Homes for sale · Orlando, FloridaEdgewater
Close-in Orlando living minutes from downtown
13
Homes for sale
$849,900
Median list price
$406
Avg price / sqft
20
Median days on market
Edgewater sits just north of downtown, a pocket of established tree-lined streets where you can be at a desk, a restaurant, or a Lake Ivanhoe dock inside ten minutes. It's the kind of place that suits buyers who want walk-and-bike proximity to the core without surrendering to high-rise living — single-family homes, mature lots, and neighbors who've been here a while share space with newer construction filling in the gaps. If you like the character of nearby College Park but want to stay even tighter to the Orlando core, this is the sweet spot.
The market here is small and priced for it: 12 active listings with a median ask of $819,950, and five of those homes carry seven-figure tags. Homes move with intent — a 23.5-day median on market and sellers collecting about 96% of asking tells you buyers aren't sitting on their hands. Over the last year 21 homes closed at a $699,000 median, so there's real inventory turnover despite the compact footprint. Expect to compete on the better-priced properties and budget realistically for the upper end, where this neighborhood does much of its business.
Edgewater is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$285,000 – $1.9M price range
2,130 sqft median home
$4,200/mo median rent
21 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in Edgewater
Edgewater is a close-in Orlando neighborhood defined by its location just north of the downtown core. Its streets carry the feel of an established area — mature trees, a mix of longtime residents and newer arrivals, and the kind of walkable proximity to the city that newer suburbs can't replicate. The name itself speaks to the waterways and lakes that thread through this part of Orlando, giving the neighborhood a recognizable character within the metro.
The buyer who thrives here values time and location over square footage or a brand-new build. With Downtown Orlando about six minutes away, this is a practical choice for professionals who want to live near work, dining, and the city's cultural life without settling into a high-rise condo. It also appeals to move-up buyers who want an established single-family home close to the center of things.
Because it's a compact, built-out neighborhood, Edgewater rewards buyers who understand its rhythm. Inventory is thin, and the homes that do come up tend to attract attention quickly. People who buy here are usually making a deliberate choice about location rather than shopping purely on price or lot size.
Neighborhoods and communities in Edgewater
Edgewater sits among some of Orlando's most recognizable close-in and planned communities, and understanding its neighbors helps frame what it offers. College Park, just to the west and north, shares Edgewater's established, tree-lined, central character and is a natural comparison for buyers who want walkable proximity to downtown.
For buyers weighing a more master-planned lifestyle, the metro offers clear alternatives. Metro West on the west side delivers a different mix of housing and community amenities, while Lake Nona to the southeast is one of Orlando's fastest-growing planned areas with substantial new construction.
Within Lake Nona, Laureate Park stands out as a modern, amenity-rich community for those prioritizing newer homes and planned infrastructure. The Central Business District anchors the whole picture — Edgewater's real draw is how close it keeps you to that downtown core while still offering established single-family living.
Homes for sale in Edgewater: prices and housing
The Edgewater market is small and priced above the broader Orlando average. There are 12 active listings with a median list price of $819,950, and prices run from $285,000 at the entry end up to $1,875,000 at the top. The average price per square foot sits near $404, with a median home size of about 2,002 square feet — a reminder that you're paying for location and land as much as for raw space.
The upper end carries real weight here: five of the 12 active listings are priced above $1 million. Over the past 12 months, 21 homes sold at a median price of $699,000, and sellers averaged about 96% of their asking price. The median days on market of 23.5 shows that well-positioned homes don't linger long.
On features, three of the current active listings include a private pool, while none are flagged as waterfront, gated, golf, 55+, or new construction in the data. With no central HOA median reported and a median annual property tax around $6,846, buyers should confirm the specific carrying costs for any individual property, since this is largely an area of independently owned single-family homes rather than a dues-driven community.
Schools in Edgewater
Specific school assignments for Edgewater are not included in the current data, so buyers should treat school zoning as something to verify directly rather than assume. Orange County Public Schools uses address-based attendance zones that can shift from year to year as enrollment and boundaries change.
The most reliable approach is to look up the exact property address through the Orange County Public Schools zone finder before committing. That tells you the specific assigned elementary, middle, and high schools for that home, which can differ even between nearby streets.
If schools are a priority, it's worth comparing options across Edgewater and neighboring close-in areas. A knowledgeable local agent can help you map addresses to current zones and factor that into your search from the start.
Getting around Edgewater
Location is Edgewater's strongest selling point, and the drive times make that concrete. Downtown Orlando is roughly six minutes away, which is about as close to the city center as you can live in a single-family neighborhood. That proximity makes daily commuting, dining out, and getting to downtown events genuinely easy.
Beyond downtown, the rest of the metro is well within reach. Universal Orlando is approximately 19 minutes away, Orlando International Airport around 26 minutes, and Walt Disney World about 31 minutes. For anyone who travels frequently or works across multiple parts of the metro, that central positioning is a real advantage.
