Thank you for taking a few minutes to read the Ron the Realtor 2026 1st Quarter Real Estate Report. The only place on the planet to get this detailed breakdown every single quarter from the Realtor that has dominated one of the most active zip codes in the entire state for almost 3 decades. The data is broken down every quarter to the single-family market as well, which is crucial when trying to identify trends in the local marketplace. Winter Garden continues to be a highly sought-after place to call HOME. When it comes time to buy or sell make sure RTR is the first call you make… No one has sold more homes in 34787 than RTR, period. True story. All of this data is derived from the STELLAR ORRA MLS and then broken down and analyzed to a level deeper than anywhere on the internet…
| Metric | Beds | Baths | SqFt Heated | List Price | LP / SqFt | Close Price | SP / SqFt | Days to Contract | Days To Close | ADOM | CDOM | SP/LP Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Min |
1 |
1 |
838 |
$175,000
|
$26.28 |
$153,000
|
$26.28 |
|
-13 |
|
|
.77 |
|
Max |
7 |
8 |
15,600
|
$3,510,956 |
$675.23 |
$3,150,000 |
$627.26 |
638 |
663 |
603 |
603 |
1.07 |
|
Avg |
4 |
3 |
2,649 |
$726,609 |
$271.86 |
$705,397 |
$264.71 |
65 |
95 |
57 |
68 |
.98 |
|
Median |
4 |
3 |
2,474 |
$599,999 |
$253.67 |
$588,624 |
$248.69 |
36 |
74 |
29 |
30 |
.98
|
| Metric | Beds | Baths | SqFt Heated | List Price | LP / SqFt | Close Price | SP / SqFt | Days to Contract | Days To Close | ADOM | CDOM | SP/LP Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Min |
1 |
1 |
420 |
$116,900 |
$118.42 |
$117,000 |
$118.92 |
|
-37
|
-12 |
-12 |
.77 |
|
Max |
7
|
6 |
5,760 |
$2,500,000 |
$543.48 |
$2,421,000 |
$544.90 |
629 |
645 |
560 |
569 |
1.09 |
|
Avg |
4 |
3 |
2,414 |
$670,715 |
$277.14 |
$655,546 |
$271.09 |
70 |
97 |
56 |
61 |
.98 |
|
Median |
4 |
3 |
2,163 |
$592,500 |
$265.92 |
$580,000 |
$260.80 |
43 |
71 |
24 |
27 |
.99 |
First of all, thank you for being an avid reader and follower of mine. I have spent countless hours over last 2 decades publishing these reports every quarter for the City I have devoted over half my life exceeding my client’s real estate goals in, Winter Garden. These reports I produce while the majority of the population is asleep, it is the only time I can get pen to paper without distractions. Even more important than these Quarterly reports that are released without a sign-up or registration required, I also pour my expertise and knowledge into the heavily read RTR End of year report and what the majority of all RTR ARMY skips to, the always spot on RTRs Crystal Ball predictions. With this aid let’s make this report short and sweet so I can devote the time needed to the year in review. The section read by most of my competition and parroted, which is a true honor. Knowledge is power and why I have given all of this to you with no strings attached over the last 2 decades. Winter Garden had some bragging rights this First Quarter... breaking an average sale price of over $700,000 , representing a 7% spike from 1st qtr 2025. This did not translate into a rise in avergae $/ft. The days on market conitnues to climb and the units sold is 7% off the pace of 1st qtr 2025. Lets dive deeper into the data like we do every 3 months and focus solely on the Single Family Market.
