WINDERLAKES in ORLANDO

WINDERLAKES
Homes for Sale in ORLANDO, FL

Community in ORLANDO · Orange County · ZIP 32835
198 homesBuilt 1979–1990Median sale $571K
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Live Market Pulse
24/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2014 → 2026 · 80 at the 2022 peak
0 is WINDERLAKES's coldest market since 2014, 100 its hottest. Today: 24. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · WINDERLAKES Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$571K
Median sold · 12 mo
$258/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $318 in 2024
94.7%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
90days
Median DOM · closed
4 days at the 2022 low
100%
Under contract
Orange: 26% (2,054 of 7,927)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
85%
Owner-occupied · WINDERLAKES
168 of 198 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
15%
Non-owner-occupied · WINDERLAKES
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
25%
Cash buyers · WINDERLAKES
1 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
198
Homes in the community
198 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1979
Community established
homes built 1979-1990, median 1982 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 7 in 2007
2,212sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
2.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 198 homes trade a year

The 60-Second Overview

WINDERLAKES market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $571K ($258 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 90 days on market for closed sales.

WINDERLAKES is a community of 198 homes in ORLANDO, Orange County, built between 1979 and 1990 (median 1982), with a median living area of about 2,162 square feet. 85% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (4 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
$400K$600K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K2k2k2k
39 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$200$30020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $140 in 2012 to a $318 peak in 2024; $258 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
4 days at the 2022 low; 90 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
94.7% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 6 a year; 4 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0246200420082012202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 7 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-leaning2014202220242026
80 at the 2022 peak, 14 in the troughs, 24 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

WINDERLAKES Market Scorecard

Seller's market

WINDERLAKES is currently a seller's market. About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $574,980, and homes go under contract in about 17 days.

3.0
Months supply
$574,980
Median list
$571,210
Median sold
$271
Per sqft
17
Days on mkt
1/0/4
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Housing distress & ownership in WINDERLAKES, ORLANDO

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

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 8 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-08-24)

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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in WINDERLAKES

Live MLS inventory for WINDERLAKES. 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 WINDERLAKES listings as of 2026-08-23, 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.

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
  • Windy Ridge Elem · Elementary
  • Chain of Lakes Middle · Middle
  • Olympia High · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent WINDERLAKES 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 WINDERLAKES address.

If we were buying in WINDERLAKES 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 WINDERLAKES.

A closer look at the WINDERLAKES market

At a median of $258 per square foot, WINDERLAKES prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

The housing stock is 198 homes built between 1979 and 1990, and 85% 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 WINDERLAKES. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

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 WINDERLAKES sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in WINDERLAKES?
The median sale price in WINDERLAKES was $571K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (4 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in WINDERLAKES take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 90 days on market (4 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in WINDERLAKES?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 198 homes in WINDERLAKES (public records).
What share of WINDERLAKES is owner-occupied?
85% of WINDERLAKES parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in WINDERLAKES built?
Homes in WINDERLAKES were built between 1979 and 1990, with a median year built of 1982 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in WINDERLAKES?
Cash buyers took 25% of WINDERLAKES sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (1 of 4 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for WINDERLAKES?
The best agent for WINDERLAKES 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 WINDERLAKES.
How do I find a top ORLANDO real estate agent who knows WINDERLAKES?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows WINDERLAKES and the wider ORLANDO area.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (39 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 WINDERLAKES? 4 recorded closings; median 90 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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