Windermere Downs
Homes for Sale in Windermere, FL
All 244 homes for sale in Windermere, FL · median $966,750 · 230 homes for sale in 34786 · Orange County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 36 closed sales in Windermere Downs 1St Add in Windermere, FL since 2006, the most recent in February 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $750,000 to $1,000,000 (median $830,000), on homes of 2,351 to 3,646 sq ft. Across Windermere as a whole, 449 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $640,000, 39 median days on market, with 120 homes for sale today. At that median and Orange County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.67 mills, annual property tax runs about $13,840 ($13,170 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Windermere, Orange County, FL · ZIP 34786 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 80 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1973–2023 (median 1988.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,731 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Deed Restrictions, Golf Carts OK |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 88% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Windermere Downs 1St Add key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/windermere-downs-1st-add, data as of September 20, 2026.

Price here is driven by the home itself, not a uniform product. With a build range spanning 1973 to 2023 and a median year built of 1988, you are looking at a community where original, lightly updated, and fully rebuilt homes sit side by side. The median sits at $825,000 on roughly $278 per square foot against a median of about 2,731 living square feet, but condition and level of renovation move individual homes well off that midpoint.
The current posture favors sellers of well-prepared homes. A median of 7 days on market signals that correctly priced, presentable listings move fast. For buyers, that means little room to deliberate on the best homes and a real need to have financing and inspection logistics ready before you tour. The closings window is thin, so treat any single comp with caution and lean on the broader pattern.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Windermere Downs 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
Windermere Downs 1St Add is a small, established pocket of about 80 homes in Windermere, Orange County, where a wide age range means the real variable is how much a given home has been updated. A homestead share near 88% points to an owner-occupied, low-turnover street rather than an investor-driven one.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 121 homes in Windermere Downs that have changed hands since 2010, built between 1973 and 2015 (median 1986), with a median living area of about 2,971 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 8 qualified sales in Windermere Downs across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $835,000 — 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 Windermere Downs is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a mid-$800s budget who want more living space than a compact new build offers
- Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable in a low-turnover, established pocket
- Buyers open to a renovation or a recent rebuild and willing to price each home on its own condition
Probably not for
- Buyers needing a tight budget ceiling well under the median
- Investors chasing quick turnover in a heavily owner-occupied community
- Buyers who want uniform, standardized product and cannot underwrite home-by-home condition differences
The market around Windermere Downs
Windermere Downs is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34786, 282 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Windermere.
Across Orange County, 5,774 homes are active and 1,755 pending (23% under contract).
In ZIP 34786 (Windermere), 788 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $640K ($261/sq ft), down 0.6% year over year, with a median 40 days on market. Right now 131 active and 43 pending listings put supply at about 3.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34786 housing market and the Orange County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Windermere Downs specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Windermere Downs 1St Add, Windermere
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.
The Windermere Downs buying strategy.
If we were buying in Windermere Downs 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 Windermere Downs.
Age spread, condition-driven pricing
The story of this community is the gap between its oldest and newest homes. With construction dates running from 1973 through 2023 and the midpoint at 1988, no two sales are truly comparable on paper. A 1970s-era home in original condition and a recent rebuild can share a street and command very different numbers, which is why the $825,000 median tells you the center of gravity but not much about any one house.
At roughly 2,731 median living square feet and about $278 per square foot, homes here are substantial rather than compact. Buyers should underwrite each property on its own renovation level, systems age, and lot. Sellers should recognize that presentation and documented updates are what separate the fast, strong sales from the ones that sit.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Windermere Downs. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A community this small with this much age variation rewards local reading over broad averages. We help sellers position a home against the right comps given its condition, and we help buyers move with speed and discipline when a 7-day median leaves little margin for hesitation.
Windermere Downs in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $83/month (about $996/yr) · median of 61 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $83 per month ($996 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 61 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 34786)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (36 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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