| Metric | Beds | Baths | SqFt Heated | List Price | LP / SqFt | Close Price | SP / SqFt | Days to Contract | Days To Close | ADOM | CDOM | SP/LP Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Min |
2 |
1
|
948 |
$315,000 |
$141.41 |
$315,000 |
$141.41 |
|
-13
|
|
|
.77 |
|
Max |
7
|
8 |
6,442
|
$3,510,956 |
$675.23 |
$3,150,000
|
$627.26 |
532 |
572 |
525 |
546 |
1.07 |
|
Avg |
4 |
4 |
2,908 |
$827,421 |
$282.36 |
$801,667 |
$274.41 |
65 |
98 |
58 |
72 |
.97 |
|
Median |
4 |
4 |
2,780 |
$699,995 |
$258.55 |
$690,000 |
$253.13 |
35 |
80 |
29 |
31 |
.98 |
| Metric | Beds | Baths | SqFt Heated | List Price | LP / SqFt | Close Price | SP / SqFt | Days to Contract | Days To Close | ADOM | CDOM | SP/LP Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Min |
2 |
1 |
640 |
$192,000 |
$118.42 |
$180,000 |
$118.92 |
|
-37 |
-12 |
-12 |
.77 |
|
Max |
7
|
6 |
5,760 |
$2,500,000 |
$543.48 |
$2,421,000 |
$544.90 |
629 |
645 |
560 |
560 |
1.09 |
|
Avg |
4 |
3
|
2,601 |
$733,996 |
$283.36 |
$716,955 |
$276.93 |
66 |
92 |
52 |
56 |
.98 |
|
Median |
4 |
3
|
2,472 |
$649,990 |
$273.64 |
$635,000 |
$266.93 |
37
|
63 |
19 |
22 |
.99 |
Wow...a 10% spike in average sale price. Sounds incredible right? It was the result of a $3m closing plus 8 others in the mid to high 2m range. In 2025 there were only 5 2m closings in 1st quarter and 2 were at exactly 2m. This has drove that average sale price to this incredible $800k market, never seen in the zip code in any quarter !
The 310 Homes closed and funded represents a 12% drop year to year. The days on market spiked 22% and the average $/ft is flat.
Any avid reader of the RTR Winter Garden report knows that the Stellar ORRA MLS that all this data is derived from only tells one chapter of the 34787 housing market. Winter Garden has one of the fastest growing populations in the entire country. Hundreds of new home construction sales are closing every quarter not in these charts. New homes tend to sell at high sale prices and $/ft than resales. So this data is here to assist every quarter on the evaluation of the market but is not the whole picture.
Historical Perspective
From 2023 to 2024 Winter Garden was flat across all metrics but days on market, which increased drastically. 2022 to 2023 Winter Garden spiked 10% average sale price, the spike from 2021 to 2022 was 20%. 2020 to 2021 11.5%…. these are historical numbers that cannot be sustained every year, remember these are all COMPOUNDING year after year…. homes are becoming unaffordable… to sustain the levels achieved and not regress with the interest rates, record inflation and world events is quite remarkable from where I am looking.
I still feel the biggest issue we are facing are many inexperienced Realtors over promising out the gate and way overpricing their listings, only to have them sit and price reduce. Both fueling the journalist headline and days on market.
Personally, the RTR ARMY experienced another record 1st Qtr with record sales in several sought after communities. With many homes selling at or above asking rpcie in the first weekend of hitting the market!
RTR ARMY closed and funded $9.340,500 in volume , 14 homes , with an incredible 8 of them off market. Creating magic for buyers and sellers in a drama free environment only RTR could deliver.
RTR Prediction section
The second quarter of sales always signifies an incredible surge of activity year after year. As easter passes, it is basically "gentlemen start your engines" signaling the start of the spring buying frenzy. This year will be no different.
Now more than ever who represents you will matter when it comes to selling quickly and for top dollar. There is a reason RTR ARMY average is selling in 2 weeks or less at or above full price. Global marketing and strong grasp of current market conditions and values. Almost 3 decades of experience is ready to go to work for your family.
Curious what your home is currently worth, as always… 407-592-SOLD for a private, custom market analysis consultation with RTR himself.
Buying new construction, awesome RTR is there every step from concept to close…plus you get a free 4 pt inspection at final walk thru too!
God Bless our troops overseas and the families they leave behind, I for one will never forget that FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE. My family thanks you for your sacrifice.
