Winter Park, Florida Real Estate
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Are you looking for an older, more refined atmosphere to call home? If so, then Winter Park, Florida may just be the perfect place for you. This town is filled to the brim with hundred year oak trees, museums, and nostalgic flavors and atmospheres. Located just north of Orlando in Orange County Winter Park is home to approximately 25,000 residents. The city was once a refuge for the wealthy as well as artists, and is still home to the more well-to-do and educated. In fact, it has one of the most highly regarded liberal arts colleges as well as a large variety of cultural venues to choose from. The area has a noticeable European atmosphere, and there are plenty of small courtyards where you will find cafes and small establishments.
The museums are one of the huge draws of this town, which stands to reason since it is an artists’ town. Some of your choices are the Charles Homer Morse Museum and the Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens. You can find great selections to view at the prestigious Rollins College, the aforementioned liberal arts college. There is also plenty of performing art as well in Winter Park.
There is a lot to do in Winter Park, which is also attractive for the younger set as well as families with active children. Winter park offers residents a choice of 10 city parks including the crown jewel Central Park. Central Park is an 11 acre park located in the heart of Winter Park's downtown shopping district. The park includes beautiful landscaping including fountains, planters and oak tree canopy. Central Park hosts numerous events and annual activities including a Summer Jazz Concert Series and a Sidewalk Art Festival.
In addition to the older homes and neighborhoods, new condos are also going up that are attracting youth to this quaint town. Some of the great neighborhoods in Winter Park include: Chateaux Du Lac, College Quarter, Hannibal Square, Orwin Manor, Northwood Circle,Park Grove, The Plymouth, Sevilla, Waterbridge, and Windsong.
Whether you are looking for an older neighborhood or a new luxury condo complex, Winter Park has what you’re looking for. It’s also within close proximity to lots of outdoor recreation and water sports. So no matter how you and your family choose to enjoy your time, you can find an outlet for it in Winter Park.
Winter Park, FL Demographics
- Square Miles: 7.34
- County: Orange
- Zip Codes: 32789, 32792
- 2007 Estimated Population: 24,090
- 2005 Estimated Median Household Income: $52,300
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