8954 SUGAR PALM ROAD UNIT 8954, KISSIMMEE, FL, 34747
Active14 days on marketListed Jul 28, 2026MLS #O6422995
About this home
8954 SUGAR PALM ROAD UNIT 8954
Available for a long-term yearly lease, this 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom home offers a premium, maintenance-free lifestyle inside the 24-hour guard-gated Paradise Palms Resort. The bright, open-concept floorplan features high ceilings and massive windows that flood the main living areas with natural sunlight. At the heart of the home, a spacious kitchen with granite countertops flows seamlessly into the expansive living and dining spaces. Designed for maximum privacy, the layout includes two primary en-suites; the first-floor en-suite features a private bathroom with direct access to the enclosed, screened pool area, while the second en-suite is situated upstairs with the remaining bedrooms. Highlights include a built-in 1-car garage and a private driveway. Residents will enjoy world-class community amenities including a lagoon-style pool, fitness center, and sports courts, with pool cleaning and internet/cable service included in the rent. Schedule your private showing today.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3,081
Sqft
0.1 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
2014
Year built
Two
Levels
$1
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$185 /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
$185/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; 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.
$/sqft vs Kissimmee actives
$1 vs $209
Days on market
14 vs 55 typical
Where $1/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)
183 of 400
Kissimmee actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Kissimmee, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 99% below the KISSIMMEE 34747 median. See the full Kissimmee market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8954 SUGAR PALM ROAD UNIT 8954
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Mar ’26$310,000
8958 SUGAR PALM ROAD · same community
5 bd · 5 ba · 3,081 sqft · $101/sqft · 431 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$495,000
9006 MAJESTY PALM ROAD · same community
5 bd · 5 ba · 3,081 sqft · $161/sqft · 74 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$375,000
8951 BISMARCK PALM ROAD · same community
5 bd · 4 ba · 2,024 sqft · $185/sqft · 399 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 8954 SUGAR PALM ROAD UNIT 8954 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8954 SUGAR PALM ROAD UNIT 8954 — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
8954 SUGAR PALM ROAD UNIT 8954 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8954 SUGAR PALM ROAD UNIT 8954?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $185/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes 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.
Can 8954 SUGAR PALM ROAD UNIT 8954 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 8954 SUGAR PALM ROAD UNIT 8954?+
The listing reports pets: Breed Restrictions, Monthly Pet Fee, Pet Deposit. 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 $3,500, this home is listed about 99% below the Kissimmee median of $379,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8954 SUGAR PALM ROAD UNIT 8954?+
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
Three things that matter here
01Under the KISSIMMEE 34747 market on paper
$3,500 is 99% below the KISSIMMEE 34747 median of $399,000, and at $1/sqft it sits under the Kissimmee average of $216.
02Zoned 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.
03Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
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Listing courtesy of SOLARE REALTY LLC · Yulli Okamura. MLS #O6422995.
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