Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Southwood
An affordable Orlando pocket that moves fast
3
Homes for sale
$370,000
Median list price
$253
Avg price / sqft
6
Median days on market
Southwood sits in a well-connected corner of Orange County, close enough to keep downtown, the theme parks, and the airport all inside a comfortable drive. Universal Orlando is about 16 minutes out, downtown Orlando runs roughly 18 minutes, and Orlando International sits around 24 minutes away, with Walt Disney World about 35 minutes past that. It's the kind of everyday neighborhood that puts you near the action without paying resort-district prices, and it draws buyers who also weigh nearby options like Metro West, Laureate Park, and College Park.
The market here is small and quick. With just three active listings and a median list price of $370,000, choices are limited, and homes are moving in about six days at the median. Over the past year 14 homes sold at a median of $290,500, with sellers collecting 98% of asking on average — so serious buyers should come ready to act rather than wait for options to pile up.
Southwood is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$275,000 – $380K price range
1,458 sqft median home
15 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Southwood
$370,000
6201 ANTILLA DRIVE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,680 sqft
$275,000
6017 CANDLEWOOD LANE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft
$380,000
4401 EDGEBROOK, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,458 sqft
Every active listing inside the Southwood boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Southwood market
15
Sold, last 12 months
$285,000
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
22 days
Median time to sell
Southwood vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 9.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Southwood boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Southwood is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Southwood home
≈ $2,256/mo
$370,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
2,232
Median age
30
Median income
$62,490
Median home value
$194,972
Beyond the listings
Living in Southwood
Hobbies & Interests
Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Hobbies & Interests
Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Hobbies & Interests
Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Hobbies & Interests
Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
People who close here
Our Orlando experts
Straight answers
Southwood FAQs
Is Southwood a good place to live?+
It's a practical, centrally located Orlando neighborhood with quick access to Universal (about 16 minutes), downtown (roughly 18), and MCO (around 24). Families also weigh the school zoning, which most commonly runs through Sadler Elementary, Westridge Middle, and Dr. Phillips High. Buyers comparing options often look at nearby communities like Metro West too.
Is Southwood expensive?+
Compared with Orlando's resort-adjacent districts, it's relatively affordable — the median list price is $370,000 and the average price runs about $253 per square foot. Homes that sold over the past year came in lower, at a median of $290,500, reflecting a smaller footprint around 1,458 square feet.
What do homes cost in Southwood?+
Current active listings range from $275,000 to $380,000, with a median list price of $370,000. The typical home is about 1,458 square feet, which pencils out to roughly $253 per square foot on average. If you want a wider set of choices, it's worth browsing Orlando homes for sale more broadly.
How is the market in Southwood right now?+
It's tight and fast — only three homes are active, and the median time on market is just six days. Fourteen homes sold over the past year, and sellers averaged 98% of their asking price, so buyers should be pre-approved and ready to move quickly.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes here run a median of about $1,163 per year, which is modest for the area. HOA figures aren't currently reflected in the available data, so confirm any community dues on a per-listing basis before you commit.
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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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