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It's a solid fit for families who want newer homes and access to strong public schools without leaving central Kissimmee. Nearby options include the Osceola County School for the Arts and Westside K-8, and the area's mix of gated and new-construction listings gives buyers real choice.

Compared with much of the Orlando metro, no — the median list price is $281,900 and listings run from $125,000 up to $530,000. At an average of $178 per square foot on a median 1,605-square-foot home, it's one of the more attainable central spots.

Over the last 12 months, 347 homes sold at a median price of $270,000, close to the current median list of $281,900. Sellers are averaging 99% of asking, so there's modest room to negotiate but not a lot of slack.

There are 209 active listings and homes are taking a median of 47 days to sell, which points to a steady, balanced market. With 347 sales in the past year and sellers netting 99% of list, neither buyers nor sellers hold a runaway advantage — you can see current inventory on the live map.

The median HOA runs about $100 a month, which is reasonable given how many gated and new-construction communities are in the zone. Median property tax comes in around $2,228 a year, and if you're weighing renting versus buying, the median rent here is $1,795 a month.