Rocket City in Orlando

Rocket City
Homes for Sale in Orlando, FL

All 4,065 homes for sale in ORLANDO, FL · median $380,000 · 57 homes for sale in 32833 · Orange County homes for sale

Community in Orlando · Orange County · ZIP 32833
642 homesBuilt 1963–2024Median sale $437K
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Live Market Pulse
44/100
Market Heat
Normal for Rocket City
2016 → 2026 · 83 at the 2022 peak
0 is Rocket City's coldest market since 2016, 100 its hottest. Today: 44. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data12 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of October 2026, Rocket City in Orlando, FL has 18 homes for sale and 7 pending, asking from $269,500 to $2,099,000 (median $445,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 25 recorded sales closed at a median of $437,000, $228 per square foot, a median 43 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking (+4% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1964 - 2021; 11 of 37 report an HOA (median $4/mo); none of the 37 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 69 ft). At the median price and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,290 ($6,610 with the full homestead exemption).

Rocket City key facts
LocationORLANDO, Orange County, FL · ZIP 32833
Homes in the community642 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1963–2024 (median 1996)
Typical living area2,042 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 95%
Amenities listed by sellersGolf Carts OK, Golf, Park, Playground, Deed Restrictions, Clubhouse
Sale prices, last 12 months$437,000 median across 25 closed sales · $228 per sq ft · +4.0% vs the prior 12 months
Days on market (closed sales)43 median
For sale right now20 active, 5 pending · median asking $482,500 · 8.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share74%

Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Rocket City key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/rocket-city-orlando, data as of September 20, 2026.

Last 30 days in Rocket City: 4 new listings (median asking $474,900), 7 under contract right now, 2 closed sales (median $370,000). As of October 5, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Live · Rocket City Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$437K ▲
Median sold · 12 mo
up 4.0% vs the prior 12 months
+4.0% ▲
1-yr price change
n = 25 and 44 sales in the two windows
$228/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $231 in 2023
97.7%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
8.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
43days
Median DOM · closed
5 days at the 2021 low
20%
Under contract
Orange: 23% (1,755 of 7,529)
20 · 5
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
25
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 27 a year
Ownership and context
74%
Owner-occupied · Rocket City
495 of 666 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
26%
Non-owner-occupied · Rocket City
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
642
Homes in the community
plus 24 vacant residential lots · 666 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
51
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $430K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1963
Community established
homes built 1963-2024, median 1996 (FL DOR 2025)
2,108sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
3.9%/yr
Turnover rate
about 25 of 642 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Rocket City

Live MLS inventory for Rocket City. 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 Rocket City listings as of 2026-10-04, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in Rocket City Orlando Right Now (24)

All 24 active and pending Rocket City Orlando listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 2549 Abney Avenue · $399,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Oct 2, 2026 · listed by Houwzer Inc
  • 20720 Marlin Street · $399,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 26, 2026 · listed by Mlsb The Bureau Powered By Carom Realty
  • 2734 Abney Avenue · $395,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 20, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Advantage Iii
  • 19682 Quinlan Street · $925,000 · 5 bd / 5 ba · listed Sep 19, 2026 · listed by Re/Max Town & Country Realty
  • 2535 Ardon Avenue · $549,900 · 4 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Sep 17, 2026 · listed by Nexthome Neighborhood Realty
  • 4156 Benedict Avenue · $2,099,000 · 5 bd / 4.5 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Wemert Group Realty Llc
  • 3335 Archer Avenue · $1,198,000 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Premier Sothebys Int'L Realty
  • 2233 Ardon Avenue · $412,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Aug 29, 2026 · listed by Lpt Realty, Llc
  • 3267 Bancroft Boulevard #1A · $799,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Aug 27, 2026 · listed by Premier Sothebys Int'L Realty
  • 2419 Amberly Avenue · $315,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 17, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Advantage Realty
  • 19113 Quinlan St · $790,000 · 3 bd / 3 ba · listed Jul 17, 2026 · listed by Sandroni Holdings Real Estate Llc
  • 2240 Bagdad Avenue · $455,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 17, 2026 · listed by C&D International Real Estate
  • 2724 Abbey Avenue · $399,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jul 16, 2026 · listed by Maxlife Realty Llc
  • 2228 Bancroft Boulevard · $539,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Jul 15, 2026 · listed by Roman Realty Group, Llc
  • 20446 Macon Parkway · $385,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 13, 2026 · listed by Redfin Corporation
  • 2631 Alabaster Avenue · $355,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 6, 2026 · listed by Opendoor Brokerage Llc
  • 2208 Archer Boulevard · $435,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 6, 2026 · listed by Lpt Realty, Llc
  • 2421 Archer Boulevard · $345,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 6, 2026 · listed by Beycome Of Florida Llc
  • 20351 Sabal Street · $744,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 6, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Advantage Realty
  • 2649 Albion Avenue · $345,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 6, 2026 · listed by Exp Realty Llc
  • 20235 Majestic Street · $349,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jul 6, 2026 · listed by Home Sold Network Llc
  • 20123 Maxim Parkway · $374,500 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jul 6, 2026 · listed by Fla Real Estate Services
  • 2724 Ardon Avenue · $510,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jul 6, 2026 · listed by Olde Town Brokers Inc
  • 2243 Bancroft Boulevard · $505,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jul 6, 2026 · listed by Charles Rutenberg Realty Orlando
Rocket City Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

