South Bay
Custom single-family homes · Built 1980 to 2005, mostly 1981 to 1995 · about 2,200 to 5,100 sq ft
Lake Tibet living with a community dock and miles of trails.
South Bay at a glance
Location: South Bay Drive on Lake Tibet, next to Bay Hill Club (entrance to verify)
Builder: Custom and individual builders
Built: 1980 to 2005, mostly 1981 to 1995
Homes: About 208 homes
Home types: Custom single-family homes
Size: About 2,200 to 5,100 sq ft
Bedrooms: 3 to 5 bedrooms
Area: Lake Tibet & the Butler Chain
What South Bay has
What is close to South Bay
- Bay Hill Club adjacent
- Restaurant Row short drive
- Dr. P. Phillips YMCA short drive
- Marketplace at Dr. Phillips (Publix) short drive
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.
South Bay 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.
South Bay homes for sale right now
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MLS# O6443224
Julian Properties, Inc.
MLS# O6431503
Set Homes Realty LLC
MLS# O6440005
Iad Real Estate
MLS# O6448526
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South Bay FAQ
Where is South Bay in Dr. Phillips?
South Bay is in the Lake Tibet and Butler Chain edge of Dr. Phillips, next to Bay Hill, at South Bay Drive on Lake Tibet, next to Bay Hill Club (entrance to verify).
How far is South Bay 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 South Bay built?
1980 to 2005, mostly 1981 to 1995. Most homes were built by individual or custom builders.
What amenities does South Bay have?
Community dock and gazebo on Lake Tibet, Tennis and pickleball courts, About 2.5 miles of walking trails, About 33 acres of parks and common ground, Putting green, Playground.
Is South Bay a gated community?
South Bay is not listed as gated. Ask me about gated options nearby.
What schools serve South Bay?
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 South Bay in the City of Orlando?
South Bay 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 South Bay zoned for Dr. Phillips High?
Yes, Dr. Phillips High is the school most often listed for South Bay. 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 South Bay sell for?
Per Stellar MLS, the median sale price in South Bay was $1,150,000 across 16 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 South Bay?
Give me 30 minutes and tell me your timeline. I will send back:
- Recent closed sales in South Bay, 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.