Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Sand Lake Hills
Established Dr. Phillips living minutes from Universal
11
Homes for sale
$595,000
Median list price
$301
Avg price / sqft
15
Median days on market
Sand Lake Hills sits in the Dr. Phillips corridor on Orlando's southwest side, a mature neighborhood of single-family homes zoned to well-regarded schools like Dr. Phillips Elementary, Southwest Middle, and Dr. Phillips High. It's a genuinely central spot: Universal Orlando is about 11 minutes away, downtown roughly 24 minutes, and Walt Disney World and MCO both around 29 minutes. Buyers who want space, pools, and quick highway access without the master-planned feel of newer communities gravitate here.
The market is tight and moves quickly — 11 homes are active right now, with a median list price of $595,000 and a typical home selling in about 15 days. Over the past year 42 homes changed hands at a median sold price of $541,500, with sellers collecting 98% of asking on average. If you're comparing it to newer nearby options like Metro West, Laureate Park, or Eagle Creek, Sand Lake Hills trades on location and lot over new construction.
Sand Lake Hills is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$512,000 – $685K price range
1,937 sqft median home
$18/mo median HOA
$3,250/mo median rent
42 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sand Lake Hills
$685,000
8445 SHADY GLEN DRIVE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,346 sqft
$535,000
8537 TANSY DRIVE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,872 sqft
$595,000
6785 TAMARIND CIRCLE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,923 sqft
$559,900
8495 CARAWAY COURT, ORLANDO
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,715 sqft
$550,000
8208 TANSY DRIVE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,937 sqft
$599,900
8258 TANSY DRIVE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,951 sqft
$649,000$669,000
8139 LAUREL TREE DRIVE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,484 sqft
$579,000$584,000
6193 VALERIAN BOULEVARD, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,256 sqft
$659,000$679,000
8156 CARAWAY DRIVE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,638 sqft
$512,000$516,000
8509 SANDBERRY BOULEVARD, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,599 sqft
$650,000$675,000
6246 SILVER GLEN COURT, ORLANDO
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,480 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Sand Lake Hills market
42
Sold, last 12 months
$541,500
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
32 days
Median time to sell
Sand Lake Hills vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 2.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sand Lake Hills boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sand Lake Hills is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sand Lake Hills home
≈ $3,865/mo
$595,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$18/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,250/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
3,864
Median age
38
Median income
$101,146
Median home value
$409,969
Beyond the listings
Living in Sand Lake Hills
Entertainment
Top 1% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Lifestyles
Top 1% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Lifestyles
Top 1% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Emotional
Top 1% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Relationships
Top 1% in the U.S.Family Time
Family time is always a good time for these folks. Whether it's a family vacation or making ice cream sundaes at home, this population loves spending time with the people closest to them.
Culture
Top 1% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Straight answers
Sand Lake Hills FAQs
Is Sand Lake Hills a good place to live?+
It's an established, family-oriented neighborhood in the Dr. Phillips area with quick access to Orlando's job centers and attractions — about 11 minutes to Universal and 24 to downtown. Homes are zoned to Dr. Phillips Elementary, Southwest Middle, and Dr. Phillips High, and many sit on generous lots. The pace is residential and settled rather than resort-style.
Is Sand Lake Hills expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for southwest Orlando, with a median list price of $595,000 and active listings running from $512,000 to $685,000. That's positioned above entry-level Orlando but below the newer luxury pockets, and there are currently no listings over $1M. Compared with newer communities like Laureate Park, you're often paying for lot size and location rather than new build.
What do homes cost in Sand Lake Hills?+
The median list price is $595,000 at about $301 per square foot, with a typical home around 1,937 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 42 homes sold at a median of $541,500. Seven of the current active listings include a pool.
How is the Sand Lake Hills market right now?+
It's active and competitive — 11 homes are on the market and the median time to sell is just 15 days. Sellers are getting about 98% of their asking price on average, so well-priced homes don't linger. Inventory is limited, which keeps demand pointed and negotiating room modest.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA costs are minimal here, with a median of roughly $18 a month, so you get the benefits of an established neighborhood without steep dues. Median property tax runs about $6,018 a year. If you're weighing a rental instead, the median rent in the area is around $3,250 a month.
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