Windermere real estate
Market Report · 3rd Quarter 2026 · As of September 14, 2026MLS data updated Sep 14, 2026

BUTLER CHAIN OF LAKES · PRIVATE GATED

Windermere

Windermere is old-money Florida at its quietest — a tree-shaded isthmus town of 3,000 where the lake is always visible from the road, the neighbors have been here for decades, and the privacy of Isleworth or Keene's Pointe is just minutes away. Life here is organized around the water: morning boat rides on a 13-lake chain, sunset cocktails on private docks, and the deliberate calm of a place that has never needed to advertise itself.

200
For Sale
$2.0M
Avg. List Price
17
Under Contract
$1.0M
Median Sold (12 mo)
521
Homes Sold (12 mo)

Median sold: $1.0M ·  Median DOM: 35 ·  Sold-to-list: 96.1% ·  Source: Stellar MLS

Balanced Market
4.6
months of inventory

About 4.6 months of inventory — supply and demand are roughly even, so neither side has a clear edge (4–6 months = balanced).

Median Sale Price
$1.0M
521 sold / yr
1-Yr Appreciation
median price
Days on Market
35
median
Sale-to-List
96.1%
of asking
Sales Pace
43.4/mo
last 12 mo
Active Listings
200
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 Windermere

Windermere is the oldest continuously inhabited town in Orange County west of Orlando, founded in 1889 on an isthmus between Lake Down and Lake Butler — and the Butler Chain of Lakes is the entire point. Thirteen interconnected lakes, 32 navigable canals, more than 5,000 acres of water with Outstanding Florida Waters designation since 1985. Isleworth is on the Butler Chain. Keene's Pointe surrounds it on 1,200 acres with a Jack Nicklaus Golden Bear course. The Reserve at Lake Butler Sound offers 48 custom estate homesites on 1–10 acres with the most private shoreline positions in the metro. Pricing reflects all of that: Windermere runs roughly 43% higher than comparable Dr. Phillips tiers for the same square footage and age. You're not paying for the house; you're paying for the water, the prestige, and the irreplaceable 30–40 year oak canopy in Keene's Pointe that no new development can replicate.

The community itself is a genuine Florida small town, and that's the thing buyers from Atlanta or New York don't expect. Main Street has the Friday farmers market, Dixie Cream Cafe, Paloma Coffee, Pizza 14 — a walkable village center that predates every master-planned community in the metro by a century. Schools are strong: Windermere Elementary, Bridgewater Middle (9/10 GreatSchools, STEM-focused), and Windermere High (Niche A−, #65 in Florida, #4 in Orange County). Windermere Preparatory School, the only IB school in Central Florida and Niche's #1 private school in Orange County, sits minutes away. If the buyer's priority is the Butler Chain and they're serious about waterfront living, this is where the conversation starts. If they're trying to buy Windermere on a Dr. Phillips budget, I'll tell them honestly: Keene's Pointe interior homes represent the best value entry, and the tree canopy alone justifies the premium.

— Ryan Solberg, Broker/Owner, MaxLife Realty

Under Contract

17 homes pending in Windermere · Avg. $907K

Windermere pending
Pending
$1,090,000
4 bd4 ba3,646 sqft
Windermere pending
Pending
$780,000
6 bd4 ba3,648 sqft
Windermere pending
Pending
$720,000
4 bd2 ba2,516 sqft
Windermere pending
Pending
$520,000
3 bd3 ba1,984 sqft
Windermere pending
Pending
$647,000
3 bd3 ba2,229 sqft
Windermere pending
Pending
$561,738
3 bd3 ba1,649 sqft
Market Snapshot

Windermere · 3rd Quarter 2026

521 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo

$1.0M

Median Sale Price

35 days

Median Days on Market

96.1%

Sold-to-List

$314

Median $/sqft

Sold-to-List Gauge · 90% → 100% → 105%+96.1%
90%95%100%105%+

Recent Sales Map

60 recent individual sales in and around Windermere · FL public records · no addresses published

