Identity
Oviedo kept an old agricultural centre and added a planned commercial district beside it. The city sits between the UCF corridor and Seminole's conservation lands, which shapes both its street pattern and its growth limits.
Seminole County
Oviedo
Greater OrlandoFlorida
A Seminole County city east of the metro with a historic centre, a modern town-centre district and neighbourhoods near the university corridor.
Location and access
Seminole County on SR-434 and SR-426, near SR-417 and the UCF area.
Everyday life
In practice, here is the rhythm you will find: town-centre retail and the trail network cover most of the week; the university corridor is minutes away.
- Oviedo on the Park and its town centre.
- The historic downtown and Lawton House.
- Cross Seminole Trail and Black Hammock area.
Housing
- Single-family subdivisions from the 1990s onward.
- Townhomes near the town centre.
- Larger rural lots toward Black Hammock.
New construction
selective new phases, constrained by conservation land and existing development.
Getting around
Plan on this for getting around: car-based; SR-417 links to the airport and downtown Orlando.
The area
Farmland turned suburb along the shores of Lake Jesup.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
The week splits between the modern town-centre district, shops, a cinema and restaurants around Oviedo on the Park, and the older agricultural core downtown. The Cross Seminole Trail and the UCF corridor a few minutes away shape both errands and outdoor time.
Routines that fit
- Wanting a planned town-centre district for shopping and dining close to home.
- Working or studying near the UCF corridor.
- Preferring larger, rural-edge lots toward Black Hammock.
- Daily cycling or walking on a trail network that reaches downtown.
Outdoors and leisure
- Oviedo on the Park, the town-centre green and event space.
- Cross Seminole Trail, connecting to Winter Springs and Longwood.
- Black Bear Wilderness Area, a boardwalk and trail loop above the St. Johns River floodplain.
- The Black Hammock area, with rural roads and lake access on Lake Jesup.
Eating and shopping
Oviedo on the Park anchors most everyday dining, from casual chains to sit-down restaurants around a walkable green; the historic downtown adds a few smaller independent spots.
Supermarkets, pharmacies and clinics are along SR-434 and SR-426, with hospitals in nearby Winter Park and Altamonte Springs for more complex care.
Seasons
SR-434 and SR-426 carry heavy peak-hour traffic tied to the UCF calendar as much as to local commuting. Black Bear Wilderness Area's boardwalk can flood seasonally with the St. Johns River.
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.
lawton
High school
151 Graham Ave, Oviedo, FL 32765, 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.
Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza Oviedo
Traditional Italian thin-crust pizza, alongside salads & antipasti made with ingredients that are locally sourced or from Italy.
10 Alexandria Blvd #5, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA
4.9 · 4219 reviews$$
WebsiteJINYA Ramen Bar - Oviedo
Restaurant
234 E Mitchell Hammock Rd #1160, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA
4.9 · 2660 reviews$$
WebsiteFord's Garage Oviedo
American restaurant
459 E Mitchell Hammock Rd, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA
4.5 · 2464 reviews$$
WebsiteArcade Monsters Oviedo
Video arcade
15 Alafaya Woods Blvd Ste 117, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA
4.9 · 12299 reviews
WebsiteMISSION BBQ
Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.
968 W Mitchell Hammock Rd, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA
4.7 · 2808 reviews$
WebsiteCAVA
Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.
45 W Mitchell Hammock Rd, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA
4.6 · 792 reviews$
WebsiteThe Town House Restaurant
Old-school eatery featuring American & Greek classics all day, plus patio seating.
139 N Central Ave, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA
4.5 · 3385 reviews$
WebsiteAnother Broken Egg Cafe
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
1079 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA
4.6 · 2898 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.
Friendship Park
Public park offering grassy fields, picnic tables & tall, colorful play structures.
200 W Broadway St, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA
WebsiteOverlook Park
Serene park on the banks of Lake Jesup with a fishing pier, picnic tables & a boardwalk.
28°42'02. 81°14'17, 1988 Spring Ave, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA
WebsiteCenter Lake Park
Bustling area offering local events, a dog park, playground & splash pad, plus a lakeside promenade.
299 Center Lake Ln, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA
WebsiteSource: 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.
Arcade Monsters Oviedo
Video arcade
15 Alafaya Woods Blvd Ste 117, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA
4.9 · 12299 reviews
WebsiteLukas Nursery & Butterfly Encounter
Garden center featuring a butterfly garden, lawn-care products, plants, flowers & design services.
1909 Slavia Rd, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA
4.7 · 1783 reviews
WebsiteLift 365 Fitness - Oviedo
Fitness center
1173 Oviedo Mall Boulevard, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA
4.7 · 150 reviews
WebsiteDistrict Eat & Play
Restaurant
1395 Oviedo Mall Boulevard, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA
4.4 · 1322 reviews$
Website
1/6Oviedo Gymnasium & Aquatic Facility
Sports complex
148 Oviedo Blvd, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA
4.4 · 345 reviews
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
Market in Seminole 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.
