8978 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD, KISSIMMEE, FL, 34747
Active3 days on marketListed Sep 17, 2026MLS #O6442785
About this home
8978 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD
Welcome to the beautiful Paradise Palms Resort community, where comfort, convenience, and resort-style living come together in an exceptional Central Florida location. Located just minutes from Central Florida’s world-famous theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld, as well as shopping, dining, and entertainment. This beautifully maintained home offers an inviting atmosphere with pride of ownership throughout. The second floor and all bedrooms feature attractive vinyl flooring, providing a clean, modern look while offering easy maintenance and durability. The home is thoughtfully cared for and showcases a welcoming combination of comfort, functionality, and beauty. Residents and guests can enjoy an impressive selection of resort-style amenities, while the convenient Kissimmee location places you close to world-renowned theme parks, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Whether used as a vacation home, investment property, or personal retreat, this home offers an appealing opportunity to enjoy the Florida lifestyle in a desirable resort community.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1,902
Sqft
0.05 ac
Lot size
2011
Year built
Two
Levels
$178
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.
$3,480 /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:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,480/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
+2%
$/sqft vs PARADISE PALMS RESORT PH 1
$178 vs $192
Days on market
3 vs 55 typical
Where $178/sqft sits among the 7 homes for sale in PARADISE PALMS RESORT PH 1
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.
The investor lens
Two ways this home pays
This home sits inside Paradise Palms, a community zoned to allow true short-term rentals — so it can earn as a nightly rental or a traditional lease. Here’s how the two paths compare.
Short-term rental
Zoned & eligible
Projected nightly rate, occupancy and annual revenue for this exact home.
Long-term rental
$2,100/mo median
Live Kissimmee rental listing data — this home’s rate depends on size, condition and furnishing.
Where it sits
Inside Paradise Palms
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Paradise Palms is a short-term-rental community. See the full guide →
Paradise Palms — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,078
Median age
35
Median income
$66,759
Median home value
$262,400
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
39%
For the school run
Osceola County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Kissimmee market
$365K → $350K
Kissimmee median sold, yr/yr
97.3%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
2 of 7
PARADISE PALMS RESORT PH 1 have cut their price
Median sold price, Kissimmee, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 13% below the KISSIMMEE 34747 median. See the full Kissimmee market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8978 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Oct ’25$328,350
8975 CALIFORNIA PALM RD · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,902 sqft · $173/sqft · 2 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$280,000
8971 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,902 sqft · $147/sqft · 46 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$315,000
8968 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,902 sqft · $166/sqft · 346 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
Arlinda Gokyar
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8978 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8978 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
8978 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8978 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,480/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $760/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 8978 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD?+
The association fee works out to $760 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 8978 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $4,977. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Can 8978 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD be rented short-term?+
Yes — this home sits inside Paradise Palms, a community zoned to allow short-term rentals. Nightly-rental income could change the math on this purchase entirely; request a free rental income analysis and our team will prepare projections for this exact home.
Are pets allowed at 8978 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. 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 Kissimmee?+
At $339,000, this home is listed about 11% below the Kissimmee median of $379,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8978 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD?+
Westside K-8 School (elementary), Celebration High School (high) — Osceola County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Under the KISSIMMEE 34747 market on paper
$339,000 is 13% below the KISSIMMEE 34747 median of $390,000, and at $178/sqft it sits under the Kissimmee average of $214.
02Zoned for nightly rentals
Paradise Palms is one of the communities zoned to allow true short-term rentals — nightly income could change the math on this purchase entirely. Ask for the free rental analysis below.
03Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
04Know the monthly fee
The association fee is $760/mo. That usually buys real services — verify what's covered before comparing this home against fee-free alternatives.
05Fresh on the market
Only 3 days on market in a Kissimmee market that averages 55 — if it fits, move quickly.
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Listing courtesy of MS LAND & BUILDING LLC · Monica Gallo. MLS #O6442785.
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