Approximate sale locations — dots are offset ±1 home for privacy

BedsBathsSq FtListedSoldList PriceSold Price$/Sq FtDOM
5,72112/1/25$4,400,000$769
7,22212/1/25$3,150,000$436
5,91612/1/25$2,460,000$416
6,82912/1/25$2,250,000$329
4,04412/1/25$1,875,000$464
4,84812/1/25$1,465,000$302
3,26412/1/25$1,450,000$444
5,12012/1/25$1,420,000$277
3,81312/1/25$1,375,000$361
4,22612/1/25$1,300,000$308
3,01412/1/25$1,230,000$408
4,17512/1/25$1,160,000$278
4,08912/1/25$935,000$229
3,93812/1/25$925,000$235
3,66212/1/25$900,000$246
3,07212/1/25$665,000$216
2,07212/1/25$619,000$299
2,98112/1/25$600,000$201
1,92512/1/25$570,000$296
1,94712/1/25$520,000$267
1,81912/1/25$510,000$280
2,15412/1/25$507,500$236
1,74512/1/25$500,000$287
13,55911/1/25$11,100,000$819
8,43111/1/25$5,500,000$652
6,36711/1/25$3,800,000$597
4,32411/1/25$3,550,000$821
6,48911/1/25$3,178,500$490
1,36611/1/25$2,750,000$2,013
5,69311/1/25$2,400,000$422
5,59011/1/25$1,980,000$354
4,19911/1/25$1,675,000$399
4,47511/1/25$1,435,000$321
3,58611/1/25$1,370,000$382
3,61711/1/25$1,275,000$353
3,26711/1/25$1,150,000$352
4,20211/1/25$1,150,000$274
3,05311/1/25$1,120,000$367
2,39011/1/25$930,000$389
2,26211/1/25$775,000$343
3,80011/1/25$750,000$197
3,39911/1/25$722,500$213
2,85411/1/25$710,000$249
3,10311/1/25$705,000$227
3,31311/1/25$700,000$211
2,54211/1/25$700,000$275
2,04211/1/25$670,000$328
2,82711/1/25$670,000$237
2,64411/1/25$660,000$250
2,63111/1/25$615,000$234
1,81911/1/25$555,000$305
2,16511/1/25$544,000$251
1,72311/1/25$515,000$299
10,36210/1/25$9,000,000$869
8,55510/1/25$4,800,000$561
6,26510/1/25$3,840,000$613
6,21910/1/25$2,750,000$442
4,06110/1/25$2,350,000$579
4,92910/1/25$2,250,000$456
4,34510/1/25$2,100,000$483
Showing the 60 most recent of 92 sales · FL Dept. of Revenue public records · past 12 months · no addresses published · tap any column to sort

Currently For Sale

50 active listings in Windermere

Browse all Windermere homes for sale
BedsBathsSq FtList Price$/Sq FtDOMPoolWaterfrontView
443,153$989,990$314161
432,740$979,990$358124
552,963$675,000$22840
553,697$725,000$196164
443,680$1,740,000$47335
6915,337$18,750,000$1,2230Lake Bessie
443,997$1,395,000$349111
422,745$637,000$23245
665,031$2,099,000$417270
452,868$1,895,000$66118Lake Bessie
564,094$2,299,000$56227
543,064$1,169,900$382107
321,774$775,000$4372
432,754$682,000$24831
322,085$519,000$24917
442,742$725,000$264129Water
442,594$689,000$266248
422,627$1,600,000$60935Butler Chain Of Lakes
788,931$4,750,000$532307Lake Olivia
576,159$4,495,000$73049
11750$700,000$9330
644,176$875,000$21025
644,176$1,030,000$247205
654,282$3,100,000$72439Lake Hancock
654,585$1,270,000$2774
321,948$550,000$28269
654,625$1,085,000$235209
0$650,0003
0$500,0000
321,819$539,900$29765
532,620$690,000$263122
665,869$1,995,000$34031
553,664$1,179,000$32228
555,511$5,999,000$1,08951Lake Butler
463,966$3,300,000$8327Lake Butler
543,487$1,375,000$394149Water
432,460$639,500$2601
422,190$500,000$2281
322,147$629,900$293175
443,315$809,500$244337
0$4,750,0007Lake Down
433,478$980,000$28259
0$4,250,0007Lake Down
0$1,545,000184Water
0$5,250,0007Lake Down
432,670$600,000$22511Amelia Pond
452,450$799,900$32691
543,182$879,000$276113
575,667$2,795,000$4932
575,502$3,290,000$5982
All 50 active listings in Windermere · live Stellar MLS · no addresses published

Windermere Market — Common Questions

Is Windermere a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?+

Windermere is currently a balanced market with about 4.6 months of inventory. About 4.6 months of inventory — supply and demand are roughly even, so neither side has a clear edge (4–6 months = balanced).

What is the median home sale price in Windermere?+

Based on Florida Department of Revenue public records over the last 6 months, the median sale price in Windermere is approximately $1.0M.

How many homes are for sale in Windermere?+

There are currently 200 active listings in Windermere, with homes selling at roughly 43.4 per month. That works out to about 4.6 months of inventory.

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Ryan Solberg, MaxLife Realty

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Highly organized. Moves very quickly. Broad reaching resources, up-to-date advertising methods. Hard working, has all the materials for staging on hand — and sold in less than 30 days.

Verified Zillow review · Seller · sold in <30 days

Wow, what an amazing experience. Ryan was able to help me find the best home in Windermere. He is very knowledgeable and very resourceful. He helped me close a very big deal.

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Report generated September 14, 2026 at 11:24 PM ET· Powered by Stellar MLS

MLS Data:Active and pending listing data is sourced from the Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. 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. The MLS GRID does not guarantee the accuracy of this data, which may not reflect all real estate activity in the area.

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 Windermereor 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 September 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM 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.

Moving to Windermere

Utilities & Services

Windermere is in Orange County, Florida. Here's who to call to get power, water, and trash service set up in your name before closing.

Electric

Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) · (407) 423-9018City of Orlando and parts of unincorporated Orange County. OUC also provides water in its territory.

Duke Energy Florida · (800) 700-8744Most of unincorporated Orange County, plus Winter Garden, Apopka, and Ocoee.

Water & Sewer

Orange County Utilities · (407) 836-5515Unincorporated Orange County (water & sewer).

OUC — Water (City of Orlando) · (407) 423-9018City of Orlando — OUC provides both water and electric.

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MLS GRID

Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID

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 September 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM 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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