Union Park · Neighborhood guide
What's it like to live in Union Park?
Union Park is a practical, central stretch of East Orlando — between the East Colonial Drive corridor and the UCF area — with a mix of established houses, townhomes, and rentals rather than one master-planned "look." The market rewards people who pay attention to the street, not just the neighborhood name. REALTOR® Raul Otero Jr. of Vista Homes Collective at Keller Williams Advantage III Realty, 9161 Narcoossee Road Ste 107, Orlando FL 32827, works with buyers, sellers, and investors here. Call (407) 446-3582.
Official resources: OCPS Find My School
What's it like to live in Union Park?
Union Park is an unincorporated community in Orange County, just east of the Orlando city limits. Mail still says Orlando, but city limits, permitting, and some services are not the same as inside the city. The area is generally centered around East Colonial Drive (SR 50) and Dean Road toward Alafaya Trail, largely in ZIP 32817. Groceries, restaurants, and services along Colonial keep daily errands close, and nearby parks and lakes add some green space. It is less of a single "community brand" than Waterford Lakes or Avalon Park, and more of a cluster of streets and smaller subdivisions with different ages and setups.
What kinds of homes are in Union Park?
The stock is mixed on purpose: older single-family homes on larger lots, newer subdivisions, townhomes, and — something many buyers specifically ask for — some properties with no homeowners association. Newer subdivisions usually do have an HOA. Because the housing changes from one block to the next, each property needs its own checklist: roof and major systems, septic versus sewer, flood-zone status, whether an HOA applies, and how insurance is likely to be priced.
Commute, schools, and amenities
Location is the main draw. UCF, the Central Florida Research Park, Waterford Lakes, and downtown Orlando via SR 408 are all within reach. That same proximity to the university keeps rental demand active, so owner-occupants sometimes bid against investors on well-priced homes. For schools, confirm the current assignment for the exact address with the OCPS Find My School tool; zones can change, and a Union Park mailing address does not automatically mean one campus.
How do I buy a home in Union Park?
A tight, targeted search helps you see new listings quickly. Then compare each house with recent sales of truly similar properties nearby — lot, age, and HOA status all affect value. If you're buying as a rental near UCF, Raul can talk through purchase price, condition, insurance, and local rules on a specific property; tax questions belong with a tax professional. Offers may need to be structured with investor competition in mind, then followed by a careful inspection.
How do I sell a home in Union Park?
The buyer pool is often mixed: first-time buyers, owner-occupants, and investors. Pricing should be grounded in recent sales of comparable nearby homes, and preparation should focus on the repairs buyers and insurers actually care about. If the property is a rental, timing around current tenants is part of the plan. Start with a home value review or Raul's Union Park page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Union Park inside the City of Orlando?
No. It is an unincorporated Orange County community just east of the city line. Mail still says Orlando, but city limits and some services are different.
What kinds of homes are in Union Park?
Older single-family houses (some with larger yards), later subdivisions, and townhomes. A number of older streets have no HOA; most newer subdivisions do.
Can I find a Union Park home with no HOA?
Yes, that is one of the reasons some buyers look here. Raul can limit a search to properties without an association if that is a requirement.
Do investors buy near UCF in Union Park?
The university's proximity keeps rental interest alive, but whether a house makes sense depends on the price, the condition, insurance, and local rules. Run the numbers on a specific address, and take tax questions to a tax professional.
How do I find out what my Union Park home could sell for?
Ask Raul Otero Jr., Vista Homes Collective at Keller Williams Advantage III Realty, 9161 Narcoossee Road Ste 107, Orlando FL 32827, to review recent nearby closings. Call (407) 446-3582.
Sources: Unincorporated status, ZIP 32817, Colonial/Dean/Alafaya location, housing mix (including some no-HOA options), and UCF-area rental interest from previously verified local notes for Union Park. Schools: OCPS Find My School (checked Nov. 13, 2026). Confirm septic or sewer, flood zone, HOA status, and insurance for a specific property. No sale prices, school ratings, or review counts are stated here.