1973 to 2013Years built
2,000 to 8,000+ sq ftHome size
3 to 6 bedroomsBedrooms
Gotha & Dr. Phillips SideArea
Why people move here

Deeded chain access and a boat ramp on Lake Down.

Windermere Downs is 218 homes on the west side of Lake Down, from 1970s originals to newer builds. Interior homes have deeded Butler Chain access through the community boat ramp.
Tennis, a playground and parks round it out. Gotha is next door.
Buyers who want the chain at an interior-lot price.

Windermere Downs at a glance

Location: Between Park Ridge Gotha Road and Hempel Avenue, on Lake Down

Builder: Custom and individual builders

Built: 1973 to 2013

Homes: 218 homesites

Home types: Lakefront and interior single-family homes

Size: About 2,000 to 8,000+ sq ft

Bedrooms: 3 to 6 bedrooms

Area: Gotha & Dr. Phillips Side

Life here

What Windermere Downs has

🌊Deeded Butler Chain access
🌊Lake Down frontage on select lots
🚤Boat ramp
🎾Tennis court
🛠Playground
🌳Parks
Proximity

What is close to Windermere Downs

  • Grocery and shopping ~2 mi
  • Rose Place Park ~2.5 mi
  • Health Central Hospital ~2.9 mi
  • Lake Down public boat ramp ~3.5 mi

Approximate distances from the community entrance. Walt Disney World is roughly 15 to 20 minutes away off-peak. Two-lane roads around the lakes and SR 535 slow down at rush hour, so send me your work address and I will map your real commute.

Schools

🏫 Thornebrooke Elementary

🏫 Gotha Middle

🏫 Olympia High

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

The numbers

Windermere Downs market snapshot

$925,000Median sale priceLast 12 months.
18 daysDays on marketMedian cumulative days on market.
8Closed sales9 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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Free guides

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🏡 Buyer Guide

How buying in Windermere Downs 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

Windermere Downs FAQ

Where is Windermere Downs in Windermere?

Windermere Downs is in the Gotha and Dr. Phillips side of Windermere, west of Apopka-Vineland Road, at Between Park Ridge Gotha Road and Hempel Avenue, on Lake Down.

How far is Windermere Downs from Walt Disney World?

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

When were homes in Windermere Downs built?

1973 to 2013. Most homes were built by individual or custom builders.

What amenities does Windermere Downs have?

Deeded Butler Chain access, Lake Down frontage on select lots, Boat ramp, Tennis court, Playground, Parks.

Is Windermere Downs a gated community?

Windermere Downs is not listed as gated. Ask me about gated options nearby.

What schools serve Windermere Downs?

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

Is Windermere Downs in the Town of Windermere?

Many Windermere addresses are in unincorporated Orange County, not the Town. Taxes, rules and services differ, so I confirm the jurisdiction for every address.

What do homes in Windermere Downs sell for?

Per Stellar MLS, the median sale price in Windermere Downs was $925,000 across 8 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 Windermere Downs?

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

  • Recent closed sales in Windermere Downs, straight from Stellar MLS
  • Town 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 Town or county jurisdiction, 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.