Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Skycrests
Close-in Orlando living with room to breathe
2
Homes for sale
$672,450
Median list price
$318
Avg price / sqft
77
Median days on market
Skycrests sits just minutes from the heart of Orlando, giving you a quiet residential footing without trading away access. With downtown about nine minutes away and MCO roughly twenty-one, this is a neighborhood built for people who want their commute short and their weekends open — whether that means a quick hop to Orlando's core or an easy run over to Metro West. It's the kind of pocket where families settle in around schools like William R Boone High and Pershing School.
For buyers today, the market here is tight and deliberate. Only two homes are active right now, with a median list price of $672,450 and a wide spread from $480,000 to $864,900 — so inventory moves slowly, with a median 73.5 days on market. The nine sales over the past year closed at a median of $510,000, and sellers are getting about 96% of asking, which tells you this is a patient, fair-value market rather than a bidding frenzy. If you like the Central Business District but want a residential setting, Skycrests is worth watching.
Skycrests is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$480,000 – $865K price range
2,074 sqft median home
$13/mo median HOA
9 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Skycrests
$480,000
1209 RIDGECREST ROAD, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,840 sqft
$864,900$874,900
3108 TROY DRIVE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,307 sqft
Every active listing inside the Skycrests boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Skycrests market
9
Sold, last 12 months
$510,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
39 days
Median time to sell
Skycrests vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 2.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Skycrests boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Skycrests is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Skycrests home
≈ $4,089/mo
$672,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$13/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
368
Median age
38
Median income
$85,036
Median home value
$282,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Skycrests
Food & Drink
Top 1% in the U.S.Wine Lovers
It's all about the grape. This population enjoys a trip to the vineyard to learn about wine and sharing a good bottle with friends and family.
Food & Drink
Top 1% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Lifestyles
Top 4% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 5% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 6% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Entertainment
Top 6% 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.
People who close here
Our Orlando experts
Straight answers
Skycrests FAQs
Is Skycrests a good place to live?+
It's a well-located residential pocket of Orlando with a short commute — about nine minutes to downtown and twenty minutes to Universal Orlando. Families appreciate the assignment to William R Boone High and Pershing School, and the position gives you easy reach to employment hubs like Metro West.
Is Skycrests expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for close-in Orlando, with a median list price of $672,450 and active listings spanning $480,000 to $864,900. That said, the nine homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $510,000, so actual transaction prices have run below current asking levels.
What do homes cost in Skycrests?+
Expect a median around $510,000 based on recent sales, with active listings currently asking a median of $672,450. Pricing averages about $318 per square foot on a median home size near 2,074 square feet, so size and condition move the number substantially.
How is the market right now?+
It's thin and measured — only two homes are active, and the median days on market runs 73.5, meaning listings sit a while before selling. Sellers are averaging about 96% of asking, which points to a balanced market where well-priced homes trade close to list.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Carrying costs here are reasonable, with a median HOA of just $13 per month. Property taxes run a median of $3,874 per year, typical for a home in this price band within Orange County.
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