Torey Pines
A quiet Dr. Phillips pocket of custom homes under heavy oak canopy.
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$950K
Median Price
$600K – $1.8M
180
Homes
$40–$90
Monthly HOA
1984
Established
Dr. Phillips Elementary (A-rated)
School Zone
Background
A brief history
Torey Pines was developed in the mid-1980s on land that had been part of the Dr. Phillips citrus holdings, tucked between Apopka-Vineland Road and the Orange Tree area. The community was laid out as mostly custom lots rather than a builder production run, which is why it reads as architecturally varied rather than uniform — each block has a different mix of two-story Georgians, sprawling ranches, and Mediterranean revivals built between 1985 and 1995. Unlike the newer gated communities nearby, Torey Pines was designed with minimal HOA oversight and no gate, giving it the feel of an older established neighborhood. A wave of renovations and selective teardowns through the 2010s has refreshed roughly a quarter of the home stock; the other three-quarters remain largely original inside.
The feel
What it's like to live here
Torey Pines is one of those quiet Dr. Phillips pockets where longtime residents know each other's dogs. The streets are generously shaded by mature laurel oaks and southern pines (the pine canopy is unusual for the area and gives the community its name), and most homes sit back from the road on a front lawn deep enough for tree cover. Lots are 0.25 to 0.5 acre, mostly rectangular. There's no gate, no clubhouse, and no community pool — the trade is lower dues and more architectural freedom. Families tend to be the dominant demographic, drawn by Dr. Phillips schools and the relative value-per-dollar versus newer gated communities a mile away.
The details
What to expect
Architecture & Lots
Architecturally varied — 1980s–1990s two-story Georgians, sprawling ranches, Mediterranean revivals. A handful of 2015+ teardown rebuilds in transitional styles. Most homes 2,800–4,500 square feet. Lots 0.25 to 0.5 acre with mature pine and oak canopy.
Lifestyle & Amenities
No gate, no clubhouse, no community pool. Residents pay optional dues to nearby Orange Tree Racquet Club or hold memberships at Bay Hill or Ritz-Carlton. Torey Pines' own amenity is its quiet — low through-traffic, generous tree cover, and short walks to Dr. Phillips Community Park.
HOA Rules & Fees
Annual HOA $400–$1,100 (roughly $40–$90/month equivalent), largely for road maintenance and common-area landscaping. No active architectural review on most home types, which is the reason for the community's visual variety. Short-term rentals technically allowed but uncommon.
Schools
Zoned for Dr. Phillips Elementary (A), Southwest Middle, and Dr. Phillips High (A) — the core draw for families. The First Academy is 12 minutes.
Access & Commute
Five minutes to Restaurant Row via Apopka-Vineland or Dr. Phillips Boulevard. Ten minutes to I-4 at Sand Lake Road. Fifteen minutes to Disney. Twenty-five minutes to downtown Orlando and MCO.
Community
Amenities
- Heavy oak and pine canopy — unusual pine cover for Dr. Phillips
- No through-traffic on interior streets
- Five minutes to Restaurant Row and Dr. Phillips Community Park
- Lower entry point for Dr. Phillips school zoning
Know Before You Buy
HOA rules worth knowing
- Annual HOA $400–$1,100 (road maintenance, common-area landscaping)
- No active architectural review on most lots
- Short-term rentals permitted but uncommon
- Non-gated community
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 sale sits in the $850K–$1M range, well under the gated-community equivalents a mile away. Unrenovated 1980s–1990s originals trade from $600K–$850K; well-renovated homes on good lots close $1M–$1.4M. The handful of recent teardown rebuilds have pushed $1.5M–$1.8M. The three biggest value drivers are lot size (0.4+ acre gets a premium), renovation status (dated kitchens and baths are the #1 price-cutter), and proximity to the through-streets versus interior cul-de-sacs. Torey Pines is a common entry point for buyers who want a Dr. Phillips address but can't stretch to Bay Hill or Phillips Bay budgets.
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Recent sales in 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.