$390,225
median asking price (USD)
−2.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $369,450 in September 2021 to $390,225 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $369,450 in September 2021 and high of $449,500 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 | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $369,450 |
| November 2021 | $380,125 |
| January 2022 | $390,900 |
| March 2022 | $408,725 |
| May 2022 | $448,573 |
| July 2022 | $440,000 |
| September 2022 | $439,450 |
| November 2022 | $423,945 |
| January 2023 | $411,975 |
| March 2023 | $417,225 |
| May 2023 | $428,500 |
| July 2023 | $434,000 |
| September 2023 | $423,000 |
| November 2023 | $404,950 |
| January 2024 | $399,450 |
| March 2024 | $408,000 |
| May 2024 | $420,000 |
| July 2024 | $426,715 |
| September 2024 | $414,561 |
| November 2024 | $400,000 |
| January 2025 | $399,900 |
| March 2025 | $399,500 |
| May 2025 | $410,000 |
| July 2025 | $407,500 |
| September 2025 | $399,923 |
| November 2025 | $399,900 |
| January 2026 | $399,000 |
| March 2026 | $389,963 |
| May 2026 | $399,000 |
| July 2026 | $399,950 |
| September 2026 | $390,225 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Seminole 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.
$227
USD per square foot
−3.0% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $199 in September 2021 to $227 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $199 in September 2021 and high of $242 in October 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 | $199 |
| November 2021 | $205 |
| January 2022 | $211 |
| March 2022 | $219 |
| May 2022 | $231 |
| July 2022 | $234 |
| September 2022 | $233 |
| November 2022 | $231 |
| January 2023 | $230 |
| March 2023 | $232 |
| May 2023 | $241 |
| July 2023 | $238 |
| September 2023 | $241 |
| November 2023 | $241 |
| January 2024 | $238 |
| March 2024 | $238 |
| May 2024 | $241 |
| July 2024 | $240 |
| September 2024 | $239 |
| November 2024 | $237 |
| January 2025 | $237 |
| March 2025 | $236 |
| May 2025 | $237 |
| July 2025 | $236 |
| September 2025 | $234 |
| November 2025 | $232 |
| January 2026 | $231 |
| March 2026 | $230 |
| May 2026 | $230 |
| July 2026 | $228 |
| September 2026 | $227 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Seminole 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.
1,652
active listings
+2.7% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 596 in September 2021 to 1,652 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 341 in March 2022 and high of 1,730 in July 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 | 596 |
| November 2021 | 551 |
| January 2022 | 382 |
| March 2022 | 341 |
| May 2022 | 486 |
| July 2022 | 859 |
| September 2022 | 914 |
| November 2022 | 965 |
| January 2023 | 777 |
| March 2023 | 609 |
| May 2023 | 592 |
| July 2023 | 679 |
| September 2023 | 740 |
| November 2023 | 961 |
| January 2024 | 1,017 |
| March 2024 | 1,039 |
| May 2024 | 1,155 |
| July 2024 | 1,365 |
| September 2024 | 1,544 |
| November 2024 | 1,579 |
| January 2025 | 1,456 |
| March 2025 | 1,539 |
| May 2025 | 1,688 |
| July 2025 | 1,730 |
| September 2025 | 1,608 |
| November 2025 | 1,496 |
| January 2026 | 1,355 |
| March 2026 | 1,414 |
| May 2026 | 1,464 |
| July 2026 | 1,536 |
| September 2026 | 1,652 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Seminole 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.
582
new listings in the month
+22.3% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 712 in September 2021 to 582 in September 2026, lower over the period. Low of 374 in December 2025 and high of 880 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 | 712 |
| November 2021 | 626 |
| January 2022 | 552 |
| March 2022 | 708 |
| May 2022 | 844 |
| July 2022 | 792 |
| September 2022 | 678 |
| November 2022 | 444 |
| January 2023 | 474 |
| March 2023 | 536 |
| May 2023 | 566 |
| July 2023 | 604 |
| September 2023 | 540 |
| November 2023 | 570 |
| January 2024 | 544 |
| March 2024 | 560 |
| May 2024 | 684 |
| July 2024 | 670 |
| September 2024 | 590 |
| November 2024 | 508 |
| January 2025 | 638 |
| March 2025 | 664 |
| May 2025 | 728 |
| July 2025 | 682 |
| September 2025 | 476 |
| November 2025 | 472 |
| January 2026 | 568 |
| March 2026 | 618 |
| May 2026 | 648 |
| July 2026 | 648 |
| September 2026 | 582 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Seminole 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.
65
days on market
−4.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 34 in September 2021 to 65 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 23 in May 2022 and high of 76 in January 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 | Days on market |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 34 |
| November 2021 | 39 |
| January 2022 | 40 |
| March 2022 | 30 |
| May 2022 | 23 |
| July 2022 | 29 |
| September 2022 | 41 |
| November 2022 | 48 |
| January 2023 | 60 |
| March 2023 | 48 |
| May 2023 | 37 |
| July 2023 | 36 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| January 2024 | 52 |
| March 2024 | 47 |
| May 2024 | 42 |
| July 2024 | 46 |
| September 2024 | 57 |
| November 2024 | 68 |
| January 2025 | 76 |
| March 2025 | 57 |
| May 2025 | 54 |
| July 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| September 2026 | 65 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Seminole 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
- The main east-west roads carry heavy peak traffic.
- Newer inventory is limited relative to demand.
- Rural-edge parcels may involve well and septic systems.
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