Willowwood
Homes for Sale in Orlando, FL
All 4,383 homes for sale in Orlando, FL · median $379,000 · 217 homes for sale in 32835 · Orange County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Willowwood in Orlando, FL, the most recent in August 2026. Across Orlando as a whole, 8,585 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $395,000, 40 median days on market, with 3,929 homes for sale today. At that median and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,590 ($5,910 with the full homestead exemption).
Willowwood is a built-out, late-1980s community of 103 homes in Orlando, and price here is driven by condition more than anything else. With a median build year of 1987 and a median around 2,635 square feet, the housing stock is consistent in age and generous in size - what separates one sale from the next is updates, systems, and finish level, not square footage or vintage.
The current snapshot shows no active listings and only one closing in the trailing window, so there is very little to read from day-to-day activity. That thin supply favors a prepared seller when inventory does come up, and it means buyers should be ready to move decisively and lean on comparable sales rather than a list of competing choices.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Willowwood 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
A small, deed-restricted Orange County community of just over 100 homes built across a tight five-year window in the mid-to-late 1980s, with roomy floorplans and a tennis court and park on site.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 44 homes in Willowwood that have changed hands since 2011, built between 1984 and 1989 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 2,693 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-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.
County records show 7 qualified sales in Willowwood across 2024 - 2025 (4 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $700,000 - 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.
Who Willowwood is best for.
Best for
- Buying to settle into a spacious mid-1980s home with room to renovate to your own taste.
- Buyers who value a small, owner-occupied, deed-restricted community with a tennis court and park.
- Planning to hold long term in a stable, built-out Orange County pocket.
Probably not for
- Needing newer construction or a home with no deferred maintenance from the 1980s.
- Wanting several listings to compare at once rather than waiting for limited inventory.
- Avoiding HOA deed restrictions or communities governed by association rules.
The market around Willowwood
Willowwood is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32835, 268 homes are on the market and 17% are under contract — a slower corner of Orlando.
Across Orange County, 5,774 homes are active and 1,755 pending (23% under contract).
In ZIP 32835 (Orlando), 134 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $295K ($221/sq ft), down 8.6% year over year, with a median 62 days on market. Right now 52 active and 7 pending listings put supply at about 4.7 months - a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32835 housing market and the Orange County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Willowwood specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Life at Willowwood
- Tennis Court(s) · reported on 2 of 2 listings
- Park · reported on 1 of 2 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 1 of 2 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.
Recent Developments in Willowwood
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Willowwood, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Development
Orange County commissioners approve Tuscana land use plan in Shingle Creek Basin on 4-3 vote
Commissioners voted 4-3 to approve the Tuscana land use application from Shingle Creek Co-Owners LLC and Geyer Development, reversing a unanimous rejection in May 2025. The plan includes more than 1,000 hotel rooms, about 4,000 apartments and commercial buildings, with conditions for a raised road, flood mitigation and wetland protection. The developer projects thousands of jobs at full build-out.
What it may mean for the marketThe approval could add substantial rental housing, hotel capacity and commercial space in the Shingle Creek area, while flood-mitigation conditions will shape how and when it is built. The site is about 8 miles south of Willowwood.
Source: Spectrum News 13 - August 2026Retail & Dining
Plans for Mattel indoor water park near Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores expand to 13 acres
Updated plans for the site off State Road 535 show a 95,000-square-foot indoor water park designed by Martin Aquatic, a separate 45,000-square-foot entertainment building and nearly 900 parking spaces. The tower height rises to as much as 100 feet and still needs Orange County approval. About 200 jobs are expected, and no opening date has been announced.
What it may mean for the marketThe project would add visitor attractions, dining and roughly 200 jobs near the State Road 535 corridor, with added traffic and parking demand nearby. The site is about 7 miles south of Willowwood.
Source: FOX 35 Orlando - 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 6 miles east of Willowwood, 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 project is about 4 miles northeast of Willowwood, elsewhere in Orange County.
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 8 miles northeast of Willowwood, 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 8 miles east of Willowwood, elsewhere in Orange County.
Source: Florida YIMBY
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 Willowwood buying strategy.
If we were buying in Willowwood 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 Willowwood.
A consistent 1980s floorplan pool
Because every home here was built between 1984 and 1989, you are shopping a narrow band of construction era and a median footprint near 2,635 square feet. That consistency makes pricing more legible - the real variable is whether a given home has had its kitchen, baths, roof, and mechanicals brought forward, so the spread between an updated and an original home can be wide even on similar square footage.
A homestead share around 86 percent points to a largely owner-occupied community rather than an investor-heavy one, which tends to show up in longer tenure and steadier upkeep. The deed restrictions, tennis court, and park are reported across MLS listings; confirm current access, fees, and rules directly with the HOA before you write an offer.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Willowwood. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With no active listings and almost no recent closings to anchor expectations, pricing this community well takes local comparable work rather than a glance at a list price. We track what actually trades in Willowwood and nearby 1980s pockets, and we will tell you plainly whether a specific home's condition justifies its ask.
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| Location | Orlando, Orange County, FL · ZIP 32835 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 103 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1984–1989 (median 1987.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,635 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Deed Restrictions, Park, Tennis Court(s) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 86% |
Data as of November 13, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2026 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Willowwood key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/willowwood-orlando, data as of November 13, 2026.
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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.
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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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 2, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (10 streets, ZIP 32835)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (33 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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