1996 to 1999Years built
2,100 to 3,600 sq ftHome size
3 to 6 bedroomsBedrooms
Community Park & O-Town WestArea
Why people move here

Late-1990s homes with a path to school and the park.

Sand Lake Cove is about 213 homes from the late 1990s off Darlene Drive. A few homes sit right on Big Sand Lake with their own docks.
A walking path connects the neighborhood to Sand Lake Elementary and Dr. P. Phillips Community Park, with its dog park and splash pad.
Buyers who want a late-1990s resale with a walking path to Sand Lake Elementary.

Sand Lake Cove at a glance

Location: Darlene Drive off S Apopka-Vineland Road, at Cove Lake Drive

Builder: Custom and individual builders

Built: 1996 to 1999

Homes: About 213 homes

Home types: Single-family homes, one and two story

Size: About 2,100 to 3,600 sq ft

Bedrooms: 3 to 6 bedrooms

Area: Community Park & O-Town West

Life here

What Sand Lake Cove has

🌊Walking path to Sand Lake Elementary and Dr. P. Phillips Community Park
🌊Big Sand Lake frontage on select homes
🚶Sidewalks
✨Deed restrictions
Proximity

What is close to Sand Lake Cove

  • Dr. P. Phillips Community Park by path
  • Sand Lake Elementary by path
  • Restaurant Row short drive
  • Walt Disney World short drive

Approximate distances from the community entrance. Walt Disney World is roughly 10 to 15 minutes away off-peak. Sand Lake Road, Apopka-Vineland Road and I-4 back up at rush hour and around the theme parks, so send me your work address and I will map your real commute.

Schools

🏫 Sand Lake Elementary

🏫 Southwest Middle

🏫 Lake Buena Vista High

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

The numbers

Sand Lake Cove market snapshot

$680,000Median sale priceLast 12 months.
15 daysDays on marketMedian cumulative days on market.
5Closed sales4 the year before.
97%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 Sand Lake Cove 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

Sand Lake Cove FAQ

Where is Sand Lake Cove in Dr. Phillips?

Sand Lake Cove is in south Dr. Phillips near Dr. P. Phillips Community Park and O-Town West, at Darlene Drive off S Apopka-Vineland Road, at Cove Lake Drive.

How far is Sand Lake Cove from Walt Disney World?

Roughly 10 to 15 minutes off-peak from this part of Dr. Phillips. I will map the exact drive from the entrance before you choose.

When were homes in Sand Lake Cove built?

1996 to 1999. Most homes were built by individual or custom builders.

What amenities does Sand Lake Cove have?

Walking path to Sand Lake Elementary and Dr. P. Phillips Community Park, Big Sand Lake frontage on select homes, Sidewalks, Deed restrictions.

Is Sand Lake Cove a gated community?

Sand Lake Cove is not listed as gated. Ask me about gated options nearby.

What schools serve Sand Lake Cove?

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

Is Sand Lake Cove in the City of Orlando?

Sand Lake Cove has an Orlando mailing address, but the Orange County Property Appraiser record I checked places it in unincorporated Orange County, so county services and county tax rates apply. A few Dr. Phillips neighborhoods are inside city limits, so I confirm the jurisdiction for every address.

Is Sand Lake Cove zoned for Dr. Phillips High?

Not usually. Lake Buena Vista High is the high school most often listed for Sand Lake Cove. Dr. Phillips addresses are split among Dr. Phillips High, Lake Buena Vista High, Olympia High and, on the CR 535 side, Windermere High, so I check the OCPS School Locator for every address.

What do homes in Sand Lake Cove sell for?

Per Stellar MLS, the median sale price in Sand Lake Cove was $680,000 across 5 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 Sand Lake Cove?

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

  • Recent closed sales in Sand Lake Cove, straight from Stellar MLS
  • City or county, HOA and lake 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®

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.