University Shores in Orlando

University Shores
Homes for Sale in Orlando, FL

All 4,065 homes for sale in ORLANDO, FL · median $380,000 · 89 homes for sale in 32809 · Orange County homes for sale

Community in Orlando · Orange County · ZIP 32809
172 homesBuilt 1959–2008Median sale $510K
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As of October 2026, University Shores in Orlando, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $510,000, $282 per square foot, a median 142 days on market, sellers accepting 91% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1967 - 1973; none of the 6 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 60 ft). At the median price and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,500 ($7,830 with the full homestead exemption).

University Shores key facts
LocationORLANDO, Orange County, FL · ZIP 32809, 32817
Homes in the community172 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1959–2008 (median 1974.0)
Typical living area1,684 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Amenities listed by sellersNone, Secured Garage/Parking, Security Fencing/Lighting/Alarms, Security System, Security System Leased
Sale prices, last 12 months$510,000 median across 3 closed sales · $282 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)142 median
For sale right now2 active, 0 pending · median asking $477,500 · 6.0 months of supply
Owner-occupied (homestead) share79%

Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “University Shores key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/university-shores-orlando, data as of September 20, 2026.

Live · University Shores Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$510K
Median sold · 12 mo
$282/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $282 in 2026
91.3%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
6.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
142days
Median DOM · closed
15 days at the 2016 low
0%
Under contract
Orange: 23% (1,755 of 7,529)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
79%
Owner-occupied · University Shores
136 of 172 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
21%
Non-owner-occupied · University Shores
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
172
Homes in the community
172 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
13
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $400K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1959
Community established
homes built 1959-2008, median 1974 (FL DOR 2025)
1,708sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
1.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 172 homes trade a year
University Shores Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

University Shores right now

🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 0% 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 September 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).

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

· 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

University Shores market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $510K ($282 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 142 days on market for closed sales, and 6.0 months of supply, a balanced market.

In ZIP 32809 (ORLANDO), 161 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $340K ($228/sq ft), down 1.6% year over year, with a median 60 days on market. Right now 29 active and 9 pending listings put supply at about 3.5 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32809 housing market and the Orange County market.

County records show 13 qualified sales in University Shores across 2024 - 2025 (5 in 2024, 8 in 2025), median $400,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.

University Shores is a community of 172 homes in Orlando, Orange County, built between 1959 and 2008 (median 1974.0), with a median living area of about 1,684 square feet. 79% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

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 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$400K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K2k2k2k
44 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$200$30020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $102 in 2012 to a $282 peak in 2026; $282 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010015020122014201620182020202220242026
15 days at the 2016 low; 142 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
91.3% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
025820122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 9 a year; 3 in the current window.

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.

$2,471/mo
Orange County typical true cost to own
$117/mo
Orange County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

20% of homes for sale in ZIP 32817 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 (2026-10-04).

University Shores Market Scorecard

Balanced

University Shores is currently a balanced market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $477,500, and homes go under contract in about 182 days.

6.0
Months supply
$477,500
Median list
$510,000
Median sold
$278
List $/sqft
182
Days on mkt
2/0/4
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in University Shores, ORLANDO

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

Active inventory in distress
12.5%
1 of 8 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend - 12.5% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-09-26)

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 University Shores

Live MLS inventory for University Shores. 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 University Shores listings as of 2026-09-30, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

Every Home for Sale in University Shores Orlando Right Now (2)

All 2 active and pending University Shores Orlando listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 8624 Baylor Circle · $465,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 24, 2026 · listed by Exp Realty Llc
  • 8622 Baylor Circle · $480,000 · 4 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 6, 2026 · listed by One Stop Realty

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
  • Cheney Elem · Elementary
  • Glenridge Middle · Middle
  • Winter Park High · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent University Shores 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 University Shores address.

If we were buying in University Shores 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 University Shores.

A closer look at the University Shores market

At a median of $282 per square foot, University Shores 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 6.0 months of supply, a balanced market. Homes that do trade take a median 142 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 172 homes built between 1959 and 2008, and 79% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
5.4C · Buy Score
Liquidity & Demand4.0/10
Owner Commitment7.9/10
Pricing Power4.2/10

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 (5.4). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 6.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 79% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 91.3% 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 University Shores 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 University Shores.
In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

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 University Shores sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in University Shores?
The median sale price in University Shores was $510K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (3 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in University Shores take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 142 days on market (3 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is University Shores a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, University Shores is roughly balanced: 6.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in University Shores?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 172 homes in University Shores (public records).
What share of University Shores is owner-occupied?
79% of University Shores parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in University Shores built?
Homes in University Shores were built between 1959 and 2008, with a median year built of 1974.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for University Shores?
The best agent for University Shores 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 University Shores.
How do I find a top Orlando real estate agent who knows University Shores?
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 University Shores and the wider Orlando area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for University Shores?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your University Shores purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is University Shores, and what county is it in?
University Shores is in ORLANDO, Orange County, FL, ZIP codes 32809, 32817. The community's center is about 8 miles northeast of the center of ORLANDO (straight-line).

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 30, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32809/32817))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (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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More on University Shores

Thinking of selling in University Shores? 3 recorded closings; median 142 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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