1989 (sold as condominiums from about 2006)Years built
630 to 930 sq ftHome size
1 to 2 bedroomsBedrooms
North MetroWest & HiawasseeArea
Why people move here

The most affordable way into MetroWest.

Tradewinds is a large condominium community on South Hiawassee Road with one and two-bedroom floor plans under 1,000 square feet. The amenity list is longer than the price suggests: two pools, tennis and racquetball courts, a fitness center and a lakeside pavilion.
Groceries are a few hundred yards away and the golf club is about a mile. For a first condo, a right-sized place when you are ready for less house or a starter that puts you ten minutes from Universal, this is where the numbers start in MetroWest.
First-time buyers and downsizers who want the lowest entry price in MetroWest.

Tradewinds at a glance

Location: South Hiawassee Road, in the 1000 block, north of Westpointe Boulevard

Builder: Custom and individual builders

Built: 1989 (sold as condominiums from about 2006)

Homes: About 544 residences

Home types: Low-rise condominiums

Size: About 630 to 930 sq ft

Bedrooms: 1 to 2 bedrooms

Area: North MetroWest & Hiawassee

Life here

What Tradewinds has

🏊Two pools with spas
🎾Lighted tennis courts
✨Racquetball
🏋Fitness center
🏠Clubhouse
🌊Lakeside pavilion with grills
🛠Playground
Proximity

What is close to Tradewinds

  • Winn-Dixie on South Hiawassee ~0.3 mi
  • Publix at MetroWest Village ~1 mi
  • MetroWest Golf Club ~1 mi
  • Valencia College West ~1.5 mi

Approximate distances from the community entrance. Walt Disney World is roughly 20 to 25 minutes away off-peak. Kirkman Road, Hiawassee Road and I-4 back up at rush hour, especially around Universal, so send me your work address and I will map your real commute.

Schools

🏫 MetroWest Elementary

🏫 Chain of Lakes or Gotha Middle

🏫 Olympia High

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

The numbers

Tradewinds market snapshot

$116,025Median sale priceDown 20.0% from $145,000 the year before. Part of that is the mix of homes that sold.
66 daysDays on marketMedian cumulative days on market.
27Closed sales19 the year before.
92%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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Free guides

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🏡 Buyer Guide

How buying in Tradewinds 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

Tradewinds FAQ

Where is Tradewinds in MetroWest?

Tradewinds is in north MetroWest along Westgate Drive, Raleigh Street and South Hiawassee Road, at South Hiawassee Road, in the 1000 block, north of Westpointe Boulevard.

How far is Tradewinds from Walt Disney World?

Roughly 20 to 25 minutes off-peak from this part of MetroWest. I will map the exact drive from the entrance before you choose.

When were homes in Tradewinds built?

1989 (sold as condominiums from about 2006). Most homes were built by individual or custom builders.

What amenities does Tradewinds have?

Two pools with spas, Lighted tennis courts, Racquetball, Fitness center, Clubhouse, Lakeside pavilion with grills, Playground.

Is Tradewinds a gated community?

Tradewinds is not listed as gated. Ask me about gated options nearby.

What schools serve Tradewinds?

Schools commonly listed for this community: MetroWest Elementary, Chain of Lakes or Gotha Middle, Olympia High. Assignments change, so verify zoning for a specific address with the OCPS School Locator.

Is Tradewinds in the City of Orlando or unincorporated Orange County?

Every MetroWest home has an Orlando mailing address, but the mailing address does not settle jurisdiction. Parts of MetroWest sit inside the City of Orlando and the community also appears in Orange County commission districts, so I confirm city or county for every address on the Property Appraiser site. Taxes, utilities and services follow that answer.

Does Tradewinds pay a master association fee and a neighborhood HOA fee?

Every home in MetroWest belongs to the MetroWest Master Association, which maintains the boulevards, common areas and community-wide standards. Most neighborhoods, including Tradewinds, also have their own association with its own dues and rules. Ask for both amounts and exactly what each covers before you write an offer, and I will pull them for any home you like.

Can I rent out a home in Tradewinds?

MetroWest Master Association leasing rules (Feb 2026) require a first lease of at least 7 months, ban short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO, and require tenant screening and a crime-free lease addendum. Tradewinds's own association can add stricter rules, so I check both sets of documents before you buy a rental.

What do homes in Tradewinds sell for?

Per Stellar MLS, the median sale price in Tradewinds was $116,025 across 27 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 Tradewinds?

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

  • Recent closed sales in Tradewinds, straight from Stellar MLS
  • City or county, master and neighborhood HOA dues, and rental rules 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 city or county jurisdiction, master and neighborhood association dues, rental rules, 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.