Homes for sale · Haines City, FloridaBalmoral
Resort-style living on Haines City's southwest edge
15
Homes for sale
$325,000
Median list price
$166
Avg price / sqft
124
Median days on market
Balmoral sits on the southwest side of Haines City, close enough to the theme-park corridor to make weekend trips easy but far enough to keep its own quieter rhythm. It's a community where pools are standard rather than a splurge — twelve of the fourteen active listings have one — and where a mix of year-round residents and vacation-home owners share the same streets. The vibe leans resort-casual, which also makes it a natural fit for short-term rental buyers eyeing the Orlando tourist market.
For a buyer today, the numbers tell a specific story. The median list price is $322,500 and homes are selling at about 96% of asking, but they're taking a median of 138 days to get there — this is a patient market, not a frenzy. Nearby communities like Southern Dunes Golf Course and Calabay Parc at Tower Lake round out the area's options if Balmoral's inventory feels tight.
Balmoral is a community in Haines City, Florida.
Quick facts
$245,000 – $568K price range
2,010 sqft median home
$686/mo median HOA
$2,500/mo median rent
18 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in Balmoral
Balmoral is a resort-style community on the southwest side of Haines City, in the stretch of Polk County that runs toward the Orlando theme-park corridor. It attracts a mix of year-round residents and vacation-home owners, which gives the neighborhood a relaxed, recreation-first character. Pools are the norm here — twelve of the fourteen current listings have one — so daily life tends to revolve around outdoor and amenity-driven living rather than a traditional downtown.
The community suits a few distinct buyers well. Families drawn by space and proximity to Disney find plenty to like, as do investors eyeing the short-term rental market that the theme-park location supports. Because it sits outside the busier core of Haines City, you trade some walkable convenience for quiet and square footage.
If you want the broader picture, it helps to compare Balmoral against the wider Haines City market, where you'll find everything from older in-town homes to newer master-planned communities. Balmoral occupies a specific niche: amenity-rich, pool-heavy, and positioned for both living and renting.
Neighborhoods and communities in Balmoral
Balmoral itself is one of several resort-oriented communities clustered in this part of Haines City, and buyers often shop across a handful of them before deciding. The active inventory here is modest — 14 listings — so it pays to keep your options open if the specific home you want isn't on the market this week.
Just nearby, Southern Dunes Golf Course is the obvious draw for buyers who want golf frontage or course views, which Balmoral's current listings don't offer. Calabay Parc at Tower Lake is another established option in the area, giving you a lakeside alternative within the same general corridor.
For buyers who want to compare newer product and a different community feel, Davenport Estates rounds out the shortlist. Touring two or three of these back-to-back is the fastest way to understand what your budget buys in terms of amenities, lot size, and HOA structure across this part of Polk County.
Homes for sale in Balmoral: prices and housing
The current median list price in Balmoral is $322,500, with active listings ranging from $245,000 to $568,000. The average price per square foot is about $168, and the median home measures roughly 2,002 square feet — solid family-sized space for the money. Over the past 12 months, 18 homes sold at a median price of $327,498, so sellers' expectations and actual results are closely aligned.
The housing here skews heavily toward pool homes: 12 of the 14 active listings have a pool, four are in gated settings, and one is waterfront. There are no golf-frontage, 55+, or million-dollar-plus listings on the market right now, and no active new construction, so your choices are almost entirely resale properties within that mid-market band.
Budget beyond the purchase price matters here. The median HOA is roughly $687 per month — higher than typical, and usually reflecting resort-style amenities — while the median annual property tax is about $6,209. Confirm exactly what the HOA includes and whether a home has any rental restrictions before you commit, especially if short-term rental income is part of your plan.
Schools in Balmoral
Balmoral falls within Polk County Public Schools, and the most common assignments for the area are Alta Vista Elementary School, Shelley S. Boone Middle School, and Haines City Senior High School. These are the schools families in the neighborhood are most likely to be zoned for.
School attendance zones can and do change, and boundaries sometimes split within a single community. Before you make a decision based on a specific school, verify the current zoning for the exact address with the district directly.
If schools are a top priority, build that verification into your home search early rather than after you've found a house you love. Your agent can help you cross-check zoning against the listings you're considering so there are no surprises.
Getting around Balmoral
Balmoral's biggest practical advantage is its position relative to the Orlando attractions. Walt Disney World is about a 43-minute drive, Universal Orlando is roughly 56 minutes, and Downtown Orlando is around 61 minutes away. For travelers, Orlando International Airport (MCO) sits about 55 minutes out.
Those drive times make the community a realistic base for people who work in or around the greater Orlando area, as well as for vacation-rental guests heading to the parks. You'll rely on a car for essentially everything, as this is a suburban-to-exurban setting rather than a walkable one.
