Homes zoned forHoward Middle
Live minutes from downtown in central Orlando
271
Homes for sale
$415,000
Median list price
$326
Avg price / sqft
55
Median days on market
The Howard Middle zone sits in the heart of Orlando, where tree-lined streets and historic bungalows give way to condos and townhomes just a four-minute drive from downtown. It's a walkable, urban-leaning pocket that suits professionals, downsizers, and anyone who wants city energy without a long commute. You'll find a genuine mix here — from compact starter homes to pool properties and gated enclaves, with a handful of waterfront options in the mix.
For buyers, the market reads as active but measured: 264 homes are listed right now with a median list price of $415,000, and the live map shows everything from $110,000 condos to multi-million-dollar estates. Homes take a median of 57.5 days to sell and sellers are getting about 97% of asking, so there's room to negotiate without a fire-sale mentality. If you want to compare against the wider market, browse Orlando homes for sale or narrow in on nearby zones like Edgewater High.
Howard Middle is an attendance zone in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$110,000 – $3.0M price range
1,337 sqft median home
$884/mo median HOA
$2,100/mo median rent
590 sold in 12 months
Drive times
Living in the Howard Middle zone
The Howard Middle zone occupies a central slice of Orlando, wrapping around the downtown core where historic neighborhoods meet newer urban infill. This is an area defined by proximity rather than sprawl — you're about four minutes from downtown, which shapes everything from the housing stock to the pace of daily life. Streets here lean walkable and tree-lined in the older pockets, with condos and townhomes filling in closer to the city center.
The zone suits a specific kind of buyer: professionals who want a short commute, downsizers trading yard work for location, and anyone who prefers being near the action over having acreage. With 264 active listings and 592 homes sold over the past year, it's a liquid, established market where homes come and go regularly. It's less a quiet suburb and more a central-city neighborhood, and that trade-off is the whole point.
You'll find real variety within a compact footprint — 26 pool homes, 34 gated listings, and a handful of waterfront properties all coexist here. That mix means the zone can serve a first-time buyer in a $110,000 condo and a luxury shopper looking above $1 million, sometimes within blocks of each other.
Schools for homes in the Howard Middle zone
This zone is anchored by Howard Middle, which gives the attendance area its name and its identity for families planning around school assignments. For high school, nearby options in the broader Orlando area include Edgewater High and Colonial High, among others in the Orange County system.
Because school attendance boundaries are redrawn periodically, the assigned schools for any given address can shift from year to year. If schools are a priority in your search, don't rely on a listing's stated zone alone — confirm the current assignment directly with Orange County Public Schools for the exact property you're considering.
Doing that verification early saves surprises later, especially in a central zone where boundaries can run tight between neighborhoods. A quick call or lookup before you write an offer is the simplest way to be certain.
Homes for sale in the Howard Middle zone: prices and housing
The numbers tell a clear story: a median list price of $415,000, a median sold price of $425,000 over the past 12 months, and an average of $322 per square foot. The median home size is around 1,336 square feet, which reflects the urban, infill character of the area rather than large suburban footprints. Prices stretch from $110,000 at the entry end up to $2,995,000 at the top, with 27 listings currently above $1 million.
New construction is part of the picture, with 18 active new-build listings — typically townhomes and condos filling in available lots rather than sprawling new subdivisions. For buyers wanting specific features, there are 26 pool homes and 34 gated listings, while waterfront options are limited to just a few at any given time. You can filter all of it on the live map.
Carrying costs deserve attention here. The median HOA is about $889 a month, a reflection of the condo and townhome communities that dominate the central zone, and the median annual property tax is roughly $5,049. Buyers comparing a condo to a single-family home should run the full monthly math, since the HOA can meaningfully change affordability.
Getting around from the Howard Middle zone
Location is this zone's strongest card. Downtown Orlando sits about four minutes away, which is roughly unmatched anywhere else in the metro, and Universal Orlando is around 20 minutes out. That central positioning means most work, dining, and entertainment destinations are a short hop rather than a slog.
Travel is easy too — Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 24 minutes away, convenient for both frequent flyers and anyone hosting out-of-town guests. Walt Disney World runs around 40 minutes, so theme-park days are doable without living on their doorstep.
The zone benefits from Orlando's core road network, including the arteries that feed downtown and connect to the broader highway system. For most daily errands, you're close enough that distance simply isn't the constraint it would be in an outlying suburb.
Is the Howard Middle zone a good fit?
