12879 WATERHAVEN CIRCLE
ORLANDO, FL 32828
About this home
Coffee by the water. Afternoons in the pool. Evenings beside the fireplace. At 12879 Waterhaven Circle, everyday moments unfold against a pond backdrop in the heart of East Orlando’s Waterford Lakes Trails. This two-story, four-bedroom pool home welcomes you through double doors into a light-filled plan where soaring ceilings, graceful arches and a dramatic wall of windows create an immediate sense of openness. Defined living and dining rooms offer distinct gathering spaces. The kitchen, with white cabinetry, generous counter space, a breakfast bar, pantry and sunny breakfast nook, connects seamlessly to the family room and its fireplace. Sliding doors bring the pool and water views into the main living areas, creating an easy flow for quiet mornings, casual meals and entertaining. The first-floor primary suite is privately positioned and features a vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet and en suite bath with dual sinks, a soaking tub and separate shower. Upstairs, an open loft overlooks the living space and connects three secondary bedrooms, offering flexibility for guests, work, hobbies, media or fitness. A main-level laundry room, additional storage and two-car garage support the practical side of everyday living. Outside, the expansive screened enclosure becomes a natural extension of the home, featuring a solar-heated, chlorinated swimming pool, generous deck space and a wide-open pond view beyond the lawn. Swim, dine, unwind or simply watch the changing sky over the water. Notable updates include a 2019 roof. The lifestyle continues throughout Waterford Lakes, where residents enjoy a community pool, walking track, playground, dog parks, sports fields and courts for tennis, pickleball, basketball, racquetball and volleyball. Waterford Lakes Town Center places shopping, dining, services, movies and entertainment close at hand, while UCF, Valencia College East Campus, Central Florida Research Park, AdventHealth East Orlando and Orlando Health Emergency Room–Waterford Lakes support education, employment and healthcare needs. Convenient access to Alafaya Trail and SR 408, with connections to SR 417, links the community with downtown Orlando, Orlando International Airport and destinations throughout Central Florida. This is a home with room to live, a setting that invites you to slow down and a location that keeps life moving forward.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living area
- 2,487 sqft
- Heating
- Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Stories
- 2
- Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 6,741 sqft (0.15 ac)
- Pool
- Yes
- Waterfront
- Yes
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Stucco
- Exterior
- Sidewalk, Sliding Doors
Parking
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- HOA dues
- $290 / annually
- Annual tax
- $3,196 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $209/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1992
- Subdivision
- WATERFORD LAKES TR N07 PH 01
- County
- Orange
Assigned schools
- Elementary
- Waterford Elem
- Middle
- Discovery Middle
- High
- Timber Creek High
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- Today
- MLS #
- MFR801986451
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Stacie Brown Kelly · KELLER WILLIAMS ADVANTAGE REALTY
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
Based on 29 comparable sales within 2 miles of ORLANDO, FL, this home is priced over RENA ValiQ.
Reference only. Estimates blend public sale comps, neighbourhood trend and the listing’s own metrics. Final price moves on diligence, terms and timing — RENA is your second read, not your agent.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $2,768/mo
- Property tax
- $260/mo
- Home insurance
- $200/mo
- HOA dues
- $24/mo
Tax, insurance and HOA are editable estimates with Florida-typical defaults — Florida homeowners insurance in particular varies widely by location and elevation. Confirm exact figures with a lender and insurer.
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Answered from this listing’s own figures and the sales around it.
Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Listed | $520,000 | — |
NeighbourhoodSample data
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Location
Frequently asked questions
What would 12879 WATERHAVEN CIRCLE, ORLANDO cost per month?
About $3,180 a month: $2,629 principal and interest, $266 property tax, $260 insurance, $24 HOA. That assumes 20% down at 6.5% over 30 years.
Is 12879 WATERHAVEN CIRCLE, ORLANDO priced fairly?
Comparable sales nearby put it between $571,289 and $657,289, with $614,289 in the middle. That is from 8 properties of the same type and size within three miles, at a median of $247 a square foot.
How does 12879 WATERHAVEN CIRCLE, ORLANDO compare to nearby homes?
8 comparable properties within three miles. The nearest: 12620 WATERHAVEN CIRCLE, ORLANDO, FL at $485,000, 2,174 sq ft, 0.17 miles away; 1025 OCEANBREEZE COURT, ORLANDO, FL at $534,900, 2,487 sq ft, 0.23 miles away; 1157 BALLYSHANNON PARKWAY, ORLANDO, FL at $439,900, 2,037 sq ft, 0.29 miles away.
How long has 12879 WATERHAVEN CIRCLE, ORLANDO been on the market?
It came on the market today.
Has the price of 12879 WATERHAVEN CIRCLE, ORLANDO changed?
The price has not moved since it was listed.
How big is 12879 WATERHAVEN CIRCLE, ORLANDO?
4 bed, 3 bath, 2,487 square feet. That is $209 a square foot.
What year was 12879 WATERHAVEN CIRCLE, ORLANDO built?
Built in 1992.
What is the HOA fee at 12879 WATERHAVEN CIRCLE, ORLANDO?
The association fee works out to $24 a month.
What are the property taxes at 12879 WATERHAVEN CIRCLE, ORLANDO?
Property tax works out to about $266 a month, $3,196 a year.
Is 12879 WATERHAVEN CIRCLE, ORLANDO still available?
It is still on the market.
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