Orlando-the City's Best Neighborhoods
A Guide to some of Orlando's most popular neighborhoodsBaldwin Park - College Park - Thornton Park - Downtown Orlando - Sodo - Lake Como - Dr Phillips - Bay Hill - Lake Nona - Avalon Park Baldwin Park  See our Baldwin Park Neighborhood Photo Album.
Located in the heart of Orlando, Florida, Baldwin Park is a traditional neighborhood development that is conveniently located near the city's workplaces, restaurants, attractions, and cultural, entertainment, and sports venues. With its pedestrian friendly wide sidewalks, homes are within easy walking distance of stores, offices and restaurants in the Village Center. Parks, lakes, playgrounds and common areas are other places to meet and socialize, making Baldwin Park one of the friendliest communities in Orlando.
Available property types for sale within the Baldwin Park community include condos, town homes, and single family homes. Roadways are designed so neighborhood traffic is dispersed and flows easily providing residents quick access to other Orlando communities. Garages are accessed by alleys in the rear of homes for more pleasant, friendlier streetscapes. With homes of many different types, from apartments to custom homes, Baldwin Park is attractive to families, singles and empty nesters. It's one of Orlando’s newest and most sought after designed communities. Baldwin Park's Village Center is alive with Central Florida's newest streetscapes, shops, restaurants and offices. A waterfront destination, the Village Center has become a unique part of the Orlando restaurant and shopping scene. Baldwin Park offers excellent educational opportunities at some of the best Florida schools. In fact, students can walk to the best public high schools, middle schools and elementary schools that Orlando and Winter Park have to offer. The Winter Park High School campus borders the neighborhood, and the Audubon Park Elementary School is now located within Baldwin Park. Glenridge Middle School borders Blue Jacket Park and is a short walk for many residents. Excellent private schools are nearby as well, as are the acclaimed Rollins College in Winter Park and the University of Central Florida just to the east. View all Current MLS Listings: Baldwin Park Homes for Sale - Baldwin Park Townhomes & Condos for sale. We specialize in being Buyer's Agents and Exclusive Buyer's Agents.
College Park See our College Park Neighborhood Photo Album.
College Park is one of the most desirable residential communities in Orlando just minutes from downtown Orlando, with easy access into town via Edgewater Drive or I-4. Located just northwest from downtown Orlando, College Park truly offers a rare, authentic combination of quiet traditional small town living and vibrant urban convenience. Called College Park for its beautiful residential streets that are named after American Universities such as Princeton, Harvard and Yale, this tranquil neighborhood offers a quality of life unparalleled by other area communities. Its upscale blend of safe, small town, inner city living has long been home to many of Orlando’s business and community leaders and young professionals. In fact, College Park’s charm is defined as much by the diverse mixture of residents as it is by its ancient oak trees, brick paved streets and historic older homes. Most of the bungalow homes were built in the early 1900’s. Investors as well as young professionals have renovated many of the older homes in College Park, turning this area into a trendy, popular place to call home. While in close proximity to Winter Park’s shopping district, College Park has a vibrant downtown area of its own along Edgewater Drive, where you will find shops, eateries, parks and businesses lining a delightful pedestrian oriented downtown area. Notable lakes include: Lake Adair, Lake Ivanhoe, Lake Concord, Lake Silver.
Thornton Park See our Thornton Park Neighborhood Photo Album.
Located in Downtown Orlando, the Thornton Park neighborhood is the city’s most stylish district. Just east of Lake Eola, this residential neighborhood is home to both modern condos and oak-shaded bungalows with wrap around front porches and spacious front yards. Thornton Park is filled with brick-lined streets, shade trees and sidewalks dotted with a variety of chic boutiques, trendy restaurants and relaxed outdoor cafes reminiscent of European cities. The neighborhood also features a vibrant commercial district which stretches along Washington Street, Summerlin Avenue and Central Boulevard. Thornton Park offers a fresh urban scene that is distinctly different with its Old Florida style homes that are both attractive and affordably priced. Living in the Thornton Park neighborhood enables residents to keep their finger on the pulse of the city both day and night. The downtown district and Thornton Park neighborhood is highly regarded by its diverse group of homeowners and has become the place to be for Orlando’s intellectuals, artists and young professionals.
