Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Sand Lake Cove
Pool homes minutes from the theme-park corridor
4
Homes for sale
$800,000
Median list price
$347
Avg price / sqft
15
Median days on market
Sand Lake Cove sits in southwest Orlando, close enough to the Walt Disney World area that a day at the parks is roughly a 24-minute drive. It's a compact residential pocket where nearly every active home comes with a pool, and the pace feels more settled than the tourist zones nearby. Families here are zoned for Sand Lake Elementary, Southwest Middle and Lake Buena Vista High School, and the neighborhood draws buyers who want space without the fully gated master-planned feel of places like Hunters Creek or Laureate Park.
For buyers, this is a small and fast-moving market. With just four active listings and homes selling in a median of eight days at 97% of asking, there isn't much sitting around to negotiate over. Prices run higher than the broader Orlando average, so if you find the right pool home here, be ready to move — inventory this thin doesn't stay listed long, whether you're comparing against Metro West or shopping the wider area.
Sand Lake Cove is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$639,900 – $1.3M price range
2,488 sqft median home
$26/mo median HOA
5 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sand Lake Cove
$898,000
10175 COVE LAKE DRIVE, ORLANDO
6 bd · 3 ba · 3,034 sqft
$702,000
7902 GLEN CREST WAY, ORLANDO
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,545 sqft
$1,289,000$1,319,000
10273 COVE LAKE DRIVE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,430 sqft
$639,900$649,900
7909 FERNLEAF DRIVE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,252 sqft
Every active listing inside the Sand Lake Cove boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Sand Lake Cove market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$735,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
46 days
Median time to sell
Sand Lake Cove vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 12.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sand Lake Cove boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sand Lake Cove is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sand Lake Cove home
≈ $5,103/mo
$800,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$26/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
852
Median age
33
Median income
$155,057
Median home value
$719,700
Beyond the listings
Living in Sand Lake Cove
Hobbies & Interests
Top 1% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Entertainment
Top 2% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Lifestyles
Top 4% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Emotional
Top 4% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Lifestyles
Top 5% 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.
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
People who close here
Our Orlando experts
Straight answers
Sand Lake Cove FAQs
Is Sand Lake Cove a good place to live?+
It's a settled residential pocket in southwest Orlando with strong school assignments — Sand Lake Elementary, Southwest Middle and Lake Buena Vista High School — and pool homes throughout. The location puts the theme-park corridor about 24 minutes away, and the low $26 median monthly HOA keeps ongoing costs manageable compared to fully amenitized communities like Hunters Creek.
Is Sand Lake Cove expensive?+
It runs above the broader Orlando average, with a median list price of $800,000 and homes averaging $350 per square foot. The current active range spans from $639,900 to $1,319,000, so there's some spread, but this is firmly a mid-to-upper price tier.
What do homes cost in Sand Lake Cove?+
The median list price is $800,000 and the median home size is about 2,488 square feet. Over the past 12 months, five homes sold at a median price of $735,000, so recent sales have landed somewhat below current asking levels.
How is the market in Sand Lake Cove?+
It's tight and fast — just four active listings, with a median of only eight days on market and sellers collecting 97% of asking on average. With that little inventory, well-priced homes move quickly, so buyers should have financing and expectations ready before they tour.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The HOA is light at a median of $26 per month, which is low for this kind of neighborhood. Property taxes run higher, with a median of $7,828 per year in line with the area's home values.
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