Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Shady Acres
Close-in Orlando living, eight minutes from downtown
1
Homes for sale
$349,900
Median list price
$212
Avg price / sqft
15
Median days on market
Shady Acres sits in the heart of Orange County with one of the shortest commutes you'll find in the metro — about 8 minutes to downtown Orlando, 18 to MCO, and 21 to Universal. It's the kind of established, close-in neighborhood where you trade the sprawl of the outer suburbs for real proximity, with kids zoned to William R Boone High and Howard Middle. If you like the location but want to compare options, neighbors like Metro West and South Semoran put similar drive times in play.
The market here is small and moves fast. There's currently just one active listing at $349,900, and homes that sold over the past year did so at a median of $398,250 — with sellers collecting about 96% of asking in a median of 15 days. In a neighborhood this tight, when the right home comes up you'll want to be ready to move.
Shady Acres is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$349,900 – $350K price range
1,650 sqft median home
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Shady Acres
Every active listing inside the Shady Acres boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Shady Acres market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$398,250
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
48 days
Median time to sell
Shady Acres vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 50.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Shady Acres boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Shady Acres is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Shady Acres home
≈ $2,571/mo
$349,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
225
Median age
30
Median income
$46,125
Median home value
$329,500
Beyond the listings
Living in Shady Acres
Appearance oriented
Top 4% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Food & Drink
Top 5% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Food & Drink
Top 8% in the U.S.Trendy Eats
Meals are a social experience, and these foodies take it to the next level. This population can't wait to snap a pic of their plate and share it before chowing down.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 22% in the U.S.Bookish
Always seeking the next book, article, or poem to read, this activity is prevalent in areas where reading is a way of life. Although a solo activity, the expression of the love of books is a bonding, communal experience.
Beliefs
Top 24% in the U.S.Activism
This population seeks to advocate for a more just world. Common activities include protests, rallies, and spreading awareness to the public about social justice issues.
Food & Drink
Top 24% 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.
Straight answers
Shady Acres FAQs
Is Shady Acres a good place to live?+
It's a strong pick if location matters most to you — downtown Orlando is about 8 minutes away, MCO 18, and Universal 21. The neighborhood is zoned to William R Boone High and Howard Middle, and it's an established, close-in part of Orange County rather than a newer outer suburb.
Is Shady Acres expensive?+
It sits in the mid-market range for close-in Orlando. The single active listing is priced at $349,900, while homes sold over the past year came in at a median of $398,250 — reasonable given the location and short commute times.
What do homes cost in Shady Acres?+
Right now there's one home on the market at $349,900, and pricing runs around $212 per square foot on a median size of about 1,650 square feet. Recent sales landed higher, at a $398,250 median, so expect real numbers to vary with condition and size.
How is the Shady Acres market right now?+
It's tight and quick. Only 1 home is active and just 2 sold in the past year, but those sales moved in a median of 15 days with sellers getting about 96% of asking — a sign well-priced homes don't linger.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Local data shows no HOA on record here, which keeps monthly costs down compared with many gated Orlando neighborhoods. Property taxes run a median of about $6,207 per year, so factor that into your budget alongside the purchase price.
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