The honest pitch: if you want to be central, this is one of the best-positioned zones in Orlando. A four-minute downtown commute, airport access in under half an hour, and a market deep enough to offer everything from $110,000 condos to seven-figure homes make it flexible for very different buyers. The 97% average sale-to-list ratio and 57.5-day median time on market signal a steady, negotiable environment rather than a frenzy.
The trade-offs are real and worth naming. Homes here are smaller — a median around 1,336 square feet — and the median $889 monthly HOA reflects the condo-heavy inventory, so this isn't the zone for buyers who want a big yard and low carrying costs. Waterfront and golf-adjacent options are scarce, so if those are must-haves, you'll have limited choices.
For the buyer who values location, walkability, and a short commute above lot size, the Howard Middle zone delivers exactly that. Confirm your school assignment, run the HOA and tax math, and compare current listings on the live map to see where you fit.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$1,390,000
150 E ROBINSON STREET UNIT 3201, ORLANDO
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,172 sqft
$1,249,000
642 E AMELIA STREET, ORLANDO
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,364 sqft
$1,095,000
222 THORNTON LANE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,109 sqft
$549,000
2917 VINE STREET, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,766 sqft
$544,450$544,950
1209 ROSCOMARE AVENUE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,474 sqft
$429,000
1226 E GORE STREET, ORLANDO
2 bd · 1 ba · 909 sqft
$399,000
129 HIBISCUS COURT, ORLANDO
2 bd · 1 ba · 822 sqft
$289,000
1120 PORTLAND AVENUE UNIT 3, ORLANDO
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,002 sqft
$192,500
101 S EOLA DRIVE UNIT 508, ORLANDO
1 bd · 1 ba · 644 sqft
$2,395,000
150 E ROBINSON STREET UNIT 29B, ORLANDO
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,172 sqft
$565,000
1416 ALTALOMA AVENUE, ORLANDO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,351 sqft
$550,000
4314 DERBYSHIRE LANE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,433 sqft
Every active listing inside the Howard Middle attendance boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Howard Middle market
590
Sold, last 12 months
$425,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
38 days
Median time to sell
Howard Middle vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 8.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Howard Middle boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Howard Middle home
≈ $3,702/mo
$415,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$884/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,100/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Beyond the listings
Living in Howard Middle
Entertainment
Top 6% in the U.S.Party Life
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Relationships
Top 7% 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.
Culture
Top 10% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Entertainment
Top 10% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Food & Drink
Top 10% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Entertainment
Top 12% in the U.S.Live Experiences
When it comes to entertainment, this population is looking for the ultimate experience. Whether it's a charity fundraiser or a concert, elements such as lights, sounds, and merchandise are critical for a good time.
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Howard Middle FAQs
Is the Howard Middle zone a good place to live?+
It's one of the most central spots in Orlando, with downtown just about four minutes away and Universal around 20 minutes. The area suits buyers who value walkability and city access over large suburban lots. With 592 homes sold in the past year, it's an established, liquid market.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
The median list price is $415,000 and the median sold price over the past year was $425,000, which keeps it accessible by central Orlando standards. That said, the range runs from $110,000 condos up to a $2,995,000 estate, and there are 27 listings above $1 million. You can compare this against the broader Orlando homes for sale to gauge value.
What do homes cost in the Howard Middle zone?+
Expect a median list price around $415,000, with an average of $322 per square foot and a median home size of about 1,336 square feet. Because inventory is compact and urban, that price-per-foot reflects proximity to downtown rather than large acreage.
How is the market right now?+
There are 264 active listings and homes take a median of 57.5 days to sell, so it's a balanced, not frantic, market. Sellers are averaging 97% of their asking price, which means well-priced homes move but buyers still have negotiating room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $889 a month, which reflects the number of condo and townhome communities in this urban zone. The median annual property tax is around $5,049, so factor both into your monthly budget when comparing to single-family alternatives.
What are the schools like in this zone?+
The zone centers on Howard Middle, and nearby high schools include options like Edgewater High and Colonial High. School boundaries change, so always confirm the exact assigned schools for a specific address with Orange County Public Schools before you buy.
How is the commute from here?+
This is one of the easiest commutes in the metro — downtown Orlando is about four minutes, Orlando International Airport roughly 24 minutes, and Walt Disney World around 40 minutes. The central location means most of the metro is within a reasonable drive.
Is there new construction available?+
Yes — there are 18 active new-construction listings in the zone, which is meaningful for a built-out urban area. These tend to be infill townhomes and condos rather than large master-planned communities, so inventory moves as projects complete.
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