Orange Tree
Dr. Phillips' established family neighborhood with mature oak canopy.
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$950K
Median Price
$500K – $2.5M
900
Homes
$0–$75
Monthly HOA
1977
Established
Dr. Phillips Elementary (A-rated)
School Zone
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 Racquet Club (optional separate membership) — tennis, pool, fitness, summer camps for kids. Neighborhood park. Walking and biking throughout, no through-traffic on most interior streets. Trick-or-treating on Jadeglen is a local institution.
HOA Rules & Fees
Largely non-HOA. Optional Racquet Club membership ($50–$75/month). No architectural review for most homes — which is why the neighborhood has such architectural variety. Short-term rentals technically permitted but not common.
Schools
Zoned for Dr. Phillips Elementary (A), Southwest Middle, and Dr. Phillips High (A) — 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
- Orange Tree Racquet Club (optional — tennis, pool, fitness)
- Neighborhood park and playground
- Mature oak canopy on most streets
- Walking distance to Restaurant Row
- No through-traffic on interior streets
Know Before You Buy
HOA rules worth knowing
- Most homes are non-HOA
- Optional Racquet Club membership ($50–$75/month)
- No architectural review board for most homes
- Wide architectural variety permitted
Education
School assignments
- Dr. Phillips Elementary (A-rated)
- Southwest Middle School
- Dr. Phillips High School (A-rated)
- 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.
Recent Work
Recent sales in Dr. Phillips
Representative closings across Dr. Phillips. Our Orange Tree off-market pipeline is larger than what's shown here.
Recently Sold$2,740,000
Sold Feb 2026 · List $2,795,000
8912 Bay Hill Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
5 BD · 4.5 BA · 4,820 SF · 0.58 AC
Dr. Phillips
Recently Sold$1,525,000
Sold Oct 2025 · List $1,549,000
9140 Charles E Limpus Rd
Orlando, FL 32836
4 BD · 3.5 BA · 3,420 SF · 0.42 AC
Dr. Phillips
Recently Sold$2,100,000
Sold Sep 2025 · List $2,150,000
6824 Phillips Bay Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
5 BD · 4 BA · 4,210 SF · 0.4 AC
Dr. Phillips
Recently Sold$1,380,000
Sold Aug 2025 · List $1,395,000
7215 Sand Lake Point Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
4 BD · 3 BA · 3,180 SF · 0.35 AC
Dr. Phillips
Recently Sold$1,925,000
Sold Jul 2025 · List $1,895,000
5402 Bay Club Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
5 BD · 4.5 BA · 4,050 SF · 0.46 AC
Dr. Phillips
Coming Soon$1,675,000
7840 Excalibur Ct
Orlando, FL 32836
4 BD · 3.5 BA · 3,680 SF · 0.38 AC
Dr. Phillips
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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.