From first-time buyer condos to $4M+ guard-gated estates — Lake Mary has one of the most diverse and consistently strong real estate markets in Central Florida. Ray and Kelly Nadeau know every community, every price point, and every street.
Free · No Pressure · Licensed Broker & Mortgage · We Live Here
Lake Mary sits at the intersection of everything that drives Central Florida real estate value: Florida's best school district, the I-4 corporate corridor, guard-gated luxury communities, and a lifestyle that attracts buyers from across the country and internationally.
The market is broad — from entry-level townhomes to multi-million dollar estates — which means there's genuine demand at every price point. And because the supply of premium positions in communities like Heathrow and Alaqua Lakes is permanently limited, values have appreciated consistently for two decades.
Ray and Kelly Nadeau live in Lake Mary. They know which streets flood, which communities have strong HOA reserves, which school zones are zoned to which streets, and which lot positions command premiums that don't show up in automated estimates.
Lake Mary's real estate market spans five distinct price tiers — each with its own community options, buyer profile, and lifestyle. Here's the full picture.
Townhomes, smaller single-family homes, and select condos in the Lake Mary area. Gated entry available at this price point in communities like Stonebridge. A-rated school zone access at every tier.
Single-family gated community homes, pool homes, and newer construction. Gran Paradiso, Lake Forest, Magnolia Plantation. This is the most active price band in the Lake Mary market — strong competition for well-positioned homes.
Guard-gated Heathrow, Timacuan golf course homes, Wingfield Reserve. Executive relocation buyers dominate. Well-priced homes move in two to four weeks. Premium lot positions command significant premiums.
Heathrow golf and lakefront estates, Alaqua Lakes interior positions, Heathrow Woods acreage. Limited inventory, deliberate buyer pool. Off-market activity is common at this level.
Alaqua Lakes Tom Fazio frontage, Heathrow Woods estate acreage, Markham Woods lakefront. Ultra-limited inventory. Most transactions at this level occur before public MLS listing.
No-HOA private acreage estates on the Markham Woods corridor. Ancient oak canopy, 1–5+ acres, custom builds. The alternative for buyers who want land and privacy without a master-planned community.
A quick reference across every major community in Lake Mary — from entry gated to guard-gated trophy estates. Click any community for the full deep-dive guide.
Guard-gated estate acreage, ultra-low turnover
Gated golf community, established neighborhood
Gated, large lots, executive family homes
Gated with private lake access, resort amenities
Entry gated, families, A-rated schools
Complete guide to every gated community in Lake Mary
Full Guide →Not a team. Not an assistant. Ray and Kelly handle every transaction personally — from first call to closing.
Ray and Kelly live in Lake Mary. They know which HOAs are well-funded, which streets flood, which school zones cover which addresses, and which lot positions command premiums that don't show up in any automated estimate.
Licensed in both real estate (BK3344407) and mortgage (NMLS #1027617 & #1027618). Buyers get in-house pre-approval. Sellers get a financing safety net that protects deals from falling through at closing.
Community-specific sold data — not county-wide averages or automated tools. The right price from day one is the single most important factor in what sellers net and what buyers pay.
Professional photography, video, drone, 3D Matterport, and targeted digital campaigns. Ray spent years in marketing before real estate — that expertise is in every listing we take.
You work with Ray and Kelly directly. Ray is the broker of record on every transaction — personally accountable, personally reachable, personally negotiating on your behalf.
Ray relocated from Massachusetts after 20 years in real estate, mortgage, and REO. He knows Central Florida luxury and knows what buyers from major feeder markets are comparing when they look at Lake Mary.
Real Lake Mary homeowners share their experience buying and selling with Ray and Kelly.
Licensed in both real estate and mortgage. Living in Lake Mary. Serving buyers and sellers across every community and every price point in Seminole, Orange, Lake, and Volusia Counties.
Licensed FL Broker BK3344407 · NMLS #1027617 & #1027618 · Lake Mary, FL · Maker Solutions Inc. · 255 Primera Blvd Suite 160, Lake Mary FL 32746
Serving Seminole, Orange, Lake & Volusia Counties · Equity Smart Home Loans CA NMLS #856170
(407) 544-4704 → Call or Text Ray Directly
Tell us what you're looking for — or what you're selling. Ray or Kelly will call you personally, usually within a few hours, with a clear honest answer.
Every active MLS listing — updated daily. Or call Ray directly and we'll filter by community, price, school zone, and lifestyle before you waste time on the wrong homes.
In-house mortgage pre-approval · Smart-N-Loans · NMLS #1027617