Homes for sale · Orlando, FloridaBlue Heron Vacation Condos
Resort-style condos minutes from the theme parks
21
Homes for sale
$252,000
Median list price
$310
Avg price / sqft
49
Median days on market
Blue Heron Vacation Condos sits in the vacation-rental belt of south Orlando, close enough to Walt Disney World and Universal that a short-term stay here feels like a built-in amenity. These are compact, condo-style homes — median size around 798 square feet — designed for guests, second-home owners and investors who want the parks within a 20-minute drive and MCO airport under half an hour away. It's a different rhythm than the master-planned neighborhoods elsewhere in Orlando: more turnkey, more rental-friendly, built for easy ownership.
For buyers today the numbers are approachable: 21 active listings carry a median list price of $252,000, and the 27 homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $277,000 with sellers getting about 96% of asking. Expect to budget for the monthly HOA, which runs around $805 and typically covers the resort-style upkeep, plus roughly $3,454 a year in property taxes. If you're weighing this against pricier pockets like Lake Nona or Dr. Phillips, the trade-off is clear — smaller square footage and a vacation-rental focus in exchange for a much lower entry price.
Blue Heron Vacation Condos is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$217,000 – $400K price range
798 sqft median home
$805/mo median HOA
$2,200/mo median rent
27 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in Blue Heron Vacation Condos
Blue Heron Vacation Condos is a resort-style community in south Orlando, built around the idea that the theme parks are the main event. These are compact condo-style homes — the median size is about 798 square feet — designed for short stays, second-home use and rental income rather than sprawling family living. That focus shapes everything from the floor plans to the amenities, which lean toward convenience and turnkey ownership.
The location is the community's biggest asset. Walt Disney World sits about 18 minutes away and Universal Orlando roughly 20, so owners and guests are never far from the attractions that draw millions to Central Florida each year. Orlando International Airport is about 24 minutes out, which matters for a community where many owners live elsewhere and fly in.
This neighborhood suits a specific buyer: the investor building a short-term rental portfolio, the part-time owner who wants an Orlando base for regular park visits, or the buyer who values low maintenance over square footage. It's less suited to those seeking a large primary residence or a quiet suburban street, and understanding that distinction is the key to buying here with clear expectations.
Neighborhoods and communities in Blue Heron Vacation Condos
Blue Heron Vacation Condos itself is a single community, but it sits within a broader Orlando market full of distinct, well-known neighborhoods worth comparing. Within the community, the active listings include waterfront and gated options — 8 of the current homes are waterfront and 6 are in gated sections — so there's some variety in setting even within a compact footprint.
For buyers weighing alternatives, Orlando offers a spectrum of lifestyles. Lake Nona to the southeast is a modern, master-planned area known for its medical and tech campuses, while Dr. Phillips near the restaurant row offers established, upscale living closer to the parks.
Families drawn to traditional neighborhoods often look at Hunters Creek, a large planned community south of downtown, or Baldwin Park, a walkable, town-center-style development closer to the city core. Each of these trades the vacation-rental focus of Blue Heron for full-time residential character, which is exactly why comparing them side by side helps clarify what you actually want from an Orlando purchase.
Homes for sale in Blue Heron Vacation Condos: prices and housing
The market here is accessible by Orlando standards. There are 21 active listings with a median list price of $252,000, ranging from about $217,000 at the low end to $399,999 at the top. The average price per square foot is roughly $310, which looks high until you account for the small median home size of about 798 square feet — a reflection of the condo-style product rather than a luxury premium.
Over the past 12 months, 27 homes sold at a median price of $277,000, with sellers collecting about 96% of their asking price on average. Homes take a median of 49 days to sell, a moderate pace that suggests a balanced market where buyers have room to evaluate without rushing. There are no $1M+ listings and no new construction among the current inventory, so this is firmly a resale, mid-market segment.
Carrying costs are an important part of the math here. The median HOA runs about $805 per month — notably high, but typical of resort-style vacation communities that bundle amenities, grounds and exterior maintenance into the fee. Property taxes come in around $3,454 per year, and median rents of about $2,200 per month give investors a benchmark for cash-flow analysis on short- or long-term rental strategies.
Schools in Blue Heron Vacation Condos
Blue Heron Vacation Condos is a vacation-oriented community in Orange County, and we don't have specific assigned schools to list for it. Because the community is built primarily around short-term stays and second-home ownership, school zoning is less central to most buyers here than it would be in a traditional residential neighborhood.
If you do plan to live full-time with school-age children, the right move is to verify the current attendance zone directly with Orange County Public Schools. District boundaries are reviewed and can shift from year to year, so confirming the assignment for a specific address before you buy is always wiser than relying on general assumptions.
When comparing schools, look beyond a single rating to factors like program offerings, commute distance and capacity. A knowledgeable local agent can pull the current zoning for any address you're considering and point you to the district's official lookup tools.
Getting around Blue Heron Vacation Condos
The community's location in south Orlando puts the region's major destinations within an easy drive. Walt Disney World is about 18 minutes away and Universal Orlando roughly 20 minutes, making this a genuinely convenient base for anyone whose life or business centers on the parks.
For travel and work commutes, Orlando International Airport is about 24 minutes out and Downtown Orlando roughly 26 minutes. Those times rely on the familiar south-Orlando road network — Interstate 4, the toll expressways and the major arterials that connect the attractions corridor to the rest of the metro.
