Sawyer Sound
Homes for Sale in Windermere, FL
All 255 homes for sale in WINDERMERE, FL · median $930,000 · 176 homes for sale in 34786 · Orange County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $2,350,000, $589 per square foot, a median 63 days on market, sellers accepting 86% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2017 - 2020; 3 of 3 report an HOA (median $253/mo); none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 113 ft). At the median price and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $39,180 ($38,510 with the full homestead exemption).

Sawyer Sound is a small, newer-build enclave - 20 homes total, all constructed between 2017 and 2023, with a median size north of 4,400 square feet. That combination of recent construction and large floor plans is what anchors value here more than any single amenity. With only one active listing at the time of this snapshot, there simply isn't enough inventory turning over to draw firm conclusions about pricing direction - six months of supply reads as balanced, but that figure is built on very thin closing volume.
For a buyer, this means patience and direct outreach matter more than scrolling portals - a community this size can go weeks without a listing appearing at all. For a seller, it means you're likely one of very few offerings on the market at any given moment, which can work in your favor on terms, provided the home is priced to reflect its condition and the gated, restriction-bound setting the HOA maintains.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Sawyer Sound right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Sawyer Sound market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $2.35M ($589 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 63 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 34786 (WINDERMERE), 784 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $622K ($262/sq ft), down 1.5% year over year, with a median 38 days on market. Right now 113 active and 37 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34786 housing market and the Orange County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 17 homes in Sawyer Sound that have changed hands since 2017, built between 2016 and 2023 (median 2018), with a median living area of about 4,421 sq ft and a typical 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Sawyer Sound is a gated community of newer construction in Windermere, Orange County, built out almost entirely between 2017 and 2023 with homes running large - a median living area over 4,400 square feet.
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Sawyer Sound. Swipe to explore the community.
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Photos from Stellar MLS listings in Sawyer Sound; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Who Sawyer Sound is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing larger living space in a home built within the last several years
- Buyers comfortable working within HOA-defined restrictions and gated, unattended access
- Buyers with flexible timing who can wait for the right listing in a small inventory pool
Probably not for
- Buyers needing a wide selection of active listings to compare in real time
- Buyers seeking an older, more established block with a longer sales history
- Buyers who want to avoid HOA restriction review before committing to a purchase
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($2.35M) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 3 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 2017 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Orange County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Orange County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
SAWYER SOUND Market Scorecard
SAWYER SOUND is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 34786 ZIP is $706,166, about 7.6% 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.
Housing distress & ownership in SAWYER SOUND, WINDERMERE
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sawyer Sound on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Life at Sawyer Sound
- Gated Community - No Guard · reported on 3 of 3 listings
- Gated · reported on 2 of 3 listings
- Special Community Restrictions · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Gated Community · reported on 1 of 3 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
The Sawyer Sound buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sawyer Sound 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 Sawyer Sound.
A Small, Recent-Build Pocket
At 20 homes, Sawyer Sound is not a high-volume market - it's a defined micro-community where every closing carries weight. The narrow build window (2017 - 2023, median 2019) means most homes share similar-generation construction standards, finishes, and systems, which narrows the usual variability you'd see in an older, mixed-vintage neighborhood. The size profile is notable too: a median of roughly 4,482 square feet puts this squarely in larger-format territory, which tends to concentrate buyer interest around move-up or multi-generational space needs rather than starter budgets.
The homestead share sits at 60%, meaning a meaningful minority of homes here are non-homestead - worth noting if you're assessing how owner-occupied versus non-occupied the block feels day to day. Access is gated without an attendant, and MLS records note special community restrictions, so anyone evaluating a purchase should confirm current HOA rules, access protocols, and any use restrictions directly with the association rather than assuming standard terms.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sawyer Sound. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A 20-home community with a single active listing is not a market you navigate through general search alerts - it takes someone tracking off-market activity, HOA documentation, and comparable closings specific to this pocket of Windermere. We verify amenity claims and restriction details against the HOA directly rather than relying on listing-sheet shorthand, which matters in a community this size where one inaccurate assumption can affect an entire negotiation.
Sawyer Sound in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $253/month (about $3,036/yr) · median of 9 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $253 per month ($3,036 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 9 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. 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, 2026-09.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Sawyer Sound buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Sawyer Sound sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2017 (12 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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