Factor highway driving into your routine — commutes to central Orlando are over an hour, which is manageable a few days a week but worth testing at your actual travel times before you buy. For park-focused trips and airport runs, the location is genuinely convenient.
Is Balmoral a good place to live?
Balmoral is a strong fit if you want a pool-centered, amenity-rich community with easy reach to the Orlando theme parks and flexibility for vacation-rental use. The housing is sized for families at a mid-market price — a $322,500 median with a median home around 2,002 square feet — and the current market gives buyers leverage, with homes sitting a median of 138.5 days and selling near 96% of asking.
The trade-offs are honest ones. The HOA is on the higher side at roughly $687 per month, property taxes run about $6,209 a year, and there's no walkable downtown — you'll drive for daily errands and face 40-plus-minute trips to most Orlando destinations. Inventory is also thin at just 14 active listings, so patience and a willingness to compare nearby communities help.
For the right buyer — someone who values space, a pool, and theme-park proximity over urban convenience — Balmoral delivers a clear value proposition. Walk the community, run the full numbers including HOA and taxes, and confirm any rental rules up front, and you'll have a realistic picture of whether it fits your life.
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Homes for sale in Balmoral
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$540,000
211 MACAULAYS COVE, HAINES CITY
6 bd · 6.5 ba · 2,934 sqft
$399,999
201 MACAULAYS COVE, HAINES CITY
6 bd · 6.5 ba · 2,934 sqft
$374,900
196 KENNY BOULEVARD, HAINES CITY
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,404 sqft
$568,000
140 ANGELAS AVENUE, HAINES CITY
6 bd · 6 ba · 2,934 sqft
$265,000$279,900
198 AIDANS LANDING, HAINES CITY
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,548 sqft
$414,999
134 ANGELA'S AVENUE, HAINES CITY
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,404 sqft
$315,000$320,000
208 BROOKES PLACE, HAINES CITY
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,994 sqft
$394,900
162 KENNY BOULEVARD, HAINES CITY
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,537 sqft
$245,000
129 KENNY BOULEVARD, HAINES CITY
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,802 sqft
$320,000$330,000
163 KENNY BOULEVARD, HAINES CITY
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,875 sqft
$254,000
127 KENNY BOULEVARD, HAINES CITY
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,802 sqft
$308,000$315,000
161 KENNY BOULEVARD, HAINES CITY
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,534 sqft
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The Balmoral market
18
Sold, last 12 months
$327,498
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
125 days
Median time to sell
Balmoral vs Haines City
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Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 2.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
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For the school run
Schools Balmoral is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Balmoral home
≈ $3,133/mo
$325,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$686/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,500/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
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Living in Balmoral
Hobbies & Interests
Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
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Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
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Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
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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.
Hobbies & Interests
Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Hobbies & Interests
Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
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Straight answers
Balmoral FAQs
Is Balmoral a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a resort-style, pool-centered community with easy access to the Orlando theme parks — Disney is about 43 minutes away. The pace is quieter than central Haines City, and the mix of permanent residents and vacation homes gives it flexibility. If you want walkable downtown amenities, you'll do more driving, but for space and recreation it delivers.
Is Balmoral expensive?+
It's mid-range for the area, with a median list price of $322,500 and active listings running from $245,000 up to $568,000. At a median $168 per square foot, you're paying for pools and community amenities rather than a premium location. Compared with the broader Haines City market, Balmoral lands in a comfortable middle tier.
What do homes cost in Balmoral?+
Active listings currently span $245,000 to $568,000 with a median list price of $322,500. Over the last 12 months, 18 homes sold at a median price of $327,498, so list and sold prices are tracking closely. The median home size is about 2,002 square feet.
How is the Balmoral housing market right now?+
It's a patient, buyer-friendly market: there are 14 active listings and homes are taking a median of 138.5 days to sell. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average, which signals room to negotiate without lowball territory. With 18 sales in the past year, turnover is steady but not hectic.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $687 per month, which is on the higher side and typically reflects resort-style amenities and services — factor it carefully into your budget. The median annual property tax is around $6,209. Always confirm exactly what the HOA covers before you write an offer.
What schools are assigned to Balmoral?+
The most common assignments are Alta Vista Elementary School, Shelley S. Boone Middle School, and Haines City Senior High School. School zones can change, so verify the current boundaries with Polk County Public Schools for any specific address you're considering.
What's the commute like from Balmoral?+
You're about 43 minutes from Walt Disney World and roughly 55 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO). Downtown Orlando is around 61 minutes and Universal is about 56 minutes. It's a realistic base for anyone working or playing in the greater Orlando area, though you'll want to budget highway time.
Is there new construction in Balmoral?+
There are currently no new-construction homes among the active listings, so you'll mostly be looking at resale properties. If new builds are a priority, it's worth watching nearby communities like Davenport Estates and checking back as inventory shifts. Your agent can set alerts for new product as it comes online.
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