PALM LAKES ESTATES in ORLANDO

PALM LAKES ESTATES
Homes for Sale in ORLANDO, FL

Community in ORLANDO · Orange County · ZIP 32826
336 homesBuilt 1950–2023Median sale $355K
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Live Market Pulse
40/100
Market Heat
Near its long-run normal
2016 → 2026 · 84 at the 2022 peak
0 is PALM LAKES ESTATES's coldest market since 2016, 100 its hottest. Today: 40. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data11 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · PALM LAKES ESTATES Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$355K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 2.1% vs the prior 12 months
+2.1%
1-yr price change
n = 4 and 5 sales in the two windows
$294/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $294 in 2026
95.4%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
2.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
59days
Median DOM · closed
4 days at the 2022 low
0%
Under contract
Orange: 26% (2,054 of 7,927)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
51%
Owner-occupied · PALM LAKES ESTATES
186 of 365 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
49%
Non-owner-occupied · PALM LAKES ESTATES
incl. 14% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · PALM LAKES ESTATES
0 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
336
Homes in the community
plus 29 vacant residential lots · 365 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
Est. 1950
Community established
homes built 1950-2023, median 1985 (FL DOR 2025)
2
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 9 in 2025
1,290sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
1.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 336 homes trade a year
PALM LAKES ESTATES Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

PALM LAKES ESTATES right now

🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 4 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($355K) is up 2.1% from the prior 12 months ($348K). With about 4 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 August 2. Confidence: Low (4 and 5 sales in the two windows).

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Updated August 2, 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

PALM LAKES ESTATES market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $355K ($294 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 59 days on market for closed sales, and 2.0 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).

PALM LAKES ESTATES is a community of 336 homes in ORLANDO, Orange County, built between 1950 and 2023 (median 1985.0), with a median living area of about 1,458 square feet. 51% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 8 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 2015 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K201620182020202220242026
Up 2.1% year over year.
Every sale since 2015 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k
41 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$300201620182020202220242026
Up from $98 in 2015 to a $294 peak in 2026; $294 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
0204060201620182020202220242026
4 days at the 2022 low; 59 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
96%98%100%201620182020202220242026
95.4% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0258201620182020202220242026
0 to 8 a year; 4 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
02582006201420162018202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 9 quit in 2025; 2 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20162018202220242026
84 at the 2022 peak, 32 in the troughs, 40 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

PALM LAKES ESTATES Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

PALM LAKES ESTATES is currently a strong buyer's market. About 9.6 months of supply, a median asking price of $472,445, and homes go under contract in about 45 days.

9.6
Months supply
$472,445
Median list
$310,000
Median sold
$288
Per sqft
45
Days on mkt
4/0/5
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 PALM LAKES ESTATES, 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 15 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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in PALM LAKES ESTATES

Live MLS inventory for PALM LAKES ESTATES. 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 PALM LAKES ESTATES listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

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

If we were buying in PALM LAKES ESTATES 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

Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.

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 PALM LAKES ESTATES.

A closer look at the PALM LAKES ESTATES market

At a median of $294 per square foot, PALM LAKES ESTATES prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

Inventory runs at 2.0 months of supply, a seller-leaning market and the trailing-12-month median up 2% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 59 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 336 homes built between 1950 and 2023, and 51% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in PALM LAKES ESTATES. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.6B- · Buy Score
Recent Direction6.5/10
Liquidity & Demand8.0/10
Owner Commitment5.1/10
Pricing Power6.9/10

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 (6.6). Basis: Recent Direction +2.1% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 51% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.4% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • 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 PALM LAKES ESTATES sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in PALM LAKES ESTATES?
The median sale price in PALM LAKES ESTATES was $355K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (4 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in PALM LAKES ESTATES take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 59 days on market (4 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is PALM LAKES ESTATES a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, PALM LAKES ESTATES leans toward sellers: 2.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in PALM LAKES ESTATES?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 336 homes plus 29 vacant residential lots in PALM LAKES ESTATES (public records).
What share of PALM LAKES ESTATES is owner-occupied?
51% of PALM LAKES ESTATES parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in PALM LAKES ESTATES built?
Homes in PALM LAKES ESTATES were built between 1950 and 2023, with a median year built of 1985.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in PALM LAKES ESTATES?
Cash buyers took 0% of PALM LAKES ESTATES sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (0 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for PALM LAKES ESTATES?
The best agent for PALM LAKES ESTATES 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 PALM LAKES ESTATES.
How do I find a top ORLANDO real estate agent who knows PALM LAKES ESTATES?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows PALM LAKES ESTATES and the wider ORLANDO area.
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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 (10 streets, ZIP 32826))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (41 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 PALM LAKES ESTATES? 4 recorded closings; median 59 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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