Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Rock Lake
Close-in Orlando living with room to breathe
1
Homes for sale
$415,000
Median list price
$204
Avg price / sqft
70
Median days on market
Rock Lake sits just west of downtown Orlando, close enough that the Central Business District is roughly a 12-minute drive and Universal Orlando about 21. It's an established, residential pocket where single-family homes on real lots make up the character, assigned to Rock Lake Elementary, Carver Middle, and Jones High. If you want to be near the action without paying downtown prices, this is the kind of neighborhood that rewards a closer look alongside Orlando homes for sale across the metro.
The market here is small and moves with intent: only two active listings right now, with a median list price of $382,500 and homes going at about $200 per square foot. Homes that sold over the past year traded at a median of $327,500, and sellers are capturing around 98% of asking, so there's limited room for lowball offers. With a median of 31.5 days on market, well-priced homes don't sit long, which makes it worth comparing value against planned communities like Metro West and Laureate Park before you commit.
Rock Lake is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$415,000 – $415K price range
2,037 sqft median home
$1,800/mo median rent
6 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Rock Lake
Every active listing inside the Rock Lake boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Rock Lake market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$327,500
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
28 days
Median time to sell
Rock Lake vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 15.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Rock Lake boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Rock Lake is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Rock Lake home
≈ $2,610/mo
$415,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,800/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,058
Median age
54
Median income
$48,227
Median home value
$149,177
Beyond the listings
Living in Rock Lake
Attitudes
Top 4% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Beliefs
Top 6% 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.
Beliefs
Top 10% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Relationships
Top 12% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Beliefs
Top 15% in the U.S.Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 18% in the U.S.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.
People who close here
Our Orlando experts
Straight answers
Rock Lake FAQs
Is Rock Lake a good place to live?+
It's an established, close-in neighborhood just west of downtown Orlando, where the Central Business District is about a 12-minute drive and Universal Orlando roughly 21. Homes feed Rock Lake Elementary, Carver Middle, and Jones High. The appeal is proximity without downtown pricing — if you like the location but want master-planned amenities, it's worth weighing against Hunters Creek.
Is Rock Lake expensive?+
It's one of the more attainable close-in options, with a median list price of $382,500 and active listings ranging from $350,000 to $415,000. Homes sold over the past year had a median price of $327,500, so actual values track well below Orlando's higher-end communities like Eagle Creek.
What do homes cost in Rock Lake?+
Expect a median list price around $382,500 and about $200 per square foot, on a median home size near 1,908 square feet. Over the last 12 months, six homes sold at a median of $327,500, which shows list prices currently run a bit above recent closings.
How is the Rock Lake housing market?+
It's a small, steady market — only two active listings right now, with homes taking a median of 31.5 days to sell. Sellers are getting about 98% of asking on average, so pricing is firm and strong offers win; six homes closed over the past year.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA for the area, which is typical of an established single-family neighborhood rather than a planned community. Median property taxes run about $3,151 per year, and the median rent sits around $1,800 per month if you're weighing renting versus buying.
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