Waterford Lakes
Tiger Woods’ mini golf course at Waterford Lakes Town Center
Waterford Lakes Town Center has large stores such as Target, Sprouts and The Home Depot, and restaurant options include upscale chain Cooper’s Hawk and Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, which opened in 2024 to a line of customers out the door. Orlando’s theme parks are more than 20 miles away, but Waterford Lakes has its share of entertainment. Golfer Tiger Woods is a partner in PopStroke, an 18-hole miniature golf course that incorporates rolling terrain, bunkers and fairways. “When I have friends come in from out of town, they’ve never seen anything like it,” Lopez says. At Keg Social Orlando, bowling, axe-throwing and arcade games are available year-round. The East Orlando Farmers Market comes to Waterford Lakes Town Center on Sundays. Vendors sell raw Florida honey, tropical fruit and fluffy crocheted animals. The town center also hosts monthly events, such as outdoor movie screenings, and has an AdventHealth Primary Care clinic.
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Houses and condos in Waterford Lakes
Most residents rent, but there are dozens of houses and condos. Homes are often Mediterranean-influenced designs or Colonial Revivals situated on tight lots, and many houses back up to small lakes and ponds. Homes typically cost between $250,000 and $450,000, though properties with private swimming pools can fetch more. “When we look at housing in general, people want a pool,” Lopez says. “Homes with pools are getting people top dollar.” Condo complexes are clustered on the southeast side of the neighborhood, with units usually selling for between $200,000 and $300,000.
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Dual enrollment options at Timber Creek High
Children getting a public education are zoned to Orange County Public Schools, starting with Waterford Elementary School. Located in the neighborhood, Waterford Elementary gets an A-minus from Niche. Students can progress to Discovery Middle School, graded a B-plus, and Timber Creek High School, which receives an A-plus. Teens at Timber Creek High can take dual enrollment courses at one of three higher learning institutions: the University of Central Florida, Valencia College or Orange Technical College. Orange County Public Schools allows students to transfer to schools they’re not zoned to, contingent on an application process and a school’s capacity level.The University of Central Florida is about 2 miles north of Waterford Lakes. Not only is it the largest college in Florida, but UCF’s campus abuts Central Florida Research Park. Nearly 10,000 people work at this cluster of technology companies and government contractors.
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A green respite at East Orange Neighborhood Park
East Orange Neighborhood Park provides a break in the residential and commercial development sprawling across the neighborhood. Children can play on the playground, shaded from the Florida sun by canopies. A small creek provides a home for ducks and other birds. Just south of the neighborhood, the Waterford Lakes Community Association pickleball courts host occasional tournaments with small cash prizes. Locals can hike 3 miles of trails near the Econlockhatchee River at the Econlockhatchee Sandhills Conservation Area 5 miles away.
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St. Joseph Catholic Church, Innovation Church and more
Waterford Lakes has one of the heaviest concentrations of churches in eastern Orlando, with more than five in the neighborhood. They include St. Joseph Catholic Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and nondenominational churches such as Innovation Church. Innovation Church is often busy putting on events in and near Waterford Lakes, including an Easter jam with face painting and inflatables and a fall hoedown complete with pony rides and bonfires. Meanwhile, Masjid Al-Malik is about 2 miles from the neighborhood.State Road 408 connects to Orlando
Waterford Lakes has on- and off-ramps to State Road 408, a toll road that leads to downtown Orlando. While 408 runs east and west, it intersects with State Road 417, a north-to-south toll road. “You can go anywhere in the city within 45 minutes,” Lopez explains. The Lynx bus system has a stop at the intersection of East Colonial Drive and Alafaya Trail; the bus reaches the University of Central Florida in less than 10 minutes and arrives downtown within an hour. Orlando International Airport is 17 miles away.
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Alex Soderstrom
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Rodrigo Betancor
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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John Dannel
John Dannel
CFRP REALTY LLC
(321) 204-8466
133 Total Sales
12 in Waterford Lakes
$137K - $290K Price Range
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Alexa Monasterio Flores
Alexa Monasterio Flores
KELLER WILLIAMS ADVANTAGE 2 REALTY
(786) 946-5222
54 Total Sales
1 in Waterford Lakes
$340,000 Price
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Nancy DiPasqua
Nancy DiPasqua
CENTERGATE REALTY LLC
(321) 616-7145
32 Total Sales
1 in Waterford Lakes
$163,000 Price
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Joycenid Rosario
Joycenid Rosario
Responds QuicklyCHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY ORLANDO
(855) 643-4956
27 Total Sales
1 in Waterford Lakes
$355,000 Price
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Roxanne Krywacz
Roxanne Krywacz
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX 200 REALTY
(689) 600-2373
55 Total Sales
1 in Waterford Lakes
$240,000 Price
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Crystal Grohowski
Crystal Grohowski
Responds QuicklyCORCORAN PREMIER REALTY
(689) 220-7450
282 Total Sales
1 in Waterford Lakes
$246,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Memory Mall
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Downey Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Blanchard Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Boating
East Orange Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Park Manor Neighborhood Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Waterford Chase Dog Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Waterford Lakes | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 9 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Waterford Lakes Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Waterford Lakes, Alafaya sell after 90 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Waterford Lakes, Alafaya over the last 12 months is $265,000, down 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$510,000
Median Sale Price
$265,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$510,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-31%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$239
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
945
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1998
Months of Supply
9.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,669
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,198
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
999
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
732
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,378 - $2,393 per month
- Ashton at Waterford Lakes
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 775+ Sq Ft
- 12137 Ashton Manor Way
- Orlando, FL
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$1,424 - $2,379 per month
- Advenir at Polos East
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 640+ Sq Ft
- 1700 Woodbury Rd
- Orlando, FL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,039
Median Age
31
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,634
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,407
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.8%
Advanced Degrees
9.8%
% Population in Labor Force
74.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
52°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
71
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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