Sylvan Lake Shores
Sylvan Lake Shores: Local Questions Answered
Where is Sylvan Lake Shores in Winter Park?
Sylvan Lake Shores is inside City of Winter Park limits, between Lake Sylvan and Lake Mizell, on Sylvan Boulevard, Grove Terrace, Mizell Avenue, Harris Circle and Overlook Road, with parts of Aloma Avenue, North Phelps Avenue and Osceola Avenue. Homes have Winter Park 32789 addresses.
What types of homes are in Sylvan Lake Shores?
Sylvan Lake Shores has 108 single-family homes, according to Orange County Property Appraiser records: about half built from 1916 to 1953 and the rest built from 1985 on, plus new homes under construction or finished in 2025 and 2026 on three more lots, according to MLS listings. Homes range from about 1,050 to 5,750 square feet, and MLS listings show 2 to 5 bedrooms. There are no condos or townhomes.
How much do homes cost in Sylvan Lake Shores?
Over the past two years (MLS data, October 2026), homes in Sylvan Lake Shores sold 13 times for a median of about $1.3 million, ranging from about $645,000 to $4.5 million. Lakefront and newly built homes sold at the top of that range. For today's listings, see the top of this page.
Is there an HOA in Sylvan Lake Shores?
No. No homeowners association was found, and MLS listings show no HOA fee. Orange County property records and Florida's official list of special districts don't show a community development district (CDD) for Sylvan Lake Shores, but check the property tax bill for any special assessments.
What schools serve Sylvan Lake Shores?
Orange County Public Schools' 2026-27 school zones place Sylvan Lake Shores in Brookshire Elementary, Glenridge Middle and Winter Park 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.
Are there lakefront homes in Sylvan Lake Shores?
Yes. County GIS shows 25 homes on Lake Sylvan and 3 on Lake Mizell. Sylvan Lake Shores is separate from Sylvan Heights and Sylvan Park, two neighboring City of Winter Park plats, and from Sylvan Shores in Mount Dora.
Can you rent homes in Sylvan Lake Shores short term?
No Sylvan Lake Shores-specific rental rules turned up in our research, and no mandatory HOA was found. City of Winter Park rules apply, so confirm them before buying if you plan to rent short term.
