1996Years built
1,010 to 1,300 sq ftHome size
GatedEntry
Apopka-Vineland & HiawasseeArea
Why people move here

The most approachable way into a Bay Hill address.

Sanctuary at Bay Hill is a gated community of about 303 condominiums built in 1996 on Sugar Bend Drive, off Hiawassee Road. Most homes are single-level flats with two or three bedrooms, and some come with a one-car garage.
It sits on the east edge of the Bay Hill area, away from the golf course, but close to Dr. Phillips Elementary and Restaurant Row. The clubhouse, pool, gym, courts and dog park cover the basics.
First-time buyers, downsizers and investors who want Dr. Phillips schools at an entry price.

Sanctuary at Bay Hill at a glance

Location: Sugar Bend Drive off Hiawassee Road, north of Sand Lake Road

Builder: Custom and individual builders

Built: 1996

Homes: About 303 condominiums

Home types: Condominiums, mostly single-level flats

Size: About 1,010 to 1,300 sq ft

Bedrooms: 2 to 3 bedrooms

Entry: Gated

Area: Apopka-Vineland & Hiawassee

Life here

What Sanctuary at Bay Hill has

🛡Gated entry
🏠Clubhouse
🏊Community pool
🏋Fitness center
🎾Tennis and basketball courts
🛠Playground
🐕Dog park
Proximity

What is close to Sanctuary at Bay Hill

  • Dr. Phillips Elementary ~0.5 mi
  • Restaurant Row on Sand Lake Road ~1.5 mi
  • Publix at Marketplace at Dr. Phillips ~1.5 mi
  • Universal Orlando ~4 mi

Approximate distances from the community entrance. Walt Disney World is roughly 15 to 20 minutes away off-peak. Sand Lake Road and I-4 back up at rush hour and during the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March, so send me your work address and I will map your real commute.

Schools

🏫 Dr. Phillips Elementary

🏫 Southwest Middle

🏫 Dr. Phillips High

Orange County Public Schools. Zoning changes, so verify every address.

The numbers

Sanctuary at Bay Hill market snapshot

$278,000Median sale priceLast 12 months.
82 daysDays on marketMedian cumulative days on market.
10Closed sales5 the year before.
98%Sale-to-list price ratioMedian for the last 12 months.

Stellar MLS, residential closed sales, 12 months ending September 30, 2026. Pulled Oct 15, 2026 and refreshed every quarter. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. For a specific home, request a custom report.

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🏡 Buyer Guide

How buying in Sanctuary at Bay Hill works, from new construction versus resale to what to verify on HOA, CDD and school zoning.

🔑 Seller Guide

Pricing, prep and timing for selling your current home, including how to sell and buy at the same time without moving twice.

Questions buyers ask

Sanctuary at Bay Hill FAQ

Where is Sanctuary at Bay Hill in Bay Hill?

Sanctuary at Bay Hill is in the outer edge of Bay Hill, along South Apopka-Vineland Road and Hiawassee Road, at Sugar Bend Drive off Hiawassee Road, north of Sand Lake Road.

How far is Sanctuary at Bay Hill from Walt Disney World?

Roughly 15 to 20 minutes off-peak from this part of Bay Hill. I will map the exact drive from the entrance before you choose.

When were homes in Sanctuary at Bay Hill built?

1996. Most homes were built by individual or custom builders.

What amenities does Sanctuary at Bay Hill have?

Gated entry, Clubhouse, Community pool, Fitness center, Tennis and basketball courts, Playground, Dog park.

Is Sanctuary at Bay Hill a gated community?

Yes. Sanctuary at Bay Hill has a gated entry. I confirm gate type and access rules for any home before you write an offer.

What schools serve Sanctuary at Bay Hill?

Schools commonly listed for this community: Dr. Phillips Elementary, Southwest Middle, Dr. Phillips High. Assignments change, so verify zoning for a specific address with the OCPS School Locator.

Is Sanctuary at Bay Hill in the City of Orlando?

Bay Hill has an Orlando mailing address, but it sits in unincorporated Orange County, so county services and county tax rates apply. Some nearby Dr. Phillips addresses are inside city limits, so I confirm the jurisdiction for every home.

Do I have to join the Bay Hill Club to live in Sanctuary at Bay Hill?

No. The Bay Hill Club and Lodge is a private club with optional membership, separate from the neighborhood associations. Your HOA, condo or property owners association dues do not include club membership.

What do homes in Sanctuary at Bay Hill sell for?

Per Stellar MLS, the median sale price in Sanctuary at Bay Hill was $278,000 across 10 closed sales in the 12 months ending September 30, 2026. Call or text me at 407.502.4719 for recent sales that match your home.

Your next step

Thinking about Sanctuary at Bay Hill?

Give me 30 minutes and tell me your timeline. I will send back:

  • Recent closed sales in Sanctuary at Bay Hill, straight from Stellar MLS
  • Property owners association, HOA or condo rules, and lake or golf access for the homes that fit
  • Your real commute, mapped from the entrance

No pressure. If you are selling a home somewhere else first, we will plan both sides together.

Semper Fi to your real estate needs. Jorge Martinez, REALTOR®

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Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Community details come from public sources and change over time; distances are approximate. Market data from Stellar MLS. Buyers should verify jurisdiction (unincorporated Orange County or City of Orlando), school assignments, HOA, CDD, lake access and all property details independently. The JEM Property Group is an independently owned and operated real estate team affiliated with Keller Williams Realty. Equal Housing Opportunity.