The Palms
A small gated Dr. Phillips enclave within walking distance of Bay Hill.
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$1.4M
Median Price
$900K – $2.2M
70
Homes
$200–$350
Monthly HOA
1997
Established
Dr. Phillips Elementary (A-rated)
School Zone
Background
A brief history
The Palms was platted in 1997 on a small parcel immediately adjacent to Bay Hill, on the Dr. Phillips side of Apopka-Vineland. The developer released roughly 70 lots as custom builds, most of which were completed between 1998 and 2007. The community was designed with a single gated entrance and a compact interior loop — no through-traffic, no large amenity footprint, and a tight architectural review that kept the build-out visually coherent. A minority of homes have been renovated or rebuilt since 2018, but the community still largely reflects its original late-1990s Mediterranean character.
The feel
What it's like to live here
The Palms is the kind of Dr. Phillips community where the main appeal is location rather than amenity. Residents regularly walk or golf-cart to Bay Hill Club for dinner or to the Arnold Palmer Invitational viewing sections during tournament week. The interior is a single loop with short cul-de-sac spurs. Lots run 0.35 to 0.7 acre, generous by this part of Dr. Phillips. Architecture is predominantly Mediterranean revival with tile roofs, stucco, and circular drives. The community has one of the highest percentages of long-tenured residents in Dr. Phillips — turnover is slow, which limits resale inventory but builds strong neighborhood familiarity.
The details
What to expect
Architecture & Lots
Late-1990s through mid-2000s Mediterranean custom homes predominantly. A handful of 2018+ transitional rebuilds. Main homes 3,500–5,800 square feet. Lots 0.35 to 0.7 acre. Tile roofs, stucco, circular drives, summer kitchens.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Staffed gate during peak hours, single interior loop with cul-de-sac spurs, mature landscaping. No community pool or clubhouse — residents typically hold Bay Hill Club or Ritz-Carlton Orlando memberships. Walking and golf-cart access to Bay Hill is the defining location amenity.
HOA Rules & Fees
Monthly dues $200–$350. Active architectural review for all exterior changes. Short-term rentals prohibited except during API tournament week in some sections. Standard 6-month minimum lease for longer-term rentals.
Schools
Zoned for Dr. Phillips Elementary (A-rated), Southwest Middle, and Dr. Phillips High (A-rated). The First Academy is 12 minutes.
Access & Commute
Two minutes to Bay Hill Club, five minutes to Restaurant Row, 10 minutes to I-4, 15 minutes to Disney, 25 minutes to MCO and downtown Orlando.
Community
Amenities
- Walking and golf-cart distance to Bay Hill Club
- Staffed gated entrance
- Single-loop interior — zero through-traffic
- Half-acre-plus lots throughout
- Low turnover — strong long-tenured resident base
Know Before You Buy
HOA rules worth knowing
- Monthly HOA $200–$350
- API tournament week rentals permitted in some sections
- Standard 6-month minimum lease
- All exterior changes require architectural review
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 sits in the $1.25M–$1.45M band. Smaller interior homes trade $900K–$1.2M. Well-renovated larger homes run $1.4M–$1.8M. A handful of recent rebuilds and larger custom estates have closed $1.9M–$2.2M. Price-per-square-foot runs $300 for dated originals to $400 for renovated. Inventory is chronically thin — typically two to three sales per year, with a meaningful share of sales happening off-market through broker relationships before hitting MLS.
Recent Work
Recent sales in Dr. Phillips
Representative closings across Dr. Phillips. Our The Palms 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.