Lake Nona, FL
Lake Nona, FL: homes, prices and local market data.
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Lake Nona is a 17-square-mile master-planned development southeast of Orlando International Airport. The Tavistock Development Company has been building it out since 2007 around the Medical City, a cluster anchored by Nemours Children's Hospital, the VA Medical Center, the UCF College of Medicine, and the Sanford Burnham research institute.
Inventory is heavily new-construction (post-2015), so condition issues are rare and the listing template is more uniform than older Orlando neighborhoods.
That single fact moves the needle on resale value more than any single amenity in the master plan.
What makes it distinctive
Things that move the needle.
Medical City employment moat
Steady high-wage employment within a 10-minute commute keeps demand structural even when broader Orlando inventory cools.
Master-planned amenities baked in
Trails, parks, the Cypress Tennis Center, USTA National Campus, Drive Shack, recreational density is high. HOA fees reflect that.
Newer-build risk profile
Stucco-and-stone construction circa 2015+. Roof and HVAC concerns far rarer than central Orlando inventory. Watch for builder warranty gaps if the home is just past 10-year structural.
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Frequently asked
Common questions about Lake Nona.
How does Lake Nona compare to Winter Garden or Windermere?
Lake Nona has newer housing stock + closer airport proximity. Winter Garden has the established Plant Street downtown + an older, charm-driven feel. Windermere is more golf-and-country-club oriented with more sprawling parcels. Median prices are within $50K of each other.
Is Lake Nona a good investment for a rental property?
Long-term rentals fill quickly because of Medical City + airport demand. HOA rules in most Lake Nona neighborhoods permit standard 12-month leases. Short-term rentals (Airbnb-style) are restricted in most sub-communities; verify per-HOA before buying.
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Median price and days on market are calculated from active listings across the whole city named on the figure, or this place where no other city is named, and they are a snapshot from the "as of" date above. Any prices in the guide's text are editorial and can differ. Numbers shift constantly in active markets, for the most current view of any specific property, ask the agent we match you with. We aim for honest, not flattering.
Verify school zoning for your specific address with the school district. Property tax estimates assume primary-residence homestead and standard millage rates as of the publish date.