Sand Lake Hills
Single-family homes · Built 1973 to 1987 · about 1,600 to 2,800 sq ft
The original Dr. Phillips neighborhood, with no HOA and room to breathe.
Sand Lake Hills at a glance
Location: Between S Apopka-Vineland Road and Dr. Phillips Boulevard, from Wallace Road north to Palm Lake, with Banyan Boulevard running through it
Builder: Custom and individual builders
Built: 1973 to 1987
Homes: About 1,040 homes
Home types: Single-family homes
Size: About 1,600 to 2,800 sq ft
Bedrooms: 3 to 5 bedrooms
Area: Restaurant Row & Sand Lake Road
What Sand Lake Hills has
What is close to Sand Lake Hills
- Marketplace at Dr. Phillips (Publix) nearby
- Restaurant Row under 2 mi
- Dr. P. Phillips YMCA nearby
- Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital ~3 mi
Approximate distances from the community entrance. Walt Disney World is roughly 15 to 20 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
🏫 Dr. Phillips Elementary
🏫 Southwest Middle
🏫 Dr. Phillips High
Orange County Public Schools. Zoning changes, so verify every address.
Sand Lake Hills market snapshot
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.
Sand Lake Hills homes for sale right now
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MLS# O6441623
Coldwell Banker Realty
MLS# O6417714
Ihome Realty Fl LLC
MLS# O6435578
Exp Realty LLC
MLS# O6443454
Lpt Realty, LLC
MLS# O6430257
Century 21 Carioti
MLS# O6440595
Charles Rutenberg Realty Orlando
MLS# O6439936
Coldwell Banker Realty
MLS# O6449421
Charles Rutenberg Realty Orlando
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Sand Lake Hills FAQ
Where is Sand Lake Hills in Dr. Phillips?
Sand Lake Hills is in the Restaurant Row and Sand Lake Road core of Dr. Phillips, at Between S Apopka-Vineland Road and Dr. Phillips Boulevard, from Wallace Road north to Palm Lake, with Banyan Boulevard running through it.
How far is Sand Lake Hills from Walt Disney World?
Roughly 15 to 20 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 Hills built?
1973 to 1987. Most homes were built by individual or custom builders.
What amenities does Sand Lake Hills have?
No mandatory HOA, Mature trees and generous lots, Sidewalks on the main streets, Many homes with private pools.
Is Sand Lake Hills a gated community?
Sand Lake Hills is not listed as gated. Ask me about gated options nearby.
What schools serve Sand Lake Hills?
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 Sand Lake Hills in the City of Orlando?
Sand Lake Hills 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 Hills zoned for Dr. Phillips High?
Yes, Dr. Phillips High is the school most often listed for Sand Lake Hills. 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 Hills sell for?
Per Stellar MLS, the median sale price in Sand Lake Hills was $541,500 across 32 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.
Thinking about Sand Lake Hills?
Give me 30 minutes and tell me your timeline. I will send back:
- Recent closed sales in Sand Lake Hills, 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.