Orange County
Greater OrlandoFlorida
The stretch along US-17-92 linking Maitland to Eatonville, one of the first towns in the United States incorporated by African Americans, with a mix of civic, cultural and residential fabric.
This corridor carries a distinct historical weight. Eatonville's incorporation in 1887 and its literary legacy through Zora Neale Hurston sit alongside Maitland's cultural campus, and the built fabric moves between historic, civic and commercial in a few blocks.
Along US-17-92 between Maitland and Eatonville, immediately west of Winter Park and east of I-4.
Here is what I'd tell you about daily life: everyday services sit on the highway itself; residential streets behind it are quiet and older in character.
Something worth watching: limited and parcel-by-parcel; redevelopment here is a civic conversation as much as a construction one.
For getting around, here is what you should know: car-based, with SunRail stations at Maitland and Winter Park close by.
The area
Adjoining historic townships along a shared lakefront and rail line.
Real life here
Everyday services sit directly on US-17-92, while the residential streets just behind it keep a quieter, older character. The corridor carries real civic weight: the Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts and the annual Zora! Festival anchor a routine that mixes commerce with community history.
Everyday dining and services sit directly on US-17-92; a wider restaurant selection is a short drive toward Winter Park's Park Avenue or Maitland's own corridor.
Groceries, pharmacies and clinics are along the highway itself; hospitals are reached a short drive south toward Winter Park or downtown Orlando.
The Zora! Festival draws visitors from across the region on its dates; the rest of the year the corridor keeps a steady, highway-driven pace with the usual summer storm pattern.
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.
School
107 Wymore Rd, Eatonville, FL 32751, USA
High school
1300 Maitland Blvd, Maitland, FL 32751, 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.
Contemporary bar with made-to-order sangrias, plus Spanish & Catalan small plates.
110 S Orlando Ave #7, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
A menu of classic Mexican dishes & full bar in a lively setting with sports TV & blue decor details.
900 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
Turkish fare served in a stylish restaurant with warm, yellow walls, antique hookahs, a bar & patio.
108 S Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
Casual New American kitchen & wine bar offering bites & wines on tap in spacious, modern surrounds.
110 S Orlando Ave #12, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
High-end steaks & seafood served in refined dining rooms enlivened by piano music & magic shows.
729 Lee Rd, Orlando, FL 32810, USA
Breakfast fare such as waffles & eggs Benedict plus homemade ice cream served in an airy setting.
252 N Park Ave #3814, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
Stylish Italian eatery offering modern takes on classic dishes in rustic-chic surrounds.
124 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
Stylish gastropub serving inventive New American fare, beers brewed on-site & handcrafted cocktails.
565 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
Upscale chain eatery serving burgers, steaks & other American fare in stylish, spacious surrounds.
215 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, 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.
Popular shopping district featuring eateries & boutiques in a charming, pedestrian-friendly setting.
110 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
Website23 acres set around a lake, with a big playground, walking trail, sports facilities & picnic tables.
1050 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
Website5-acre park with a lakeside boardwalk, playground & paths, plus a gazebo & historic house museum.
701 Lake Lily Dr, Maitland, FL 32751, USA
WebsiteAn 11-acre park with fountains & a rose garden, plus seasonal events & festivals. No dogs allowed.
150 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
WebsiteSource: 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.
Historic, family-friendly museum featuring extensive Tiffany collection & special exhibits.
445 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
5.2-acre secluded lakefront public grounds featuring the Exedra Monument & massive cypress trees.
1365 Alabama Dr, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
Nonprofit indie theater for cult & matinee classics, plus special events & a bar amid towering oaks.
1300 S Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751, USA
Complex of charming buildings with art & local history displays, plus classes & special events.
231 W Packwood Ave, Maitland, FL 32751, USA
Restored Spanish farmhouse with rustic details, whitewashed brickface & tended grounds.
656 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
Golf course
761 Old England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
Fitness center
8701 Maitland Summit Blvd, Orlando, FL 32810, USA
Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.
510 N Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, 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.
$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 FedShowing 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
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 FedShowing 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
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 FedShowing 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
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 FedShowing 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
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 FedShowing 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
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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