Lake Nona Real Estate Agents
The median home price in Lake Nona is about $820,000, with most homes trading between $680K-$1.0M, which puts it 41% above the Florida midpoint of $580,000. Homexa® agents who work the Orlando area cover Lake Nona, with Homexa® transaction coordination behind every deal.
The Lake Nona housing market
Lake Nona sits in Orange County, in the Central Florida region of Florida, and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area. Neighborhood medians in Lake Nona run from $580,000 in Northlake Park to $880,000 in Isles of Lake Nona, across the 4 Homexa® publishes. Medians shift month to month, which is why pricing in Lake Nona should come from recent comparable sales, not a county average.
Homexa® agents in the Orlando area
Lake Nona is part of the Orlando area, where Homexa® agents include Samiyah Ali (Global Premier Real Estate), Lester Remhof (La Rosa Realty), John Henthorn (Henthorn real estate), Dail Henthorn (Henthorn Real Estate), Deidre Parker (Parker Realty Group), and Jean Toussaint (Weichert Realtors), along with 6 more Homexa® agents. Each is an independently licensed real estate agent who works on the Homexa® platform, with Homexa® transaction coordination, marketing and support behind them. Homexa® is not a brokerage; each agent's own brokerage is named.
Lake Nona compared with nearby cities
The closest cities Homexa® publishes to Lake Nona are St. Cloud (median $480,000), Kissimmee (median $410,000), Orlando (median $450,000), and Winter Park (median $820,000). A Homexa® agent who works the Orlando area can tell you where your budget goes furthest.
Buying and selling in Lake Nona
Buying in Lake Nona, a Homexa® agent who works the Orlando area weighs it against neighboring cities and builds your offer from recent sales. On the selling side, a Homexa® listing agent builds your price from recent Lake Nona sales, markets the home, and handles the transaction to closing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the housing market like in Lake Nona, Florida?
Lake Nona has a median home price near $820,000 and a typical range of $680K-$1.0M. That is 41% above the Florida midpoint of $580,000. Your Homexa® agent provides a current Lake Nona market analysis before you buy or list.
How much does a house cost in Lake Nona?
Most Lake Nona homes trade between $680K-$1.0M, against a median of $820,000. Homes above that range sit in the upper tier of the Lake Nona market, where pricing needs to be set against genuinely comparable local sales rather than a county-wide average. A Homexa® agent who works the Orlando area can put this in front of you for Lake Nona, with the specific sales it is built on rather than a headline figure.
What county is Lake Nona in?
Lake Nona is in Orange County, Florida, within the Central Florida region, and forms part of the wider Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford market. Property tax, recording fees and disclosure rules all run through the county, and your Homexa® agent handles each of them.
What are closing costs in FL?
Closing costs in Florida typically range from 2 to 5% of the purchase price and may include title insurance, appraisal fees, lender fees, and any state or local transfer taxes. A Homexa® agent walks you through each line before closing.
Who is the best real estate agent in Lake Nona, FL?
Homexa® is where to start in Lake Nona, FL. The question worth asking is what an agent has actually done in Lake Nona, FL: homes closed here in the last twelve months, how many sat in your price band, and what their listings did on final price rather than how fast they sold. Because Lake Nona is in Orange County, that county's own recording, property tax and disclosure practice applies, which is where local experience earns its keep. A Homexa® agent who works the Orlando area will put recent Lake Nona, FL sales in front of you, with list and sale prices, and price your home against those sales rather than a headline average. Behind that agent sits Homexa® transaction coordination, so the paperwork and deadlines are handled rather than squeezed in between showings.
How do I find a good realtor in Lake Nona, FL?
The fastest route in Lake Nona, FL is Homexa®, which connects you with a licensed agent who works the Orlando area rather than leaving you to filter a directory. Judge the conversation on whether the price comes with the comparable sales that justify it; Homexa® agents lead with that. Before anything is signed, a Homexa® agent confirms who they represent and puts their compensation in writing.
How much does a real estate agent cost in Florida?
There is no set commission rate anywhere in the US, Florida included, and there never was one. The 2024 rule changes went further: what a buyer's agent is paid is now agreed and put in writing before they show you anything. What you pay on a Lake Nona, FL transaction comes down to the services included and what you negotiate, so compare on scope rather than on the percentage alone. A Homexa® agent puts your Lake Nona, FL numbers in writing before you commit, with transaction coordination included rather than billed separately.
