Neighborhood · Winter Springs, Florida
Amherst
Small-scale Seminole County living with easy Orlando access
Amherst is a compact residential pocket of Winter Springs, the kind of low-key Seminole County neighborhood where homes sit on established streets and daily life runs on quiet routine. It shares its footprint with familiar Winter Springs names like Tuscawilla, Deer Run, and Sunrise Estates, and it keeps you within a reasonable commute — about 23 minutes to downtown Orlando and 30 to MCO.
This is a thin market, so timing matters. There's just one active listing right now at $490,000, and only three homes have sold in the past year, at a median of $439,000. The upside for sellers is clear — homes here have been fetching 100% of asking on average — which means buyers should come prepared to move on the right property when it appears.
Amherst is a community in Winter Springs, Florida.
Quick facts
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Amherst
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Every active listing inside the Amherst boundary
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The Amherst market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$439,000
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
0 days
Median time to sell
Amherst vs Winter Springs
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 29.2% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Amherst boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Amherst is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
2,411
Median age
39
Median income
$142,917
Median home value
$390,400
Beyond the listings
Living in Amherst
Appearance oriented
Top 1% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
Beliefs
Top 3% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 4% in the U.S.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.
Relationships
Top 6% in the U.S.Connected Motherhood
Motherhood is a unique journey for every woman. There are highs, lows,and lots to celebrate. These moms seek to share their experiences and engage with a community of moms.
Relationships
Top 8% 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 10% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Straight answers
Amherst FAQs
Is Amherst a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established residential neighborhood in Winter Springs assigned to Rainbow Elementary, Indian Trails Middle, and Winter Springs High School. With downtown Orlando about 23 minutes away and the airport around 30, it works well for commuters who want a settled Seminole County base. The low $25/month median HOA adds to the easygoing feel.
Is Amherst expensive?+
It sits in the mid-to-upper range for the area, with the current active listing priced at $490,000 and an average of about $294 per square foot. Median sold prices over the past year came in lower at $439,000, so there's room to negotiate depending on the home. Compared with other Winter Springs homes for sale, it's solidly mainstream rather than luxury.
What do homes cost in Amherst?+
The single active listing is at $490,000, and the median home size here is around 1,665 square feet at roughly $294 per square foot. Actual sales over the last year landed at a median of $439,000 across three homes, giving you a realistic read on what buyers are paying.
How is the market in Amherst?+
It's a thin, low-inventory market — just one active listing and three sales in the past 12 months. Homes have been selling at 100% of asking on average, though the median days on market of 65 shows well-priced homes still take some time. Buyers should be ready to act when the right listing comes up.
What about HOA and property taxes in Amherst?+
The median HOA is a modest $25 per month, which is low for the area. Median property taxes run about $5,048 a year. Together those keep the ongoing carrying costs reasonable relative to the home prices here.
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