MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS
Homes for Sale in ORLANDO, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Mount Vernon Heights is an older Orlando pocket, with a median year built of 1953 inside a much wider range that stretches from 1920 to 2024. That spread tells the real story: this is a neighborhood of original-condition bungalows sitting next to homes that have been rebuilt or added onto more recently, and the age of the structure — not the lot or the address — is usually what separates one sale from the next.
Right now there is no active inventory and no recent closings in our feed for this pocket, which means we cannot point to a current median price or a pace-of-market number. For a buyer or seller here, that puts the emphasis on watching the area closely rather than reading it off a chart — pricing decisions need to be built home-by-home, off comparable condition and square footage, not off a neighborhood average.
The 60-Second Overview
Mount Vernon Heights is a small, established Orlando neighborhood of 164 homes with a median living area of 1,478 square feet — a footprint typical of an early-to-mid-century build that has since seen scattered renovation and newer infill.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTSWho MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS is best for.
Best for
- A buyer who wants a modest-footprint, established Orlando lot and is comfortable evaluating each home's individual condition rather than a neighborhood-wide price signal.
- A buyer or investor interested in renovation or rebuild potential, given how many homes in this range date to the early-to-mid 20th century.
- A buyer prioritizing a specific in-town Orlando location over a managed amenity package, since none is currently identified here.
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants to compare a live set of active listings or recent closings before making an offer — that data is not currently available for this pocket.
- A buyer seeking a newer, larger-footprint home as the default expectation, given the median living area sits around 1,478 square feet.
- A buyer who wants HOA-run amenities such as a pool or clubhouse as part of the purchase.
The market around MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS
MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS is a small community — 22 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2024 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32803, 148 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of ORLANDO.
Across Orange County, 5,873 homes are active and 2,054 pending (26% under contract).
The housing mix here is 71% single family residence, 29% townhouse.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS, 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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS
Live MLS inventory for MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS. 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 MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2007 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.
Schools
- Orange County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Audubon Park K-8 · Middle
- Edgewater High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS 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 MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS address.
Recent Developments in Mount Vernon Heights
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Mount Vernon Heights, 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 8 miles south of Mount Vernon Heights, 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 5 miles southwest of Mount Vernon Heights, 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 6 miles west of Mount Vernon Heights, 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 site is about 1 mile west of Mount Vernon Heights.
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 site is less than a mile southwest of Mount Vernon Heights.
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 project is about 13 miles south of Mount Vernon Heights, elsewhere in Orange County.
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 MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS buying strategy.
If we were buying in MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS 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 MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS.
An older core with no single character
With a median year built of 1953 but construction dates running all the way to 1920 on one end and 2024 on the other, Mount Vernon Heights does not present as a single-era neighborhood. Expect a mix: modest original homes, renovated versions of the same footprint, and a smaller number of recent builds or rebuilds on individual lots. That variation is the main driver of value spread here — two homes on the same block can differ substantially depending on whether they were touched in the last decade.
About 61.5% of homes carry a homestead exemption, indicating the majority are owner-occupied primary residences rather than investment or rental holdings. No community amenities are identified in current MLS listings, so this reads as a standard in-town neighborhood without a shared clubhouse, pool, or HOA-run facility — whatever draws a buyer here is the location and the individual home, not a bundled amenity package.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A neighborhood with a 1920-to-2024 build range and no current active listings or closings in the feed is not one you can price off a quick average — it takes a broker willing to pull individual comparables, weigh renovation history, and walk a buyer or seller through why one 1950s home is priced differently than the one next door.
MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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- 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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MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS Market Scorecard
MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS is currently a strong buyer's market. About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $498,000, and homes go under contract in about 8 days.
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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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32803)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2007 (14 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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