Seller's Guide · Dr. Phillips
Sell your Dr. Phillips home for what it's worth.
Dr. Phillips is one of Central Florida's strongest sellers markets — driven by top schools, proximity to downtown, and sustained buyer demand. Here's what you need to know to price correctly and sell confidently.
Typical $500K+ home (list price)
$745K – $1.6M
Median days listed (for sale now)
~83 days
HOA communities
Most subdivisions
Primary buyers
Local & relocating buyers
171 single-family homes and townhomes listed at $500,000+ in Dr. Phillips (ZIPs 32819 and 32836) on Stellar MLS via MLS GRID, as of September 2026. Updated automatically.
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Why list with MaxLife
Full service from the broker himself, at a 1% listing fee.
1% listing commission
Full-service listing on the MLS with professional photography and negotiation included. On a $1,090,000 sale, that is about $21,800 more in your pocket than a traditional 3% listing fee.
How it works →$85M+ in closed sales
Track record across Central Florida, on both the listing and buyer side.
$0 cancellation fee
If you decide to end the listing agreement, you can, at no cost.
Broker-owner, not a handoff
Ryan Solberg, the broker, personally handles your Dr. Phillips sale from first call to closing. He lives in Dr. Phillips.
Hands-on help getting it ready
Ryan will help you prep the house himself, and will lend you a pressure washer for the driveway, walkways and exterior.
Small touches that protect your home
Custom entry mats at every showing: some read "Welcome to your next home," others are simply branded. Buyers wipe their feet, which keeps your floors clean and helps prevent slips on wet Florida days. Plus other small finishing touches.
Market overview
Why Dr. Phillips homes sell well.
Location advantage
Dr. Phillips sits 10–15 minutes from downtown Orlando, the Restaurant Row corridor, and major employers along Sand Lake Road. That combination of access, shopping, and dining makes it a perennial favorite with relocating buyers.
School-driven demand
School assignment is a frequent question from Dr. Phillips buyers. When you list your home, include the assigned schools and point buyers to OCPS Find My School to confirm by address — buyers making relocation decisions often filter by school district first and browse listings second.
Price range dynamics
Right now 171 single-family homes and townhomes listed at $500,000 or more are for sale across the Dr. Phillips area: 44 at $500K–$750K, 37 at $750K–$1M, 66 at $1M–$2M, 24 at $2M+. The median list price is $1,090,000. Above $1M, targeted marketing to the right buyer pool matters. Based on active MLS listings, September 2026; updated automatically.
Inventory & timing
Spring (March–May) is peak selling season. Inventory tightens and buyer competition increases. Well-prepared homes launched in spring regularly receive multiple offers within the first two weeks.
What you'll keep
Estimated net proceeds.
Based on the current median list price for $500K+ homes in Dr. Phillips, $1,090,000. Your numbers will vary.
Full service: MLS, professional photography, negotiation, contract to close
Negotiable and your decision. Ryan advises what to offer for your home.
Title, doc stamps, settlement
Varies by community
Compared with a traditional 3% listing fee, the 1% listing fee alone keeps about $21,800 more of this sale in your pocket.
Selling tips
How to sell faster in Dr. Phillips.
Price from closed comps
Dr. Phillips buyers are well-researched. Overpricing by more than 3–5% typically adds 30–60 days to market time. Start with what sold in your subdivision in the last 90 days.
List the assigned schools
School assignment is a common question from buyers relocating to Dr. Phillips. List the assigned schools in your listing description, and note that assignment follows the street address (OCPS Find My School).
Invest in photography
Buyers at Dr. Phillips price points screen listings extensively online. Professional photography and a 3D virtual tour are non-negotiable at this price point.
Stage outdoor living
Florida living means pools, screened lanais, and summer kitchens matter enormously. Clean, stage, and photograph outdoor spaces as carefully as the interior.
Disclose HOA clearly
Most Dr. Phillips communities carry HOAs. Have your estoppel letter and current fee schedule ready early — buyers will ask, and delays cost deals.
Questions
Dr. Phillips seller FAQs.
- What are homes in Dr. Phillips listed for right now?
- Looking at single-family homes and townhomes listed at $500,000 or more in Dr. Phillips (ZIPs 32819 and 32836), the middle half list between about $745,000 and $1,550,000, with a median list price near $1,090,000 (roughly $327 per square foot). The top of the market reaches $13.5M. Based on 171 active MLS listings, September 2026; this figure updates automatically.
- How long are Dr. Phillips homes sitting on the market?
- The homes currently for sale at $500,000+ in Dr. Phillips have been listed for a median of about 83 days. Of 171 active listings at that level, 44 at $500K–$750K, 37 at $750K–$1M, 66 at $1M–$2M, 24 at $2M+. MLS rules do not allow publishing closed-sale timelines on a public page, so that figure is the age of today's inventory, not time to close; Ryan shares the actual sold timelines for homes like yours in a private valuation. The lesson is the same either way: correct pricing from day one is what shortens the wait.
- Do Dr. Phillips homes have HOAs?
- Most do. Community fees range from $150–$600/month depending on amenities. Gated communities with guards, pools, and clubhouses are at the higher end. Buyers factor HOA costs into their offer amounts.
- What school zones are in Dr. Phillips?
- Dr. Phillips is served by Orange County Public Schools, and school assignment is a common buyer question. List your home's assigned schools, and note that assignment follows the street address — buyers should confirm it in OCPS Find My School.
Selling because life changed?
If you are selling your Dr. Phillips home after the death of a spouse or parent, or because of a move for work, the title, taxes and timing each work a little differently, and there are ways to make it easier.
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Guide prepared by
Ryan Solberg — Broker/Owner · MaxLife Realty
Florida RE Broker License #BK3354351 · Last reviewed September 2026