Windermere Downs
Windermere Downs: Local Questions Answered
Where is Windermere Downs located?
Windermere Downs is off Park Ridge Gotha Road and Hempel Avenue, on streets including Wildoak Drive, Maple Leaf Drive and Woody Drive, along Lake Down. It has Windermere mailing addresses but is in unincorporated Orange County.
What types of homes are in Windermere Downs?
Windermere Downs has 204 single-family homes built from 1973 to 2021, according to Orange County Property Appraiser records. Homes range from about 1,810 to 8,390 square feet on lots of about 0.27 to 5.8 acres. There are no townhomes.
How much do homes cost in Windermere Downs?
Over the past two years (MLS data, October 2026), homes in Windermere Downs sold 17 times for a median of about $850,000, with most between about $670,000 and $1.3 million; the highest sale was about $2.4 million. For today's listings, see the top of this page.
What are the HOA fees in Windermere Downs?
Recent MLS listings show HOA dues of about $74 to $88 per month as of October 2026. Orange County property records and Florida's official list of special districts don't show a community development district (CDD) for Windermere Downs, but check the property tax bill for any special assessments. The association is Windermere Downs Community Association, Inc.
What schools serve Windermere Downs?
Orange County Public Schools' 2026-27 school zones place Windermere Downs in Thornebrooke Elementary, Gotha Middle and Olympia 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 Windermere Downs on Lake Down and in the Town of Windermere?
It borders Lake Down: Orange County GIS shows nine homes and an association tract on the lake. Despite the name, Windermere Downs is in unincorporated Orange County, not the Town of Windermere. Lake Down Village and Lake Down Reserve are separate communities.
Can you rent homes in Windermere Downs short term?
No Windermere Downs-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.
