Orange Tree
Dr. Phillips' established family neighborhood with mature oak canopy.
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$950K
Median Price
$500K – $2.5M
900
Homes
$0–$222
Monthly HOA
1977
Established
Dr. Phillips Elementary School
School Zone
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Stellar MLS · 2026-04-26 · 9 closed sales
Recent market data
Median sold
$690,000
$500K – $875K
$/sqft
$345
Median DOM
34
days on market
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Background
A brief history
Orange Tree was platted in the late 1970s and built out through the 1980s on what had been one of Dr. P. Phillips' original commercial citrus groves — the neighborhood takes its name directly from that past. Unlike most of the neighborhoods developed in the same era, Orange Tree was intentionally designed as a family community with shared amenities: a tennis club, a community pool, and a neighborhood park were all part of the original plat. Most original homes are 1970s and 1980s traditional — brick, ranch, two-story colonial — on quarter- to half-acre lots with heavy tree canopy. A meaningful share of those originals has been renovated or torn down and rebuilt since 2015, and a second wave of rebuilds is happening now as the 40-year-old homes hit the end of their first structural life.
The feel
What it's like to live here
Orange Tree has the feel of a real neighborhood, not a curated community. Kids actually walk to the Orange Tree Racquet Club. Neighbors know each other. The mature oak canopy — a defining feature — shades most of the interior streets so completely that summer afternoons can be 10 degrees cooler under the trees than out on Apopka-Vineland. Architecture is genuinely mixed: original 1980s two-story colonials, mid-century ranches, 2000s Mediterraneans, and a fast-growing share of 2020s modern farmhouse rebuilds sit side-by-side on the same block. Lots are 0.25 to 0.5 acre. The neighborhood is largely non-HOA, with an optional Racquet Club membership that carries separate dues.
The details
What to expect
Architecture & Lots
Mixed. Original 1977–1988 traditional (brick ranch, two-story colonial). 1990s–2000s Mediterranean. A heavy layer of 2015–2025 modern farmhouse and transitional rebuilds. Lots 0.25 to 0.5 acre. Mature oak canopy on most streets.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Orange Tree Country Club section: Olympic-size heated pool with Lake Marsha views, 4 lighted tennis courts, fitness center/gym, 2 racquetball/handball courts, basketball court, volleyball court, playground, 2 locker rooms with saunas, and golf cart access to the 18-hole private golf course (membership optional). Non-CC streets: Orange Tree Racquet Club (optional separate membership), neighborhood park. Low through-traffic on interior streets; trick-or-treating on Jadeglen is a Dr. Phillips institution.
HOA Rules & Fees
Orange Tree has two distinct HOA situations. The Country Club section (514 homes: Estate Homes, Golf Villas, St. Ives sub-associations) has a mandatory HOA: Estate Homes pay ~$152/month ($457/quarter); Golf Villas pay ~$222/month ($665/quarter, includes front yard maintenance). The 24-hour guard gate and all recreation facilities are covered. Golf club membership is separate and optional. Non-CC streets in the broader Orange Tree neighborhood have no mandatory HOA; the optional Orange Tree Racquet Club runs separately. No architectural review board on non-CC streets — the reason for the neighborhood's wide architectural variety.
Schools
Zoned for Dr. Phillips Elementary, Southwest Middle, and Dr. Phillips High — the core reason families buy in. Private options include The First Academy (10 minutes) and Orlando Jewish Day School (5 minutes).
Access & Commute
Three to five minutes to Restaurant Row, 20 minutes to downtown Orlando, 15 minutes to Disney, 25 minutes to MCO. I-4 via Sand Lake Road. Limited through-traffic on interior streets — Apopka-Vineland is the main artery in and out.
Community
Amenities
- 24-hour manned guard gate (Orange Tree CC section)
- Olympic-size heated pool with Lake Marsha views
- 4 lighted tennis courts + 2 racquetball/handball courts
- Fitness center, basketball court, volleyball court, playground
- 18-hole private golf course (optional membership)
- Golf cart access throughout the community
- Orange Tree Racquet Club (optional, non-CC streets)
- Mature oak canopy on most streets
Know Before You Buy
HOA rules worth knowing
- Country Club section: mandatory HOA $152–$222/month (confirmed via public listing data, Apr 2026)
- Estate Homes sub-association: ~$152/month ($457/quarter)
- Golf Villas sub-association: ~$222/month ($665/quarter) — includes front yard maintenance
- HOA covers 24-hr guard, pool, recreation facilities, roads, common areas
- 18-hole golf club membership separate and optional
- Non-CC streets: no mandatory HOA; optional Racquet Club membership available
- No architectural review board on non-CC streets
Education
School assignments
- Dr. Phillips Elementary School
- Southwest Middle School
- Dr. Phillips High School
- The First Academy (private)
- Orlando Jewish Day School (private)
School zone assignments change. Verify with Orange County Public Schools before purchase.
Market Commentary
What the market is doing
The market has tiered sharply in the last five years. Unrenovated 1980s originals trade from $500K–$800K and often sell to builders or investors who tear down and rebuild. Renovated homes on good lots trade $900K–$1.4M. New or recent custom builds on the best streets (Jadeglen, Keeneland, Jarrow) push $1.8M–$2.5M. The single biggest value driver is lot: a rebuild on a 0.4-acre Jadeglen lot will always outperform the same home on a 0.25-acre interior cul-de-sac. The neighborhood's access to Dr. Phillips schools is a durable price floor — Orange Tree will never be cheap for what it is.
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Information on this page is compiled from public records, MLS data, community associations, and broker observation. Price ranges, HOA fees, school assignments, and community amenities change — verify all details with MaxLife Realty and the relevant community association before making a purchase decision. Ryan Solberg, Broker, License #BK3354351. MaxLife Realty, 321.373.3536.