The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 32826 sells for about $355,000, or $228 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 57 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,564 a month.
ZIP 32826 — Orlando
The 32826 housing market shows moderate growth with a 3.8% year-over-year increase in median sale prices, though affordability remains a challenge for many residents. Demand is supported by the university-driven economy, keeping inventory relatively tight despite a slight increase in days on market. The market is currently seller-favored, with buyers facing a competitive environment for well-priced inventory.
This ZIP is well-suited for university-affiliated individuals, young professionals, and families seeking proximity to the University of Central Florida and major eastern Orlando employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 3.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 57 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
23% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 19.9% — a mixed stability profile.
Built from 173 recorded sales in the last 24 months against HUD 3-bedroom fair market rents. The location premium is the part of the price that rent, income, education, employment, vacancy, price trend, hazard, lending and flood risk don't explain. It usually reflects amenities, schools and scarcity. It's area context and does not change this ZIP's home value estimates.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 32826, Orange County FL
Schools serving the area are part of the Orange County Public Schools system, which maintains a diverse range of performance ratings across its district.
The area is subject to standard Florida climate risks, including hurricane-related wind exposure and localized flooding, necessitating standard property insurance coverage.
The area benefits from proximity to the University of Central Florida and associated research and technology corridors, driving consistent demand for housing.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Florida) — Statewide Uniform Property Tax Lien Priority & Tax Deed Sale Enforcement: Unpaid real ad valorem and non-ad valorem taxes become a first-priority sovereign lien on January 1 of the tax year, superior to all mortgages and private liens. If unpaid by April 1 following the tax year, tax certificates are sold via competitive bidding under § 197.432. State (Florida) — Community Development District (CDD) Special Assessment & Financing Lien Mandate: Binds the parcel to non-ad valorem assessments levied directly by the CDD board to fund infrastructure bonds (capital assessments) and operations/maintenance (O&M assessments). State (Florida) — Florida Constitutional Homestead Exemption & Save Our Homes (SOH) Assessment Cap: Reduces taxable value by up to $50,000: base $25,000 exemption applies to all taxing authorities (including school districts); second $25,000 exemption applies to assessed value between $50,000 and $75,000 for non-school millage. State (Florida) — Florida Ad Valorem Real Property Assessment & Tax Mechanics: Parcels are assessed annually at 100% just value (market value) as of January 1 by county property appraisers. Tax formula: Tax Bill = (Taxable Value / 1,000) * Total Levied Millage Rate. Assessed Value = Just Value - Assessment Limitations.
Residents typically commute via the SR 408 and SR 417 corridors toward downtown Orlando and the University of Central Florida employment hubs.
The area features proximity to the Econlockhatchee River, various community parks, and shopping centers along the Alafaya Trail corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the student population and proximity to major employment centers, with moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is heavily anchored by the University of Central Florida and the surrounding research and technology parks, with a strong service and retail sector.
The area is served by major arterial roads including SR 408 and SR 417, providing connectivity to the broader Orlando metropolitan area.
Development is focused on mixed-use projects near the university and infrastructure improvements to support the growing population.
The Orange County Property Appraiser assesses properties annually based on market value, subject to Save Our Homes caps for homesteaded properties.
Parcels are subject to Orange County Public Schools taxes and various municipal service taxing units.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional climate risk, with many residents relying on the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Universal Studios Florida4.719.1 mi
- Universal Epic Universe3.919.2 mi
- Universal Islands of Adventure4.719.4 mi
- Universal Volcano Bay4.519.8 mi
- Universal Orlando Resort4.719.3 mi
- Kia Center4.612.8 mi
- Camping World Stadium4.314 mi
- Rosen Shingle Creek4.619.2 mi
- Orlando Science Center4.611.5 mi
- Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts4.812.5 mi
- Orlando Science Center4.611.5 mi
- Lake Eola Park4.712 mi
- Harry P Leu Gardens4.710.8 mi
- Regal Winter Park Village4.511 mi
- EPIC Theatres at Lee Vista4.511.5 mi
- Orlando Science Center4.611.5 mi
- Crayola Experience Orlando4.416.3 mi
- Dezerland Park Orlando4.518.3 mi
- Harry P Leu Gardens4.710.8 mi
- Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition4.520 mi
- Lake Eola Park4.712 mi
- Harry P Leu Gardens4.710.8 mi
- Mead Botanical Garden4.610.8 mi
- DowntownWinter Park4.810.4 mi
- Blue Jacket Park4.79.6 mi
- Dubsdread Golf Course4.612.6 mi
- Rio Pinar Golf46.8 mi
- Ventura Country Club4.59.1 mi
- Winter Park Pines Golf Club4.17.9 mi
- Casselberry Golf Club3.910.5 mi
- Waterford Lakes Town Center4.52.7 mi
- Oviedo Mall46 mi
- Freshfields Farm Orlando4.812.8 mi
- Publix Super Market at The Paramount on Lake Eola4.412.1 mi
- Nordstrom Rack4.211.2 mi
- Orlando International Airport4.113.9 mi
- Orlando Sanford International Airport4.213.3 mi
- NASA Shuttle Landing Facility4.729.5 mi
- The Club MCO Terminal A4.413.5 mi
- Napoli Italian Pizzeria4.710 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional university and economic driver.
Provides extensive trails and natural green space.
Primary commercial corridor serving the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.