Neighborhood · Winter Park, Florida
Sylvan Lake Shores
Lakeside living minutes from downtown Winter Park
2
Homes for sale
$2,697,500
Median list price
$786
Avg price / sqft
46
Median days on market
Sylvan Lake Shores is a small, established pocket of Winter Park where mature tree canopy and generous lots set the tone. It sits within easy reach of nearby neighborhoods like Lake Killarney and the shops and restaurants around Hannibal Square, and it feeds into some of the area's most sought-after schools, including Winter Park High and Brookshire Elementary. Downtown Orlando is about 22 minutes away, and Orlando International Airport is roughly 35, so you're connected without living in the middle of it all.
This is a high-end, low-inventory market. There are just 2 active listings right now, both over $1M, with a median list price of $2,697,500 and homes selling at 98% of asking over the past year. If you're serious about buying here, expect to move decisively when the right property appears — and to compare notes with adjacent enclaves like Kenilworth and Winter Park Pines while you wait.
Sylvan Lake Shores is a community in Winter Park, Florida.
Quick facts
$2,095,000 – $3.3M price range
3,436 sqft median home
5 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sylvan Lake Shores
$3,300,000
1627 MIZELL AVENUE, WINTER PARK
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,421 sqft
$2,095,000$2,195,000
1398 GROVE TERRACE, WINTER PARK
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,450 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Sylvan Lake Shores market
5
Sold, last 12 months
$1,575,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
5 days
Median time to sell
Sylvan Lake Shores vs Winter Park
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 17.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sylvan Lake Shores boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sylvan Lake Shores is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sylvan Lake Shores home
≈ $15,913/mo
$2,697,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
364
Median age
47
Median income
$223,312
Median home value
$834,054
Beyond the listings
Living in Sylvan Lake Shores
Culture
Top 4% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Beliefs
Top 10% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Appearance oriented
Top 11% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Lifestyles
Top 11% in the U.S.Daily Grind
Whether throwing punches at the boxing club or punching the clock at work, this population likes to talk about their hard work.
Relationships
Top 13% in the U.S.Family Time
Family time is always a good time for these folks. Whether it's a family vacation or making ice cream sundaes at home, this population loves spending time with the people closest to them.
Relationships
Top 14% in the U.S.Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
People who close here
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Straight answers
Sylvan Lake Shores FAQs
Is Sylvan Lake Shores a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established Winter Park neighborhood with large homes, mature landscaping, and strong school assignments at Winter Park High, Glenridge Middle, and Brookshire Elementary. You get a residential feel with downtown Orlando about 22 minutes away and the airport around 35. It suits buyers who want space and privacy without giving up proximity to the city.
Is Sylvan Lake Shores expensive?+
Yes — this is one of Winter Park's premium pockets, with a median list price of $2,697,500 and both current listings priced above $1M. Homes have sold over the past year at a median of $1,575,000, so there's some range depending on size and condition. Buyers looking at similar caliber can also explore nearby Kenilworth.
What do homes cost in Sylvan Lake Shores?+
Active listings currently range from $2,095,000 to $3,300,000, averaging about $786 per square foot on a median home size of 3,436 square feet. Recent sales tell a slightly different story, with a median sold price of $1,575,000 over the last 12 months. The gap reflects how few homes trade here and how much price varies by property.
How is the market in Sylvan Lake Shores?+
It's a tight, low-inventory market — just 2 active listings with 5 homes sold in the past year. Properties take a median of about 45 days to sell and close at roughly 98% of asking price. That combination points to steady demand, so serious buyers should be ready to act when something comes up.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no reported HOA data for this neighborhood, so ongoing community fees are not a defining cost here. Property taxes, however, reflect the price point, with a median of about $17,880 per year. Budget accordingly, since taxes are a meaningful line item at this level.
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