Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Rock Lake
Close-in Orlando living just west of downtown
3
Homes for sale
$325,000
Median list price
$221
Avg price / sqft
84
Median days on market
Rock Lake sits a quick 12-minute drive from downtown Orlando, which makes it one of the more practical addresses for anyone who wants to stay close to the city core without paying downtown prices. The neighborhood feeds into Jones High, Carver Middle, and Rock Lake Elementary, and it puts you within easy reach of established west-side communities like Metro West and the broader mix of Orlando homes for sale.
The market here is small and quiet — three active listings at a $325,000 median asking price, with no recorded sales in the past 12 months. That thin inventory means buyers should move quickly when something fits, and it also makes it worth comparing against nearby options like South Semoran and newer-build areas such as Laureate Park before committing.
Rock Lake is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$289,000 – $360K price range
1,372 sqft median home
$1,750/mo median rent
11 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Rock Lake
$325,000$335,000
417 N TAMPA AVENUE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,715 sqft
$289,000$299,000
519 VERN DRIVE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,368 sqft
$359,900$364,000
600 VENTURA AVENUE, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,372 sqft
Every active listing inside the Rock Lake boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Rock Lake market
11
Sold, last 12 months
$321,000
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
14 days
Median time to sell
Rock Lake vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 15.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Rock Lake boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Rock Lake is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Rock Lake home
≈ $2,247/mo
$325,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,750/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,058
Median age
54
Median income
$48,227
Median home value
$149,177
Beyond the listings
Living in Rock Lake
Attitudes
Top 4% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Beliefs
Top 6% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Beliefs
Top 10% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Relationships
Top 12% in the U.S.Networking
Driven to succeed in the business world, this population seeks to progress in their career through networking happy hours, summits, and connecting with other professionals online.
Beliefs
Top 15% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 18% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
People who close here
Our Orlando experts
Straight answers
Rock Lake FAQs
Is Rock Lake a good place to live?+
Rock Lake works well for buyers who want to stay close to Orlando's core — downtown is about a 12-minute drive and Universal Orlando around 21 minutes. The neighborhood is zoned for Rock Lake Elementary, Carver Middle, and Jones High, and it neighbors established west-side communities like Metro West.
Is Rock Lake expensive?+
Not by close-in Orlando standards. The current median list price is $325,000, which is more accessible than many neighborhoods this near to downtown, though with only three active listings your choices are limited at any given moment.
What do homes cost in Rock Lake?+
Right now the median asking price across the three active listings is $325,000. There were no recorded sales in the past 12 months, so there isn't a reliable sold-price benchmark — worth keeping in mind when you and your agent set an offer strategy.
How is the Rock Lake market right now?+
It's a thin, slow-moving market with just three homes listed and no sales logged in the last year. That scarcity means the right listing can go quickly, so it helps to compare against nearby inventory like South Semoran while you wait for a fit.
What about HOA fees and property taxes in Rock Lake?+
We don't have current HOA or property-tax figures on file for Rock Lake's active listings, and many older Orlando neighborhoods like this carry little or no mandatory HOA. Your agent can pull the exact tax and any association details on a specific property before you write an offer.
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