Butler Bay
Butler Bay: Local Questions Answered
Where is Butler Bay in Windermere?
Butler Bay is on land bordered by Lake Butler Boulevard and Park Avenue, along Lake Crescent and Lake Roberts. Unit 1, on Marquesas Court and Sunbittern Court, is inside the Town of Windermere. Units 2 and 3, on Butler Bay Drive North and nearby courts, are in unincorporated Orange County. All of Butler Bay has Windermere 34786 addresses.
What types of homes are in Butler Bay?
Butler Bay has 181 single-family homes built from 1983 to 2022, according to Orange County Property Appraiser records. Homes range from about 2,310 to 8,040 square feet on lots of about 0.5 to 3.2 acres. There are no townhomes. County GIS shows 57 homes on Lake Crescent and 12 on Lake Roberts.
How much do homes cost in Butler Bay?
Over the past two years (MLS data, October 2026), homes in Butler Bay sold 18 times for a median of about $1.5 million, ranging from about $831,000 to $3.1 million. For today's listings, see the top of this page.
What are the HOA fees in Butler Bay?
Most recent MLS listings show HOA dues of about $189 to $215 per month as of October 2026; confirm current dues with the association. Orange County property records and Florida's official list of special districts don't show a community development district (CDD) for Butler Bay, but check the property tax bill for any special assessments. The association is Windermere Club Homeowners Association, Inc.
What schools serve Butler Bay?
Orange County Public Schools' 2026-27 school zones place Butler Bay Unit 1 (Marquesas Court and Sunbittern Court) in Windermere Elementary, Gotha Middle and Olympia High School. Units 2 and 3 are zoned for Windermere Elementary, Bridgewater Middle and Windermere High School.
Zoning can change and varies by street, so confirm a specific address with Orange County Public Schools' Find My School tool, and compare school grades in the Florida School Accountability Reports.
Is the Windermere Country Club golf course in Butler Bay still open?
No. The Windermere Country Club course and clubhouse inside Butler Bay are closed, so golf, the clubhouse and other club facilities are not current amenities. Local news reported that the property sold in 2024 and that its owner filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2025. Manors at Butler Bay is a separate community nearby.
Can you rent homes in Butler Bay short term?
No Butler Bay-specific rental rules turned up in our research. HOA documents often limit leasing, so confirm the current rules with the association before buying if you plan to rent.
