Neighborhood · Alafaya, Florida
Sylvan Pond
A quiet East Orlando pocket with steady demand
Sylvan Pond is a small residential enclave in Alafaya, the sprawling suburban stretch of East Orange County shaped by the University of Central Florida and its surrounding job centers. It's the kind of low-key, family-scaled neighborhood where homes assign to University High, Legacy Middle, and Lawton Chiles Elementary, and turnover stays slow because people tend to settle in.
For buyers, the reality here is scarcity. There are no active listings on the market right now, and only five homes have changed hands in the past 12 months, so you'll want to watch the live map and be ready to move when one surfaces. Recent sellers pulled a median of $374,000 while netting about 98% of asking, which tells you demand comfortably outpaces the trickle of supply.
Sylvan Pond is a community in Alafaya, Florida.
Quick facts
$2,398/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 Alafaya
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.
Straight answers
Sylvan Pond FAQs
Is Sylvan Pond a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, family-oriented pocket of Alafaya with homes assigned to University High, Legacy Middle, and Lawton Chiles Elementary. The slow turnover — only five sales in a year — reflects the kind of place where residents put down roots rather than move on.
Is Sylvan Pond expensive?+
It sits at a middle-market price point for East Orange County, with recent homes selling at a median of $374,000. That's an approachable figure for the area, though limited supply means well-priced homes don't sit long.
What do homes cost in Sylvan Pond?+
Over the last 12 months the median sold price was $374,000, based on five closed sales. There are no active listings at the moment, so keep an eye on the live map for the next one to hit the market.
How is the market in Sylvan Pond?+
It's a low-inventory, seller-favorable market — five homes sold in the past year and sellers averaged about 98% of their asking price. With zero active listings right now, buyers should be prepared to act fast when something lists.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Specific HOA and property tax figures aren't available for Sylvan Pond in the current data. For a home you're considering, we can pull the exact HOA dues and tax history before you write an offer.
Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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