Osceola / Polk / Lake
Greater OrlandoFlorida
The area where four counties meet southwest of Orlando, dominated by resort-style communities and short-term rental product near the theme parks.
Four Corners is less a city than a market: an unincorporated area along US-192 and Highway 27 where a large share of the housing was built to be rented by the week. County lines run through it, and rules can change from one side of a road to the other.
Southwest of the theme-park corridor, at the meeting point of Osceola, Polk, Lake and Orange counties.
Here is what I'd tell you about daily life: the rhythm follows tourism: busy holiday weeks, quieter shoulder seasons, and a service economy along the main highways.
Something worth watching: construction continues along both highways, in resort and conventional formats. Whether a specific address may be rented nightly depends on county and HOA rules and must be confirmed before purchase.
For getting around, here is what you should know: highway-based: US-192, Highway 27 and I-4 carry nearly everything.
The area
Vacation-home neighborhoods spread across the meeting point of four counties.
Real life here
This is a resort corridor more than a town: the week follows tourism rather than a single downtown, with busy holiday weeks, quieter shoulder seasons, and a service economy running along US-192 and Highway 27. Streets inside the gated communities are HOA-managed, and life inside them centres on clubhouses and pools rather than a walkable centre.
Everyday dining is chain-led along US-192 and Highway 27; the ChampionsGate and Posner Park retail nodes add a wider mix a short drive away.
Supermarkets, pharmacies and urgent care are spread along the two highways; hospitals are reached in Haines City, Celebration or the Kissimmee corridor depending on which side of the corridor an address sits.
Occupancy and traffic follow the theme-park calendar closely, and construction continues across the corridor, so the surroundings of any given address should be expected to keep changing.
Around here
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.
Elementary school
1775 Sand Mine Rd, Davenport, FL 33897, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
American fare, including BBQ plates & sides, served in unfussy digs with a full bar & patio seating.
42605 US-27, Davenport, FL 33837, USA
Association / Organization
1520 Oasis Club Blvd, Championsgate, FL 33896, USA
Movie theater chain, offering state-of-the-art sound & projection technology.
5500 Grandview Pkwy, Davenport, FL 33837, USA
Local chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
2015 Aegean Wy, Davenport, FL 33896, USA
Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
1997 Aegean Wy, Davenport, FL 33896, USA
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
8280 Champions Gate Blvd, Championsgate, FL 33896, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Public parks inside this area's radius.
Park
7805 Sand Hill Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34747, USA
Dog park
7521 Excitement Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34747, USA
Park
7417 Inlet Pt, Kissimmee, FL 34747, USA
Park
1069 Castle Pines Ct, Kissimmee, FL 34747, USA
Park
1628 Tropical Palms Cir, Kissimmee, FL 34747, USA
Park
713 Terrace Ridge Cir, Davenport, FL 33896, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around 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.
Fitness center
2629 Waverly Barn Rd Ste 135-136, Davenport, FL 33897, USA
Leisure and activities nearby
1805 Deen Still Rd, Davenport, FL 33897, USA
Amusement park
1981 Ernie Caldwell Blvd #600, Davenport, FL 33837, USA
Water park
7661 Tradition Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747, USA
Golf course
42749 US-27, Davenport, FL 33837, USA
Association / Organization
1520 Oasis Club Blvd, Championsgate, FL 33896, USA
Country club featuring an 18-hole golf course, plus a practice facility & lessons.
8950 Cliftons Draw Dr, Championsgate, FL 33896, USA
Sports activity location
5200 Solterra Blvd, Davenport, FL 33837, USA
High-end villas & vacation home rentals, plus on-site dining & 3 pro-designed golf courses.
7599 Gathering Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34747, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
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.
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.
$405,875
median asking price (USD)
−4.8% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $390,913 in September 2021 to $405,875 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $390,913 in September 2021 and high of $470,033 in June 2023. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $390,913 |
| November 2021 | $397,497 |
| January 2022 | $420,000 |
| March 2022 | $424,925 |
| May 2022 | $455,225 |
| July 2022 | $465,000 |
| September 2022 | $450,000 |
| November 2022 | $449,900 |
| January 2023 | $450,000 |
| March 2023 | $459,995 |
| May 2023 | $469,430 |
| July 2023 | $467,495 |
| September 2023 | $469,950 |
| November 2023 | $465,000 |
| January 2024 | $459,000 |
| March 2024 | $455,000 |
| May 2024 | $449,000 |
| July 2024 | $442,000 |
| September 2024 | $433,125 |
| November 2024 | $429,000 |
| January 2025 | $429,925 |
| March 2025 | $429,990 |
| May 2025 | $430,500 |
| July 2025 | $429,900 |
| September 2025 | $426,500 |
| November 2025 | $424,995 |
| January 2026 | $419,900 |
| March 2026 | $420,000 |
| May 2026 | $415,000 |
| July 2026 | $413,950 |
| September 2026 | $405,875 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Osceola County, FL
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.
