At a glance
| Typical home value | $756,300 (+0.3% in a year, Zillow, Aug 2026) |
|---|---|
| Location | Northeast Orlando, bordering Winter Park to the north and Audubon Park to the west |
| City | City of Orlando, Orange County (ZIP 32814 for park addresses) |
| Former use | Orlando Naval Training Center, which ceased operations in April 1999 |
| Size | About 1,100 acres, with more than 3,000 homes |
| Home types | Detached houses, townhomes and apartments, built from 2003 on |
| Parks | Blue Jacket Park (75 acres), Mayor Glenda Hood Park and the Lake Baldwin shoreline |
Baldwin Park at a glance
Baldwin Park is a City of Orlando neighborhood of about 1,100 acres and more than 3,000 homes, bordering Winter Park to the north and Audubon Park to the west. Most addresses use the 32814 ZIP. Zillow's typical home value was $756,267 in August 2026, up 0.3% on a year earlier and roughly double the City of Orlando's $371,120.
Nearly everything was built from 2003 on, so the checks here are less about old wiring and more about association documents, roof age, flood zone and the tax estimate at your price.
Is Baldwin Park a good area to live in?
It fits buyers who want a newer home in a walkable, planned setting close to downtown and Winter Park, and who are comfortable paying a premium for it. It fits less well if you want an older house with character, a large private lot, or the lowest possible entry price.
The deciding factors are usually cost and home type. Compare the full monthly cost, including any association dues, against a similar-size home in College Park or Audubon Park before you decide.
What Baldwin Park is known for
A Navy base turned neighborhood
For most of the 20th century this land was military. It held the Orlando Army Air Station and then the main base of the Naval Training Center, which the 1993 Base Realignment and Closure round recommended for closure. All operations ended on April 30, 1999. In 1999 the Navy sold the property to the Baldwin Park Development Company, the first buildings went up in 2003 and the master plan was finished by 2008.
New Urbanist design
The design follows New Urbanism: a walkable Village Center, homes close to the street and green space around the lakes. The City of Orlando credits former Mayor Glenda Hood with the reuse plan and describes Baldwin Park as a national example of walkable, connected neighborhood design.
Lakes and large parks
Lake Baldwin, a 196-acre lake with a trail around its edge, and the 75-acre Blue Jacket Park give the neighborhood more public green space than most in-town areas.
Homes and prices in Baldwin Park
Detached single-family houses
House styles borrow from Florida traditions such as Spanish Revival, Craftsman, Florida Vernacular and Mediterranean Revival. Many first-generation roofs are now around 20 years old, so ask for the roof permit date and get an insurance quote before your inspection period ends.
Townhomes
Townhomes give a lower entry point. Ask whether a separate townhome association covers roofs and exteriors, and what it charges.
Apartments and condos
Several rental apartment buildings sit in the neighborhood. If you are buying a condo unit, read our Orlando condo guide before you offer.
| Area | Typical home value (Aug 2026) | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Park | $756,267 | +0.3% |
| ZIP 32814 | $760,796 | +0.3% |
| Audubon Park | $517,010 | +5.1% |
| City of Orlando | $371,120 | -1.4% |
Figures are Zillow's typical home values. The average blends townhomes and larger detached houses, so compare closed sales of the same type, size and street position. The Orlando housing market page covers the wider trend.
Living in Baldwin Park
The Village Center
The Village Center holds the neighborhood's shops, offices and restaurants. If you want quiet, look at where the home sits relative to the Village Center and the ball fields.
Parks
- Blue Jacket Park, 2501 General Rees Avenue: 75 acres set aside as a public park in 2000 on the old parade grounds, with baseball, soccer and softball fields, an outdoor fitness station and a Navy History Wall.
- Mayor Glenda Hood Park, 4990 New Broad Street: the lakeside park formerly called Harbor Park, next to the Village Center.
- Lake Baldwin Park: a separate park with a dog park and boat launch, whose main entrance is in Winter Park.
Schools
Baldwin Park Elementary, which earned an A in the state's 2025-26 grades, and Glenridge Middle sit inside the neighborhood, but zoning is set by address. Confirm the assigned schools with the OCPS Find My School tool and see our Orlando schools guide.
