Palms Sec 02
Homes for Sale in Apopka, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Palms Sec 02 is a built-out pocket of homes dating from 1983 to 1994, with a median build year of 1987. At a median of $450,000 and roughly $198 per square foot on about 2,463 median living square feet, what sets price here is size and condition, not new construction. These are larger homes on established lots, and the spread between an updated house and one that still wears its original finishes can be wide. Read the condition, not just the address.
The current posture is steady rather than frantic. A median 44 days on market means well-priced, well-presented homes move within a reasonable window, but buyers have time to inspect and negotiate. With a homestead share near 85 percent, most owners here live in their homes, which tends to keep inventory measured. Sellers should price to the comps and invest in presentation; buyers should be ready to move on the right house without feeling rushed into a bad one.
The 60-Second Overview
Palms Sec 02 market snapshot (as of July 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $450K ($198 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 44 days on market for closed sales.
Palms Sec 02 is a community of 138 homes in Apopka, Orange County, built between 1983 and 1994 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 2,463 square feet. 85% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Palms Sec 02 is an established Apopka community of about 138 homes built in the 1980s and early 1990s, defined by larger floor plans and a mostly owner-occupied character rather than turnover-driven pricing.
Who Palms Sec 02 is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing larger living space over newest finishes
- Owner-occupants planning to stay and willing to update over time
- Renovation-minded buyers who can add value through condition improvements
Probably not for
- Buyers set on new or near-new construction
- Investors chasing a rental-heavy, high-turnover market
- Buyers who want a fully turnkey home with no inspection surprises to weigh
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 13 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($450K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 5 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 %s through %s. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Palms Sec 02 buying strategy.
If we were buying in Palms Sec 02 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 Palms Sec 02.
Why condition drives the number here
With a median living area around 2,463 square feet and homes built between 1983 and 1994, this is a place where square footage is generous but systems and finishes vary by house. A roof, HVAC, kitchen, or bath that has been updated matters more to value here than in a newer subdivision where everything is the same age. The median of $450,000 is a midpoint, not a ceiling or a floor, and individual homes land above or below it largely on the strength of what has been done to them.
The high homestead share, near 85 percent, tells you this is a lived-in community rather than a rental play. That generally means measured inventory and homes that have been maintained as primary residences. For a buyer, it argues for a careful inspection and a clear read on deferred maintenance. For a seller, it argues for doing the visible work before listing, because the market rewards move-in condition.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Palms Sec 02. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where value hinges on condition and updates rather than a uniform build, comp selection is everything. We price against the right houses, flag the deferred maintenance that changes negotiations, and help sellers spend where presentation actually returns. With a median around 44 days on market, we set expectations honestly on both sides instead of chasing an unrealistic number.
Palms Sec 02 in 15 seconds.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 13, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32712)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (28 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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