John Carpenter
$625,0003 bd2 ba2,442 sqft$256 /sqft$4,241 /mo all-in ↓

6601 BRENDA DRIVE, APOPKA, FL, 32703

Active2 days on marketListed Aug 1, 2026MLS #O6430012

Private poolSingle Family ResidenceBEAR LAKE HEIGHTS REP

About this home

6601 BRENDA DRIVE

Florida Outdoor Living at its finest! Rarely does a property like this become available. Nestled on nearly a half-acre with NO HOA and deeded access to the 310-acre skiable Bear Lake, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect combination of privacy, space, and Florida living. The backyard is truly the showstopper. An over sized screened lanai surrounds a sparkling saltwater sports pool, creating an incredible outdoor living space with room for lounging, dining, entertaining, and relaxing year-round. The fully equipped summer kitchen, gorgeous paver patio, and expansive covered seating areas make this home ideal for hosting family and friends. Inside, you’ll find generous living spaces including a dedicated home office, spacious living room with a cozy sunken fireplace, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and a light-filled Florida room featuring a custom wet bar, separate ice maker, and extensive built-in storage perfect for game days, holidays, or simply unwinding at the end of the day. Major updates provide peace of mind, including: 2026 - New microwave and new mini-split AC in the Florida room (to be installed prior to closing; 2023 - New roof, gutters, landscaping, interior and exterior paint, luxury flooring and baseboards, interior doors and hardware, ceiling fans and light fixtures, outlets and switches, renovated bathrooms, and backyard lighting; 2022 - New irrigation pump, pool filter system, and chlorinator; 2019 - New drain field. Additional features include a private well dedicated to the irrigation system, helping keep the beautiful lawn green while reducing water costs. For buyers dreaming of a backyard homestead, the custom chicken coop and established flock of laying hens can convey with the property, providing fresh eggs from day one, or can be removed if preferred. Located in a highly sought-after school district with convenient access to major roadways, shopping, dining, and entertainment, this home offers a lifestyle that’s difficult to find. With its resort-style backyard, expansive outdoor entertaining space, and unique combination of amenities, this is more than just a house, it’s a place to make memories.

Facts & features

The home at a glance

3

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

2,442

Sqft

0.44 ac

Lot size

2

Garage

1980

Year built

One

Levels

$256

Per sqft

Private poolFireplace

Inside

FlooringTile · Hardwood
AppliancesDishwasher · Range · Refrigerator
InteriorCeiling Fan(s) · Primary Bedroom Main Floor · Split Bedroom
LaundryIn Garage
CoolingCentral Air
HeatingCentral

Outside & construction

RoofShingle
ConstructionBlock · Stucco
FoundationSlab
FacesSouth
ParkingWorkshop in Garage
ExteriorIrrigation System · Lighting · Private Yard · Rain Gutters

Community & fees

Taxes (2025)$5,694/yr

Utilities & systems

UtilitiesCable Available · Electricity Available
WaterPublic

The numbers

What it really costs

Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.

$4,241 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%

Principal & interest$3,372
PMI (est., until 20% equity)$234
Property tax — 2025 actual bill$475
Insurance (FL estimate)$160

The assumptions

Loan typeConventionalDown payment10% · $62,500Loan30-yr fixed at 6%Mortgage insuranceIncludedTaxesActual bill on recordInsuranceFlorida estimate

Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.

These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:

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Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Run your own numbers

Loan type

FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.

Down payment10% · $62,500
Interest rate6.00%
Loan term

Estimated payment

$4,241/mo

Principal & interest$3,372
PMI (est., until 20% equity)$234
Property taxes (actual bill)$475
Est. insurance$160

Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.

Value check

Is the price right?

The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.

List $625K
$483KedgeAI estimate $520,785 · range $503K$593K$650K

vs edgeAI estimate

+20%

$/sqft vs Apopka actives

$256 vs $218

Days on market

2 vs 36 typical

Where $256/sqft sits among the 400 Apopka actives

57
111
114
72 · this home
20
26
$156–184$184–211$211–239$239–267$267–294$294+

The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.

Where it sits

Inside Apopka

Map of 6601 BRENDA DRIVE

Drive times from this address

Downtown Orlando17 min
Universal Orlando28 min
Orlando Int’l Airport (MCO)36 min
Walt Disney World39 min

Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Get to know Apopka. See the full Apopka guide →

APOPKA 32703 — neighborhood snapshot

Population

57,603

Median age

37.9

Median income

$70,338

Median home value

$314,800

Avg household

2.78

Households w/ children

7,169

For the school run

Orange County School District

MiddleWolf Lake Middle★★★★★
HighWekiva High★★★★
ElementaryZellwood Elementary★★★★★

School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.

The numbers that matter

The Apopka market

Seller’s marketLeans seller3.4 months of inventoryBuyer’s market

$399K$418K

Apopka median sold, yr/yr

98.3%

Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)

177 of 400

Apopka actives have cut their price

Median sold price, Apopka, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.

This home is listed 75% above the APOPKA 32703 median. See the full Apopka market guide →

Paper trail

This home's history

Aug 1, 2026Listed at $625,000 · 2 days on market since
1980Built · BEAR LAKE HEIGHTS REP

Reality check

What actually sold near 6601 BRENDA DRIVE

Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.

9426 SOMBRERO AVENUESold · Oct ’25

$315,000

9426 SOMBRERO AVENUE · same community

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,416 sqft · $130/sqft · 144 DOM

6872 WESTLAKE BOULEVARDSold · Mar ’26

$450,000

6872 WESTLAKE BOULEVARD

4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,386 sqft · $189/sqft · 22 DOM

2609 GINSENG IVY STREETSold · Mar ’26

$483,653

2609 GINSENG IVY STREET

4 bd · 3 ba · 2,312 sqft · $209/sqft · 104 DOM

Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.

Your home team

The pros in your corner

Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.

John Carpenter

Your agent

John Carpenter

CFO/Broker · CENTURY 21 Edge

Tours, negotiation, and every question about 6601 BRENDA DRIVE — start here.

Andrew Acosta

Your lender

Andrew Acosta

Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866

Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 6601 BRENDA DRIVE — before you fall in love.

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Straight answers

6601 BRENDA DRIVE FAQs

What would the monthly payment be for 6601 BRENDA DRIVE?+

With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,241/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.

What are the property taxes on 6601 BRENDA DRIVE?+

The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $5,694. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.

How does the price compare to other homes in Apopka?+

At $625,000, this home is listed about 39% above the Apopka median of $449,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.

Which schools are assigned to 6601 BRENDA DRIVE?+

Wolf Lake Middle (middle), Wekiva High (high), Zellwood Elementary (elementary) — Orange County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.

The brief

Three things that matter here

01Positioned at the premium end

$625,000 runs 75% above the APOPKA 32703 median — but at 2,442 sqft it's also 20% larger than the typical Apopka listing.

02Your own pool

A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.

03Fresh on the market

Only 2 days on market in a Apopka market that averages 36 — if it fits, move quickly.

Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY · Shirley Jones. MLS #O6430012.

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