8142 GOLDEN SANDS DRIVE, ORLANDO, FL, 32819
Active8 days on marketListed Aug 27, 2026MLS #S5155903
About this home
8142 GOLDEN SANDS DRIVE
Move-in ready 4 bed, 2 bath home with 1,951 square feet on a fenced corner lot in Dr. Phillips’ Sand Lake Hills community with optional HOA membership! Thoughtfully updated with a NEW ROOF (2025), NEW HVAC (2025), updated kitchen, refreshed baths, engineered hardwood flooring and fresh interior and exterior paint, this home combines flexible living spaces with a highly convenient Orlando location. A welcoming foyer opens to the formal living and dining rooms, while the updated kitchen features new cabinetry, butcher block countertops, stainless steel appliances including a new range and microwave, a newer dishwasher, tray ceiling with crown molding and a new light fixture. The kitchen opens to the family room, currently used as a dining space, creating an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining. A door from the kitchen leads directly to the covered and screened patio overlooking the fenced backyard, providing an inviting outdoor living space for dining, relaxing or enjoying the Florida weather. The split-bedroom floor plan places the primary suite on its own side of the home and includes a walk-in closet with built-in storage, an en-suite bath with pedestal sink, backsplash and new toilet, plus direct access to the side yard. Sliding glass doors from the formal living area provide another connection to the screened patio. Three additional bedrooms are located on the opposite side of the home and share an updated guest bath featuring a new double-sink vanity, new mirror and new skylight. One of the guest bedrooms also offers sliding glass doors to the patio. Additional improvements include engineered hardwood floors with sound-absorbing underlayment, updated window trim and baseboards, a digital smart thermostat, and refreshed interior and exterior paint. The corner lot offers a generous fenced yard with room for outdoor activities, gardening or additional outdoor living space. Located in the heart of Dr. Phillips in Orlando, Sand Lake Hills offers convenient access to the shopping and dining of Sand Lake Road and Orlando’s Restaurant Row, grocery stores, Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, International Drive and major Central Florida roadways. With major systems already updated, flexible living spaces, a screened lanai and fenced corner lot, this Dr. Phillips home is ready for its next chapter.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,951
Sqft
0.28 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1985
Year built
One
Levels
$264
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.
$4,019 /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
$4,019/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
−8%
$/sqft vs Orlando actives
$264 vs $250
Days on market
8 vs 42 typical
Where $264/sqft sits among the 400 Orlando 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 Sand Lake Hills
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Sand Lake Hills — neighborhood snapshot
Population
3,864
Median age
38
Median income
$101,146
Median home value
$409,969
Avg household
4
Households w/ children
326
For the school run
Orange County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Orlando market
$400K → $395K
Orlando median sold, yr/yr
97.0%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
213 of 400
Orlando actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Orlando, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 75% above the ORLANDO 32819 median. See the full Orlando market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8142 GOLDEN SANDS DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$480,000
6610 PAMPUS DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,034 sqft · $236/sqft · 49 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$640,000
8626 EDGE O WOODS COURT · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,544 sqft · $252/sqft · 12 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$750,000
6054 MARLBERRY DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,999 sqft · $250/sqft · 97 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
Alek Cherrone
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8142 GOLDEN SANDS DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8142 GOLDEN SANDS DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
8142 GOLDEN SANDS DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8142 GOLDEN SANDS DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,019/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $13/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 8142 GOLDEN SANDS DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $13 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 8142 GOLDEN SANDS DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $7,049. 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 8142 GOLDEN SANDS DRIVE?+
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 Orlando?+
At $514,900, this home is listed about 34% above the Orlando median of $385,250. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8142 GOLDEN SANDS DRIVE?+
Dr. Phillips Elementary (elementary), Southwest Middle (middle), Dr. Phillips High (high) — Orange County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$514,900 runs 75% above the ORLANDO 32819 median — but at 1,951 sqft it's also 23% larger than the typical Orlando listing.
02Trees/Woods views
The trees/woods view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Strong assigned schools
Dr. Phillips Elementary, Southwest Middle, Dr. Phillips High — Dr. Phillips Elementary rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
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Listing courtesy of WATSON REALTY CORP · Eve Metlis. MLS #S5155903.
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