Homes zoned for
Lake Gem Elementary
An affordable Orlando pocket where homes move fast
36
Homes for sale
$327,500
Median list price
$227
Avg price / sqft
61
Median days on market
The Lake Gem Elementary zone sits in east Orlando, close enough to Orlando homes for sale across the metro but with its own steady, residential feel. Downtown is about 20 minutes out, Universal roughly 25, and Orlando International Airport around 35 — the kind of central location that keeps this area practical for commuters and families alike. It's a neighborhood of established single-family homes rather than resort communities, and the nearby high school options include Colonial High and Lake Buena Vista High School.
For buyers, this is one of the more attainable corners of the Orlando market: the median list price is $344,995, and homes sold over the last year came in at a median of $320,000. But affordability comes with competition — the median home here sits just 5.5 days on market before going under contract, and sellers are collecting about 98% of asking. You can browse everything currently for sale on the live map, but know going in that well-priced listings don't linger.
Lake Gem Elementary is an attendance zone in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$227,500 – $429K price range
1,447 sqft median home
$33/mo median HOA
$1,996/mo median rent
91 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$350,000
7624 REX HILL TRAIL, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,299 sqft
$274,900
7008 HARWICK DRIVE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,019 sqft
$285,000
5550 SAINT JOSEPH BOULEVARD, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 988 sqft
$349,900
5007 SHALE RIDGE TRAIL, ORLANDO
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,470 sqft
$293,900$294,400
5319 FOX BRIAR TRAIL, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,459 sqft
$227,500
6529 ALADDIN DRIVE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,434 sqft
$270,000
3667 TRIANON DRIVE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 960 sqft
$340,000
5333 RENOIR DRIVE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,488 sqft
$319,900
6587 MERITMOOR CIRCLE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,370 sqft
$305,900$315,900
6439 UNDINE WAY, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,426 sqft
$330,000
5470 HIGGINS WAY, ORLANDO
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,683 sqft
$375,000
6416 LAKE HORSESHOE DRIVE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,664 sqft
Every active listing inside the Lake Gem Elementary attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lake Gem Elementary market
91
Sold, last 12 months
$319,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
38 days
Median time to sell
Lake Gem Elementary vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 7.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Gem Elementary boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Gem Elementary home
≈ $2,283/mo
$327,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$33/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,996/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
11,874
Median age
37
Median income
$71,607
Median home value
$280,035
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Gem Elementary
Relationships
Top 18% 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.
Attitudes
Top 19% 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 24% 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.
Lifestyles
Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Food & Drink
Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Active
Yoga Advocates
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People who close here
Our Orlando experts
Straight answers
Lake Gem Elementary FAQs
Is Lake Gem Elementary a good area to live in?+
It's a practical, established residential zone in east Orlando with a genuinely central location — about 20 minutes to downtown and 25 to Universal. The area feeds into several Colonial High and other high school options, and the mix leans toward single-family homes rather than resort or gated communities. That makes it a solid fit for commuters and families who want everyday convenience without a premium price.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Relative to the broader Orlando market, no — the median list price is $344,995 and listings range from about $258,900 to $449,900. There are no active listings above $1M, so this is firmly a mainstream, mid-market neighborhood. It's one of the more accessible entry points into central Orlando.
What do homes cost in the Lake Gem zone?+
The median home runs about 1,748 square feet at roughly $209 per square foot, with a median list price of $344,995. Over the past 12 months, 83 homes sold at a median price of $320,000. You'll also find five pool homes among the current 28 active listings.
How is the market right now?+
It's fast and competitive. The median home spends just 5.5 days on the market before going under contract, and sellers are averaging about 98% of their asking price. With only 28 active listings against 83 sales in the past year, buyers should be ready to act quickly on the right home.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Carrying costs here are modest — the median HOA is just $33 a month, reflecting that most of the area is standard single-family housing rather than amenity-heavy communities. Median property tax lands around $3,658 a year. For renters or investors, the median rent is about $2,002 a month.
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