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Dr Phillips
Located about 14 miles southwest of downtown Orlando, Dr Phillips offers many upscale subdivisions (some listed below) and is a popular home to many theme park executives. It provides some of the best schools in Orange County and excellent bass fishing and water sports on the beautiful Butler Chain of Lakes. Home of the world famous Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club, home of the Bay Hill Classic, a prestigious PGA Tour stop, it was named after Phillip Phillips, an innovator in the processing and packaging of orange juice.
Orange Tree is a beautiful luxury estate development surrounded by working orange groves which remain in production and features over 500 single family homes including many pool homes, with open floor plans designed for active lifestyles.
Sand Lake Hills neighborhood, built during the 1970s and 80s, is one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Southwest Orange County, with well built--energy-efficient single family homes on large lots in a well kept, well protected neighborhood. Turtle Creek This beautiful gated community offers exclusive waterfront homes along the Butler Chain of Lakes, in three separate communities with home values ranging between $350,000 and $2,500,000. South Bay is an executive community with beautiful single family homes on tree lined streets starting in the high $300,000 range, with larger estates selling for over $1,000,000. The South Bay community offers homeowners the finest amenities including tennis courts, bike paths, a waterfront gazebo and close proximity to all major shopping, churches. South Bay a great place to live and one of Dr. Phillips most desirable neighborhoods. Brentwood Club is a great custom home community offering home buyers an excellent choice of executive style homes on large lots in a variety of architectural styles with prices ranging from $350,000 to $650,000.
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Bay Hill
Bay Hill, Florida, is a prestigious residential community that is home to one of Florida’s most recognized golf courses, Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Owned by Arnold Palmer, it is the centerpiece of this lakeside Orlando community. Located about 12 miles southwest of downtown Orlando and adjacent to the upscale Dr. Phillips community. This area has numerous luxurious subdivisions and is a popular home to many theme park executives. It boasts some of the best schools in Orange County and excellent bass fishing and water sports on the beautiful Butler Chain of Lakes. For additional family entertainment, Walt Disney World and Universal Studios are just a few miles away. It could easily be argued that the Orlando area is one of the finest places to live or visit in the world. The fortunate residents of these two affluent communities have access to the best the state has to offer. Real estate is surprisingly affordable, with both communities offering homes for sale in a wide range of styles and prices. Options consist of single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses, villas as well as golf frontage and waterfront properties.
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Lake Nona
Located about 10 miles southeast of downtown Orlando in the popular East Orange County Corridor. It is an oasis amidst 8,000 acres of lush green meadows and freshwater lakes. The serene natural beauty of the lakes and lush stands of tall oaks, pines, and native cypress trees is as much a part of the Lake Nona experience and lifestyle as the elegant homes, golf course and country club.
Lake Nona Golf & Country Club is the community’s most recognized landmark. Lake Nona Golf and Country Club is a private, gated retreat, with a world-renowned Tom Fazio-designed golf course and has hosted many international, professional and amateur tournaments. Outside of Lake Nona, the Orlando International Airport, Downtown Orlando, the Atlantic Ocean and world-renowned theme parks are all no more than 40 minutes away. The community’s prestige comes from a combination of amenities, including an exquisite golf course, a magnificent Georgian Clubhouse and Lodge, Bath and Racquet Club, and Fitness Center – all nestled alongside one of Florida’s most pristine group of lakes plus stunning homes and desirable home sites. The naturally beautiful Lake Nona, Buck Lake and Red Lake are used by residents for canoeing, boating and fishing. There are also facilities for tennis, swimming, biking, walking, basketball and baseball.Real estate options include single-family homes, condominiums and townhouses. Recreation activities are plentiful, both in the community and within driving distance. Lake Nona is upscale living at its best. View Current MLS Listings: Lake Nona Homes for Sale Lake Nona Waterfront Homes
Avalon Park
Located east of downtown Orlando, Avalon Park offers some of the best living in Central Florida. Real estate options consist of single-family homes, condominiums, townhouses and lots for custom building. Avalon Park is a well designed mixed-use development that embodies the much desired attributes of small-town America. Avalon Park offers a delightful mix of residences, schools, shops and restaurants, as well as a pedestrian-friendly community with tree-lined streets and amenities that are all within walking distance. View Current MLS Listings: Avalon Park Homes for Sale |