Neighborhood · Alafaya, Florida
Dean's Reserve
A quiet Alafaya pocket with quick city access
Dean's Reserve is a small residential enclave in the Alafaya area of east Orange County, the kind of low-key neighborhood where the appeal is location rather than fanfare. You're roughly 14 minutes from downtown Orlando and 23 from MCO, with families here assigned to Winter Park High, Union Park Middle, and Arbor Ridge K-8. It's a place that rewards buyers who value calm streets and a central position in the metro.
The market here is genuinely thin — there are currently no active listings in Dean's Reserve, so this is a neighborhood you watch and pounce on rather than browse. Over the last 12 months just three homes changed hands, at a median sold price of $445,000, with sellers collecting about 97% of asking. If nothing's available here, it's worth widening your search to the broader pool of Alafaya homes for sale while you wait for the right door to open.
Dean's Reserve is a community in Alafaya, Florida.
Quick facts
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Dean's Reserve
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Dean's Reserve boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Dean's Reserve market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$445,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
83 days
Median time to sell
Dean's Reserve vs Alafaya
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 1.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Dean's Reserve boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Dean's Reserve is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
1,444
Median age
40
Median income
$87,826
Median home value
$294,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Dean's Reserve
Lifestyles
Top 1% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Emotional
Top 2% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Entertainment
Top 3% in the U.S.Film Lovers
Movie buffs and binge watchers expressing their love for movies, storytelling, and the film making process.
Food & Drink
Top 3% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Entertainment
Top 5% in the U.S.Live Experiences
When it comes to entertainment, this population is looking for the ultimate experience. Whether it's a charity fundraiser or a concert, elements such as lights, sounds, and merchandise are critical for a good time.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 6% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Straight answers
Dean's Reserve FAQs
Is Dean's Reserve a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want a quiet residential setting with strong metro access — about 14 minutes to downtown Orlando and 23 to the airport. Families are drawn by the assignment to Winter Park High, Union Park Middle, and Arbor Ridge K-8. The tradeoff is a small neighborhood with limited turnover, so it suits patient buyers.
Is Dean's Reserve expensive?+
It sits in a middle price band for the area — the median sold price over the past year was $445,000. That's driven by only three sales, so treat it as a reference point rather than a firm market rate. Comparing against nearby Alafaya homes for sale will give you a fuller picture.
What do homes cost in Dean's Reserve?+
There are no active listings right now, so there's no current list price to quote. The most recent guide is the $445,000 median sold price from the last 12 months. Given the low volume, pricing can swing depending on the specific home that comes up.
How is the market in Dean's Reserve?+
It's tight and slow-moving — zero active listings and just three homes sold in the past year. Sellers averaged about 97% of asking, meaning the few homes that do list tend to hold their price. Serious buyers should set alerts on the live map and be ready to act quickly.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
We don't have current HOA or property tax figures on record for Dean's Reserve given how few homes have sold recently. Those costs are best confirmed on a specific listing or through the county once a home is on the market. Reach out and we can pull the numbers on any property you're considering.
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