Hourglass Homes
Homes for Sale in Orlando, FL
All 4,060 homes for sale in ORLANDO, FL · median $384,945 · 105 homes for sale in 32806 · Orange County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, Hourglass Homes in Orlando, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $500,000, $314 per square foot, a median 54 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1956 - 2025 with 1 new construction; none of the 6 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 99 ft). At the median price and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,340 ($7,660 with the full homestead exemption).
The number that actually drives this market is the median year built: 1956. Hourglass Homes Orlando is an older, established pocket of the city, but the build range stretches all the way to 2024, which tells you there's been scattered teardown-and-rebuild or infill activity mixed into a base of mid-century housing stock. That combination - older homes next to newer construction - is exactly why pricing here should be evaluated house by house rather than by neighborhood averages.
With only one active listing against 576 total homes, there is essentially no live inventory to read right now. The 6.0 months of supply and balanced market label are derived from a very thin closings sample, so treat any current-moment read as directional, not definitive. If you're a buyer, that means the next listing that hits the market may not sit long enough for a second look. If you're a seller, it means you're not competing against a shelf of alternatives - but you also don't have recent comparable sales stacking up in your favor.
Hourglass Homes right now
🟡 Balanced market. 4.8 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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 September 12, 2026. Confidence: Medium (2 active and pending listings, 4 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated September 15, 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
Hourglass Homes market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $500K ($314 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 54 days on market for closed sales, and 4.8 months of supply, a balanced market.
In ZIP 32806 (ORLANDO), 258 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $463K ($295/sq ft), down 1.5% year over year, with a median 32 days on market. Right now 45 active and 21 pending listings put supply at about 3.8 months - a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32806 housing market and the Orange County market.
Hourglass Homes is a community of 188 homes in Orlando, Orange County, built between 1915 and 2024 (median 1956), with a median living area of about 1,404 square feet. 54% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
This is a long-established Orlando community of 576 homes with a median build year of 1956 and a build range running all the way to 2024, so the housing stock spans early-to-mid-20th-century construction alongside more recent additions. There are no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, meaning this reads as an individual-home market rather than an amenity-anchored subdivision.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Hourglass Homes is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting an older Orlando housing stock who are comfortable assessing individual homes on condition rather than relying on comparable listings.
- Buyers or investors interested in a community with a meaningful non-homestead share, where property may already be held for lease or resale purposes.
- Buyers open to a smaller living footprint, near the community's 1,540 sqft median, rather than newer large-format construction.
Probably not for
- Buyers who want to compare several active listings side by side before making a decision - inventory here is currently down to one.
- Buyers seeking a community built around shared amenities, since none have been identified from current MLS listings.
- Buyers who only want recently built homes with no interest in a mid-century median build year.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($500K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2009 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
HOURGLASS HOMES Market Scorecard
HOURGLASS HOMES is currently a balanced market. About 4.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $446,245, and homes go under contract in about 31 days.
Typical home value in the 32806 ZIP is $439,817, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Hourglass Homes Orlando, 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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Hourglass Homes
Live MLS inventory for Hourglass Homes. 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 Hourglass Homes listings as of 2026-09-14, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2009 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Hourglass Homes 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
- Lake Como School K-8 · Middle
- Boone High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Hourglass Homes listings and can change; always confirm with Orange County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Hourglass Homes
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Hourglass Homes, 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 6 miles south of Hourglass Homes, 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 4 miles southwest of Hourglass Homes, 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 7 miles west of Hourglass Homes, 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 3 miles northwest of Hourglass Homes, 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 2 miles northwest of Hourglass Homes, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - March 2026Development
Orlando approves the 380-acre Dowden Central Community Development District in Lake Nona
Orlando approved the Dowden Central Community Development District, a roughly 380-acre district in the Lake Nona area of southeast Orlando, in March 2026. The district provides the framework to build roads, drainage, utilities, and parks for future development phases.
What it may mean for the marketA new community development district lays the groundwork for large-scale growth in the Lake Nona area, a step that typically precedes new housing and commercial activity nearby. The site is about 11 miles southeast of Hourglass Homes.
Source: ClickOrlando
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 Hourglass Homes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hourglass Homes 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 Hourglass Homes.
An older footprint with pockets of new build
Median living area here is 1,540 square feet, which is modest by newer-construction standards and consistent with the community's mid-century median build year. Homes at this size and age carry a wide range of condition - original systems and layouts on one end, renovated or rebuilt product on the other - and that condition spread is the main variable behind price rather than any single neighborhood feature.
Just over half of homes here - 53.5% - carry a homestead exemption, meaning the balance is held as non-homesteaded property: second homes, investment holdings, or recent purchases that haven't yet filed. That's a meaningful share of the housing stock turning over outside the typical owner-occupant cycle, which is worth factoring in if you're trying to gauge how much of this market is priced for long-term hold versus resale or lease.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hourglass Homes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Hourglass Homes buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (6.3). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 4.8 months of supply; Owner Commitment 54% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
With active inventory this thin - a single listing against 576 homes - timing and off-market awareness matter more than usual. Momentum tracks this pocket of Orlando closely enough to flag a listing the moment it surfaces, and we walk each property on its own condition and build-year merits rather than leaning on a formula that doesn't fit a market this varied.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Tools for a Hourglass Homes buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32806)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2009 (25 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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