Identity
Maitland combines older residential streets around its lakes with a compact business core near the interstate. It is one of the region's earliest suburbs, and the housing reflects a long sequence of construction periods.
Orange County
Maitland
Greater OrlandoFlorida
An established city between Winter Park and Altamonte Springs, with lakes, an art centre and an office district along I-4.
Location and access
North of Winter Park along US-17-92 and I-4, with a SunRail station in the city.
Everyday life
In practice, here is the rhythm you will find: short trips: lakes and parks for recreation, the 17-92 corridor for services, downtown Orlando within a normal metro drive.
- Maitland Art Center and the surrounding cultural campus.
- Lake Lily Park and its weekend market.
- The Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.
Housing
- Mid-century and older homes near the lakes.
- Condominiums and apartments along the corridors.
- Selective rebuilds on established lots.
New construction
infill and redevelopment, especially near the SunRail station and the office district.
Getting around
Plan on this for getting around: car-based with SunRail available; I-4 access is immediate and busy.
The area
Art galleries and boat canals linking a chain of wooded lakes.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
An established, lake-dotted routine: a walk or short drive to Lake Lily Park for the weekend market, the Maitland Art Center and cultural campus for an afternoon out, and the 17-92 corridor for everyday errands. SunRail adds a car-free option toward downtown Orlando or Winter Park.
Routines that fit
- Commuting by SunRail from a station inside the city.
- Wanting an older, established neighbourhood near a compact office district.
- Visiting art and nature institutions as part of a regular routine.
Outdoors and leisure
- Lake Lily Park, with a weekend market and lakeside paths.
- Maitland Art Center and its surrounding cultural campus.
- The Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, a nature and rehabilitation site open to visitors.
Eating and shopping
Everyday dining sits along the 17-92 corridor, mixing older independent spots with chains; Winter Park's Park Avenue is a short drive south for a denser restaurant scene.
Groceries, pharmacies and clinics line the 17-92 corridor; hospitals and specialist care are a short drive via I-4 toward Winter Park or downtown Orlando.
Seasons
I-4 traffic near the interchange is heaviest at commuting hours; Lake Lily's market and the art centre's calendar are busiest in the cooler months.
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.
Anejo Cocina Winter Park
Mexican restaurant
1035 N Orlando Ave #101, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
4.8 · 3801 reviews$$
WebsiteFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.
933 N Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
4.6 · 2098 reviews$$$
WebsiteChuan Fu 川府
Chinese restaurant
1035 N Orlando Ave #105, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
4.6 · 692 reviews$$
WebsiteBar Louie
Upbeat grill chain with American grub, martinis & microbrews, plus happy-hour deals.
460 N Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
4.5 · 2188 reviews$$
WebsiteLuke's Kitchen and Bar
Contemporary-industrial restaurant for American staples with an open kitchen and patio seating.
640 S Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751, USA
4.5 · 2128 reviews$$
WebsiteTalkin' Tacos Maitland
Taco restaurant
400 N Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751, USA
4.8 · 4247 reviews
WebsiteBar Italia Winterpark
Restaurant
480 N Orlando Ave C-108, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
4.3 · 1068 reviews$$
WebsitePeach Valley Cafe
Breakfast restaurant
1221 S Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751, USA
4.5 · 683 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.
Lake Lily Park
5-acre park with a lakeside boardwalk, playground & paths, plus a gazebo & historic house museum.
701 Lake Lily Dr, Maitland, FL 32751, USA
WebsiteMaitland Community Park
Sports courts, miles of trails, picnic pavilions & 2 playgrounds are the draw at this forested park.
1400 Mayo Ave, Maitland, FL 32751, USA
WebsiteMinnehaha Park
Lakefront spot with a boardwalk offering fishing, tennis courts, a playground & picnic pavilions.
1011 E Horatio Ave, Maitland, FL 32751, USA
WebsiteLake Sybelia Beach Park
Park
290 Jackson St, Maitland, FL 32751, 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.
The Bar Method - Winter Park
Health
480 N Orlando Ave Ste 132, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
5.0 · 160 reviews
WebsiteKraft Azalea Garden
5.2-acre secluded lakefront public grounds featuring the Exedra Monument & massive cypress trees.
1365 Alabama Dr, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
4.8 · 2108 reviews
WebsiteEnzian Theater
Nonprofit indie theater for cult & matinee classics, plus special events & a bar amid towering oaks.
1300 S Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751, USA
4.7 · 1705 reviews
WebsiteArt & History Museums of Maitland
Complex of charming buildings with art & local history displays, plus classes & special events.
231 W Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL 32751, USA
4.7 · 565 reviews
WebsiteRegal Winter Park Village
Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.
510 N Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
4.5 · 4265 reviews
WebsiteZora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts
Small museum presenting local history & works by African American & African diaspora artists.
344 E Kennedy Blvd, Eatonville, FL 32751, USA
4.4 · 113 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
- I-4 proximity brings noise on some streets.
- Older homes require inspection of systems and trees.
- Limited new-construction options inside the city.
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