VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04
Homes for Sale in ORLANDO, FL

Community in ORLANDO · Orange County · ZIP 32825
178 homesBuilt 1985–1994Median sale $322K
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Live Market Pulse
37/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2015 → 2026 · 78 at the 2022 peak
0 is VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 37. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data21 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04 Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$322K
Median sold · 12 mo
$273/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $278 in 2024
98.9%
Sale vs ask
Orange median: 96.2%
Tempo
16days
Median DOM · closed
3 days at the 2017 low
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
67%
Owner-occupied · VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04
120 of 178 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
33%
Non-owner-occupied · VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04
0 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
178
Homes in the community
178 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
Est. 1985
Community established
homes built 1985-1994, median 1986 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 11 in 2007
1,218sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
3.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 6 of 178 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Valencia Gardens Sec 04 is a compact, established pocket in Orlando — 157 homes built between 1985 and 1994, with the median dating to 1987. At a median of roughly 1,314 square feet, these are modestly sized homes, and that means condition and updates do more to set price here than square footage ever will. A renovated interior, a newer roof, or an updated system will separate one closing from the next far more than raw footage.

Turnover is thin — this snapshot reflects a single closing window — so pricing signals are noisy and any one sale carries outsized weight. Just under 70% of homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to a largely owner-occupied street with slower churn. For a seller, that scarcity can work in your favor when a well-prepped home hits the market. For a buyer, it means patience: inventory is limited, so be ready to move when the right one appears.

The 60-Second Overview

VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04 market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $322K ($273 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 16 days on market for closed sales.

VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04 is a community of 178 homes in ORLANDO, Orange County, built between 1985 and 1994 (median 1986.0), with a median living area of about 1,218 square feet. 67% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

A small, late-1980s Orlando community of right-sized homes where the biggest price lever is condition, not size, and where owner-occupancy runs high enough that listings don't come often.

Best for

  • First-time buyers wanting a manageable, established home over a sprawling floor plan
  • Buyers with a renovation budget willing to update a solid 1980s-era house
  • Long-hold owner-occupants who want a stable, low-churn street

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need significant square footage or a newer build
  • Shoppers who want a broad, active selection to compare in real time
  • Investors chasing quick flips in a community with thin turnover

Windows contain 0 to 14 sales each (6 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 2005 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2005 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K1k2k
56 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $116 in 2012 to a $278 peak in 2024; $273 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
020406020122014201620182020202220242026
3 days at the 2017 low; 16 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
98.9% now vs Orange 96.2%.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
05101520122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 14 a year; 6 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0510200420062008201020142016201820202026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 11 quit in 2007; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2016202220242026
78 at the 2022 peak, 22 in the troughs, 37 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.
How much local inventory is already under contract

37% of homes for sale in ZIP 32825 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 (2026-08-01).

If we were buying in VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04 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 VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a right-sized, established Orlando home and value location over square footage.
Biggest Risk
Thin sales volume makes pricing noisy, and 1980s-era systems demand real diligence.
Sweet Spot
An already-updated home where the roof and major systems are handled.
Avoid If
You need large square footage or a wide, active selection to shop.

A condition-driven market

With a build range of 1985 to 1994 and a median year built of 1987, every home here is now several decades old. That age is not a knock — it means mature lots and a settled streetscape — but it does put roofs, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical squarely on the diligence list. The homes that show best and command the strongest prices are the ones where those big-ticket items have already been addressed.

The 1,314-square-foot median tells you these are efficient floor plans rather than sprawling ones. Buyers looking for a manageable footprint or a first purchase will find the scale appealing; anyone needing significant square footage should look elsewhere or plan for an addition. Because the homes are similar in vintage and size, the spread in outcomes comes almost entirely down to updates — a fully renovated home and a dated one can sit worlds apart on price.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a low-turnover community where a single sale can skew the read, you need someone who prices off condition and comparables rather than a headline number. We know how to weigh an updated home against a dated one in a neighborhood this uniform, and we'll tell a seller exactly which improvements move the needle — and tell a buyer when a listing is priced on potential it hasn't earned yet.

VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04 in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a right-sized, established Orlando home and value location over square footage.
Biggest advantageHigh owner-occupancy and limited turnover keep the community stable.
Biggest riskThin sales volume makes pricing noisy, and 1980s-era systems demand real diligence.
Sweet spotAn already-updated home where the roof and major systems are handled.
Avoid ifYou need large square footage or a wide, active selection to shop.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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 VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04 sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04?
The median sale price in VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04 was $322K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (6 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04 take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 16 days on market (6 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 178 homes in VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04 (public records).
What share of VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04 is owner-occupied?
67% of VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04 parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04 built?
Homes in VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04 were built between 1985 and 1994, with a median year built of 1986.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04?
Cash buyers took 0% of VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04 sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (0 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04?
The best agent for VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04 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 VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04.
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First-time buyers wanting a manageable, established home over a sprawling floor planExcellent fit
Buyers with a renovation budget willing to update a solid 1980s-era houseExcellent fit
Long-hold owner-occupants who want a stable, low-churn streetExcellent fit
Buyers who need significant square footage or a newer buildProbably not
Shoppers who want a broad, active selection to compare in real timeProbably not
Investors chasing quick flips in a community with thin turnoverProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32825))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (56 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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Thinking of selling in VALENCIA GARDENS SEC 04? 6 recorded closings; median 15 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). 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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