Butler Chain of Lakes real estate
Market Report · 3rd Quarter 2026 · As of July 15, 2026MLS data updated Jul 15, 2026

13 LAKES · OUTSTANDING FLORIDA WATERS

Butler Chain of Lakes

Thirteen interconnected lakes and more than 5,000 acres of navigable water, designated Outstanding Florida Waters since 1985, make this the most exclusive freshwater address in Central Florida. Its shores hold Isleworth, Keene's Pointe, the Reserve at Lake Butler Sound, and the town of Windermere — where the dock, not the driveway, defines daily life.

158
For Sale
$2.2M
Avg. List Price
0
Under Contract
$1.3M
Median Sold (12 mo)
505
Homes Sold (12 mo)

Median sold: $1.3M ·  Median DOM: 37 ·  Sold-to-list: 95.4% ·  Source: Stellar MLS

Seller's Market
3.8
months of inventory

About 3.8 months of inventory — homes are selling faster than new ones come on the market, so sellers hold the leverage (under 4 months = seller's market).

Median Sale Price
$1.3M
505 sold / yr
1-Yr Appreciation
+5.2%
median price
Days on Market
37
median
Sale-to-List
95.4%
of asking
Sales Pace
42.1/mo
last 12 mo
Active Listings
158
for sale now

Aggregate statistics from recent Stellar MLS closed sales and live MLS inventory. A market read, not an appraisal of any home or a listing of individual sales.

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Ryan's Take on Butler Chain of Lakes

The Butler Chain is one of the most remarkable natural features in Central Florida — 13 interconnected freshwater lakes stretching more than 11 navigable miles, with over 30 canals connecting them. Florida designated it an Outstanding Florida Waters landmark in 1985, the first community in the state to earn that designation.

Buying here means buying a community, not just an address. Isleworth is invitation-only with an Arnold Palmer course. Keene's Pointe is anchored by a Jack Nicklaus Signature course and is actively accepting new members. The Reserve at Lake Butler Sound and the Town of Windermere serve different budget thresholds and lifestyle profiles — all connected by the same water.

Windermere Elementary and Windermere High are consistently strong in OCPS. The public boat ramp at R.D. Keene Park on Lake Tibet-Butler gives non-residents a sense of what full-time access looks like. Bird Island in Wauseon Bay has hosted an Audubon rookery since 1958 — a no-wake zone that reflects the conservation stewardship woven into this area's identity. For buyers where water recreation and a Windermere address are both non-negotiable, there is no equivalent in Orlando.

— Ryan Solberg, Broker/Owner, MaxLife Realty

Market Snapshot

Butler Chain of Lakes · 3rd Quarter 2026

505 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo

$1.3M

Median Sale Price

37 days

Median Days on Market

95.4%

Sold-to-List

$367

Median $/sqft

Sold-to-List Gauge · 90% → 100% → 105%+95.4%
90%95%100%105%+

Recent Sales Map

Recent sales activity in Butler Chain of Lakes

No recent public sales records found for this area. Call Ryan for a detailed sold analysis.

Currently For Sale

50 active listings in Butler Chain of Lakes

BedsBathsSq FtList Price$/Sq FtDOMPoolWaterfrontView
7914,068$15,900,000$1,1300Lake Tibet
677,016$2,850,000$40637Lake Olivia
543,064$1,259,000$41154
543,929$1,400,000$35654
554,380$1,070,000$24481
445,273$3,350,000$635169Lake Down
433,297$1,750,000$53143Lake Crescent
442,791$1,195,000$42896
433,100$1,049,990$339100
433,478$1,190,000$34212
465,515$2,099,900$38115Lake Whitney
543,567$2,100,000$58943
444,052$1,450,000$35876
432,887$1,295,000$44922
443,086$1,649,000$53420Lake Crescent
654,625$1,095,000$237154
322,258$899,999$39916
432,224$895,000$402124
644,482$2,450,000$54786Lake Olivia
432,740$1,039,091$37981
452,450$849,900$34733
543,820$930,000$243173
654,999$1,380,000$276286Water
432,824$1,075,000$38118Water
644,858$2,500,000$5155Lake Olivia
464,810$2,399,000$499300
443,140$1,100,000$35026Water
554,936$1,125,000$22840
443,315$839,500$253285
433,516$950,000$27093
665,430$1,854,000$341123Water
544,202$925,000$22063
533,211$810,000$252246
463,786$1,399,000$37031
553,373$825,000$2456
455,616$3,250,000$5796
432,842$1,090,000$38450
567,178$6,499,999$90668Lake Chase
443,486$1,569,000$45023
7108,362$7,795,000$932580Lake Tibet Butler
453,396$1,595,000$47028
565,580$3,999,999$71775
8108,133$6,700,000$8248Lake Burden
443,736$2,375,000$63642Lake Davis
553,835$1,300,000$3398
544,793$2,275,000$475397Lake Clarice
433,540$1,200,000$33914
443,556$1,795,000$5059Blakeford Pond
332,188$1,499,000$68514Lake Down - Butler Chain
432,599$1,149,000$442111
All 50 active listings in Butler Chain of Lakes · live Stellar MLS · no addresses published

Butler Chain of Lakes Market — Common Questions

Is Butler Chain of Lakes a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?+

Butler Chain of Lakes is currently a seller's market with about 3.8 months of inventory. About 3.8 months of inventory — homes are selling faster than new ones come on the market, so sellers hold the leverage (under 4 months = seller's market).

What is the median home sale price in Butler Chain of Lakes?+

Based on Florida Department of Revenue public records over the last 6 months, the median sale price in Butler Chain of Lakes is approximately $1.3M, up about 5.2% from a year earlier.

How many homes are for sale in Butler Chain of Lakes?+

There are currently 158 active listings in Butler Chain of Lakes, with homes selling at roughly 42.1 per month. That works out to about 3.8 months of inventory.

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Report generated July 15, 2026 at 1:10 PM ET· Powered by Stellar MLS

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Sold Data: Sales analysis is derived from Florida Department of Revenue public property records(arm's-length transactions). Ryan Solberg and MaxLife Realty LLC are not affiliated with Butler Chain of Lakesor its HOA. This report is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale nor to cause a breach of an existing agency relationship. Data should be independently verified. E&OE.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of July 15, 2026 at 10:40 AM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of July 15, 2026 at 10:40 AM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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