MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD in ORLANDO

MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD
Homes for Sale in ORLANDO, FL

Community in ORLANDO · Orange County · ZIP 32811
117 homesBuilt 1959–2024Median sale $212K
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Price
$212K
Median sold · 12 mo
$218/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $218 in 2026
92.5%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
25days
Median DOM · closed
9 days at the 2022 low
100%
Under contract
Orange: 26% (2,054 of 7,927)
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
47%
Owner-occupied · MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD
55 of 117 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
53%
Non-owner-occupied · MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
50%
Cash buyers · MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD
2 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
117
Homes in the community
117 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 10 years of records
Est. 1959
Community established
homes built 1959-2024, median 1968 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 5 in 2025
964sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
3.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 117 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Malibu Groves First Add is a small, established Orlando pocket of 117 homes with a median build year of 1968, so most of what trades here is a legacy block-and-frame home, not new construction, even though the recorded year-built range stretches all the way to 2024 for at least one newer entry. At a median of 960 living square feet and $218.27 per square foot, this is a compact, entry-level price point for Orlando — the median price of $212,450 reflects small footprints on older lots more than it reflects any single feature of the location.

With zero active listings at this snapshot and only four closings in the tracked window, there is effectively no visible inventory to compare against right now — pricing conversations here have to lean on the closed-sale data rather than what is currently sitting on the market. A median 25-day time on market for the homes that did sell suggests demand exists at this price band when something appears, but with volume this thin, one unusual closing can move the median more than it would in a larger community.

The 60-Second Overview

MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $212K ($218 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 25 days on market for closed sales.

MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD is a community of 117 homes in ORLANDO, Orange County, built between 1959 and 2024 (median 1968), with a median living area of about 960 square feet. 47% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Malibu Groves First Add is a modest, mostly older-vintage community in Orlando (Orange County) where homes run small and the resale market moves in a handful of transactions rather than a steady stream.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting a smaller footprint and lower entry price in Orlando
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating and updating an older-vintage home
  • Owner-occupants planning to hold long term rather than needing quick resale comparables

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want shared community amenities as part of the purchase
  • Buyers who need a larger living space near the community's 960-square-foot median
  • Buyers who want a deep pool of active listings to compare before deciding

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 2016 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
0246201620182020202220242026
0 to 6 a year; 4 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0242016201820242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 5 quit in 2025; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD Market Scorecard

Seller's market

MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD is currently a seller's market. About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $165,000, and homes go under contract in about 77 days.

3.0
Months supply
$165,000
Median list
$212,450
Median sold
$197
Per sqft
77
Days on mkt
1/0/4
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD, ORLANDO

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 8 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-08-24)

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.

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

If we were buying in MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD 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 MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for a compact, older home at an entry-level Orlando price point.
Biggest Risk
With only four closings tracked and zero active listings, pricing data is thin and can shift quickly.
Sweet Spot
A buyer comfortable with a smaller, older home and no shared community amenities.
Avoid If
You need current inventory to choose from or want newer systems without renovation work.

A thin market built on older, compact homes

The defining fact of this community is scale: 117 homes total, and only four closings in the current tracked window. That is not enough transaction volume to draw firm conclusions about trend direction — it is enough to establish that homes here have recently sold near a $212,450 median at roughly $218.27 per square foot, on a median size of just 960 square feet. Anyone pricing a home here, buying or selling, should treat that median as a data point from a small sample, not a guaranteed benchmark.

Age is the other structural fact. A median year built of 1968, inside a range that runs from 1959 up to a 2024 entry, means most homes are older construction with the maintenance and system-replacement considerations that come with that vintage, even as a newer build or two sits in the mix. The homestead share of 47% indicates a meaningful — though not overwhelming — portion of these homes are owner-occupied primary residences rather than investment or rental holdings, which is worth factoring into how a buyer reads condition and turnover here. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so whatever draws a buyer to Malibu Groves First Add is the home and the location itself, not shared recreational infrastructure.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community with zero active listings and only four recent closings, generic market data does not tell the whole story — we track closed comparables street by street and flag when a listing's age, size, or condition puts it outside the norm for Malibu Groves First Add, so pricing decisions are grounded in what actually sold, not an average that a handful of trades can swing either direction.

MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for a compact, older home at an entry-level Orlando price point.
Biggest advantageHomes here carry a lower per-square-foot cost than much of the surrounding Orlando market.
Biggest riskWith only four closings tracked and zero active listings, pricing data is thin and can shift quickly.
Sweet spotA buyer comfortable with a smaller, older home and no shared community amenities.
Avoid ifYou need current inventory to choose from or want newer systems without renovation work.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
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The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD?
The median sale price in MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD was $212K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (4 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 25 days on market (4 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 117 homes in MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD (public records).
What share of MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD is owner-occupied?
47% of MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD built?
Homes in MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD were built between 1959 and 2024, with a median year built of 1968 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD?
Cash buyers took 50% of MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (2 of 4 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD?
The best agent for MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD is one who actively works ORLANDO 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 MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD.
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Buyers targeting a smaller footprint and lower entry price in OrlandoExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating and updating an older-vintage homeExcellent fit
Owner-occupants planning to hold long term rather than needing quick resale comparablesExcellent fit
Buyers who want shared community amenities as part of the purchaseProbably not
Buyers who need a larger living space near the community's 960-square-foot medianProbably not
Buyers who want a deep pool of active listings to compare before decidingProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 32811))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2016 (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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Thinking of selling in MALIBU GROVES FIRST ADD? 4 recorded closings; median 25 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). 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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