Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Harbor Lakes
A quiet South Orlando pocket close to everything
3
Homes for sale
$525,000
Median list price
$183
Avg price / sqft
59
Median days on market
Harbor Lakes sits in the southern reaches of Orlando in Orange County, where a small collection of homes trades big-city sprawl for a calmer, residential rhythm. It's the kind of neighborhood built for people who want space and quiet but still need to be minutes from the action — Orlando International Airport is about 18 minutes away, Universal Orlando roughly 24, and Walt Disney World about 29. If you like the idea of being close to Orlando homes for sale across corridors like Metro West and Laureate Park without paying their headline prices, this pocket rewards a look.
For buyers, the market here is small and steady rather than frenzied. There are just 3 active listings with a median list price of $533,000, and homes are taking a median of 61 days to sell — enough time to make a considered offer. Sellers over the past year got about 99% of asking, so realistic pricing wins, and the proximity to Florida Center North keeps demand consistent.
Harbor Lakes is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$459,000 – $559K price range
2,813 sqft median home
$90/mo median HOA
$3,650/mo median rent
5 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Harbor Lakes
$525,000
1242 DARNABY WAY, ORLANDO
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,057 sqft
$459,000$479,000
1357 DARNABY WAY, ORLANDO
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,561 sqft
$559,000$569,000
1518 SUN MEADOW DRIVE, ORLANDO
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,813 sqft
Every active listing inside the Harbor Lakes boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Harbor Lakes market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$458,500
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
90 days
Median time to sell
Harbor Lakes vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 31.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Harbor Lakes boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Harbor Lakes is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Harbor Lakes home
≈ $3,509/mo
$525,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$90/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,650/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
808
Median age
42
Median home value
$223,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Harbor Lakes
Attitudes
Top 2% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Beliefs
Top 3% 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.
Emotional
Top 5% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Lifestyles
Top 6% 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.
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Attitudes
Top 7% in the U.S.Home & Leisure
There's no place like home. This activity is highest when people are feeling relaxed, like sharing a meal with friends or enjoying their morning coffee in their own home.
People who close here
Our Orlando experts
Straight answers
Harbor Lakes FAQs
Is Harbor Lakes a good place to live?+
It's a quiet residential neighborhood in southern Orlando that trades on convenience — Downtown Orlando is about 26 minutes away and the airport just 18. Assigned schools include Meadow Woods Elementary, Meadow Woods Middle, and Cypress Creek High. It suits buyers who want space and easy access to jobs and travel without a busy urban feel.
Is Harbor Lakes expensive?+
It sits in a middle band for Orlando — the median list price is $533,000, with active homes ranging from $479,000 to $569,000. That's more attainable than some polished master-planned communities like Laureate Park, while still offering substantial square footage.
What do homes cost in Harbor Lakes?+
Active listings run a median of $533,000 at about $204 per square foot, with a typical home around 2,561 square feet. Over the past 12 months, five homes sold at a median price of $458,500, so recent closings have landed below current asking levels.
How is the market in Harbor Lakes?+
It's a small, measured market with just 3 active listings and homes taking a median of 61 days to sell. Sellers averaged 99% of their asking price over the last year, which signals steady demand and room for buyers to negotiate on well-considered offers.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here is a modest $91 per month, which is light for the Orlando area. Property taxes run a median of about $7,105 per year, in line with what you'd expect for homes in this price range in Orange County.
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