Homes zoned for
Southwest Middle
Southwest Orlando living within reach of the parks
298
Homes for sale
$542,500
Median list price
$318
Avg price / sqft
51
Median days on market
The Southwest Middle attendance zone sits in the southwest quadrant of Orlando, close enough to the theme parks that a weeknight trip to Universal Orlando is a 15-minute drive, with downtown, Disney, and MCO all inside a half hour. It's a practical, family-minded pocket where gated neighborhoods and pool homes are common, and the surrounding high school options — from Olympia High to Edgewater High — draw buyers who plan to stay a while. You'll find everything from modest condos to lakefront estates, so the character shifts block to block.
For a buyer today, this is a middle-market zone with real range. The median list price is $529,000 and homes sell at a median of $520,000, with sellers getting about 96% of asking, so there's room to negotiate without expecting a fire sale. With 300 active listings and a median 53 days on market, you have time to be selective — check the live map to see what's moving right now among the current Orlando homes for sale.
Southwest Middle is an attendance zone in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$19,530 – $14M price range
1,871 sqft median home
$394/mo median HOA
$2,139/mo median rent
661 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$2,895,000$2,999,999
6127 TARAWOOD DRIVE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 5 ba · 5,405 sqft
$1,369,000
8210 LUDINGTON CIRCLE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 5 ba · 3,634 sqft
$629,900
5131 MILLENNIA GREEN DRIVE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,229 sqft
$500,000
8303 PALM PARKWAY, ORLANDO
1 bd · 1 ba · 547 sqft
$299,900
7395 UNIVERSAL BLVD UNIT 402, ORLANDO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft
$239,000
6165 CARRIER DRIVE UNIT 1601, ORLANDO
2 bd · 2 ba · 578 sqft
$229,000
6165 CARRIER DRIVE UNIT 2201, ORLANDO
2 bd · 2 ba · 578 sqft
$22,250
1960 BROADWAY UNIT 56B, LAKE BUENA VISTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 355 sqft
$19,530
1960 BROADWAY UNIT 46A, LAKE BUENA VISTA
1 bd · 1 ba · 355 sqft
$6,750,000
8866 DARLENE DRIVE, ORLANDO
10 bd · 9 ba · 10,119 sqft
$4,950,000
6159 HARBOUR TOWN COURT, ORLANDO
6 bd · 6.5 ba · 6,643 sqft
$2,250,000
8408 LUDINGTON CIRCLE, ORLANDO
6 bd · 5 ba · 5,263 sqft
Every active listing inside the Southwest Middle attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Southwest Middle market
661
Sold, last 12 months
$520,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
46 days
Median time to sell
Southwest Middle vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 2.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Southwest Middle boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Southwest Middle home
≈ $3,948/mo
$542,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$394/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,139/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
46,780
Median age
42
Median income
$103,498
Median home value
$459,265
Beyond the listings
Living in Southwest Middle
Entertainment
Top 4% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 6% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Lifestyles
Top 17% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Lifestyles
Top 21% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Food & Drink
Top 22% in the U.S.Sweet Treats
This population has a sweet tooth, and they're looking for treats to satisfy their sugar craving, including candy, cupcakes and flavorful toppings.
People who close here
Our Orlando experts
Straight answers
Southwest Middle FAQs
Is Southwest Middle a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit for buyers who want theme-park access and a family-oriented feel, with Universal about 15 minutes away and MCO around 28. The zone sits near well-regarded high schools like Olympia High, and gated and pool communities are common. With 655 homes sold in the past year, it's an active, established market rather than a speculative one.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
It's a middle-of-the-market zone for Orlando, with a median list price of $529,000 and an average of $314 per square foot. Prices span widely, from entry-level condos near $19,530 to estates listed at $13.5 million. That range means you can find something modest or step up into the 68 active listings priced above $1 million.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
The median sold price over the last year was $520,000, closely tracking the $529,000 median list price. A typical home runs about 1,842 square feet at roughly $314 per square foot. Sellers have been getting about 96% of asking, so realistic offers are landing close to list.
How is the market right now?+
There are 300 active listings and homes are taking a median of 53 days to sell, which gives buyers time to compare options. With 655 sales in the past 12 months and sellers netting 96% of asking, it's balanced rather than frantic. You can track current inventory on the live map.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $396 per month, which reflects how many gated and amenity communities sit in this zone — 114 gated listings are active now. Median property tax is around $4,904 per year. Both figures vary by neighborhood, so budget by the specific community you're considering.
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