As with most of Orlando, this is a car-dependent area, so plan on driving for everyday errands and outings. The upside is that the central-Florida highway system is extensive, and from Blue Heron you're well positioned to reach the parks, the airport and downtown without any single trip feeling long.
Is Blue Heron Vacation Condos a good place to live?
Whether Blue Heron Vacation Condos is right for you comes down to what you're buying it for. As a vacation-rental investment or a part-time Orlando base, it makes a strong case: an entry price with a median around $252,000, proximity that puts Disney 18 minutes away, and a resort-style HOA that handles the maintenance for absentee owners. The 96% sale-to-list ratio and 49-day median time on market point to a steady, rational market rather than a volatile one.
The trade-offs are real and worth naming. The homes are small — a median of about 798 square feet — and the $805 monthly HOA is substantial, so the economics work best for buyers who value turnkey convenience and rental potential over space. There's no new construction and no luxury segment here, which keeps the community focused but limits options for buyers wanting something larger or brand-new.
For the right buyer — an investor, a second-home owner or someone who wants an easy, low-maintenance foothold near the parks — Blue Heron delivers on its purpose. Buyers seeking a full-time family home with more square footage and a traditional neighborhood feel will likely be happier comparing it against areas like Hunters Creek or Lake Nona before deciding. The best approach is to match the community's clear vacation-rental identity against your own goals.
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Homes for sale in Blue Heron Vacation Condos
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$399,999
13427 BLUE HERON BEACH DR UNIT 2001, ORLANDO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,078 sqft
$245,000
13427 BLUE HERON BEACH DRIVE UNIT 1502, ORLANDO
1 bd · 2 ba · 798 sqft
$229,900
13415 BLUE HERON BEACH DRIVE UNIT 308, ORLANDO
1 bd · 2 ba · 798 sqft
$350,000
13427 BLUE HERON BEACH DRIVE UNIT 501, ORLANDO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,078 sqft
$252,000
13427 BLUE HERON BEACH DRIVE UNIT 706, ORLANDO
1 bd · 2 ba · 798 sqft
$250,000
13415 BLUE HERON BEACH DRIVE UNIT 108, ORLANDO
1 bd · 2 ba · 798 sqft
$355,000$360,000
13427 BLUE HERON BEACH DRIVE UNIT 1804, ORLANDO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,169 sqft
$217,000$220,000
13415 BLUE HERON BEACH DRIVE UNIT 602, ORLANDO
1 bd · 2 ba · 798 sqft
$227,000
13427 BLUE HERON BEACH DRIVE UNIT 1402, ORLANDO
1 bd · 2 ba · 798 sqft
$290,000
13415 BLUE HERON BEACH DRIVE UNIT 1408, ORLANDO
1 bd · 2 ba · 798 sqft
$399,900
13427 BLUE HERON BEACH DRIVE UNIT 2-1105, ORLANDO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,165 sqft
$375,000
13427 BLUE HERON BEACH DR UNIT 1405, ORLANDO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,165 sqft
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27
Sold, last 12 months
$277,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
65 days
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Schools Blue Heron Vacation Condos is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
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Owning the median Blue Heron Vacation Condos home
≈ $2,631/mo
$252,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$805/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,200/mo
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Living in Blue Heron Vacation Condos
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.
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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.
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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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Blue Heron Vacation Condos FAQs
Is Blue Heron Vacation Condos a good place to live?+
It's best understood as a vacation-rental and second-home community rather than a traditional residential neighborhood, so it suits investors and part-time owners more than families needing space. The upside is proximity — Walt Disney World is about 18 minutes away and the parks define daily life here. If you want a full-time primary home with room to grow, master-planned areas like Hunters Creek may fit better.
Is Blue Heron Vacation Condos expensive?+
Compared to most of Orlando, no — the median list price is $252,000 and listings range from $217,000 to about $399,999. The average price per square foot runs around $310, which reflects the small median home size of roughly 798 square feet rather than a premium location.
What do homes cost in Blue Heron Vacation Condos?+
Active listings have a median list price of $252,000, while the 27 homes sold in the past year closed at a median of $277,000. Sellers are getting about 96% of their asking price on average, so there's modest room to negotiate but not a wide gap.
How is the market here right now?+
There are 21 active listings and homes are taking a median of 49 days to sell, a moderate pace that gives buyers time to compare options. With 27 sales over the last 12 months and sellers collecting around 96% of asking, it's a steady, balanced market rather than a frenzied one.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $805 per month, which is high by typical standards but common for resort-style vacation communities since it usually covers amenities and exterior upkeep. Property taxes come in around $3,454 per year, so factor both into your monthly carrying cost.
What schools serve Blue Heron Vacation Condos?+
Because this is a vacation-focused community in Orange County, we don't have specific assigned schools to list here. Any buyer planning to live full-time with children should confirm the current zone directly with Orange County Public Schools, since boundaries can change year to year.
What's the commute like from Blue Heron Vacation Condos?+
Downtown Orlando is about 26 minutes away and Orlando International Airport roughly 24, both reachable via the major south-Orlando corridors. For anyone working near the parks, Walt Disney World and Universal are 18 and 20 minutes out respectively, making this a convenient base.
Is there new construction available?+
Currently there's no new construction among the active listings — all 21 are existing condo-style homes. Buyers looking for brand-new builds would need to look to Orlando's growing master-planned communities like Baldwin Park or other developing areas.
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