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It suits buyers who want resort-style living with private pools, gated sections, and proximity to the theme parks — Disney is about 13 minutes away and Universal about 24. Because so many homes are geared toward vacation and rental use, it feels more like a getaway community than a traditional suburb, which is a plus if that's the lifestyle you're after. Assigned schools include Westside K-8 School and Celebration High School.

It sits at the upper end of the Kissimmee market, with a median list price around $710,000 and active homes ranging from $527,000 to $1,239,000. At roughly $214 per square foot on large 3,400-plus-square-foot homes, you're paying for size and resort amenities. Compared to other Kissimmee homes for sale, expect a premium tied to the pools and vacation-rental appeal.

Active listings have a median list price of $709,975, while 91 homes that sold over the past year closed at a median of $600,000. That gap between list and sold prices reflects a market where sellers typically get about 96% of asking, so there's usually room to negotiate.

There are 68 active listings and homes are taking a median of about 82 days to sell, which points to a patient, buyer-friendly pace. With 91 sales in the past year and sellers averaging 96% of asking, motivated buyers who do their homework can find leverage. It's a steadier market than the fast-moving communities like Solara.

Plan for a median HOA of about $857 a month, which is on the higher side and reflects the community's resort amenities and services. Property taxes run around $11,900 a year at current values, so factor both into your monthly carrying cost — especially if you're weighing rental income against expenses.