Neighborhood · Oakland, Florida
Deer Island
Lakefront living on the edge of West Orange
Deer Island sits in the quiet lake country of Oakland, where a handful of estate-scale homes trade privacy for genuine proximity to Orlando's core. This is a small, low-density pocket near communities like Johns Landing and Johns Cove, with an easy 21-minute run to Downtown Orlando and 32 minutes to Walt Disney World. Families here are zoned for West Orange High, Lakeview Middle and Tildenville Elementary, a practical draw for buyers planning to stay a while.
The market reality is simple: this is a rarely-traded enclave. Just six homes sold here over the last 12 months, at a median of $1,437,500, and sellers collected about 92% of asking on average. With no active listings on the market right now, buyers should track Oakland homes for sale and watch the live map closely, since inventory appears and moves quickly.
Deer Island is a community in Oakland, Florida.
Quick facts
4 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Deer Island
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Deer Island boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Deer Island market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$1,437,500
Median sold price
91%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
108 days
Median time to sell
Deer Island vs Oakland
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 100.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Deer Island boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Deer Island is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
284
Median age
36
Median income
$186,838
Median home value
$675,900
Beyond the listings
Living in Deer Island
Hobbies & Interests
Top 1% 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.
Relationships
Top 3% in the U.S.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.
Lifestyles
Top 4% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Beliefs
Top 4% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 5% in the U.S.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.
Food & Drink
Top 5% in the U.S.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.
Straight answers
Deer Island FAQs
Is Deer Island a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want space, privacy and lake-country quiet without giving up access to the city. Downtown Orlando is about 21 minutes away and Walt Disney World roughly 32, and the area is zoned for West Orange High. It's a small community, so it appeals most to those planting long-term roots.
Is Deer Island expensive?+
Yes — this is one of Oakland's higher-priced pockets. The median sold price over the past 12 months was $1,437,500, putting it squarely in the luxury tier. Buyers should come prepared for million-dollar-plus pricing.
What do homes cost in Deer Island?+
With six sales in the last year at a median of $1,437,500, expect pricing well into seven figures. Individual homes vary with lot size and lake access, so it's worth comparing against nearby Johns Cove to gauge value. There are no active listings at the moment, so recent solds are your best pricing guide.
How is the market in Deer Island?+
It's thin and slow-turning by design — only six homes sold in the past 12 months and there are currently zero active listings. Sellers received about 92% of asking on average, which points to measured, negotiated deals rather than bidding frenzies. Set alerts on the live map so you don't miss a new listing.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
We don't have current HOA or property tax figures on file for Deer Island specifically, since so few homes trade here. For a firm number, it's best to check the details on a specific listing or compare against nearby Oakland homes for sale. Reach out and we'll pull the exact figures for any property you're considering.
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