Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Sylvan Pond
Small, settled living on Orlando's east side
Sylvan Pond is a compact residential pocket in east Orange County, the kind of quiet, established neighborhood where turnover is low and neighbors tend to stay put. It's zoned to University High, Legacy Middle, and Lawton Chiles Elementary, and sits within easy reach of the broader east-side communities that make up this stretch of Orlando homes for sale. If you want a low-key base without giving up access to the rest of the metro, this is a practical spot to plant.
The market here is genuinely thin — with no active listings on the MLS right now, buyers should expect to watch and wait rather than shop a full shelf. Over the past 12 months just five homes changed hands, at a median sold price of $374,000, and sellers pulled in about 98% of asking. That combination — few sales, strong price discipline — tells you this is a hold-and-live neighborhood, not a fast-flip one, so patience and a ready pre-approval matter more than usual. Buyers priced out of pricier east-side pockets like South Semoran alternatives or the newer builds around Laureate Park often find the value here compelling.
Sylvan Pond is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$2,448/mo median rent
5 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sylvan Pond
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Sylvan Pond boundary
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The Sylvan Pond market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$374,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
36 days
Median time to sell
Sylvan Pond vs Orlando
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 1.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sylvan Pond boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sylvan Pond is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
1,537
Median age
40
Median income
$67,313
Median home value
$337,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Sylvan Pond
Entertainment
Top 3% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Lifestyles
Top 3% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Food & Drink
Top 4% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Relationships
Top 5% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Entertainment
Top 5% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Emotional
Top 5% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
On the calendar
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The Captivating Unknown
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Pathways
This exhibition, a collaboration between the Rollins Museum of Art and the UCF Art Gallery, showcases the diverse works of emerging Florida artists, handpicked by a panel…
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I Remember When...Reflections From The RMA Staff
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Being Outdoors
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Straight answers
Sylvan Pond FAQs
Is Sylvan Pond a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established residential pocket in east Orange County with a stable, low-turnover feel — only five homes sold in the past year. It's zoned to University High, Legacy Middle, and Lawton Chiles Elementary, and it keeps you connected to the wider east-side communities across Orlando. If you value calm over constant activity, it fits.
Is Sylvan Pond expensive?+
It lands in the mid-market range for Orlando, with a median sold price of $374,000 over the last 12 months. That's more approachable than many of the metro's lakefront and newer-build enclaves, making it a sensible target for buyers who want value on the east side. Rent for comparison sits around $2,448 a month.
What do homes cost in Sylvan Pond?+
The five homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $374,000. There are no active listings right now, so there's no current asking-price range to quote — recent sold data is your best guide. Sellers averaged 98% of asking, so expect limited negotiating room when a home does come up.
How is the Sylvan Pond market right now?+
It's tight and quiet — zero active listings and just five sales in the last 12 months. Sellers are getting about 98% of asking, which points to firm pricing and little urgency to discount. Buyers should be pre-approved and ready to move fast, since options here are scarce and appear infrequently.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
We don't have current HOA or property-tax figures reported for Sylvan Pond in the MLS data, so confirm both directly for any specific home before you write an offer. Your agent can pull the exact assessments and tax history once a listing surfaces. For budgeting, note the median rent in the area is roughly $2,448 a month.
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