Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Lake Eola Heights
Historic charm a few blocks from downtown
11
Homes for sale
$535,000
Median list price
$316
Avg price / sqft
27
Median days on market
Lake Eola Heights is one of Orlando's oldest neighborhoods, a walkable pocket of tree-lined streets and historic homes sitting just north of Lake Eola itself. Downtown is about nine minutes away, and the character here leans toward front porches and character-rich architecture rather than cookie-cutter subdivisions. If you want to be close to the energy of Orlando without living in a high-rise, this is the spot.
The market is compact and moves at a steady clip — there are just 11 active listings right now, with a median list price of $535,000 spanning everything from a $215,000 entry point to a $1.499M restored showpiece. Homes here sell in about 27 days at 95% of asking, so buyers should come prepared. For comparison, master-planned options like Laureate Park or Metro West offer newer construction, but they can't match this neighborhood's proximity to downtown.
Lake Eola Heights is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$215,000 – $1.5M price range
1,835 sqft median home
$850/mo median HOA
$1,800/mo median rent
29 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Eola Heights
$1,100,000
1008 E RIDGEWOOD ST, ORLANDO
6 bd · 3 ba · 3,213 sqft
$239,900
400 E COLONIAL DRIVE UNIT 608, ORLANDO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,109 sqft
$725,000
343 BROADWAY AVENUE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,835 sqft
$469,900
400 E COLONIAL DRIVE UNIT 1606, ORLANDO
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,988 sqft
$535,000$550,000
225 HIBISCUS COURT, ORLANDO
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,188 sqft
$215,000$225,000
317 E AMELIA STREET UNIT 7, ORLANDO
2 bd · 1 ba · 835 sqft
$375,000
400 E COLONIAL DRIVE UNIT 1609, ORLANDO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,189 sqft
$799,000$889,000
608 HIGHLAND AVENUE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,528 sqft
$1,499,000
503 N SUMMERLIN AVENUE, ORLANDO
5 bd · 3 ba · 4,230 sqft
$699,000
210 HIBISCUS COURT, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,049 sqft
$310,000
400 E COLONIAL DRIVE UNIT 207, ORLANDO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,250 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Lake Eola Heights market
29
Sold, last 12 months
$533,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
97 days
Median time to sell
Lake Eola Heights vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 65.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Eola Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Eola Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Eola Heights home
≈ $4,421/mo
$535,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$850/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,800/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,986
Median age
36
Median income
$118,988
Median home value
$489,194
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Eola Heights
Lifestyles
Top 7% in the U.S.LGBTQ Culture
This population is characterized by the expression of gay pride, gender identity, and accepting alternative lifestyles.
Relationships
Top 8% 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 8% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Active
Top 8% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Emotional
Top 11% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
People who close here
Our Orlando experts
Straight answers
Lake Eola Heights FAQs
Is Lake Eola Heights a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you value walkability and historic character close to the city core — downtown Orlando is about nine minutes away and Universal roughly 20. The neighborhood sits among established Orlando communities and offers a more residential feel than the high-rises right on Lake Eola.
Is Lake Eola Heights expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for Orlando, with a median list price of $535,000 and homes averaging about $316 per square foot. There's real spread, though — active listings run from $215,000 up to $1.499M, and only two homes are currently priced above $1 million.
What do homes cost in Lake Eola Heights?+
The median list price is $535,000 for a home around 1,835 square feet, and homes that sold over the past year closed at a median of $533,000. That close alignment between list and sold prices tells you sellers are pricing realistically.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady and efficient — 29 homes sold in the last 12 months, and the median home goes under contract in about 27 days. Sellers are getting 95% of asking on average, so serious buyers should be ready to move without a lot of lowball room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median property tax runs about $6,507 a year, and where HOAs apply the median is around $850 — though many of the older homes in this historic pocket aren't part of an association at all. Always confirm on a specific property, since fees vary widely across the neighborhood, unlike planned communities such as South Semoran.
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