Getting around
Most residents drive to work. LYNX buses cost $2.00 a ride, and the nearest SunRail stops are on the line through Winter Park and AdventHealth; check routes and timetables before you plan around them.
Costs of owning in Baldwin Park
Association dues
If the home is in a mandatory homeowners association, Florida law requires the seller to give you a disclosure summary before you sign; if you don't get it, the contract is voidable. Ask for the current assessment, any special assessments, and whether a separate sub-association covers your building or block.
Property tax
Baldwin Park is inside the City of Orlando. In the most common city mill code the 2025 total was 18.0878 mills. At that rate, $700,000 of taxable value works out to about $12,661 a year before non-ad valorem charges. Your bill resets on your purchase price; the Orange County property tax guide shows how to estimate it.
Flood and insurance
Several lakes run through the community. Look up the parcel on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and ask for any elevation certificate. Citizens reported an average HO-3 premium of $2,789 in Orange County in its 2026 filing; a larger home will usually cost more to insure.
Pros and cons of Baldwin Park
Pro: newer construction close to downtown
Homes built from 2003 on are rare this close to the center of Orlando.
Pro: parks and lakes
Blue Jacket Park, Lake Baldwin and the lakeside parks are within walking distance of most homes.
Pro: a walkable Village Center
Shops and restaurants are part of the plan rather than a separate highway strip.
Con: price
The typical value is about double the citywide figure, and property tax scales with it.
Con: association layers
You may pay a master association and a sub-association, each with its own rules.
Con: aging roofs
Many of the first roofs are reaching the age where insurers ask questions.
Compare Baldwin Park with other areas in our Orlando neighborhoods guide, and when you have a shortlist, we can introduce you to a local agent.
Common questions
How much do homes cost in Baldwin Park, Orlando?+
Zillow's typical home value in Baldwin Park was $756,267 in August 2026, up 0.3% from a year earlier. That is about double the City of Orlando's typical value of $371,120. The figure blends townhomes and larger detached houses, so ask for recent closed sales that match the home type and size you want.
What was Baldwin Park before it was a neighborhood?+
It was the Orlando Naval Training Center, and before that the Orlando Army Air Station. The base was recommended for closure in 1993 and ceased operations on April 30, 1999. The Navy sold the land to the Baldwin Park Development Company, the first buildings went up in 2003, and the master plan was completed by 2008.
Does Baldwin Park have an HOA?+
Ask for the association details on the specific home before you offer. Baldwin Park is a master-planned community, and under Florida law the seller of a home in a mandatory homeowners association must give you a disclosure summary before you sign the contract. Request the current assessment, the governing documents, any special assessments and whether a separate townhome or condo association also applies.
Is Baldwin Park in Orlando or Winter Park?+
Baldwin Park is inside the City of Orlando, in Orange County. It borders the City of Winter Park to the north, and the main entrance of Lake Baldwin Park is in Winter Park. Confirm the jurisdiction for any parcel with the Orange County Property Appraiser before you estimate taxes.
What schools are in Baldwin Park, Orlando?+
Baldwin Park Elementary and Glenridge Middle sit inside the neighborhood. Baldwin Park Elementary earned an A in the Florida Department of Education's 2025-26 school grades. Being close to a school does not mean a home is zoned for it, so confirm the assigned elementary, middle and high schools for the exact address with the OCPS Find My School tool.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Baldwin Park, Florida
- City of Orlando: Blue Jacket Park
- City of Orlando: Mayor Glenda Hood Park
- City of Orlando: Mandatory association resources
- Florida Legislature: Section 720.401, Prospective purchasers subject to association membership requirement
- Orange County Public Schools: Find My School
- FEMA: Flood Map Service Center
- Zillow: Home Value Index by neighborhood and ZIP code, August 2026
- Orange County Property Appraiser: 2025 Final Millage Rates
- Citizens Property Insurance: 2026 Recommended Rate Filing Executive Summary
- LYNX: Fares and Passes
- SunRail: Stations
- Florida Department of Education: School Grades 2026 (Excel)
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Antonio Roberts
Antonio Roberts has spent five years helping more than 500 Florida buyers and sellers choose the right real estate agent. He is not a real estate agent himself: he researches what matters in a Florida move and connects people with licensed local agents, free of charge.
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