Identity
Belle Isle exists because of the water. The chain of lakes shapes the street layout, the lot pattern and much of the recreation, and the city keeps its own governance while sitting inside the metro.
Orange County
Belle Isle
Greater OrlandoFlorida
A small city built around the Conway chain of lakes in south Orlando, with boating access and a mostly residential street pattern.
Location and access
South Orlando between the Conway lakes and SR-528, close to the airport side of the metro.
Everyday life
Day to day, this is what you can expect: boats, docks and lakeside parks define weekends; everyday retail sits on the surrounding arterials.
- The Conway chain of lakes and public boat ramps.
- Small city parks along the shoreline.
- Orlando International Airport, a short drive away.
Housing
- Lakefront and canal-front homes of varied eras.
- Established inland homes on larger-than-average lots.
- Very limited attached housing.
New construction
almost entirely rebuild-driven: waterfront lots are replaced rather than newly platted.
Getting around
car-based, with SR-528 and the Conway corridor for regional trips.
The area
A ring of lakes and canals just south of the city's downtown skyline.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
Life turns on the water: boats in and out of public ramps, docks checked after a storm, and lakeside parks used for a slow evening. Everyday errands sit on the arterials just outside the city, with downtown Orlando and the airport both a short drive away.
Routines that fit
- Boating and lake access as a weekly routine.
- Preferring a small, self-governed city over a larger HOA-run community.
- Flying often, given the short drive to Orlando International Airport.
Outdoors and leisure
- The Conway chain of lakes, with public boat ramps for fishing and boating.
- Small city parks along the shoreline, used for walking and picnics.
- Quiet residential streets under mature tree cover.
Eating and shopping
The city itself has little commercial space; everyday dining and groceries are a short drive along Conway Road or toward the Hoffner Avenue corridor.
Pharmacies, clinics and larger retail sit just outside city limits on the surrounding arterials, with hospitals reached via SR-528 or downtown Orlando.
Seasons
Lake activity peaks from spring through early autumn; summer storms and lightning are a regular reason to bring boats in early, and flight paths from the nearby airport are a constant background feature.
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.
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.
CARAVAN UZBEK & TURKISH CUISINE
Halal restaurant
8015 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809, USA
4.8 · 2080 reviews$$
WebsiteHAPPY SNAPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Modest seafood restaurant serving hand-picked catch of the day, clam chowder & octopus salad.
6327 S Orange Ave #104, Orlando, FL 32809, USA
4.7 · 945 reviews$$
WebsiteCasa Vieja - Orlando Florida
Traditional Puerto Rican specialties offered in an easygoing setting with vibrant decor.
7101 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809, USA
4.6 · 3327 reviews$$
WebsiteFish On Fire
Rustic spot with indoor & outdoor seating offers a varied global menu with a focus on seafood.
7937 Daetwyler Dr, Orlando, FL 32812, USA
4.3 · 3331 reviews$$
WebsiteDixie Belle's Cafe
Airy, family-run daytime eatery for homestyle American eats, breakfast & some Mexican classics.
7125 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809, USA
4.6 · 2887 reviews$
WebsitePollo D'oro - Comida Latina - Ecuatoriano
Restaurant
4542 Hoffner Ave, Orlando, FL 32812, USA
4.5 · 427 reviews$
WebsiteDenny's Restaurant
Casual diner chain dishing up classic American comfort fare, including all-day breakfast favorites.
8076 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809, USA
4.2 · 2940 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.
Warren Park
Lakeside green space with tennis courts, a playground & a picnic area with grills.
3406 Warren Park Rd, Belle Isle, FL 32812, USA
WebsiteTrimble Park
Park
1928 Wind Willow Rd, Belle Isle, FL 32809, USA
Peninsular Park
Park
5729 Peninsular Dr, Belle Isle, FL 32809, USA
Conway Circle Park
Park
1702 Swann Ave, Belle Isle, FL 32809, 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.
Theater On The Edge - Plays In Orlando
Performing arts theater
5542 Hansel Ave, Orlando, FL 32809, USA
5.0 · 172 reviews
WebsiteJust Docks & seawall construction - Dock builder
General contractor
6125 Hansel Ave, Orlando, FL 32809, USA
4.8 · 17 reviews
WebsiteAll Fit Bootcamp & Personal Training
Leisure and activities nearby
5607 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809, USA
5.0 · 4 reviews
Center For Performing Arts
Performing arts theater
801 Fairlane Ave, Belle Isle, FL 32809, USA
5.0 · 1 reviews
Boat ram taller
Marina
5638 Randolph Ave, Orlando, FL 32809, USA
5.0 · 1 reviews
Source: 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
- Waterfront ownership brings insurance, seawall and dock questions.
- Airport flight paths cross parts of the area.
- Small inventory: comparable homes are rare.
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