Homes zoned forApopka High
Northwest Orlando living with room to breathe
414
Homes for sale
$450,000
Median list price
$232
Avg price / sqft
51
Median days on market
The Apopka High zone sits in the northwest corner of metro Orlando, a part of town where newer subdivisions meet older lake-dotted neighborhoods and the Wekiva greenbelt is close enough to shape the pace of life. It suits buyers who want a real yard, a mix of gated communities and established streets, and an easier commute into Orlando than the far exurbs offer. You'll find everything from starter homes to larger builds here, with Apopka homes for sale spanning several price tiers.
For a buyer today, the market reads as active but not frantic: 412 homes are listed with a median around $449,995, and the typical house takes about 51 days to sell. New construction is a real presence — more than a quarter of active inventory — so you can choose between move-in-ready resales and something brand new. Browse the live map to see how the gated and lakefront pockets line up against the newer-build corridors.
Apopka High is an attendance zone in Apopka, Florida.
Quick facts
$84,900 – $4.9M price range
2,092 sqft median home
$137/mo median HOA
$2,500/mo median rent
1,200 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Apopka High zone
The Apopka High zone sits in the northwest reaches of metro Orlando, where the suburban grid gives way to lakes, the Wekiva greenbelt, and pockets of older farmland-turned-neighborhood. It's a part of Orange County that still feels like it has room, which is a big part of its appeal for buyers priced out of tighter-in areas. The housing ranges from established streets to newer subdivisions, so the character shifts noticeably from one neighborhood to the next.
This area suits a broad set of buyers: first-timers drawn to the lower end of the price range, growing families who want a yard and square footage, and move-up buyers eyeing the gated or lakefront options. With 86 gated-community listings and 43 pool homes among the active inventory, there's a clear lifestyle component to the choices here. Seven waterfront listings reflect the lakes that define several neighborhoods.
What you won't find much of is the ultra-dense, walk-everywhere feel of central Orlando — this is a car-oriented, space-oriented part of town. For many buyers that's the point. You can browse the full picture of Apopka homes for sale to get a feel for how the neighborhoods stack up.
Schools for homes in the Apopka High zone
Families looking in this zone will come across several Apopka-area schools, including Wolf Lake Middle, Zellwood Elementary, and Piedmont Lakes Middle. Wekiva High also serves portions of the northwest-Orange region. These are the names buyers tend to encounter when shopping across the zone.
School attendance boundaries in Orange County are redrawn periodically, and the school that serves one street may differ from the one a few blocks away. That means the only reliable way to know which schools apply to a given home is to confirm the address directly with Orange County Public Schools.
If schools are a deciding factor in your search, build that verification into your process early — before you fall in love with a specific house. It's a quick check that saves a lot of second-guessing later.
Homes for sale in the Apopka High zone: prices and housing
There are 412 active listings in the zone with a median list price of $449,995, and prices run from $84,900 at the entry point to $4,900,000 at the top. The average price per square foot is about $231, on a median home size near 2,077 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 1,202 homes sold at a median of $430,000, with sellers averaging 98% of their asking price.
The inventory breaks down into clear segments. New construction is a standout at 107 active listings — more than a quarter of the market — followed by 86 gated-community homes, 43 pool homes, and 18 listings above $1 million. There are no golf-course or 55+ communities in the active data here, so this zone leans toward conventional family and move-up housing rather than age-restricted or golf living.
On carrying costs, the median HOA is about $139 per month and median property taxes run around $3,071 per year. Both vary by community and price point, so a gated new-build may carry a different HOA than an older home on a non-HOA street. Factor those monthly and annual numbers into your budget alongside the purchase price.
Getting around from the Apopka High zone
Commuting from this part of northwest Orlando is one of its practical strengths. Downtown Orlando is roughly 35 minutes away, and Universal Orlando sits at about 36 minutes, which keeps both the job market and the entertainment corridor within reach. Those times assume typical traffic and will stretch during rush hour.
For travel and theme-park days, Orlando International Airport is about 45 minutes out and Walt Disney World roughly 47 minutes. That puts the major attractions and the airport inside a comfortable day-trip radius without living on top of the tourist crush.
Northwest Orlando's major roads carry most of this traffic, and the area is firmly car-dependent — expect to drive for errands, schools, and commuting. Buyers who prioritize a short, walkable daily routine should weigh that, while those who don't mind driving will find the location well-placed between the city and the quieter edge of the county.
Is the Apopka High zone a good fit?