$207
USD per square foot
−4.6% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $192 in September 2021 to $207 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $192 in September 2021 and high of $237 in May 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $192 |
| November 2021 | $198 |
| January 2022 | $206 |
| March 2022 | $223 |
| May 2022 | $237 |
| July 2022 | $235 |
| September 2022 | $233 |
| November 2022 | $230 |
| January 2023 | $229 |
| March 2023 | $229 |
| May 2023 | $231 |
| July 2023 | $233 |
| September 2023 | $234 |
| November 2023 | $233 |
| January 2024 | $232 |
| March 2024 | $231 |
| May 2024 | $229 |
| July 2024 | $229 |
| September 2024 | $226 |
| November 2024 | $224 |
| January 2025 | $224 |
| March 2025 | $223 |
| May 2025 | $221 |
| July 2025 | $218 |
| September 2025 | $217 |
| November 2025 | $216 |
| January 2026 | $215 |
| March 2026 | $213 |
| May 2026 | $211 |
| July 2026 | $209 |
| September 2026 | $207 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Osceola County, FL
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.
4,175
active listings
−0.2% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 876 in September 2021 to 4,175 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 545 in March 2022 and high of 4,349 in June 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Active listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 876 |
| November 2021 | 883 |
| January 2022 | 630 |
| March 2022 | 545 |
| May 2022 | 975 |
| July 2022 | 1,823 |
| September 2022 | 2,090 |
| November 2022 | 2,341 |
| January 2023 | 2,150 |
| March 2023 | 2,029 |
| May 2023 | 1,945 |
| July 2023 | 2,171 |
| September 2023 | 2,559 |
| November 2023 | 2,875 |
| January 2024 | 2,948 |
| March 2024 | 3,119 |
| May 2024 | 3,443 |
| July 2024 | 3,680 |
| September 2024 | 3,869 |
| November 2024 | 3,942 |
| January 2025 | 3,769 |
| March 2025 | 4,184 |
| May 2025 | 4,316 |
| July 2025 | 4,305 |
| September 2025 | 4,185 |
| November 2025 | 4,246 |
| January 2026 | 3,925 |
| March 2026 | 3,999 |
| May 2026 | 4,112 |
| July 2026 | 4,129 |
| September 2026 | 4,175 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Osceola County, FL
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.
928
new listings in the month
+6.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 978 in September 2021 to 928 in September 2026, lower over the period. Low of 608 in December 2022 and high of 1,324 in May 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | New listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 978 |
| November 2021 | 852 |
| January 2022 | 944 |
| March 2022 | 1,146 |
| May 2022 | 1,324 |
| July 2022 | 1,236 |
| September 2022 | 970 |
| November 2022 | 712 |
| January 2023 | 870 |
| March 2023 | 898 |
| May 2023 | 918 |
| July 2023 | 960 |
| September 2023 | 940 |
| November 2023 | 868 |
| January 2024 | 914 |
| March 2024 | 996 |
| May 2024 | 1,054 |
| July 2024 | 1,038 |
| September 2024 | 920 |
| November 2024 | 896 |
| January 2025 | 1,100 |
| March 2025 | 1,100 |
| May 2025 | 980 |
| July 2025 | 938 |
| September 2025 | 872 |
| November 2025 | 916 |
| January 2026 | 1,068 |
| March 2026 | 1,030 |
| May 2026 | 1,008 |
| July 2026 | 968 |
| September 2026 | 928 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Osceola County, FL
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.
92
days on market
−2.1% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 36 in September 2021 to 92 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 26 in May 2022 and high of 100 in January 2026. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Days on market |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 36 |
| November 2021 | 42 |
| January 2022 | 47 |
| March 2022 | 30 |
| May 2022 | 26 |
| July 2022 | 32 |
| September 2022 | 54 |
| November 2022 | 65 |
| January 2023 | 79 |
| March 2023 | 61 |
| May 2023 | 60 |
| July 2023 | 57 |
| September 2023 | 58 |
| November 2023 | 67 |
| January 2024 | 83 |
| March 2024 | 70 |
| May 2024 | 69 |
| July 2024 | 73 |
| September 2024 | 79 |
| November 2024 | 86 |
| January 2025 | 91 |
| March 2025 | 71 |
| May 2025 | 78 |
| July 2025 | 91 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
| November 2025 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| July 2026 | 87 |
| September 2026 | 92 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Osceola County, FL
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
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