5518 SANDY HILL DRIVE, ORLANDO, FL, 32821
Active27 days on marketListed Jul 6, 2026MLS #A4699114
About this home
5518 SANDY HILL DRIVE
Available now in Somerset Village of Orlando; a single-family residence consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a 2-car attached garage! Convenience is ensured in this one-story floorplan. The kitchen provides an eat-in space and is open to the living area and there is another dining space as well, while a den provides additional room to spread out. The laundry utility is located in the garage, along with a utility sink. The back patio is covered and screened, offering a quintessential outdoor living room. Somerset Village residents have access to a community pool and tennis courts. Property sold "As-is". Buyer and/or buyer's agent responsible for verifying all pertinent information deemed relevant by the prospective buyer, including but not limited to square footage, acreage, utilities, taxes, zoning, permitting, condition, school zones, HOAs, etc. Unauthorized photography or video recording of this property is strictly prohibited. This property is owned and controlled by the United States of America, and any recording without prior written authorization from the appropriate federal authority is not permitted. Violation of this policy may result in removal from the premises and potential legal consequences under applicable federal laws and regulations.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,077
Sqft
0.25 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1987
Year built
One
Levels
$181
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$3,168 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,168/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−13.3%
$/sqft vs Orlando actives
$181 vs $251
Days on market
27 vs 34 typical
Where $181/sqft sits among the 400 Orlando actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
The investor lens
Two ways this home pays
This home sits inside Somerset, a community zoned to allow true short-term rentals — so it can earn as a nightly rental or a traditional lease. Here’s how the two paths compare.
Short-term rental
Zoned & eligible
Projected nightly rate, occupancy and annual revenue for this exact home.
Long-term rental
$2,000/mo median
Live Orlando rental listing data — this home’s rate depends on size, condition and furnishing.
The Florida short-term market
▼ Softening50%
Occupancy
▼ 32% yr/yr
$296
Avg nightly rate
▲ 15% yr/yr
$35K/yr
Revenue per listing
$148
RevPAR
63 days
Booking lead time
5.5 nights
Avg stay
3
Typical min nights
10,047
Active rentals
▲ 12% supply
Seasonality — monthly occupancy
Peaks at 58% in Feb · bottoms at 38% in Jun
Last 12 months of data, January–December, bars scaled to the seasonal peak. Market-wide averages across all home sizes in Florida — the projection above is specific to this home’s size.
Where it sits
Inside Somerset Village
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Somerset is a short-term-rental community. See the full guide →
Somerset Village — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,002
Median age
41
Median income
$99,839
Median home value
$321,800
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
123
For the school run
Orange County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Orlando market
$400K → $405K
Orlando median sold, yr/yr
97.0%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
169 of 400
Orlando actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Orlando, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 57% above the ORLANDO 32821 median. See the full Orlando market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 5518 SANDY HILL DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jan ’26$370,000
11412 STAMFIELD DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,137 sqft · $173/sqft · 25 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$430,000
11321 SCENIC VIEW LANE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,288 sqft · $188/sqft · 25 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$430,000
11201 SCENIC VIEW LANE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,299 sqft · $187/sqft · 118 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 5518 SANDY HILL DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 5518 SANDY HILL DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
Pick a day that works — this goes straight to David's phone and CRM.
Straight answers
5518 SANDY HILL DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 5518 SANDY HILL DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,168/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $80/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 5518 SANDY HILL DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $80 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 5518 SANDY HILL DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $6,656. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Can 5518 SANDY HILL DRIVE be rented short-term?+
Yes — this home sits inside Somerset, a community zoned to allow short-term rentals. Nightly-rental income could change the math on this purchase entirely; request a free rental income analysis and our team will prepare projections for this exact home.
Are pets allowed at 5518 SANDY HILL DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Orlando?+
At $375,000, this home is listed about 4% below the Orlando median of $390,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 5518 SANDY HILL DRIVE?+
Freedom Middle (middle), Lake Buena Vista High School (high), Sunshine Elementary (elementary) — Orange County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$375,000 runs 57% above the ORLANDO 32821 median — but at 2,077 sqft it's also 31% larger than the typical Orlando listing.
02Zoned for nightly rentals
Somerset is one of the communities zoned to allow true short-term rentals — nightly income could change the math on this purchase entirely. Ask for the free rental analysis below.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $412,500, now $375,000 — a $38K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of REALLOOK.COM · Sara Ochs. MLS #A4699114.
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