Is Lake Mary a Good Place to Live? An Honest 2026 Buyer's Guide

Posted by Cara Stajcar on May 5th, 2026

Orlando Real Estate•May 5, 2026•Lake Mary Guide

$500K median sale price (Nov 2025, Redfin), $233/sqft up 3.3% YoY.
Lake Mary city millage of 3.5895 is the lowest in Seminole County.
Lake Mary High ranks #4 public high in Seminole County (Niche A-).
Drive to downtown: 24 min off-peak, 40 to 50 in I-4 rush. SunRail: 38 min for $2 to $4.
Heathrow HOA: $115 to $400/mo plus optional club; non-HOA pockets in same school zones.
Top mistake: buying without pulling the prior owner's TRIM notice. Year-one tax surprise of $3,000 to $4,000.

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