Identity
Avalon Park was designed so daily needs sit inside the neighbourhood: a downtown of its own, schools within the plan, and residential streets radiating from the centre. It reads as a small town inserted into east Orlando.
Orange County
Avalon Park
Greater OrlandoFlorida
A planned town-centre community in east Orlando, built around a walkable main street with schools, parks and shops inside the same plan.
Location and access
East Orlando near SR-408 and Avalon Park Boulevard, close to the university corridor.
Everyday life
Day to day, this is what you can expect: downtown Avalon Park hosts markets and events; the rest of the week runs on short internal trips.
- Downtown Avalon Park and its event calendar.
- Community parks, pools and sports fields.
- The UCF area and research park nearby.
Housing
- Single-family homes and townhomes from the 2000s onward.
- Apartments and mixed-use units at the centre.
- Association rules covering exteriors and parking.
New construction
the original plan is largely complete, with newer phases continuing on the eastern edge.
Getting around
walkable centre, car-based elsewhere; SR-408 connects to downtown Orlando.
The area
A walkable town square built around a grid of tree-lined blocks.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
A designed downtown changes the week here too: markets and events at Downtown Avalon Park, short trips to schools built into the same plan, and community pools and sports fields filling the rest of the calendar. The UCF corridor is close for work or study.
Routines that fit
- Wanting a walkable town centre with schools inside the same plan.
- Working or studying near the UCF and research-park corridor.
- Using community sports fields and pools as a regular part of the week.
Outdoors and leisure
- Downtown Avalon Park's event lawn, used for markets and community gatherings.
- Neighbourhood parks, pools and sports fields spread across the plan.
- Trails linking residential streets to the town centre without a main-road crossing.
Eating and shopping
Downtown Avalon Park covers everyday restaurants and cafés within walking distance of much of the community; a larger selection is a short drive along SR-408 toward Waterford Lakes.
Everyday groceries and clinics are at the town centre; Waterford Lakes Town Center nearby adds larger retail and additional medical offices.
Seasons
The university calendar shapes traffic on nearby roads at the start and end of academic terms; summer afternoons bring the usual regional storms to outdoor events.
Around here
Schools nearby
Real institutions inside this area's radius, ordered by distance. No ratings: assignment depends on the exact address, and a star average does not measure a school.
Daycare
School
310 Woodland Lake Drive, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Restaurants around
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
KEG SOCIAL ORLANDO - Dining & Entertainment
Expansive operation offering American-style pub grub, plus ax throwing, karaoke & darts facilities.
12850 Waterford Lakes Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
4.8 · 8762 reviews$$
WebsiteGuacamole Mexican Grill
Mexican restaurant
2822 S Alafaya Trail #195, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
4.8 · 2448 reviews$$
WebsiteHarmony Tea & Poke - Waterford Park
Tea house
12301 Lake Underhill Rd #121, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
4.7 · 175 reviews
WebsiteLa Granja Alafaya
Chain eatery offering Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken & other Latin items like fajitas & yuca.
728 S Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
4.4 · 637 reviews$
WebsiteArepa Burger Waterford Lakes
Restaurant
857 Woodbury Road Suite 105, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
4.4 · 392 reviews$
WebsiteIHOP
Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
588 S Alafaya Trail #60, Alafaya, FL 32828, USA
4.8 · 8189 reviews$
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Parks and green space
Public parks inside this area's radius.
Waterford Chase Recreation Park
Park
Waterford Chase Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
Freedom Park
Park
14001 Golfway Blvd, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
Westgate park
Park
13203 Golfway Blvd, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
Waterford Lakes Community Association Dog Park
Park
Alafaya, FL 32828, USA
Private Park
Park
3701 Avalon Park W Blvd, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
Lake Waterford
Park
12436 Harney Dr, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Things to do here
Cinema, bowling, activities for the children, culture and sport around here, without repeating the parks. I list what actually exists, with the public Google rating where there is one.
Iron Bodyfit Waterford Lakes
Gym
829 Woodbury Road Ste 101, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
4.9 · 133 reviews
WebsiteKEG SOCIAL ORLANDO - Dining & Entertainment
Expansive operation offering American-style pub grub, plus ax throwing, karaoke & darts facilities.
