Bear Lake Elementary School

It's a settled, family-oriented pocket of northwest Altamonte Springs with lakes, mature streets and strong school ties, including feeders like Milwee Middle School. The location balances suburban quiet with a 21-minute drive to downtown Orlando. Buyers who want schools and access without a long commute tend to do well here.

Not by Orlando-metro standards — the median list price is $217,999 and the average is about $205 per square foot. That said, the range is wide, running from $95,900 up to nearly $1.3 million, so your budget goes a long way at the entry end. Three listings currently sit above $1 million for buyers at the top of the market.

Over the last 12 months, 161 homes sold at a median price of $343,000, while the current median list price is $217,999 across 75 active listings. The gap reflects a mix of smaller condos and larger single-family homes on the market. At a median size of 1,266 square feet and about $205 per square foot, most buyers are shopping compact, efficient floor plans.

It's balanced and steady — homes take a median of 47 days to sell, and sellers are getting about 97% of their asking price. That tells you well-priced homes move without drama, and buyers still have room to negotiate. You can track new Altamonte Springs homes for sale as they hit the market.

The median HOA runs about $399 per month, which reflects the 24 gated and amenity-supported communities in the zone, though many single-family homes carry lower or no dues. Median property tax is around $2,532 per year. If you're renting instead, the median rent is about $1,595 per month.