST is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting a golf-course setting and comfortable evaluating a home built in the early 1990s on its individual condition
- Owner-occupants planning to hold long-term who are not deterred by a lack of current listings
- Buyers who want a small, deed-restricted community with a consistent architectural era
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to choose from multiple active listings right now
- Investors seeking a rental-heavy or high-turnover stock, given the high owner-occupancy share
- Buyers unwilling to budget for updates on a home now several decades past its original build year
The market around HAWKSNEST
HAWKSNEST is a small community — 78 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — 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).
Homes here are single family residence.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not HAWKSNEST specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in HAWKSNEST, 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 HAWKSNEST
Live MLS inventory for HAWKSNEST. 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 and pending HAWKSNEST listings as of 2026-08-19, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.
Life at HAWKSNEST
- Golf · reported on 2 of 2 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 1 of 2 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Orange County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Metro West Elem · Elementary
- Gotha Middle · Middle
- Olympia High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent HAWKSNEST listings and can change; always confirm with Orange County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any HAWKSNEST address.
Recent Developments in Hawksnest
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Hawksnest, 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 Hawksnest, 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 Hawksnest, 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 about 3 miles northeast of Hawksnest.
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 7 miles east of Hawksnest, 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 7 miles east of Hawksnest, 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 11 miles north of Hawksnest, 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 HAWKSNEST buying strategy.
If we were buying in HAWKSNEST 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 HAWKSNEST.
A tight, single-era footprint
Because every home in Hawksnest was built within roughly a six-year window, the community reads as a single era rather than a blend of decades. Typical living space runs around 2,249 square feet, which suggests a fairly consistent floor plan scale across the neighborhood rather than a mix of starter homes and estate lots. That consistency simplifies comparisons for buyers but also means differentiation comes down to lot position relative to the golf course, interior condition, and how well a given home has been maintained since the early 1990s.
With no active listings at this snapshot, Hawksnest is not a community where a buyer can shop several options at once - it moves in fits and starts as individual owners decide to sell. Deed restrictions and the golf-course amenity are the defining structural facts here; anyone considering the community should confirm current HOA terms and course access directly, since MLS-reported amenities are a starting point, not a guarantee of what is active today.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in HAWKSNEST. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this small, with no active listings to study, real insight comes from tracking closed sales and condition patterns over time rather than scrolling a live market. We follow Hawksnest closely enough to know what a given home's age and layout actually mean on the ground, and we verify deed-restriction and amenity details with the HOA before a buyer or seller relies on them.
HAWKSNEST 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.
Tools for a HAWKSNEST buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed HAWKSNEST sales matched to your home.
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HAWKSNEST Market Scorecard
HAWKSNEST is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Go deeper: county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
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 2004 (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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