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Windermere, FL housing market

The Windermere housing market is somewhat competitive. The median home sales price in January 2025 has decreased in the past 3 months to $580,000. That’s down 55% and $707,500 lower than January 2024 of last year. That is lower than the Florida state median home sales price of $410,600. Homes typically sell after 59 days on market, which is faster than the state average and higher thanJanuary 2024 a year prior.

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How much do homes in Windermere, FL cost?

The median home price in Windermere was $580,000 in January 2025, down 55% from last year.

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How many homes are available in Windermere, FL?

The real estate market in Windermere had 28 homes for sale in January and is down from 34 homes for sale the month prior and down from 49 homes in January 2024.

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How many homes are sold in Windermere, FL?

There were 3 homes sold in January 2025, trending down from 6 homes sold a year ago.

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How long does it take to sell a home in Windermere, FL?

Homes in Windermere are staying on the market for 59 days. That’s 7 days slower than the median in January 2024, which means that the market is less competitive today.

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Is it a buyer’s or seller’s market in Windermere, FL?

It is considered a buyer’s market right now. Housing inventory is up since last year, which means supply is less constrained. Mortgage rates are 6.8%, making the average house payment $4,188, which is $2.6K lower than a year before.

Total months of housing supply available for sale is 9.3 months, down 36.3% from 14.6 month(s) in January 2024.

Months of Supply

The Months of Supply housing metric is an estimate of how long it would take to sell all the homes for sale relative to the number of homes sold each month. Historically, 5 to 6 months is the average. You may also hear this metric referred to as the "absorption rate."

Lower months of housing supply typically signal a seller’s market whereas when months of supply is greater than 6 months typically signal a buyer’s market.

Sales to Listing Ratio

Sales to Listing Ratios are an indicator of supply and demand. It is all the completed sales in the past month divided by the total number of active listings.

In a balanced real estate market, the total number of home sales to active listings ratio is between 0.12 and 0.2 while markets with a ratio higher than 0.2 favors seller’s, as homes are selling fast and there is limited inventory, while markets below 0.12 favor home buyers because there is a larger supply of homes to purchase.

Selling a house in Windermere, FL

Home values have decreased by 43.1% since last year, and the number of days it takes to sell a home has remain unchanged from 59 days in January 2024 to the same in January 2025.

The best time to sell your home in Windermere is in April, when homes sell fastest and for the most money.

Sellers typically pay the commission of both the listing and buyer’s agents, which typically total 5-6% of the home sale price. That’s $34,800 paid in commission to the real estate agents. You’d also need to factor in closing costs, plus other fees and your mortgage payoff amount, to calculate the net proceeds from your home sale.

Buying a house in Windermere, FL

Homes in Windermere have a median price of $580,000, which means you’ll need $58,000 for a 10% down payment. Housing costs have decreased 43.1% in the past year. When you’re several months out and have your down payment saved, make sure to get pre-approved for a mortgage and find a real estate agent.

Home values are only one part of the home affordability equation. When buying a house in Windermere, don’t forget to also account for closing costs, which are typically 3-4% of the home cost. In addition to a down payment of $58,000 you should have $23,200 as well as budget for cash reserves, moving expenses and ongoing homeownership costs for home maintenance and repairs or HOA fees.

Windermere home values are 42.2% cheaper than Gotha and 29.2% more expensive than the state median home value.

How does the Windermere real estate market compare to other markets?

The Windermere real estate market has a median sale price of $580,000, which is 29.2% higher than the state median sale price of $410,600. Compare other markets or nearby cities, as they can vary significantly.

Windermere, FL
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Gotha, FL
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$580,000$825,000$410,600
Days on marketDays on marketDays on market
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Monthly house payment
Monthly house payment
Monthly house payment
$4,188$5,831$3,051
Cost to buy a house
Cost to buy a house
Cost to buy a house
$81,200$115,500$57,484
Cost to sell a house
Cost to sell a house
Cost to sell a house
$40,600$57,750$28,742

Take the next step in Windermere: Find an agent

Navigating the Windermere housing market can be tricky, but you don’t have to go it alone. When you're ready to learn more, reach out to a local Windermere real estate agent to get the process started. We recommend interviewing multiple candidates and coming prepared with a list of all your questions.

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