Named after a local flower, Goldenrod is a college town just northeast of Downtown Orlando. Full Sail University lies nearby, drawing in students to fill some of the apartment complexes and single-family homes. “It’s a quiet, family-oriented community with great schools and a great location,” says Nohora Gomez, a local Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty and 11 years of experience. “The high school especially is amazing, and you’re only a few minutes from the airport. There’s a lot of new construction as well. It’s just a good area.”
Apartment rentals are another great option for those looking to move to Goldenrod.
Full Sail University is a private university located on the edge of the Goldenrod neighborhood.
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Brightly colored homes with pools
Goldenrod is filled with a mix of stucco ranch-style homes and bungalows along with two-story Colonials, mid-century modern options and stone estates. There are plenty of brick townhouses as well. But most commonly buyers will find cozy, single-family homes with backyard swimming pools on streets lined with palm trees. Many of these homes have brightly colored exteriors, spacious front porches and either a carport or two-car garage. Home prices range from about $90,000 to $3,000,000, and there are a total of about 8,700 homes in the neighborhood. The average number of days on the market for Goldenrod is slightly lower than the national average. Some homes were built as far back as the early 1920s, with newer construction built around 2018. Houses can be anywhere from 550 to 6,250 square feet and rest on lots between 2,200 square feet and 2 acres.
Mature trees line Goldenrod backyards, providing privacy for homeowners.
Privacy fences are common around Goldenrod homes' properties.
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Highly rated schools
Goldenrod students can attend Eastbrook Elementary School, which received a B-plus rating from Niche, serves about 680 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 16-to-1. Arbor Ridge School is another option that received an A-minus rating from Niche, serves about 770 students in grades K-8 and has a student-teacher ratio of 14-to-1. Lake Howell High School received a B-plus rating from Niche and serves about 2,250 students with a student-teacher ratio of 25-to-1. Students can participate in career and technical education courses that include business and entrepreneurship, cybersecurity and culinary arts.
The main entrance of Arbor Ridge
School in the University neighborhood.
Eastbrook Elementary School serves students in grades K-5.
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Plenty of hiking and biking paths
This dense suburban neighborhood is complemented by walking trails and green spaces. Little Econ Greenway has more than 7 miles of paths to walk, bike, skate or canoe. Residents can stop by one of the neighborhood's many lakes for a day of boating and fishing. Goldenrod Park Recreation Center, also known as the Orlando Magic Recreation Center, provides a playground as well as outdoor and indoor athletic fields for pickleball, tennis and basketball. The Econ Soccer Complex connects to the Little Econ Greenway, offering two soccer fields and large picnic pavilions.
Explore Golden with a scenic seven-mile bike ride on the Little Econ Greenway.
Goldenrod residents relish fishing in the Econlockhatchee River.
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Maragritas and soft serve ice cream
Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant is a local favorite thanks to classic Mexican dishes accompanied by margaritas and served in a bright and colorful atmosphere. Goldenrod residents also enjoy the convenience of KitchenAF, a takeout-only restaurant serving American fare. For a throwback to the 1980s, locals can grab a cone at Twistee Treat Winter Park, which dishes out over 20 flavors of soft-serve from an ice cream-shaped shop. There is a Costco, Target and Key Foods for residents to satisfy their grocery needs, along with more local options like Tienda Mexicana Jalisco.
Twistee Treat in Goldenrod has been home to the best soft-serve ice cream since 1983.
Savor a refreshing margarita at Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Goldenrod.
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Resorts nearby
Just outside Goldenrod is WinterClub Indoor Ski & Snowboard, an immersive destination featuring two indoor ski slopes and a panoramic ski simulator. For Florida’s landmark theme parks, residents won’t have to go far. Walt Disney World Resorts and Universal Studios are just 25 miles away.
Universal Studios is located less than 20 miles from Goldenrod.
Experience a unique activity by learning to ski at Winterclub Ski and Snowboard.
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Convenient highway access
Residents have easy access to Highway 417 and Highway 50, and are located just 10 miles from Downtown Orlando
Take the 408 expressway easily from Goldenrod to reach Downtown Orlando.
Living in Goldenrod provides easy access to SR 417.
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