Orange Bay
Homes for Sale in Orlando, FL
All 4,383 homes for sale in Orlando, FL · median $379,000 · 211 homes for sale in 32819 · Orange County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Homes listed or recently sold were built 1982 - 1983; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 160 ft). Orange Bay is a community in Orlando, Orange County, FL. Across Orlando as a whole, 8,585 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $395,000, 40 median days on market, with 3,929 homes for sale today. At that median and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,590 ($5,910 with the full homestead exemption).
Orange Bay is a small, established pocket of 107 homes built in a tight window between 1981 and 1988, with a median year built of 1983. That consistency shows up in the pricing: the recent median sits at $521,750, working out to $270.89 a square foot on a typical home of about 2,066 square feet. There is no clubhouse or gate driving that number - the community shows no identified amenities in current MLS data - so the price is a function of lot size, living area, and how well an individual home has been updated over four decades.
There are zero active listings as of this snapshot, and closed activity over the trailing window has been thin, with a median of 28.5 days on market for homes that did sell. That combination - no current inventory, a short but real sales history - tells you this is not a community where you shop a large pool and negotiate on selection. It is one where you watch for a listing to appear and move on it, and where sellers should expect real interest if the home is priced to the neighborhood's condition-driven range rather than an aspirational one.
Figures in this note are as of July 20, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Orange Bay 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
Orange Bay market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $544K ($263 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 26 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 32819 (Orlando), 607 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $543K ($288/sq ft), up 1.3% year over year, with a median 48 days on market. Right now 143 active and 27 pending listings put supply at about 2.8 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32819 housing market and the Orange County market.
County records show 8 qualified sales in Orange Bay across 2024 - 2025 (3 in 2024, 5 in 2025), median $500,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Orange Bay is a community of 161 homes in Orlando, Orange County, built between 1979 and 1988 (median 1983), with a median living area of about 1,972 square feet. 76% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Orange Bay is a compact, 1980s-built community in Orlando where nearly three-quarters of homes are owner-occupied under homestead exemption, pointing to a base of longer-term ownership rather than frequent turnover.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Orange Bay is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting an established Orlando home near the mid-$500s median who are comfortable with a 1980s build era
- Buyers who value a settled, low-turnover community over amenity-driven living
- Move-up buyers looking for roughly 2,000+ square feet of living space without new-construction pricing
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to choose from multiple active listings right now, since none currently exist
- Buyers prioritizing on-site amenities like a pool, gym, or clubhouse as part of the purchase decision
- Buyers unwilling to budget for updates on a home built in the early-to-mid 1980s
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 ($544K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 5 sales each (5 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 2006 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Orange County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Orange County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
14% of homes for sale in ZIP 32819 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).
Orange Bay Market Scorecard
Orange Bay is currently a balanced market..
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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Orange Bay on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
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Recent Developments in Orange Bay
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Orange Bay, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- September 2026Development
Orange County commissioners approve Tuscana land use plan in Shingle Creek Basin on 4-3 vote
Commissioners voted 4-3 to approve the Tuscana land use application from Shingle Creek Co-Owners LLC and Geyer Development, reversing a unanimous rejection in May 2025. The plan includes more than 1,000 hotel rooms, about 4,000 apartments and commercial buildings, with conditions for a raised road, flood mitigation and wetland protection. The developer projects thousands of jobs at full build-out.
What it may mean for the marketThe approval could add substantial rental housing, hotel capacity and commercial space in the Shingle Creek area, while flood-mitigation conditions will shape how and when it is built. The site is about 6 miles east of Orange Bay.
Source: Spectrum News 13 - September 2026Development
Lake County approves 2,241-acre Panther Run rezoning for up to 2,624 homes near Clermont
The Lake County Commission voted 3-1 on Sept. 1 to rezone about 2,241 acres in the Wellness Way area, north of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, for GT Homes. The planned unit development allows up to 2,624 residential units and more than 1 million square feet of non-residential space, with sites reserved for a future public high school and public safety facilities. Plans include extending County Road 455 and about 11 miles of public trails.
What it may mean for the marketThe plan adds long-term housing supply, employment space and new connector roads in south Lake County, with infrastructure planned ahead of residential growth. The site is about 7 miles west of Orange Bay.
Source: Clermont Sun - August 2026Retail & Dining
Plans for Mattel indoor water park near Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores expand to 13 acres
Updated plans for the site off State Road 535 show a 95,000-square-foot indoor water park designed by Martin Aquatic, a separate 45,000-square-foot entertainment building and nearly 900 parking spaces. The tower height rises to as much as 100 feet and still needs Orange County approval. About 200 jobs are expected, and no opening date has been announced.
What it may mean for the marketThe project would add visitor attractions, dining and roughly 200 jobs near the State Road 535 corridor, with added traffic and parking demand nearby. The site is about 4 miles east of Orange Bay.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando - 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 15 miles east of Orange Bay, 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 13 miles northeast of Orange Bay, 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 13 miles northeast of Orange Bay, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Orange County Newsroom
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 Orange Bay buying strategy.
If we were buying in Orange Bay 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 Orange Bay.
A market defined by scarcity, not amenities
With only 107 homes in the community and zero active listings at this snapshot, Orange Bay does not behave like a typical subdivision market. There is no ongoing builder pipeline, no wave of new listings to track month to month - just a fixed, aging stock of homes built between 1981 and 1988. The median living area of 2,066 square feet suggests these are established, moderately sized homes rather than starter product or oversized executive builds, and the $270.89 per-square-foot median reflects a market where condition and updates likely explain more of the price spread than location within the community.
The 74.8% homestead share is worth noting for anyone evaluating turnover expectations: a high owner-occupancy rate in an older community usually means listings, when they happen, come from long-hold owners rather than investors or frequent resales. Combined with a median 28.5 days on market for the homes that have sold, this points to a market that moves at a deliberate pace - not stagnant, but not a fast-churn environment either. Buyers should expect to wait for the right listing; sellers should expect a real, if not oversized, buyer pool when a home is priced correctly for its age and condition.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Orange Bay. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with no active listings and a fixed inventory of 107 homes, timing and relationships matter more than browsing a portal. We track closed activity here so we can tell you what a home in Orange Bay is actually worth relative to its age and condition, not what a generic estimate says, and we can move quickly when something does come to market.
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| Location | Orlando, Orange County, FL · ZIP 32819 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 161 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1979–1988 (median 1983) |
| Typical living area | 1,972 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $543,500 median across 5 closed sales · $263 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 26 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 76% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Orange Bay key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/orange-bay-orlando, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Orange Bay, 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 November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 2, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 32819)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (40 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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