Windermere Downs
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All 244 homes for sale in Windermere, FL · median $966,750 · 230 homes for sale in 34786 · Orange County homes for sale

Community in Windermere · Orange County · ZIP 34786
80 homesBuilt 1973–2023
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data20 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

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).

Windermere Downs 1St Add key facts
LocationWindermere, Orange County, FL · ZIP 34786
Homes in the community80 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1973–2023 (median 1988.0)
Typical living area2,731 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersPark, Playground, Tennis Court(s), Deed Restrictions, Golf Carts OK
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share88%

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.

Live · Windermere Downs Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
88%
Owner-occupied · Windermere Downs
70 of 80 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
12%
Non-owner-occupied · Windermere Downs
incl. 5% trust or LLC-held · 100% out-of-state
80
Homes in the community
80 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 20 years of records
8
Recorded sales · 2024-2025
median $835K · qualified sales on the county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Est. 1973
Community established
homes built 1973-2023, median 1988 (FL DOR 2025)
2.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 80 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

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.

2009 WOODY DRIVE
$1.15M · 0.2 mi away
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,540 sqft
2009 WOODY DRIVE
Listed by REVEL REALTY LLC
2053 WOODY DRIVE
$679K · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,177 sqft
2053 WOODY DRIVE
Listed by LPT REALTY, LLC
9679 WESTOVER ROBERTS RD
$3.40M · 0.3 mi away
6 bd · 6.5 ba · 5,666 sqft
9679 WESTOVER ROBERTS RD
Listed by TONYDAVIDSHOMES.COM, LLC
1629 HEMPEL AVENUE
$2.50M · 0.3 mi away
6 bd · 4 ba · 4,858 sqft
1629 HEMPEL AVENUE
Listed by COLDWELL BANKER REALTY
1480 HEMPEL AVENUE
$1.70M · 0.3 mi away
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,219 sqft
1480 HEMPEL AVENUE
Listed by AROD PARTNERS REALTY
9960 6TH STREET
$3.75M · 0.4 mi away
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 6,182 sqft
9960 6TH STREET
Listed by NOVA REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC

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.

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.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 4 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-09-13 → 2026-09-30)

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.

If we were buying in Windermere Downs 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 Windermere Downs.

Best Buy
Buyers wanting an established Windermere address with room in the floor plan.
Biggest Risk
The age spread means condition and systems vary sharply from house to house.
Sweet Spot
A well-renovated home priced honestly against its updates.
Avoid If
You need move-in-ready certainty without doing inspection and condition homework.

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.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

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.

Best forBuyers wanting an established Windermere address with room in the floor plan.
Biggest advantageA low-turnover, owner-occupied street with a wide range of home conditions to choose from.
Biggest riskThe age spread means condition and systems vary sharply from house to house.
Sweet spotA well-renovated home priced honestly against its updates.
Avoid ifYou need move-in-ready certainty without doing inspection and condition homework.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Windermere Downs 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 Windermere Downs.
In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Windermere Downs sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Windermere Downs?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 80 homes in Windermere Downs (public records).
What share of Windermere Downs is owner-occupied?
88% of Windermere Downs parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Windermere Downs built?
Homes in Windermere Downs were built between 1973 and 2023, with a median year built of 1988.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Windermere Downs?
The best agent for Windermere Downs is one who actively works Windermere 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 Windermere Downs.
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Where is Windermere Downs, and what county is it in?
Windermere Downs is in Windermere, Orange County, FL, ZIP 34786. The community's center is about 3 miles northwest of the center of Windermere (straight-line).
Buyers targeting a mid-$800s budget who want more living space than a compact new build offersExcellent fit
Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable in a low-turnover, established pocketExcellent fit
Buyers open to a renovation or a recent rebuild and willing to price each home on its own conditionExcellent fit
Buyers needing a tight budget ceiling well under the medianProbably not
Investors chasing quick turnover in a heavily owner-occupied communityProbably not
Buyers who want uniform, standardized product and cannot underwrite home-by-home condition differencesProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 34786))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-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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