Edgewater's access to Orlando's major road network supports those quick drive times, keeping the airport, the theme parks, and employment hubs all within a reasonable commute. For most buyers, the practical upside is less time in the car and more flexibility in where they work and play.
Is Edgewater a good place to live?
For the right buyer, Edgewater delivers something hard to find: established single-family living within minutes of downtown Orlando. The roughly six-minute drive to the core, combined with easy access to Universal, the airport, and Disney, makes it one of the most centrally located neighborhoods in the metro. Buyers who value time and location over newness or large lots will find it a strong fit.
The honest trade-offs are inventory and price. With only 12 active listings and a median ask near $819,950 — five of them above $1 million — choices are limited and the better-priced homes move fast, often near full asking at a 23.5-day median. This is not a market where you browse casually for months; it rewards buyers who are prepared and decisive.
There's also no new-construction pipeline here and no central HOA structure in the current data, so buyers wanting brand-new homes or planned amenities may look to communities like Lake Nona instead. But if your priority is an established home, close to everything, in a recognizable part of Orlando, Edgewater earns serious consideration. Confirm taxes, school zoning, and carrying costs for any specific property, and you'll have a clear picture of what you're buying.
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Homes for sale in Edgewater
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$1,900,000$19,000,000
715 ALBA DRIVE, ORLANDO
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,483 sqft
$500,000
3613 GRANT BOULEVARD, ORLANDO
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,403 sqft
$1,450,000
935 ALAMEDA STREET, ORLANDO
3 bd · 4 ba · 3,477 sqft
$849,900
1112 W NEW HAMPSHIRE STREET, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,627 sqft
$1,875,000
729 ALAMEDA STREET, ORLANDO
5 bd · 4 ba · 4,339 sqft
$285,000
7160 EDGEWATER SHORES COURT, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,146 sqft
$790,000$849,000
1125 GUERNSEY STREET, ORLANDO
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,191 sqft
$1,100,000$1,195,000
1230 NORWOOD PLACE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,972 sqft
$720,000$749,900
920 BOARDMAN STREET, ORLANDO
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,130 sqft
$430,000$450,000
816 E JEFFERSON STREET, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,138 sqft
$649,900$659,900
934 BOARDMAN STREET, ORLANDO
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,874 sqft
$1,175,000$1,290,000
1031 GUERNSEY STREET, ORLANDO
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,198 sqft
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21
Sold, last 12 months
$699,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
37 days
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≈ $5,350/mo
$849,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$4,200/mo
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Edgewater FAQs
Is Edgewater a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who prioritize proximity — Downtown Orlando is about six minutes away and Orlando International is roughly 26 minutes out. The neighborhood offers established single-family streets close to the core, which is rare this near downtown. The trade-off is a small, competitive market with limited inventory at any given time.
Is Edgewater expensive?+
It runs above the Orlando median, with a current median list price of $819,950 and average pricing near $404 per square foot. Five of the 12 active listings are priced above $1 million, so the upper end carries real weight here. That said, the active range starts around $285,000, so there is entry-level opportunity for buyers who move quickly.
What do homes cost in Edgewater?+
Active listings range from $285,000 to $1,875,000 with a median list of $819,950, and the typical home is about 2,002 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 21 homes sold at a median price of $699,000. The gap between median list and median sold reflects the premium weighting of what's currently on the market.
How is the Edgewater housing market right now?+
It's active and efficient for its size — homes have a median of 23.5 days on market and sellers are averaging about 96% of asking. With just 12 active listings against 21 sales in the past year, supply is tight. Well-priced homes tend to generate quick interest, so being pre-approved and ready matters.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes in Edgewater?+
Most of this neighborhood is made up of individually owned single-family homes without a central HOA, and no median HOA figure is reported here. The median property tax comes in around $6,846 per year. Always confirm the specific tax and any community dues for a given property before you write an offer.
What schools serve Edgewater?+
Specific school assignments aren't listed in our current data for this neighborhood. School zones in Orange County can change year to year, so verify the exact assigned elementary, middle, and high schools for any address directly with Orange County Public Schools. Nearby communities like College Park are part of the same close-in school landscape worth comparing.
What's the commute like from Edgewater?+
This is one of the best-located neighborhoods in the metro for commuting: Downtown Orlando is about six minutes away, Universal Orlando roughly 19 minutes, and Orlando International Airport around 26 minutes. Walt Disney World is approximately 31 minutes out. The central position means most of the metro's job and entertainment hubs are a short drive.
Is there new construction in Edgewater?+
There are no listings flagged as new construction in the current active inventory. Because Edgewater is an established, built-out area, most activity involves existing homes, renovations, and the occasional infill rebuild. Buyers wanting brand-new product often look toward planned communities like Lake Nona or Laureate Park.
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