The honest case for this zone is space, variety, and value relative to closer-in Orlando. With a median around $449,995 and listings from $84,900 to nearly $5 million, buyers at many budgets can find a foothold, and the strong new-construction supply — 107 active listings — means you're not limited to older stock. The commute numbers to downtown and Universal make it workable for people who still need to be in the city regularly.
The trade-offs are real too. This is a car-dependent, spread-out part of town without golf or 55+ communities in the current inventory, so it won't suit everyone's lifestyle. The market is balanced rather than cheap — sellers are getting 98% of asking and homes move in about 51 days — so you'll negotiate from an informed position rather than steal a deal.
If you want newer housing, gated or lakefront options, and a northwest-Orlando address with manageable commutes, this zone deserves a close look. Confirm the exact school assignment for any address, check the live map for how neighborhoods compare, and let the numbers guide your offer.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$775,000
5275 MOUNT PLYMOUTH RD, APOPKA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,729 sqft
$465,000
2616 LONG PINE AVENUE, APOPKA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,143 sqft
$3,900,000
7703 SADLER ROAD, MOUNT DORA
7 bd · 6.5 ba · 8,889 sqft
$2,950,000
2509 APPY LANE, APOPKA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 6,059 sqft
$1,425,990
3699 WOLVES CREEK PLACE, APOPKA
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,528 sqft
$1,349,990
3683 WOLVES CREEK PLACE, APOPKA
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,458 sqft
$949,000
7051 SADLER ROAD, MOUNT DORA
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,430 sqft
$850,000
4711 ROUND LAKE ROAD, APOPKA
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,960 sqft
$733,990
5060 NORTHERN DOVE AVENUE, MOUNT DORA
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,806 sqft
$729,990
3572 LEMON BUTTON TERRACE, APOPKA
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,640 sqft
$699,000
2418 CEDAR ROSE STREET, APOPKA
4 bd · 4 ba · 2,794 sqft
$679,990
3508 LEMON BUTTON TERRACE, APOPKA
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,095 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Apopka High market
1,200
Sold, last 12 months
$430,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
40 days
Median time to sell
Apopka High vs Apopka
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
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Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Apopka High boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Apopka High home
≈ $2,981/mo
$450,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$137/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
72,148
Median age
42
Median income
$90,633
Median home value
$377,557
Beyond the listings
Living in Apopka High
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
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
Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Food & Drink
Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
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 Apopka experts
Straight answers
Apopka High FAQs
Is the Apopka High zone a good place to live?+
It works well for buyers who want space, newer housing stock, and a northwest-Orlando address that's still a reasonable drive to the city. With 412 active listings and a mix of gated communities, pool homes, and new builds, there's genuine variety. The lake-dotted geography near the Wekiva greenbelt gives the area a less built-out feel than central Orlando.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
The median list price is $449,995 and the median sold price over the past year was $430,000, which puts the zone in the mid-range for metro Orlando. Active listings stretch from $84,900 all the way to $4,900,000, so budgets at both ends are represented. The average works out to about $231 per square foot on a median home size near 2,077 square feet.
What do homes cost in the Apopka High zone?+
Most buyers are looking at a median around $449,995 to list and $430,000 at the closing table. Eighteen active listings are priced above $1 million, while the entry point sits near $84,900. You can compare the full spread on the live map.
How is the market right now?+
It's active and fairly balanced: 1,202 homes sold in the last 12 months, with sellers collecting 98% of asking on average. The median home takes about 51 days to go under contract, so it's not a bidding-war frenzy but it isn't slow either. That pace gives buyers time to tour without unlimited room to lowball.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $139 per month, which is typical for the gated and newer communities that make up much of the inventory here. Median property tax lands around $3,071 per year. Both figures vary widely by community and home value, so confirm the specifics for any address you're serious about.
What schools serve this zone?+
Nearby schools in the Apopka area include Wolf Lake Middle, Zellwood Elementary, and Piedmont Lakes Middle, with Wekiva High also serving parts of the region. Because attendance boundaries shift, always verify the assigned schools for a specific address directly with Orange County Public Schools before you buy.
What's the commute like?+
Downtown Orlando is roughly 35 minutes away and Universal Orlando about 36 minutes, making the zone practical for commuters. Orlando International Airport runs around 45 minutes and Walt Disney World about 47 minutes. Major northwest-Orlando roads keep those drives manageable outside peak hours.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — 107 of the 412 active listings are new construction, so more than a quarter of the market is brand new. That's one of the strongest new-build pipelines in this part of Orange County. Buyers who want current layouts and warranties have real choices alongside the resale stock.
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Homes matched to the official attendance boundary — school zoning changes; always verify with the district. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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