8960 BISMARCK PALM RD, KISSIMMEE, FL, 34747
Active165 days on marketListed Feb 21, 2026MLS #S5143167
About this home
8960 BISMARCK PALM RD
Beautiful fully furnished vacation home located in the highly desirable Paradise Palms Resort in Kissimmee. This spacious residence features 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, offering a functional and comfortable layout ideal for both personal use and short-term rental investment. The home boasts an open-concept floor plan with a bright and inviting living area, a well-appointed kitchen with ample cabinetry and counter space, and generously sized bedrooms. Each bathroom is thoughtfully designed to provide privacy and convenience for owners and guests alike. The property also includes a private screened pool, perfect for enjoying Florida’s lifestyle year-round. Paradise Palms is a gated resort-style community known for its outstanding amenities, including a luxurious clubhouse, resort pool, fitness center, movie theater, game room, convenience store, playground, and more. The community allows short-term rentals, making this property an excellent income-producing opportunity. Ideally located just minutes from Walt Disney World, major attractions, shopping, dining, and highways, this home offers the perfect balance of lifestyle, comfort, and investment potential. Whether you are looking for a primary residence, a vacation getaway, or a high-performing rental property, this home delivers exceptional value in one of Central Florida’s most sought-after resort communities.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3,015
Sqft
0.1 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
2014
Year built
Two
Levels
$163
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.
$4,501 /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
$4,501/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
+5.7%
$/sqft vs Kissimmee actives
$163 vs $208
Days on market
165 vs 52 typical
Where $163/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.
The Four Corners short-term market
▼ Softening48%
Occupancy
▼ 37% yr/yr
$325
Avg nightly rate
▲ 13% yr/yr
$38K/yr
Revenue per listing
$151
RevPAR
78 days
Booking lead time
5.7 nights
Avg stay
3
Typical min nights
11,479
Active rentals
▼ 20% supply
Seasonality — monthly occupancy
Peaks at 57% in Jul · bottoms at 36% in Jun
Last 12 months of data, January–December, bars scaled to the seasonal peak. Market-wide averages across all home sizes in Four Corners — the projection above is specific to this home’s size.
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)
163 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 23% above the KISSIMMEE 34747 median. See the full Kissimmee market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8960 BISMARCK PALM RD
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 8960 BISMARCK PALM RD — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8960 BISMARCK PALM RD — before you fall in love.
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Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
8960 BISMARCK PALM RD FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8960 BISMARCK PALM RD?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,501/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $682/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 8960 BISMARCK PALM RD?+
The association fee works out to $682 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 8960 BISMARCK PALM RD?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $6,698. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Can 8960 BISMARCK PALM RD 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 8960 BISMARCK PALM RD?+
The listing reports pets: Breed Restrictions. 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 $489,990, this home is listed about 29% above the Kissimmee median of $379,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8960 BISMARCK PALM RD?+
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
Five things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$489,990 runs 23% above the KISSIMMEE 34747 median — but at 3,015 sqft it's also 67% larger than the typical Kissimmee listing.
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.
04Know the monthly fee
The association fee is $682/mo. That usually buys real services — verify what's covered before comparing this home against fee-free alternatives.
05Time on market is leverage
165 days on market against a Kissimmee median of 52 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
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Listing courtesy of LA ROSA REALTY LLC · Carla Braga. MLS #S5143167.
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