Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Sylvan Hylands
Established Orlando living, minutes from downtown
1
Homes for sale
$399,900
Median list price
$217
Avg price / sqft
71
Median days on market
Sylvan Hylands sits on Orlando's west side, close enough to make the roughly 17-minute run into downtown feel like nothing while keeping the calmer feel of an older, settled neighborhood. It's the kind of pocket where mature streets and single-family homes do the talking, with easy reach to neighboring areas like Metro West and the broader stretch of Orlando homes for sale when you want more options. Universal Orlando is about 26 minutes out and MCO around 36, so commutes and weekend plans both stay simple.
For a buyer, this is a small, quiet market — there's just one active listing right now at $399,900, so inventory moves in a trickle rather than a flood. Over the last 12 months, 10 homes sold at a median of $292,500, and sellers took about 92% of asking, which tells you there's room to negotiate if you come prepared. With homes sitting a median of 71 days, patience on both sides is part of the deal here.
Sylvan Hylands is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$399,900 – $400K price range
1,845 sqft median home
9 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sylvan Hylands
Every active listing inside the Sylvan Hylands boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Sylvan Hylands market
9
Sold, last 12 months
$290,000
Median sold price
92%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
14 days
Median time to sell
Sylvan Hylands vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 7.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sylvan Hylands boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sylvan Hylands is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sylvan Hylands home
≈ $2,603/mo
$399,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
972
Median age
36
Median income
$62,444
Median home value
$197,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Sylvan Hylands
Beliefs
Top 4% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 5% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Emotional
Top 5% in the U.S.Gratitude
From generous tipping to standing ovations, this population has a way with giving someone a pat on the back.
Beliefs
Top 5% 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.
Attitudes
Top 6% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Food & Drink
Top 6% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
People who close here
Our Orlando experts
Straight answers
Sylvan Hylands FAQs
Is Sylvan Hylands a good place to live?+
It's an established west-side Orlando neighborhood with straightforward access to downtown in about 17 minutes and Universal in around 26. The vibe is quieter and more settled than newer master-planned areas, and you're close to established communities like Metro West if you want more amenities nearby.
Is Sylvan Hylands expensive?+
It's one of the more affordable west-side pockets — the median sold price over the last year was $292,500, and the single active listing sits at $399,900. Compared with pricier Orlando neighborhoods, this is a spot where your dollar stretches further.
What do homes cost in Sylvan Hylands?+
Recent sales landed at a median of $292,500, while the current active listing is priced at $399,900, or about $217 per square foot on a typical 1,845-square-foot home. Prices vary with condition and lot, so it's worth comparing against nearby areas like South Semoran.
How is the market here?+
It's a small, slow-moving market — just one active listing and 10 homes sold in the past 12 months, with a median of 71 days on market. Sellers averaged 92% of asking, so buyers who aren't in a rush often find negotiating room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no meaningful HOA data reported for this neighborhood, which reflects its older single-family character rather than a fee-heavy planned community. Property taxes run a median of about $3,430 per year, keeping monthly carrying costs manageable.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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