12850 Waterford Lakes Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
4.8 · 8762 reviews$$
WebsiteBody Alive Waterford Lakes
Health
12496 Lake Underhill Rd #155, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
5.0 · 78 reviews
WebsiteISI Elite Training - Orlando, FL
Gym
1985 S Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
4.8 · 89 reviews
WebsiteChampionship Martial Arts - Avalon Park
Sports school
3662 Avalon Park E Blvd #104, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
4.7 · 98 reviews
WebsiteMagic Curtain Playhouse
Association / Organization
2860 S Alafaya Trail #120, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
4.7 · 91 reviews
WebsiteAvalon Park Gym and Wellness Center
Fitness center
12001 Avalon Lake Dr Ste M-P, Orlando, FL 32828, USA
4.7 · 52 reviews
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
Market in Orange County, with sources.
These numbers are published per county, not per neighbourhood or community. They show the direction of the market around this area, they do not estimate the price of a specific home.
Median listing price (county)
The midpoint asking price of homes listed across the whole county that month. It is what sellers ask, not what buyers pay, and a county is far larger than a single community, a specific neighbourhood can sit well above or below it.
$424,950
median asking price (USD)
−1.2% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $382,500 in September 2021 to $424,950 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $382,500 in September 2021 and high of $497,300 in July 2023. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $382,500 |
| November 2021 | $386,000 |
| January 2022 | $389,990 |
| March 2022 | $416,750 |
| May 2022 | $462,000 |
| July 2022 | $484,945 |
| September 2022 | $465,448 |
| November 2022 | $448,950 |
| January 2023 | $434,900 |
| March 2023 | $447,000 |
| May 2023 | $474,950 |
| July 2023 | $497,300 |
| September 2023 | $480,000 |
| November 2023 | $465,500 |
| January 2024 | $436,850 |
| March 2024 | $439,900 |
| May 2024 | $450,000 |
| July 2024 | $455,000 |
| September 2024 | $447,861 |
| November 2024 | $436,490 |
| January 2025 | $422,450 |
| March 2025 | $419,000 |
| May 2025 | $444,900 |
| July 2025 | $441,250 |
| September 2025 | $430,000 |
| November 2025 | $430,000 |
| January 2026 | $425,000 |
| March 2026 | $430,000 |
| May 2026 | $437,990 |
| July 2026 | $439,450 |
| September 2026 | $424,950 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Orange County, FL
Median listing price per square foot (county)
Asking price divided by interior area, at the county midpoint. It travels better between areas than a total price because it partly removes house size from the comparison, but it still ignores lot, age, finish level and view.
$242
USD per square foot
−1.6% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $208 in September 2021 to $242 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $208 in September 2021 and high of $257 in September 2023. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $208 |
| November 2021 | $212 |
| January 2022 | $220 |
| March 2022 | $234 |
| May 2022 | $249 |
| July 2022 | $249 |
| September 2022 | $245 |
| November 2022 | $242 |
| January 2023 | $243 |
| March 2023 | $248 |
| May 2023 | $251 |
| July 2023 | $255 |
| September 2023 | $257 |
| November 2023 | $255 |
| January 2024 | $252 |
| March 2024 | $254 |
| May 2024 | $255 |
| July 2024 | $256 |
| September 2024 | $252 |
| November 2024 | $249 |
| January 2025 | $247 |
| March 2025 | $246 |
| May 2025 | $249 |
| July 2025 | $247 |
| September 2025 | $246 |
| November 2025 | $245 |
| January 2026 | $243 |
| March 2026 | $245 |
| May 2026 | $244 |
| July 2026 | $244 |
| September 2026 | $242 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Orange County, FL
Active listings (county)
How many homes were actively listed for sale in the county during the month: a snapshot of available supply. It says nothing about how many sold and excludes homes already under contract.
