Lake Margaret Terrace
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $302,500, $216 per square foot, a median 1 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking (-18% versus the prior year). At the median price and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,040 ($4,370 with the full homestead exemption).
Price here is driven by condition and lot, not by a uniform product. With a build range spanning 1922 to 2023 and a median year built around 1962, you are looking at a pocket where original mid-century homes sit next to renovations and newer infill. That mix means two houses of similar size can trade far apart, and the number that matters most is the work already done — or still owed.
The median living area sits near 1,495 square feet, so this is a smaller-footprint market by design. With roughly 81% of homes carrying a homestead exemption, most owners here are long-term occupants rather than short-hold flippers, which tends to keep turnover measured. There are no closings in the current window to read, so pricing has to be judged home-by-home rather than off a recent comparable pace.
Lake Margaret Terrace right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($302K) is down 18.2% from the prior 12 months ($370K). With about 5 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: Low (4 and 7 sales in the two windows).
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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
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lake Margaret Terrace Add 04 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
Lake Margaret Terrace market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $302K ($216 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 2 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 18% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).
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.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 86 homes in Lake Margaret Terrace that have changed hands since 2009, built between 1958 and 1962 (median 1959), with a median living area of about 1,445 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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.
Lake Margaret Terrace Add 04 is an established Orlando pocket in Orange County of about 124 homes, weighted toward mid-century construction with newer builds and renovations mixed in. Expect a wide spread in condition and price rather than a single stamped-out product.
Who Lake Margaret Terrace is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a smaller, established home in a central Orlando location
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable pricing in the cost of updates on older stock
- Long-hold owner-occupants who value a settled, low-turnover street over quick resale
Probably not for
- Buyers who need new-build uniformity and turnkey systems
- Square-footage maximizers wanting a large footprint
- Short-hold investors relying on frequent comparable sales and quick turnover
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 ($302K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($370K) IS the -18.2% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 15 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 2011 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
29% of homes for sale in ZIP 32806 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-08).
Recent Developments in Lake Margaret Terrace Add 04
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lake Margaret Terrace Add 04, 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 7 miles south of Lake Margaret Terrace Add 04, 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 southwest of Lake Margaret Terrace Add 04, 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 9 miles west of Lake Margaret Terrace Add 04, 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 west of Lake Margaret Terrace Add 04, 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 3 miles west of Lake Margaret Terrace Add 04, 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 12 miles south of Lake Margaret Terrace Add 04.
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 Northeast Florida.
The Lake Margaret Terrace buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Margaret Terrace 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 Lake Margaret Terrace.
An established pocket, not a subdivision reset
The defining feature is age diversity. A century of construction — from 1922 through 2023, with the middle of the pack around 1962 — tells you the streets filled in over decades rather than in one phase. For a buyer, that raises the usual older-home questions: roof, systems, electrical, and any updates to the original footprint all deserve inspection scrutiny. For a seller, it means your competition is uneven, and a documented, well-maintained home can separate itself.
Footprints run compact, with a median near 1,495 square feet. That favors buyers who want a manageable home in an established location over square-foot maximizers. The high homestead share, around 81%, signals a settled ownership base and limited churn, so inventory can be thin and each listing carries more weight than it would in a fast-turning tract community.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Margaret Terrace. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a pocket this uneven — hundred-year build range, condition-driven pricing, and no recent closings to anchor a number — the value is in reading each home on its own merits. We price off condition, updates, and lot rather than a headline average, and we push for the inspection detail that older construction demands. That discipline protects a buyer from overpaying for deferred work and helps a seller prove why a done house deserves more.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (64 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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