544 MERCURY AVENUE, ORLANDO, FL, 32828
Active182 days on marketListed Apr 24, 2026MLS #O6399543
About this home
544 MERCURY AVENUE
Virtually Staged. REDUCED TO SELL even with new improvements. Welcome to a rare opportunity in East Orlando! This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home at 544 Mercury Avenue offers something increasingly hard to find — an oversized 0.40-acre lot, NO HOA, and the freedom to enjoy your property your way. Bring your boat, RV, toys, gardening plans and yes… even your chickens! **SELLER IS MAKING MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS!** The septic system and drainfield REPLACED, BRAND NEW HOTWATER TANK, GFCI in Kitchen and bathroom installed— improvements that add tremendous value and peace of mind for the next owner. Located just outside Avalon Park and minutes from shopping, dining, schools and growing East Orlando conveniences, this property offers a wonderful combination of space, privacy and accessibility. Inside, you will find a cozy and functional layout featuring a formal living room and dining room, remodeled kitchen with new cabinets and newer appliances (2025), and luxury vinyl flooring throughout. The updated bathroom includes a relaxing jacuzzi tub along with handicap-accessible grab bars. Significant structural improvements have already been completed, including replacement of the subflooring and floor joists in May 2025 with a 30-year warranty. Additional updates include a roof installed in 2018, fencing from 2016, newer well pump motor, new water softener system (2025), new wood deck and newly paved asphalt driveway. The mudroom/laundry area includes a new window A/C unit, and the remaining outdoor shed is in great condition and includes a newer lawn tractor. With nearly half an acre and no HOA restrictions, the possibilities are endless — expand, garden, create an outdoor entertaining area, store your recreational equipment or simply enjoy having room between you and your neighbors. This is a unique opportunity for a buyer looking for affordable homeownership, land and flexibility near Avalon Park. **With major improvements being completed by the seller, now is the time to take another look. Don’t miss the opportunity this property has to offer!**
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,416
Sqft
0.39 ac
Lot size
1974
Year built
One
Levels
$212
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$2,587 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 7.5%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Estimated payment
$2,587/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
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Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−14%
$/sqft vs Orlando actives
$212 vs $238
Days on market
182 vs 59 typical
Where $212/sqft sits among the 400 Orlando actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Orlando
Drive times from this address
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ORLANDO 32828 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
69,937
Median age
36.5
Median income
$99,927
Median home value
$403,700
Avg household
2.85
Households w/ children
9,027
For the school run
Orange County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Orlando market
$400K → $395K
Orlando median sold, yr/yr
97.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
206 of 400
Orlando actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Orlando, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 32% below the ORLANDO 32828 median. See the full Orlando market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 544 MERCURY AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Sep ’26$270,500
15840 BERMUDA STREET · same community
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · $188/sqft · 23 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$305,000
15529 TRIGONIA ST · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,608 sqft · $190/sqft · 5 DOM
Sold · Aug ’26$386,500
16920 DEER OAK LANE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,388 sqft · $278/sqft · 22 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Kevin Johnson
CEO & Managing Broker · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 544 MERCURY AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 544 MERCURY AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
544 MERCURY AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 544 MERCURY AVENUE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 7.5%, the all-in payment lands around $2,587/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 544 MERCURY AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,821. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Orlando?+
At $299,900, this home is listed about 21% below the Orlando median of $379,995. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 544 MERCURY AVENUE?+
Camelot Elementary (elementary), East River High (high), Timber Springs Middle (middle) — Orange County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Under the ORLANDO 32828 market on paper
$299,900 is 32% below the ORLANDO 32828 median of $440,000, and at $212/sqft it sits under the Orlando average of $260.
02Time on market is leverage
182 days on market against a Orlando median of 59 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong assigned schools
Camelot Elementary, East River High, Timber Springs Middle — Camelot Elementary rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $310,000, now $299,900 — a $10K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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