5,554
active listings
−0.9% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 1,987 in September 2021 to 5,554 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 1,141 in February 2022 and high of 5,836 in June 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Active listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 1,987 |
| November 2021 | 1,689 |
| January 2022 | 1,237 |
| March 2022 | 1,152 |
| May 2022 | 1,542 |
| July 2022 | 2,996 |
| September 2022 | 3,259 |
| November 2022 | 3,136 |
| January 2023 | 2,637 |
| March 2023 | 2,168 |
| May 2023 | 2,060 |
| July 2023 | 2,371 |
| September 2023 | 2,635 |
| November 2023 | 3,097 |
| January 2024 | 3,196 |
| March 2024 | 3,367 |
| May 2024 | 3,791 |
| July 2024 | 4,382 |
| September 2024 | 4,694 |
| November 2024 | 4,952 |
| January 2025 | 4,732 |
| March 2025 | 5,249 |
| May 2025 | 5,597 |
| July 2025 | 5,831 |
| September 2025 | 5,603 |
| November 2025 | 5,373 |
| January 2026 | 4,901 |
| March 2026 | 5,210 |
| May 2026 | 5,340 |
| July 2026 | 5,562 |
| September 2026 | 5,554 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Orange County, FL
New listings (county)
Homes that entered the county market for the first time that month. It measures how much new supply arrived, which is what usually changes negotiating room from one season to the next.
1,650
new listings in the month
+1.1% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 2,002 in September 2021 to 1,650 in September 2026, lower over the period. Low of 1,140 in December 2022 and high of 2,440 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | New listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 2,002 |
| November 2021 | 1,678 |
| January 2022 | 1,560 |
| March 2022 | 1,972 |
| May 2022 | 2,278 |
| July 2022 | 2,344 |
| September 2022 | 1,852 |
| November 2022 | 1,288 |
| January 2023 | 1,454 |
| March 2023 | 1,528 |
| May 2023 | 1,684 |
| July 2023 | 1,644 |
| September 2023 | 1,664 |
| November 2023 | 1,432 |
| January 2024 | 1,626 |
| March 2024 | 1,876 |
| May 2024 | 2,020 |
| July 2024 | 1,816 |
| September 2024 | 1,604 |
| November 2024 | 1,548 |
| January 2025 | 1,810 |
| March 2025 | 1,992 |
| May 2025 | 1,896 |
| July 2025 | 1,828 |
| September 2025 | 1,632 |
| November 2025 | 1,528 |
| January 2026 | 1,772 |
| March 2026 | 1,946 |
| May 2026 | 2,052 |
| July 2026 | 1,732 |
| September 2026 | 1,650 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Orange County, FL
Median days on market (county)
The midpoint of how long county listings stayed on the market that month: half were listed for less, half for more. It measures pace, not price.
73
days on market
−3.9% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 38 in September 2021 to 73 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 27 in June 2022 and high of 86 in January 2026. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Days on market |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 38 |
| November 2021 | 42 |
| January 2022 | 42 |
| March 2022 | 31 |
| May 2022 | 28 |
| July 2022 | 30 |
| September 2022 | 47 |
| November 2022 | 63 |
| January 2023 | 71 |
| March 2023 | 50 |
| May 2023 | 43 |
| July 2023 | 42 |
| September 2023 | 45 |
| November 2023 | 49 |
| January 2024 | 60 |
| March 2024 | 47 |
| May 2024 | 48 |
| July 2024 | 55 |
| September 2024 | 62 |
| November 2024 | 70 |
| January 2025 | 76 |
| March 2025 | 57 |
| May 2025 | 60 |
| July 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| September 2026 | 73 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Orange County, FL
Metro and statewide context
Median listing price
$410,000
median asking price (USD)
−2.5% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Florida house price index
825.7
index · base 1980:Q1 = 100
+1.4% vs. a year earlier
Q2 2026 · quarterly series
30-year fixed mortgage rate
7.24%
annual rate
+1.07 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Oct 29, 2026 · weekly average
Honest trade-offs
What you accept when you choose this area.
Trade-offs
- East Orlando growth pressures the same few east-west roads.
- Student-heavy rental demand nearby affects some streets.
- Amenity fees are part of the town-centre model.
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