Rocket City in Orlando

Rocket City
Homes for Sale in Orlando, FL

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Community in Orlando · Orange County · ZIP 32833
508 homesBuilt 1963–2024Median sale $415K
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As of November 2026, Rocket City in Orlando, FL has 17 homes for sale and 4 pending, asking from $300,000 to $2,099,000 (median $539,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-13, 18 recorded sales closed at a median of $415,000, $227 per square foot, a median 31 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1964 - 2022; 8 of 33 report an HOA (median $4/mo); none of the 33 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 $6,920 ($6,250 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in Rocket City: 4 new listings (median asking $519,500), 4 under contract right now, 8 closed sales (median $398,950). As of November 13, 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
$415K
Median sold · 12 mo
$227/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $265 in 2023
99.6%
Sale vs ask
Orange median: 96.2%
Tempo
5.4mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
31days
Median DOM · closed
31 days at the 2026 low
19%
Under contract
Orange: 20% (1,537 of 7,499)
17 · 4
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
18
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Ownership and context
76%
Owner-occupied · Rocket City
402 of 532 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
24%
Non-owner-occupied · Rocket City
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
508
Homes in the community
plus 24 vacant residential lots · 532 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 3 years of records
39
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $430K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1963–2024
Years homes were built
median 1999 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1,820sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
3.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 18 of 508 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 2026-11-12, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2023 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written October 26, 2026

Price here is driven by condition and square footage more than any single vintage. With homes spanning 1963 to 2024 and a median build year of 1996, you're buying into a community with real variety - a median living area just over 2,000 square feet and a median around $437,000, or about $228 per square foot. Expect a wide spread based on how much work a given home needs rather than a clean tiered price ladder.

The market posture is buyer-leaning, and the numbers back that up: roughly 8 months of supply against 20 active listings, a median 43 days on market, and a heat score of 44. That gives buyers room to negotiate and time to inspect. Sellers should price to the home's actual condition and plan for a listing that works rather than one that flies - year-over-year values are up about 4%, steady, not hot.

Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Rocket City Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of November 13, 2026

Rocket City right now

🟡 Balanced market. 5.4 months of supply and 19% 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 November 13, 2026. Confidence: Very High (21 active and pending listings, 18 closed sales in 12 months).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

· Updated November 14, 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 November 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $415K ($227 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 31 days on market for closed sales, and 5.4 months of supply, a balanced market.

In ZIP 32833 (Orlando), 61 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $680K ($257/sq ft), down 21.3% year over year, with a median 42 days on market. Right now 48 active and 17 pending listings put supply at about 9.4 months - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32833 housing market and the Orange County market.

County records show 39 qualified sales in Rocket City across 2024 - 2025 (16 in 2024, 23 in 2025), median $429,900 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

Flood zones in Rocket City: of 26 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 508 homes in Orlando, Orange County, built between 1963 and 2024 (median 1999.0), with a median living area of about 2,028 square feet. 76% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Rocket City is a sizable Orange County community of roughly 642 homes in Orlando, with an amenity list that runs from golf and tennis to pickleball, a dog park, and a clubhouse. A homestead share near 74% points to a predominantly owner-occupied base rather than a heavy rental footprint.

Best for

  • Buying to use golf, tennis, pickleball, and clubhouse amenities as part of daily life
  • Shopping patiently and willing to compare homes on condition and price per square foot
  • Buying to hold in a steady, owner-occupied community rather than chasing quick appreciation

Probably not for

  • Needing to sell quickly or expecting bidding wars in a buyer-leaning market
  • Wanting a uniform, newer-construction neighborhood without wide age variation
  • Preferring no HOA, deed restrictions, or amenity-tied dues

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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

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 Rocket City.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a deep amenity package and are willing to shop on condition.
Biggest Risk
A wide condition spread across a six-decade housing stock means two homes at one price can differ sharply.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained home priced honestly to its per-square-foot value.
Avoid If
You need a fast, competitive sale or a uniform, newer-build neighborhood.

A deep-amenity community with a wide condition spread

The amenity package is unusually broad for the price point: golf course and clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball, a playground and park, a dog park, a restaurant, and golf carts permitted. Horses allowed and deed restrictions both appear in the listing data, which tells you this is a managed community with HOA oversight - verify current access, fees, and restrictions directly with the HOA before you write an offer.

