Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Countryside
Compact, well-connected living near the airport
2
Homes for sale
$269,500
Median list price
$232
Avg price / sqft
17
Median days on market
Countryside is a small East Orlando neighborhood that runs on convenience — it sits close enough to Orlando International that a morning flight doesn't mean a pre-dawn scramble, and downtown is a short hop up the road. The homes here are modest and manageable, with a median size around 1,177 square feet, which makes it a practical landing spot for first-time buyers and anyone who'd rather spend their weekends elsewhere in Central Florida than mowing an oversized lawn. Compared to newer master-planned pockets like Laureate Park or the built-up corridor of Metro West, this is quieter, older, and easier on the wallet.
For a buyer today, the story is scarcity: only two homes are active right now, priced between $250,000 and $289,000, with a median list of $269,500. Homes that are priced right move — the median time on market is 17 days, and over the last year sellers collected about 96% of asking. If you're shopping the broader Orlando homes for sale market and want an affordable entry point close to MCO, you'll need to be ready to act when something lists here.
Countryside is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$250,000 – $289K price range
1,177 sqft median home
$2,400/mo median rent
8 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Countryside
$250,000
5909 TURNBULL DRIVE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,275 sqft
$289,000
5424 SERENE LANE, ORLANDO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,079 sqft
Every active listing inside the Countryside boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Countryside market
8
Sold, last 12 months
$262,468
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
11 days
Median time to sell
Countryside vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 6.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Countryside boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Countryside is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Countryside home
≈ $1,934/mo
$269,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$2,400/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
781
Median age
35
Median income
$39,477
Median home value
$223,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Countryside
Relationships
Top 1% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 1% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Beliefs
Top 1% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Beliefs
Top 1% in the U.S.Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Lifestyles
Top 2% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Attitudes
Top 2% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
On the calendar
Near Countryside
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View of Oyster Bay
Explore the View of Oyster Bay, an artistic zenith of proficiency, emphasizing vibrant wisteria vines against serene bay backdrops. Discover stunning harmony as structure…
Jul
16
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Thursday Thinks Trivia
7:30pm
This challenging trivia night promises a wide range of engaging questions, ensuring something new and exciting for everyone - from pop culture, geography, and history, to…
Jul
16
Thu
Salsa Dance Class
8:30pm
The Salsa Cubana class offers a fun and energetic environment, focusing on body movement, musicality, and styling for both men and women. It's a judgment-free zone where…
Jul
16
Thu
The Captivating Unknown
The event, The Captivating Unknown, is an art exhibition that explores humanity's fascination with the cosmos through various artistic mediums. The works on display aim t…
Jul
16
Thu
I Remember When...Reflections From The RMA Staff
This exhibition, curated by the staff of the Rollins Museum of Art, showcases a diverse range of media and themes, all centered around the concept of memory and storytell…
Jul
16
Thu
Being Outdoors
Celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary, the exhibition Being Outdoors delves into the deep-rooted connections between outdoor recreational activities and American ide…
People who close here
Our Orlando experts
Straight answers
Countryside FAQs
Is Countryside a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who value location over size — you're about 13 minutes from Orlando International Airport and 18 from downtown, with easy reach to the theme parks. Homes are compact and practical, and the neighborhood sits among established East Orlando communities like South Semoran. Assigned schools include Michael McCoy Elementary, Liberty Middle, and Colonial High.
Is Countryside expensive?+
No — it's on the affordable end of the Orlando market, with a median list price of $269,500 and active homes ranging from $250,000 to $289,000. At roughly $232 per square foot on smaller homes, the total cost of entry stays reasonable. For context, newer neighborhoods in the City Of Orlando/goaa area often list well above this.
What do homes cost in Countryside?+
The two active listings sit between $250,000 and $289,000, with a median of $269,500. Over the past 12 months, eight homes sold at a median of $262,468, so recent buyers landed close to the current asking range.
How is the market right now?+
Tight and quick. Only two homes are active, the median days on market is 17, and sellers averaged about 96% of their asking price over the last year — signs that priced-right listings don't sit long. Buyers should have financing ready before they start touring.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported median HOA fee for Countryside, which keeps monthly carrying costs down. The median annual property tax is about $3,652, and if you're weighing renting versus buying, the median rent in the area runs around $2,400 per month.
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