Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Lake Buchanan
Small, close-in Orlando living near downtown
3
Homes for sale
$155,000
Median list price
$138
Avg price / sqft
74
Median days on market
Lake Buchanan sits in Orange County, just about 12 minutes from downtown and roughly 18 from Universal Orlando, which makes it one of the more central spots to plant yourself in the city. It's a compact community where homes run modest in size — the median is around 1,279 square feet — and neighbors trade proximity to everything for a quieter, tucked-in feel. If you like being able to reach Orlando homes for sale across the metro, plus areas like Metro West and South Semoran, without a long commute, the location does a lot of the work.
The market here is thin and priced for entry-level buyers: three active listings with a median list price of $155,000 and a range up to $200,000. Homes are sitting a while — about 74 days on market — so there's room to negotiate and no reason to rush. With prices well below much of Laureate Park and the rest of central Orlando, this is a spot worth watching if your budget is tight and you value being close in.
Lake Buchanan is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$155,000 – $200K price range
1,279 sqft median home
$540/mo median HOA
$1,800/mo median rent
1 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Buchanan
$200,000
2225 HOLDEN AVENUE UNIT 109, ORLANDO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,309 sqft
$155,000
4575 S TEXAS AVENUE UNIT 307, ORLANDO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft
$155,000
4575 S Texas Ave # 307, Orlando FL 32839, ORLANDO
2 bd · 2 ba
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lake Buchanan market
1
Sold, last 12 months
$92,000
Median sold price
88%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
54 days
Median time to sell
Lake Buchanan vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 22.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Buchanan boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Buchanan is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Buchanan home
≈ $1,743/mo
$155,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$540/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,800/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,900
Median age
34
Median income
$38,717
Median home value
$132,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Buchanan
Appearance oriented
Top 1% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Lifestyles
Top 1% 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.
Active
Top 1% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Beliefs
Top 1% 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.
Lifestyles
Top 2% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Food & Drink
Top 2% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
People who close here
Our Orlando experts
Straight answers
Lake Buchanan FAQs
Is Lake Buchanan a good place to live?+
It works well if you prioritize location over space — downtown Orlando is about 12 minutes away and Universal roughly 18. It's a small, close-in community that trades square footage for proximity, and the assigned schools include Oak Ridge High, Memorial Middle, and Catalina Elementary.
Is Lake Buchanan expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable central Orlando neighborhoods, with a median list price of $155,000 and listings topping out around $200,000. That's noticeably below much of the metro, which makes it worth a look for budget-conscious buyers browsing Orlando homes for sale.
What do homes cost in Lake Buchanan?+
Current active listings run from $155,000 to $200,000, with a median of $155,000 and an average of about $138 per square foot. The typical home is compact at around 1,279 square feet, so you're buying into an entry-level price point.
How is the market in Lake Buchanan?+
It's small and slow-moving right now — just three active listings, with homes sitting a median of 74 days on market. There were no recorded sales in the past 12 months, so pricing benchmarks come from active listings rather than closed comps, and buyers have leverage to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here runs about $540 per month, which is on the higher side, so factor that into your monthly budget. Property taxes are modest at a median of roughly $2,115 per year, and median rent in the area sits around $1,800 per month.
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