Because the housing stock stretches across six decades, two homes at the same price can be very different buys. One may be renovated; another may carry its original systems. That's why the per-square-foot figure matters more than headline price here - use it to normalize what you're actually paying, and lean on inspection in a market that gives you the time to do it.

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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
7.3B · Buy Score
Liquidity & Demand4.6/10
Owner Commitment7.6/10
Pricing Power9.7/10

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 3 factors (7.3). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 5.4 months of supply; Owner Commitment 76% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 99.6% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

Why work with Momentum here

In a buyer-leaning market with a wide condition spread, the edge is in reading each home against its price per square foot and its true renovation status - not the sticker. We help buyers use the available negotiating room and inspection time, and we help sellers position against real comps and the HOA amenity story rather than hoping for a fast, above-market close.

Rocket City in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a deep amenity package and are willing to shop on condition.
Biggest advantageA buyer-leaning market with real negotiating room and time to inspect.
Biggest riskA wide condition spread across a six-decade housing stock means two homes at one price can differ sharply.
Sweet spotA well-maintained home priced honestly to its per-square-foot value.
Avoid ifYou need a fast, competitive sale or a uniform, newer-build neighborhood.
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. 15 on record.

Rocket City key facts
LocationOrlando, Orange County, FL · ZIP 32833
Homes in the community508 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1963–2024 (median 1999.0)
Typical living area2,028 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 94%
Amenities listed by sellersGolf, Park, Golf Carts OK, Playground, Dog Park, Deed Restrictions
Sale prices, last 12 months$415,000 median across 18 closed sales · $227 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)31 median
For sale right now17 active, 4 pending · median asking $549,900 · 5.4 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share76%

Data as of November 13, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2023 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 November 13, 2026.

Just listed in Rocket City

The newest homes for sale in Rocket City right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.

Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.

Every Home for Sale in Rocket City Right Now (21)

All 21 active and pending Rocket City listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

What it really costs to own in Rocket City

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

HOA duesMLS listings here mostly enter dues as billed annually, but the median entry is only $50/year across 11 listings (2026-11-14), which usually means a quarterly or monthly amount was entered as annual. Ask the association for the current dues.
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Orange County is $1,409/yr (4,204 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. Flood: of 26 listing addresses checked against the FEMA flood map, 100% sit outside the high-risk zone. Statewide, a Zone X flood policy runs about $500-$700/yr and a high-risk zone $1,200-$2,500/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not quotes).
Roof and ageMedian build year 1998 across 30 listings. An original roof here would be about 28 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails.

Email me new listings in Rocket City

One e-mail a day, only when a home lists here, with price, beds, baths and a link to every listing. Straight from the MLS feed; no account needed.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

19% 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 (2026-11-14).

Rocket City Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

Rocket City is currently a strong buyer's market. About 17.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $539,000, and homes go under contract in about 94 days.

17.0
Months supply
$539,000
Median list
$412,500
Median sold
$235
Per sqft
94
Days on mkt
17/4/12
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32833 ZIP is $510,320, about 8.6% 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Rocket City?
The median sale price in Rocket City was $415K over the 12 months ending November 13, 2026 (18 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Rocket City take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending November 13, 2026 took a median 31 days on market (18 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is Rocket City a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of November 13, 2026, Rocket City is roughly balanced: 5.4 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 508 homes plus 24 vacant residential lots in Rocket City (public records).
What share of Rocket City is owner-occupied?
76% 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 1999.0 (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 26 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 $415K (18 sales), 5% above the Orlando median of $395K; homes took a median 31 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 508 homes, 76% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied); supply is 5.4 months at the current sales pace, which is balanced. The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.
Buying to use golf, tennis, pickleball, and clubhouse amenities as part of daily lifeExcellent fit
Shopping patiently and willing to compare homes on condition and price per square footExcellent fit
Buying to hold in a steady, owner-occupied community rather than chasing quick appreciationExcellent fit
Needing to sell quickly or expecting bidding wars in a buyer-leaning marketProbably not
Wanting a uniform, newer-construction neighborhood without wide age variationProbably not
Preferring no HOA, deed restrictions, or amenity-tied duesProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 13, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 32833))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-11-13
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2023 (24 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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