8972 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD, KISSIMMEE, FL, 34747
Active132 days on marketListed Apr 1, 2026MLS #L4960741
About this home
8972 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD
Welcome to this beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom townhouse located in the sought-after Paradise Palms Resort community in Kissimmee. This gated community offers 24-hour guard service and an impressive array of resort-style amenities, including a large pool and spa, fitness center, basketball and tennis courts, volleyball, an on-site tiki bar and restaurant, and even a private cinema. The home features a private screened-in lanai with its own heated pool. Perfect for relaxing or entertaining! Inside, the kitchen is equipped with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, offering both style and functionality. The open layout provides comfortable living space for both everyday use and guest stays. Conveniently located just minutes from Walt Disney World Resort and within easy reach of shopping, dining, and other popular Central Florida attractions, this property offers both lifestyle and location. Paradise Palms Resort is well-known for its flexibility, with no minimum lease period, making it a popular option for a variety of ownership uses. The community allows short-term rentals, and many properties participate in vacation rental platforms. Whether you’re looking for a primary residence, vacation home, or income-producing property, this opportunity combines comfort, convenience, and access to world-class amenities.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1,902
Sqft
0.05 ac
Lot size
2011
Year built
Two
Levels
$210
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.
$3,805 /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
$3,805/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
+19.9%
$/sqft vs Kissimmee actives
$210 vs $209
Days on market
132 vs 55 typical
Where $210/sqft sits among the 400 Kissimmee 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 Paradise Palms, 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
$2,100/mo median
Live Kissimmee rental listing data — this home’s rate depends on size, condition and furnishing.
Where it sits
Inside Paradise Palms
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Paradise Palms is a short-term-rental community. See the full guide →
Paradise Palms — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,078
Median age
35
Median income
$66,759
Median home value
$262,400
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
39%
For the school run
Osceola County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Kissimmee market
$365K → $350K
Kissimmee median sold, yr/yr
97.3%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
184 of 400
Kissimmee actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Kissimmee, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8972 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Oct ’25$328,350
8975 CALIFORNIA PALM RD · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,902 sqft · $173/sqft · 2 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$280,000
8971 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,902 sqft · $147/sqft · 46 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$315,000
8968 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,902 sqft · $166/sqft · 346 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 8972 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8972 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
8972 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8972 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,805/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $760/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 8972 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD?+
The association fee works out to $760 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 8972 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $4,241. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Can 8972 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD be rented short-term?+
Yes — this home sits inside Paradise Palms, 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 8972 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD?+
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 Kissimmee?+
At $400,000, this home is listed about 6% above the Kissimmee median of $379,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8972 CALIFORNIA PALM ROAD?+
Westside K-8 School (elementary), Celebration High School (high) — Osceola County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Zoned for nightly rentals
Paradise Palms 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.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Know the monthly fee
The association fee is $760/mo. That usually buys real services — verify what's covered before comparing this home against fee-free alternatives.
04Time on market is leverage
132 days on market against a Kissimmee median of 55 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY · Garrett Robinson. MLS #L4960741.
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