Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
River Oaks
Established living minutes from downtown Orlando
2
Homes for sale
$604,950
Median list price
$353
Avg price / sqft
32
Median days on market
River Oaks sits close to the center of things — about 8 minutes to downtown Orlando and 16 to MCO, which makes it an easy base whether you're commuting into the city or catching flights. It's an established Orange County neighborhood with mature streets, pool homes, and even a touch of waterfront, and it feeds into William R Boone High, a name Orlando families know well. If you like being near everything without living in the middle of it, this pocket does that quietly.
The market here is small and tight — just 2 active listings right now, so inventory moves and choices are limited. Active prices run from $514,900 to $695,000 with a median of $604,950, while the six homes that sold over the past year closed at a median of $828,051, a spread that reflects how much size and finish vary here. Buyers should be ready to act when the right home appears, and it's worth comparing nearby options like Metro West, Hunters Creek, and the broader pool of Orlando homes for sale to know a good deal when you see one.
River Oaks is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$514,900 – $695K price range
1,731 sqft median home
$8/mo median HOA
6 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in River Oaks
$695,000
460 HARBOUR ISLAND ROAD, ORLANDO
3 bd · 3 ba · 1,653 sqft
$514,900$524,900
5020 THE OAKS CIRCLE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,809 sqft
Every active listing inside the River Oaks boundary
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The numbers that matter
The River Oaks market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$828,051
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
61 days
Median time to sell
River Oaks vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 78.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the River Oaks boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools River Oaks is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median River Oaks home
≈ $3,651/mo
$604,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$8/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
112
Median age
50
Median income
$129,524
Median home value
$590,400
Beyond the listings
Living in River Oaks
Hobbies & Interests
Top 2% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Entertainment
Top 10% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Lifestyles
Top 11% 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.
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Appearance oriented
Top 20% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Relationships
Top 23% 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.
People who close here
Our Orlando experts
Straight answers
River Oaks FAQs
Is River Oaks a good place to live?+
It's a solid fit if you want an established Orlando neighborhood with quick access to the city — downtown is about 8 minutes away and MCO around 16. Homes feed into William R Boone High and Pershing School, and the area offers pool and waterfront properties without being far-flung. For comparison shoppers, nearby Laureate Park offers a newer, master-planned alternative.
Is River Oaks expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for Orlando. Active listings run from $514,900 to $695,000 with a median list of $604,950, though the six homes sold in the past year closed at a higher median of $828,051, reflecting the larger properties in the neighborhood. Buyers on a tighter budget often also look at Metro West.
What do homes cost in River Oaks?+
The median list price is $604,950, with active homes priced between $514,900 and $695,000 and an average of about $353 per square foot on a median size of 1,731 sqft. Actual sold prices have skewed higher, with a median of $828,051 over the last 12 months as larger homes changed hands.
How is the River Oaks market right now?+
It's a small, quick-moving market — just 2 active listings, with a median 31 days on market. Sellers have been getting about 94% of asking on average, so there's modest room to negotiate but not a lot of standing inventory. If nothing here fits, Eagle Creek is another Orange County option worth a look.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs here are light on the association side — the median HOA is just $8 a month. Property taxes run a median of about $2,953 a year, which is reasonable for homes in this price range close to downtown Orlando.
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