Rocket City right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 8.0 months of supply and 20% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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 September 20, 2026. Confidence: Very High (25 active and pending listings, 25 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($437K) is up 4.0% from the prior 12 months ($420K). With about 27 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 September 20. Confidence: High (25 and 44 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated October 5, 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

Rocket City market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $437K ($228 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 43 days on market for closed sales, and 8.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 4% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (25 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32833 (ORLANDO), 130 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $695K ($269/sq ft), down 1.8% year over year, with a median 53 days on market. Right now 51 active and 27 pending listings put supply at about 4.1 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32833 housing market and the Orange County market.

County records show 51 qualified sales in Rocket City across 2024 - 2025 (26 in 2024, 25 in 2025), median $430,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Flood zones in Rocket City: of 30 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Orlando.

Rocket City is a community of 642 homes in Orlando, Orange County, built between 1963 and 2024 (median 1996), with a median living area of about 2,042 square feet. 74% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 63 sales each (25 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 2014 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K$400K2014201620182020202220242026
Up 4.0% year over year.
Every sale since 2014 · price vs size
$0$500K$1M2k4k
367 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$150$2002014201620182020202220242026
Up from $104 in 2014 to a $231 peak in 2023; $228 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
02550752014201620182020202220242026
5 days at the 2021 low; 43 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
96%98%100%2014201620182020202220242026
97.7% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
02040602014201620182020202220242026
0 to 63 a year; 25 in the current window.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20162018202220242026
83 at the 2022 peak, 30 in the troughs, 44 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

28% of homes for sale in Rocket City 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 (2026-10-05).

Rocket City Market Scorecard

Buyer's market

Rocket City is currently a buyer's market. About 6.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $445,000, and homes go under contract in about 73 days.

6.8
Months supply
$445,000
Median list
$442,500
Median sold
$228
Per sqft
73
Days on mkt
18/7/32
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32833 ZIP is $511,012, about 12.9% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in Rocket City, ORLANDO

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

Active inventory in distress
3.85%
1 of 26 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend - 3.85% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-10-04)

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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Orange County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Wedgefield · Elementary
  • Wedgefield · Middle
  • East River High · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Rocket City 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 Rocket City address.

If we were buying in Rocket City 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 Rocket City.

A closer look at the Rocket City market

At a median of $228 per square foot, Rocket City 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 8.0 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market and the trailing-12-month median up 4% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 43 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 642 homes built between 1963 and 2024, and 74% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.2C+ · Buy Score
Recent Direction7.0/10
Liquidity & Demand2.0/10
Owner Commitment7.4/10
Pricing Power8.5/10

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 (6.2). Basis: Recent Direction +4.0% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 8.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 74% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Rocket City homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Rocket City.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $4/month · median of 225 MLS listings, most billed annually
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $4 per month - the median AssociationFee across 225 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.

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 Rocket City sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in Rocket City

Homes in Rocket City that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 8 on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Rocket City?
The median sale price in Rocket City was $437K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (25 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Rocket City take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 43 days on market (25 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is Rocket City a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, Rocket City leans toward buyers: 8.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Rocket City?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 642 homes plus 24 vacant residential lots in Rocket City (public records).
What share of Rocket City is owner-occupied?
74% of Rocket City parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Rocket City built?
Homes in Rocket City were built between 1963 and 2024, with a median year built of 1996 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Rocket City?
The best agent for Rocket City 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 Rocket City.
How do I find a top Orlando real estate agent who knows Rocket City?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Rocket City and the wider Orlando area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Rocket City?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Rocket City purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Rocket City, and what county is it in?
Rocket City is in ORLANDO, Orange County, FL, ZIP 32833. The community's center is about 18 miles east of the center of ORLANDO (straight-line).
Is Rocket City in a flood zone?
No, for the homes we can see: all 29 homes we sampled in Rocket City sit outside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X), where a lender does not require flood insurance. Flood zones are drawn parcel by parcel, so check the exact address on FEMA's flood map before you close; the flood section on this page shows the community's mix.
Is Rocket City a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Rocket City: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $437K (25 sales), 5% above the ORLANDO median of $415K; homes took a median 43 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 642 homes, 74% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied); supply is 8.0 months at the current sales pace, which favors buyers. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 4, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (9 streets, ZIP 32833))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (367 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 Rocket City? 25 recorded closings; median 43 days on market (window ending 2026-09-20). 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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