Sylvan Hylands
Homes for Sale in Orlando, FL
All 4,065 homes for sale in Orlando, FL · median $380,000 · 159 homes for sale in 32808 · Orange County homes for sale
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Homes listed or recently sold were built 1966–1976; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 112 ft). As of October 2026, the MLS records 26 closed sales in Sylvan Hylands 1St Add in Orlando, FL since 2010, the most recent in May 2026. Across Orlando as a whole, 6,171 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $415,000, 42 median days on market, with 1,694 homes for sale today. At that median 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).
| Location | Orlando, Orange County, FL · ZIP 32808 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 189 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1959–2021 (median 1963) |
| Typical living area | 1,425 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 53% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2010 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Sylvan Hylands 1St Add key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sylvan-hylands-1st-add, data as of September 20, 2026.
Price here is driven by condition and lot, not by any single vintage. The median home dates to 1963 and runs around 1,425 square feet, so what you are really buying is a mid-century floor plan on an established Orlando lot. The homes that command the most are the ones that have been updated; original-condition houses trade lower, which is why the spread across this community is wide even though the housing stock is broadly similar in size and age.
With about 213 homes and a build range stretching from 1959 to 2021, this is a settled community with occasional newer infill. For a buyer, that means expecting to underwrite each house on its own merits rather than the neighborhood average. For a seller, the takeaway is that visible updates are what separate you from the rest of the block; the roof, systems, and kitchen carry the negotiation more than the address does.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Sylvan Hylands 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
Sylvan Hylands 1st Add is an established Orange County community inside Orlando, built mostly around 1963 with a scattering of much newer construction, where homes are modest in footprint and the condition of any given house does most of the pricing work.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 148 homes in Sylvan Hylands that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1959 and 2021 (median 1964), with a median living area of about 1,524 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 99% 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.
County records show 16 qualified sales in Sylvan Hylands across 2024–2025 (7 in 2024, 9 in 2025), median $275,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Sylvan Hylands is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a modest, right-sized floor plan around the 1,425-square-foot median in an established Orlando location
- Renovation-minded buyers who can add value through updates rather than paying up for turnkey
- Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable in a predominantly owner-occupied community
Probably not for
- Buyers who require new construction and consistent, modern floor plans
- Anyone unwilling to budget for roof, systems, or updates on an older home
- Buyers who want a large footprint well above this community's median size
The market around Sylvan Hylands
Sylvan Hylands is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32808, 216 homes are on the market and 28% are under contract — a steady corner of Orlando.
Across Orange County, 5,774 homes are active and 1,755 pending (23% under contract).
In ZIP 32808 (Orlando), 380 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $257K ($194/sq ft), up 1.6% year over year, with a median 44 days on market. Right now 52 active and 32 pending listings put supply at about 4.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32808 housing market and the Orange County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sylvan Hylands specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Sylvan Hylands 1St Add, Orlando
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.
Sylvan Hylands 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.
The Sylvan Hylands buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sylvan Hylands 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 Sylvan Hylands.
An established mid-century pocket
The median build year of 1963 tells you the core of this community is mid-century, but the range from 1959 to 2021 means you will occasionally find a rebuilt or newer home mixed in. That variety is a practical thing to watch: two houses on the same street can be decades apart in systems and layout, so inspections and permit history matter more here than in a uniform subdivision.
At a median of roughly 1,425 square feet, these are right-sized homes rather than sprawling ones. Homestead exemption applies to just over half the homes, which points to a community that is more owner-occupied than not, with the remainder held for other uses. Buyers should read that as a stable base rather than a churn market.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sylvan Hylands. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community where condition sets the price and homes span six decades of construction, the value is in reading each house correctly, not the neighborhood label. We price off comparable condition, flag the systems and permit questions that move a deal, and tell you plainly when a given listing is over-asking for what it actually is.
Sylvan Hylands in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32808)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2010 (26 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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