Orange County Real Estate Market Report: October 2026
Orange County homes sold faster in October 2026 than they did a year ago, even as overall sales dipped. Prices eased slightly, sellers got a bit closer to their asking price, and single-family homes went under contract in about a month. Here’s what the October numbers mean for buyers and sellers across Orange County.
What Was the Median Home Price in Orange County in October 2026?
The median sales price in Orange County was $434,390 in October 2026, down 1.3% from $440,000 in October 2025. That’s a small dip, not a drop. Prices across the county have leveled off after years of fast growth, giving buyers a more stable market to shop in.
How Fast Are Homes Selling in Orange County?
Homes sold in a median of 35 days in October 2026, eight days faster than the 43 days it took in October 2025. Homes priced in line with recent sales are still moving quickly, from established neighborhoods in Orlando and Winter Park to newer communities in Winter Garden.
How Many Homes Sold in October 2026?
There were 1,169 home sales in October 2026, down 12% from 1,328 in October 2025. Fewer homes sold, but they sold faster. Expired listings also dropped to 197 from 210 a year earlier, a sign that more sellers are pricing realistically from the start.
Are Sellers Getting Close to Their Asking Price?
Yes. Homes sold for 95.7% of their original list price in October 2026, up from 95.2% a year ago. On a $434,390 home, that’s about $18,700 below the original asking price. The sellers who come closest to full price are usually the ones who price right on day one instead of chasing the market down with reductions.
How Did Prices Compare by Property Type?
Single-family homes drove the market, while condos took the longest to sell.
- Single-family homes: 852 sales, a $500,000 median price, and 31 median days to sell
- Townhomes: 124 sales, a $395,000 median price, and 39 median days to sell
- Condos: 114 sales, a $175,000 median price, and 60 median days to sell
Single-family homes made up nearly three out of every four sales and hit a $500,000 median. Townhomes offer a lower-cost path into homeownership, and condo buyers have more time and negotiating room, with condos taking nearly twice as long to sell as single-family homes.
How Many Luxury Homes Sold in Orange County?
Ninety-nine homes sold for $1 million or more in October 2026. Orange County remains Central Florida’s biggest luxury market, with high-end demand concentrated in areas like Windermere, Keene’s Pointe, Baldwin Park and Lake Nona Golf & Country Club.
How Are Buyers Paying for Homes?
About 31% of October buyers paid cash, with 362 cash sales and 774 financed sales. Distressed sales remained a small slice of the market, with 14 bank-owned sales and 3 short sales out of 1,169 total. Most sellers in Orange County are selling by choice, not out of necessity.
What This Means
For sellers, Orange County is still a strong market for homes that are priced and prepared well, especially single-family homes, which sold in a median of 31 days. If you’re thinking about listing, a pricing plan based on what’s selling in your neighborhood right now is the best way to sell quickly and close near your asking price. Start on the sellers page.
For buyers, steady prices and fewer sales mean less competition than in recent years, plus more room to negotiate on townhomes and condos. If you buy before January 1, file for your homestead exemption with the Orange County Property Appraiser by March 1. Free resources for your search are on the buyers page.
Data source: Stellar MLS, Orange County residential sales for October 2026 compared with October 2025.
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