Sylvan Hylands
Homes for Sale in Orlando, FL
All 4,060 homes for sale in ORLANDO, FL · median $384,945 · 104 homes for sale in 32808 · 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 $257,000, $161 per square foot, a median 23 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1959 - 1978; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 115 ft). At the median price and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,290 ($3,610 with the full homestead exemption).
Sylvan Hylands is an older Orlando pocket, with a median build year of 1963 and a range stretching to 2021, so pricing here tracks condition and updates more than it tracks the calendar. At a median of $257,000 and roughly $161 per square foot, this is a value-oriented corner of the market rather than a premium one, and the typical home runs about 1,449 square feet.
With zero active listings and only a handful of closings in the recent window, there is not enough current inventory to read a live trend - the market heat score of 40 reflects a slower, less contested pace rather than a stalled one. A median 23 days on market for what did sell suggests reasonably priced, move-in-ready homes still find buyers without a long wait.
The 60-Second Overview
Sylvan Hylands market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $257K ($161 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 23 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 32808 (ORLANDO), 383 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $257K ($197/sq ft), up 1.2% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 54 active and 29 pending listings put supply at about 4.3 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32808 housing market and the Orange County market.
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.
Sylvan Hylands is a longer-established Orlando community of 296 homes where age and condition, not location alone, tend to explain the price a given house commands.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Sylvan Hylands is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing a lower median price point in Orlando over new construction
- Buyers willing to evaluate condition and renovation history home by home
- Buyers comfortable moving quickly once a rare listing appears, given current inventory levels
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a large active selection to compare side by side today
- Buyers seeking only recently built or fully modernized homes as a baseline expectation
- Buyers unwilling to factor renovation costs into an older-stock 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 ($257K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 9 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 2007 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
SYLVAN HYLANDS Market Scorecard
SYLVAN HYLANDS is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32808 ZIP is $259,792, about 9.4% 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 Sylvan Hylands Orlando, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Sylvan Hylands
Live MLS inventory for Sylvan Hylands. 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 Sylvan Hylands listings as of 2026-09-14, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2007 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Sylvan Hylands on the map.
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Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Recent Developments in Sylvan Hylands
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sylvan Hylands, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
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 12 miles southeast of Sylvan Hylands, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Construction Owners - July 2026Development
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 7 miles southeast of Sylvan Hylands, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: ClickOrlando - July 2026Civic
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 site is about 2 miles southwest of Sylvan Hylands.
Source: Orange County Newsroom - June 2026Development
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 4 miles east of Sylvan Hylands, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - June 2026Development
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 5 miles southeast of Sylvan Hylands, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Florida YIMBY - October 2025Retail & 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 project is about 8 miles northwest of Sylvan Hylands, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: GrowthSpotter
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.
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 older stock, priced by condition
The math here is straightforward: a median year built of 1963 against a range extending to 2021 means buyers are choosing between original-condition homes and renovated or newer builds sitting in the same footprint. That spread is the main driver of value across the community, more than street or micro-location.
A homestead share just above half (55.2%) points to a meaningful base of owner-occupied homes rather than a market dominated by turnover or investor activity. Combined with the near-empty active inventory at the time of this snapshot, buyers should expect to move deliberately when something does list, and sellers should expect that condition-driven pricing, not scarcity alone, will set the ceiling on offers.
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
With active inventory at zero and closings thin, pricing a home or making an offer in Sylvan Hylands takes a close read of recent sales and condition comparables rather than a glance at what is currently listed - that is the kind of analysis we do before a client ever writes or accepts a number.
Sylvan Hylands in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 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 2007 (44 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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