Phillips Landing
One of Dr. Phillips' original gated communities, on Big Sand Lake.
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$1.6M
Median Price
$900K – $3.5M
300
Homes
$225–$400
Monthly HOA
1992
Established
Dr. Phillips Elementary (A-rated)
School Zone
Background
A brief history
Phillips Landing was platted in the early 1990s as one of Dr. Phillips' first true gated communities, on a stretch of land between Apopka-Vineland Road and the south side of Big Sand Lake. The developer took a site that had been citrus grove and lake frontage and routed streets around a series of small interior finger coves off the main lake, which is why so many interior homes have water views even when they aren't true main-lake lakefront. Original build-out ran from 1993 through about 2005, with a slow infill of custom rebuilds in the 2010s. Today about 10% of the community's original homes have been torn down and replaced with new custom builds — a trend that's accelerating as the 1990s Mediterraneans hit the end of their first life cycle.
The feel
What it's like to live here
Phillips Landing sits in a quiet middle ground between old-Florida non-gated Bay Hill and the newer gated enclaves. The main gate is staffed, but the tempo is suburban-familiar rather than resort-grand. Streets are laid out as loops with cul-de-sacs, which means very little through-traffic and kids regularly ride bikes and scooters on the interior roads. The architectural mix skews 1990s–early-2000s Mediterranean with tile roofs and stucco, with a growing share of 2018+ transitional and modern-farmhouse rebuilds. Lots run 0.3 to 0.8 acre on the interior and up to 1 acre on Big Sand Lake. The community has a shared boat ramp onto Big Sand Lake — one of its biggest daily-use amenities — plus a small park and picnic area.
The details
What to expect
Architecture & Lots
Predominantly 1990s–early-2000s Mediterranean and traditional — tile roofs, stucco, arched entries, summer kitchens. A growing share of 2018+ custom rebuilds in transitional and modern-farmhouse styles. Main homes 3,200–6,500 square feet. Interior lots 0.3–0.5 acre, lakefront lots up to 1 acre.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Guarded gate, community boat ramp onto Big Sand Lake, neighborhood park, and walking paths. No community pool or clubhouse — residents typically hold separate memberships at Bay Hill, Isleworth, or the Ritz-Carlton Orlando. The lake access is the defining amenity: Big Sand Lake connects to the Butler Chain via a short canal run.
HOA Rules & Fees
Monthly dues typically $225–$400 depending on section. Active architectural review for all exterior changes (paint, roof, landscape). Short-term rentals prohibited; standard 7-month minimum lease. Boat lifts and new docks require HOA approval with a 3-to-5-week review window.
Schools
Zoned for Dr. Phillips Elementary (A-rated), Southwest Middle, and Dr. Phillips High (A-rated) — the same strong assignment as Bay Hill and Sand Lake Hills. The First Academy (private) and Orlando Jewish Day School are within 10 minutes.
Access & Commute
Four minutes to Restaurant Row via Apopka-Vineland. Ten minutes to I-4 at Sand Lake Road. Fifteen minutes to Disney. Twenty-five minutes to downtown Orlando and MCO. The Apopka-Vineland gate backs up mildly during school drop-off (7:30–8:15 a.m.).
Community
Amenities
- Guarded gated entrance off Apopka-Vineland Road
- Community boat ramp onto Big Sand Lake (Butler Chain access)
- Neighborhood park and picnic area
- Interior finger coves giving many non-lakefront homes water views
- Four minutes to Restaurant Row, 15 minutes to Disney
Know Before You Buy
HOA rules worth knowing
- Monthly HOA $225–$400 depending on section
- All exterior changes require architectural review
- Short-term rentals prohibited; 7-month minimum lease
- Dock and boat-lift installations require HOA approval
- No fencing on front elevations
Education
School assignments
- Dr. Phillips Elementary (A-rated)
- Southwest Middle School
- Dr. Phillips High School (A-rated)
- The First Academy (private)
School zone assignments change. Verify with Orange County Public Schools before purchase.
Market Commentary
What the market is doing
Current median trades in the $1.4M–$1.7M band. Non-waterfront interior homes move from $900K–$1.6M depending on renovation status. Homes with protected water views or direct Big Sand Lake frontage trade from $2M to north of $3.5M. New custom rebuilds on good lots have crossed $3M in the last two years. Price-per-square-foot sits around $325 for dated originals and $400+ for fully updated or new-build homes. Days-on-market runs 30 to 60 days for well-priced inventory; anything sitting past 90 days usually has a roof, layout, or pricing issue.
Recent Work
Recent sales in Dr. Phillips
Representative closings across Dr. Phillips. Our Phillips Landing off-market pipeline is larger than what's shown here.
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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.