Hillcrest
Homes for Sale in Altamonte Springs, FL
All 344 homes for sale in Altamonte Springs, FL · median $220,000 · 72 homes for sale in 32701 · Seminole County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 23 closed sales in Hillcrest Sec 1 in Altamonte Springs, FL since 2009, the most recent in July 2025. Across Altamonte Springs as a whole, 365 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $365,000, 40 median days on market, with 95 homes for sale today. At that median and Seminole County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.18 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,540 ($4,940 with the full homestead exemption).
Hillcrest Sec 1 is a small, established pocket in Altamonte Springs — 94 homes built between 1953 and 1971, with the median home dating to 1967 and living space clustering around 1,364 square feet. In a market this compact and this old, price is set by condition, not by square footage or address. A renovated home and a deferred-maintenance home on the same street can trade far apart, so the single median figure hides a wide spread that comes down to what has been updated and what has not.
The other number that matters is tenure: about 70% of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which tells you this is a hold-and-live-in section rather than a churn-and-flip one. That keeps listing inventory thin and irregular. With no closings in the current window, there is no fresh comp to anchor a price, so both sides are working off older data — buyers should underwrite carefully, and sellers should expect to justify their number with condition rather than lean on recent sales.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Hillcrest Sec 1 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
This is a mature, mid-century section of modest single-story homes in the heart of Seminole County — small in footprint, long-held, and defined more by renovation potential than by size or newness.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 19 homes in Hillcrest that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1959 and 2013 (median 1959), with a median living area of about 1,258 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the 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.
Who Hillcrest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting a modestly sized, single-story home in a central Altamonte Springs location
- Renovation-minded buyers ready to update an older home and capture the value in doing it well
- Long-hold buyers who value a stable, low-turnover section over resale churn
Probably not for
- Buyers set on new or newer construction and modern square footage
- Buyers who need move-in-ready condition with no appetite for systems or cosmetic work
- Buyers who want a deep pool of active comparable listings to shop and negotiate against
The market around Hillcrest
Hillcrest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32701, 168 homes are on the market and 17% are under contract — a slower corner of Altamonte Springs.
Across Seminole County, 1,646 homes are active and 585 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32701 (Altamonte Springs), 259 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $370K ($222/sq ft), up 0.8% year over year, with a median 45 days on market. Right now 38 active and 15 pending listings put supply at about 3.6 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32701 housing market and the Seminole County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Hillcrest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Hillcrest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest.
A condition market, not a square-footage one
With every home built in a roughly two-decade window ending in 1971 and a median living area near 1,364 square feet, floor plans here are compact and comparable. That levels the playing field on layout and pushes all the differentiation onto condition: roof, systems, kitchens, baths, and any additions. Buyers should budget for age-appropriate diligence — this is a section where an inspection earns its fee.
High homestead tenure at roughly 70% means owners tend to stay, so quality listings surface sporadically rather than in a steady stream. For a buyer, that argues for patience and readiness to move when the right updated home lists. For a seller, it means a well-prepared, clearly documented home stands out precisely because turnover is low and comparable inventory is scarce.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hillcrest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a thin, older section with no recent closings to lean on, pricing is a judgment call about condition — and that is exactly where local read matters. We walk the home, weigh what has actually been updated against what has been deferred, and build a number from the fundamentals instead of a stale comp. Whether you are buying or selling, we will tell you plainly where a given home sits on that condition curve.
Hillcrest in 15 seconds.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2009 (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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Common questions about Hillcrest
Where is Hillcrest?
Hillcrest is a community in Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Florida, ZIP 32701.
Are there homes for sale in Hillcrest right now?
No active listings inside Hillcrest at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Hillcrest have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Hillcrest in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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