Orlando Homes and Condos for Sale in Central Florida

Downtown Orlando has condo towers, Lake Eola Park and a growing nightlife scene. Winter Park, to the north, is a leafy, affluent city with brick streets and an arts focus. Lake Nona in the south-east is a master-planned community with a medical city, a university campus and new housing. Dr. Phillips and Windermere in the south-west have lakeside mansions and golf communities, popular with high-net-worth buyers, and the Disney area includes resort communities such as Reunion and Windsor Hills.

Orlando International Airport has direct flights from across Europe and Latin America. The SunRail commuter line connects some suburbs to downtown, but most residents drive. Summer is hot and stormy.

Many foreign buyers purchase homes near the parks to rent them to tourists. Zoning and association rules determine whether short-term rentals are allowed: some resort-zoned communities permit them, while ordinary subdivisions often ban stays under 30 days. Check that the property has the right zoning, a state licence and a tax account for the tourist development tax. Management companies usually take a significant share of revenue, and cleaning, pool and utilities costs add up.

Florida has no state income tax, but non-resident owners must file US tax returns on rental income. Property insurance costs have risen, so get quotes early. Our US buying guide, financing guide and US market analysis give more background.

Orlando's median size of 156 m² and the share of homes with four or more bedrooms (556 of the listings with bedroom data) tell you that the market caters to large households and holiday groups. The lower quartile of €249,821 includes townhouses, older homes and condos at the outer edge of the metro area, while the upper quartile begins at €549,790. When comparing, always check the HOA fee and the distance to the parks; a five-bedroom home with a pool close to Disney can be far pricier than a similar house on the north side of the city.

Orlando buyers should decide early whether they want a holiday-let home inside a resort community or a residential house for living. Resort homes come with higher fees, shared amenities and rental rights, but less privacy. Residential subdivisions offer quieter streets and better schools, but typically ban nightly rentals. Visit both during school holidays and term time to see how traffic and noise vary.

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