1073 DESERT CANDLE DRIVE, OCOEE, FL, 34761
Pending271 days on marketListed Nov 3, 2025MLS #O6356095
About this home
1073 DESERT CANDLE DRIVE
Virtually Staged. Welcome home to this like-new townhome, built in 2021, nestled in the fantastic Greens at Forest Lake community. Designed with contemporary living in mind, this home features an effortlessly flowing open-concept main level and several energy-efficient and green design elements. The spacious kitchen is equipped with a functional island, making it the perfect hub for cooking and gathering. Just off the main living area, enjoy your private, rear patio that offers a serene view overlooking a peaceful pond. The upstairs is thoughtfully designed for convenience and privacy. It includes a dedicated laundry room and a flexible loft area that can serve as a home office, media room, or play space. The peaceful primary suite is a true retreat, offering a generous walk-in closet and a well-appointed ensuite bath. The Greens at Forest Lake community enhances your lifestyle with fantastic amenities, including a refreshing community pool and a neighborhood playground. The location is exceptional for an active and connected lifestyle. Greens at Forest Lake is minutes from SR-429, the beltway around Orlando, providing easy access to major employment centers. You’ll also be a short drive from an abundance of retail, dining, and recreation areas, including The Grove at Winter Garden Village and the charm of Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden. Plus, enjoy direct access to the West Orange Trail for all your outdoor activities. This is your chance to own a modern, perfectly positioned home!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
1,570
Sqft
0.06 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2021
Year built
Two
Levels
$213
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$3,029 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,029/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+3.6%
$/sqft vs Ocoee actives
$213 vs $217
Days on market
271 vs 32 typical
Where $213/sqft sits among the 140 Ocoee actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Ocoee
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Ocoee. See the full Ocoee guide →
OCOEE 34761 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
46,313
Median age
35.4
Median income
$90,406
Median home value
$363,100
Avg household
3.25
Households w/ children
6,071
For the school run
Orange County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Ocoee market
$456K → $437K
Ocoee median sold, yr/yr
98.4%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
79 of 140
Ocoee actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Ocoee, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 8% below the OCOEE 34761 median. See the full Ocoee market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1073 DESERT CANDLE DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Aug ’25$325,000
987 DESERT CANDLE DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,570 sqft · $207/sqft · 138 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$335,000
1045 DESERT CANDLE DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,570 sqft · $213/sqft · 75 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$328,000
939 ROBIN HOLLY STREET · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,570 sqft · $209/sqft · 11 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Donna Layton
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1073 DESERT CANDLE DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1073 DESERT CANDLE DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
1073 DESERT CANDLE DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1073 DESERT CANDLE DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,029/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $250/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 1073 DESERT CANDLE DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $250 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 1073 DESERT CANDLE DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $5,981. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 1073 DESERT CANDLE DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Breed Restrictions. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Ocoee?+
At $335,000, this home is listed about 22% below the Ocoee median of $429,990. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1073 DESERT CANDLE DRIVE?+
Thornebrooke Elementary (elementary), Gotha Middle (middle), Olympia High (high) — Orange County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Under the OCOEE 34761 market on paper
$335,000 is 8% below the OCOEE 34761 median of $365,000, and at $213/sqft it sits under the Ocoee average of $234.
02Time on market is leverage
271 days on market against a Ocoee median of 32 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong assigned schools
Thornebrooke Elementary, Gotha Middle, Olympia High — Thornebrooke Elementary rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $349,900, now $335,000 — a $15K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of OAK AVENUE REAL ESTATE LLC · Julie Fernandez. MLS #O6356095.
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