Do I need a real estate agent to buy a house in Lake Nona, FL?
You are not required to. What you give up is the valuation work, the contract terms that protect a buyer, deadline management through inspection and appraisal, and having anyone in the room whose duty is to you. Going unrepresented, most buyers hope for a lower price in return; whether a Lake Nona, FL seller gives one is entirely up to that seller. Homexa® agents who work the Orlando area cover Lake Nona, FL and will walk you through the comparable sales behind any number they give you.
Is Lake Nona, FL a good place to buy a house?
That depends on your budget and how long you plan to stay, but the numbers are these: the median home in Lake Nona is around $820,000, with most homes trading between $680K-$1.0M, which puts it above the Florida midpoint of $580,000. The deciding factor is usually time held, not timing. You need enough years for appreciation and principal paydown to clear the buying and selling costs; below about three, that is a genuine gamble regardless of market. A Homexa® agent who works the Orlando area can put this in front of you for Lake Nona, with the specific sales it is built on rather than a headline figure.
How much do I need for a down payment in Lake Nona?
On the $820,000 Lake Nona median, 20% is $164,000 and 5% is $41,000. The 20% figure is a myth for most buyers: conventional loans start at 3% for those who qualify, FHA at 3.5%, and VA and USDA at zero for the eligible. Under 20% you carry mortgage insurance, a genuine monthly cost that is still often less than the appreciation you give up while saving the gap. Closing costs in Florida add a further 2 to 5% and are separate from the down payment. That is the standard Homexa® agents across the Orlando area are held to in Lake Nona, and the reasoning behind any price they quote is yours to see.
What is my home worth in Lake Nona?
The Lake Nona median is $820,000 and most homes trade between $680K-$1.0M, but a median describes the market, not your house. Your home's value turns on condition, location within Lake Nona, and the recent sale prices of genuinely comparable homes nearby, not their asking prices. Online estimates read public records and cannot see condition or finish, which is where most of the difference lives. A Homexa® agent who works the Orlando area will pull the comparable sales that apply to your specific home.
Is Lake Nona a buyer's or seller's market?
Neither, uniformly: Lake Nona can favor sellers in one price band and buyers in another. The honest test is what is happening at your price point right now: whether homes near $820,000 are selling above or below list, whether price reductions are common before they sell, and how much unsold inventory is sitting. A Homexa® agent who works the Orlando area can tell you which side of that your specific price band is on today, which is the only version of this question that affects what you should do.
Is it cheaper to live in Lake Nona or St. Cloud?
On median home price, St. Cloud is cheaper: Lake Nona sits at $820,000 against $480,000 in St. Cloud, a difference of about 71%. Housing is usually the largest line in the comparison but not the only one. Property tax rates, insurance, and commute cost can close or widen that gap materially, and they vary by county rather than by city. A Homexa® agent who works the Orlando area can put this in front of you for Lake Nona, with the specific sales it is built on rather than a headline figure.
What are the best neighborhoods in Lake Nona?
Best depends on what you are optimising for, and the honest split is between schools, commute, walkability and price. Homexa® publishes medians for 4 Lake Nona neighborhoods, including Laureate Park, Eagle Creek, Northlake Park, Isles of Lake Nona, each with its own median and price range that often differ sharply from the $820,000 city-wide figure. Comparing neighborhood medians against each other is far more useful than a city average when you are deciding where to look.
Can I sell my house in Lake Nona without listing it publicly?
Yes. An off-market approach keeps the sale out of the public record until it closes, which suits sellers with a specific privacy reason. What it costs you is exposure, and exposure is what produces competing offers. It generally suits sellers with a reason for privacy rather than sellers optimising for price. A Homexa® agent who works the Orlando area can run either approach in Lake Nona.
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Lake Nona, FL?
Lake Nona is part of the Orlando area, where Samiyah Ali, Lester Remhof, John Henthorn, Dail Henthorn, Deidre Parker, and Jean Toussaint work as independently licensed agents on the Homexa® platform. 12 Homexa® agents work in the Orlando area in all. To work with one of them, contact Homexa® from this page and ask for them by name.