PARADISE HEIGHTS in APOPKA

PARADISE HEIGHTS
Homes for Sale in APOPKA, FL

Community in APOPKA · Orange County · ZIP 32703
214 homesBuilt 1927–2024Median sale $348K
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Live Market Pulse
31/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 81 at the 2015 peak
0 is PARADISE HEIGHTS's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 31. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data20 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · PARADISE HEIGHTS Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$348K
Median sold · 12 mo
up 42.3% vs the prior 12 months
+42.3%
1-yr price change
n = 6 and 4 sales in the two windows
$224/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $235 in 2024
91.6%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
5.1mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
76days
Median DOM · closed
3 days at the 2015 low
0%
Under contract
Orange: 26% (2,054 of 7,927)
3 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 5 a year
Ownership and context
51%
Owner-occupied · PARADISE HEIGHTS
123 of 241 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
49%
Non-owner-occupied · PARADISE HEIGHTS
incl. 12% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · PARADISE HEIGHTS
0 of 6 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
214
Homes in the community
plus 27 vacant residential lots · 241 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 20 years of records
Est. 1927
Community established
homes built 1927-2024, median 1979 (FL DOR 2025)
3
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 11 in 2008
1,541sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
2.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 6 of 214 homes trade a year
PARADISE HEIGHTS Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

PARADISE HEIGHTS right now

🟡 Balanced market. 5.1 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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: Medium (3 active and pending listings, 6 closed sales in 12 months).

🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($348K) is up 42.3% from the prior 12 months ($245K). With about 5 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 (6 and 4 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

PARADISE HEIGHTS market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $348K ($224 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 76 days on market for closed sales, and 5.1 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 42% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (6 closings in the current window).

PARADISE HEIGHTS is a community of 214 homes in APOPKA, Orange County, built between 1927 and 2024 (median 1979), with a median living area of about 1,281 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 16 sales each (6 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.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Up 42.3% year over year.
Every sale since 2006 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k
75 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $48 in 2012 to a $235 peak in 2024; $224 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
025507520122014201620182020202220242026
3 days at the 2015 low; 76 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
80%90%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
91.6% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05101520122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 16 a year; 6 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
05102004200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 11 quit in 2008; 3 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20142016202220242026
81 at the 2015 peak, 19 in the troughs, 31 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

PARADISE HEIGHTS Market Scorecard

Balanced

PARADISE HEIGHTS is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $717,500, and homes go under contract in about 54 days.

4.0
Months supply
$717,500
Median list
$348,500
Median sold
$296
Per sqft
54
Days on mkt
2/1/6
Active/Pend/Sold

Go deeper: county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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 PARADISE HEIGHTS, APOPKA

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
11.11%
1 of 9 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend — 11.11% 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 PARADISE HEIGHTS

Live MLS inventory for PARADISE 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 PARADISE HEIGHTS listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

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

Schools

In short
  • Orange County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Lakeville Elem · Elementary
  • Piedmont Lakes Middle · Middle
  • Wekiva High · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent PARADISE HEIGHTS listings and can change; always confirm with Orange County Public Schools for a specific address.

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Recent Developments in Paradise Heights

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Paradise Heights, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.

Dev Momentum79/100 · High
  1. July 2026
    Development

    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 19 miles southeast of Paradise Heights, elsewhere in Orange County.

    Source: Construction Owners
  2. July 2026
    Development

    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 southeast of Paradise Heights, elsewhere in Orange County.

    Source: ClickOrlando
  3. July 2026
    Civic

    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 7 miles southeast of Paradise Heights, elsewhere in Orange County.

    Source: Orange County Newsroom
  4. June 2026
    Development

    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 project is about 11 miles southeast of Paradise Heights, elsewhere in Orange County.

    Source: Florida YIMBY
  5. June 2026
    Development

    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 project is about 12 miles southeast of Paradise Heights, elsewhere in Orange County.

    Source: Florida YIMBY
  6. October 2025
    Retail & Dining

    New Apopka complex with restaurants and offices set to open in 2026

    A new commercial complex in Apopka with restaurants and office space is set to open in 2026, adding retail and workplace space in northwest metro Orlando.

    What it may mean for the marketNew retail and office space in Apopka adds everyday conveniences and local jobs, amenity and employment factors that can support nearby housing demand. The site is about 4 miles northeast of Paradise Heights.

    Source: GrowthSpotter

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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.

If we were buying in PARADISE HEIGHTS 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 PARADISE HEIGHTS.

A closer look at the PARADISE HEIGHTS market

At a median of $224 per square foot, PARADISE HEIGHTS 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 5.1 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median up 42% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 76 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 214 homes built between 1927 and 2024, 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 PARADISE HEIGHTS. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.1C+ · Buy Score
Recent Direction10.0/10
Liquidity & Demand4.9/10
Owner Commitment5.1/10
Pricing Power4.4/10

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 (6.1). Basis: Recent Direction +42.3% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 5.1 months of supply; Owner Commitment 51% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 91.6% 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 PARADISE HEIGHTS sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in PARADISE HEIGHTS?
The median sale price in PARADISE HEIGHTS was $348K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (6 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in PARADISE HEIGHTS take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 76 days on market (6 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is PARADISE HEIGHTS a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, PARADISE HEIGHTS is roughly balanced: 5.1 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in PARADISE HEIGHTS?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 214 homes plus 27 vacant residential lots in PARADISE HEIGHTS (public records).
What share of PARADISE HEIGHTS is owner-occupied?
51% of PARADISE HEIGHTS parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in PARADISE HEIGHTS built?
Homes in PARADISE HEIGHTS were built between 1927 and 2024, with a median year built of 1979 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in PARADISE HEIGHTS?
Cash buyers took 0% of PARADISE HEIGHTS sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (0 of 6 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for PARADISE HEIGHTS?
The best agent for PARADISE HEIGHTS is one who actively works APOPKA 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 PARADISE HEIGHTS.
How do I find a top APOPKA real estate agent who knows PARADISE HEIGHTS?
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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 32703/32712/34761))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2006 (75 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 PARADISE HEIGHTS? 6 recorded closings; median 75 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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