Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
River Oaks
Quiet streets minutes from downtown Orlando
2
Homes for sale
$632,450
Median list price
$293
Avg price / sqft
64
Median days on market
River Oaks sits close enough to the center of the city that an eight-minute drive puts you downtown, yet the streets themselves feel settled and residential. Homes here run a bit larger than the city average — the median is around 2,150 square feet — and pools show up often, which fits the easy indoor-outdoor rhythm of life this close to the core. You're a short hop from Metro West, the Central Business District, and the restaurants and jobs that come with proximity to downtown Orlando homes for sale.
This is a thin market, so buyers need to move with intent. There are just 2 active listings right now, with a median list price of $632,450 and a range from $514,900 to $750,000 — but the five homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $981,102, a sign that the larger, higher-end properties trade less often. Homes take a median of 63 days to sell and sellers are collecting about 95% of asking, so there's room to negotiate without expecting a steal.
River Oaks is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$514,900 – $750K price range
2,150 sqft median home
$8/mo median HOA
5 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in River Oaks
$750,000
5096 THE OAKS CIRCLE, ORLANDO
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,490 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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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The River Oaks market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$981,102
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
27 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
≈ $3,766/mo
$632,450 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?+
If you want to be close to the center of the city without living in the thick of it, River Oaks delivers — downtown Orlando is about 8 minutes away and MCO airport roughly 16. Homes tend to be larger and often come with pools, and the location puts you near Metro West and the wider Orlando job and dining scene. It's a settled, residential pocket rather than a busy district.
Is River Oaks expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for Orlando. The median list price is $632,450, though the handful of homes that sold over the past year closed at a median of $981,102 — reflecting that the bigger, higher-end properties change hands here. Compared to new-build areas like Laureate Park, pricing depends heavily on the specific home.
What do homes cost in River Oaks?+
Current active listings range from $514,900 to $750,000, with a median list price of $632,450 and an average of about $293 per square foot. The median home is around 2,150 square feet, so you're generally looking at established single-family houses rather than compact units.
How is the River Oaks market right now?+
It's a tight, low-inventory market with just 2 active listings and 5 sales over the past year. Homes take a median of 63 days to sell and sellers are getting about 95% of their asking price, which gives prepared buyers some room to negotiate. With so few options, being ready to act when the right home appears matters.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
Carrying costs are modest for the area — the median HOA runs about $8 a month and the median annual property tax is roughly $2,594. That keeps ongoing ownership costs reasonable compared to many gated or amenity-heavy communities around Orlando.
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