Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
South Bay
Southwest Orlando living close to the theme parks
4
Homes for sale
$1,222,000
Median list price
$358
Avg price / sqft
43
Median days on market
South Bay sits in southwest Orange County, with the Dr. Phillips corridor and Universal Orlando both within easy reach. It's a well-placed pocket of Orlando homes for sale for buyers who want quick access to work, dining, and the parks without living on top of the tourist strip. Universal is about 13 minutes out, downtown Orlando roughly 22 minutes, and Walt Disney World and MCO airport each about 26 minutes. Neighbors like Metro West and Laureate Park give you a sense of the range in this part of town.
Right now the market here is small and priced at the upper end, with just 5 active listings and a median list price of $1,245,000. With no recorded sales in the past 12 months, there isn't a clear resale benchmark yet, so pricing conversations lean on comparable communities like South Semoran and the wider Dr. Phillips area. That thin inventory means serious buyers should move deliberately and lean on local guidance when a home that fits comes up.
South Bay is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$950,000 – $1.4M price range
3,307 sqft median home
$133/mo median HOA
$6,000/mo median rent
12 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in South Bay
$1,375,000
9223 HIDDEN BAY LANE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 4 ba · 4,178 sqft
$950,000
8606 LOST COVE DRIVE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,609 sqft
$1,199,000$1,245,000
8935 JONATHAN MANOR DRIVE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,118 sqft
$1,245,000
9211 HIDDEN BAY LANE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,496 sqft
Every active listing inside the South Bay boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The South Bay market
12
Sold, last 12 months
$1,150,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
22 days
Median time to sell
South Bay vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 17.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the South Bay boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools South Bay is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median South Bay home
≈ $7,673/mo
$1,222,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$133/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$6,000/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
721
Median age
53
Median income
$122,406
Median home value
$573,400
Beyond the listings
Living in South Bay
Beliefs
Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Emotional
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.
Lifestyles
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.
Active
Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Relationships
Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
People who close here
Our Orlando experts
Straight answers
South Bay FAQs
Is South Bay a good place to live?+
It works well if you want southwest Orlando convenience with quick routes to Universal (about 13 minutes) and downtown (about 22 minutes). Homes feed into the Dr. Phillips Elementary, Southwest Middle, and Dr. Phillips High zone, and neighboring areas like Metro West round out the dining and everyday amenities nearby.
Is South Bay expensive?+
It sits at the upper end of the local market, with a current median list price of $1,245,000 across the 5 active listings. That puts it above much of the surrounding Orlando area, so budget accordingly and compare against nearby communities before you commit.
What do homes cost in South Bay?+
Active listings currently center on a median list price of $1,245,000. Because there were no recorded sales in the past 12 months, there's no closed-price benchmark yet, so it's worth looking at comparable sales in adjacent areas like South Semoran to gauge value.
How is the South Bay market right now?+
It's a thin, slow-moving market with just 5 homes active and no sales logged over the last 12 months. That limited supply means well-priced homes deserve fast attention, and having an agent watching the Orlando homes for sale feed pays off here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Specific HOA and property tax figures aren't available in the current data for South Bay. Since these vary by community and home, ask for the exact numbers on any listing you're considering before making an offer.
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