Lakes of Windermere in Windermere

Lakes of Windermere
Homes for Sale in Windermere, FL

Community in Windermere · Orange County · ZIP 34786
750 homesBuilt 1958–2021Median sale $630K
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Live Market Pulse
62/100
Market Heat
Hotter than normal
2013 → 2026 · 66 at the 2013 peak
0 is Lakes of Windermere's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 62. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data21 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Lakes of Windermere Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$630K ▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 7.8% vs the prior 12 months
+7.8% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 3 and 6 sales in the two windows
$235/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $235 in 2026
96.8%
Sale vs ask
+213%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $201K median in 2012
Tempo
37days
Median DOM · closed
3 days at the 2022 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
60%
Owner-occupied · Lakes of Windermere
453 of 751 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
40%
Non-owner-occupied · Lakes of Windermere
incl. 11% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
750
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 751 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
51
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $600K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1958
Community established
homes built 1958-2021, median 2006 (FL DOR 2025)
2,683sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
0.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 750 homes trade a year
Lakes of Windermere Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Lakes of Windermere right now

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($630K) is up 7.8% from the prior 12 months ($584K) and up 213% since 2012. With about 3 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 20. Confidence: Low (3 and 6 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated September 20, 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

Lakes of Windermere market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $630K ($235 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 37 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 8% from the prior 12 months and up 213% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).

Lakes of Windermere is a community of 750 homes in Windermere, Orange County, built between 1958 and 2021 (median 2006), with a median living area of about 2,460 square feet. 60% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($630K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($584K) IS the +7.8% one-year change.

Windows contain 0 to 15 sales each (3 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 2005 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K$600K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 7.8% year over year; up 213% since 2012.
Every sale since 2005 · price vs size
$0$250K$500K$750K2k3k4k
145 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$200$25020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $80 in 2012 to a $235 peak in 2026; $235 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
025507520122014201620182020202220242026
3 days at the 2022 low; 37 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%105%20122014201620182020202220242026
96.8% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05101520122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 15 a year; 3 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2014201620182026
66 at the 2013 peak, 28 in the troughs, 62 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

26% of homes for sale in ZIP 34786 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 (2026-09-20).

Lakes of Windermere Market Scorecard

Balanced

Lakes of Windermere is currently a balanced market., and homes go under contract in about 0 days.

$630,000
Median sold
$264
List $/sqft
0
Days on mkt
1/0/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in lakes of windermere, Windermere

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 5 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-10-05)

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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Lakes of Windermere

Live MLS inventory for Lakes of Windermere. 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 Lakes of Windermere listings as of 2026-10-05, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

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

In short
  • Orange County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Sunset Park Elem · Elementary
  • Horizon West Middle School · Middle
  • Windermere High School · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lakes of Windermere 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 Lakes of Windermere address.

If we were buying in Lakes of Windermere 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 Lakes of Windermere.

A closer look at the Lakes of Windermere market

At a median of $235 per square foot, Lakes of Windermere prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

The trailing-12-month median up 8% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 37 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 750 homes built between 1958 and 2021, and 60% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lakes of Windermere. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
8.0B+ · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation10.0/10
Recent Direction8.0/10
Owner Commitment6.0/10
Pricing Power7.9/10

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 4 factors (8.0). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +213% since 2012; Recent Direction +7.8% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 60% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Lakes of Windermere?
The median sale price in Lakes of Windermere was $630K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Lakes of Windermere take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 37 days on market (3 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Lakes of Windermere?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 750 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Lakes of Windermere (public records).
What share of Lakes of Windermere is owner-occupied?
60% of Lakes of Windermere parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Lakes of Windermere built?
Homes in Lakes of Windermere were built between 1958 and 2021, with a median year built of 2006 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Have Lakes of Windermere home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 213% since 2012, from $201K to $630K (Stellar MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Lakes of Windermere?
The best agent for Lakes of Windermere is one who actively works Windermere 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 Lakes of Windermere.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 5, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (26 streets, ZIP 34786))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (145 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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Thinking of selling in lakes of windermere? 3 recorded closings; median 37 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). See the Orange County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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