The Orlando suburb of Lake Mary offers its roughly 17,000 residents a suburban community feel with a quaint downtown, quality shopping and dining and plenty of breathing room. “Lake Mary still provides an opportunity to live on a big lot,” says native Kristin Green-Vogt, Realtor with the KGV Group with Century 21 Integra. “You can have a backyard and not feel so on top of each other.” Green-Vogt says the city is 25 minutes to both Disney and Daytona Beach. “We’re so close to everything, yet we still get to enjoy that small-town feeling,” she says.
Lake Mary, known as the City of Lakes, is home to a thriving community of loyal residents.
Lake Mary, known as the City of Lakes, is home to a thriving community of loyal residents.
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Modest ranch-style homes, luxury townhouses and custom estates near the water
Subdivisions surround lakes and ponds throughout the city. Ranch-style homes built in the 1960s and 1970s and minimal traditional homes built between 1990 and 2010 are the most common, though some large custom estates priced around $1 million or more are also available. HOA fees range from under $100 to more than $500. Gated and master-planned communities include the upscale Timacuan, which sits on a golf course, and The Forest, reserved for residents 55 and older. The median price for single-family homes is about $510,000. Townhouses are also available. Many of these units offer 24-hour guard-gated security and resort-style amenities. The median price for townhouses is about $475,000.
Waterfront homes with large docks and boats are abundant in the "City of Lakes" Lake Mary.
This two-story Greenwood Lakes home features a beautiful covered front porch.
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The highly-rated Seminole County Public Schools serves area kids
Seminole County Public Schools serves the city. It rates an A on Niche and offers school choice. Lake Mary Preparatory School is the city’s only private school. It serves prekindergarten through 12th grade and rates an A-plus on Niche.
Seminole State College has a large campus here in Lake Mary.
Lake Mary Highschool is located at 655 Longwood Lake Mary Rd in Greenwood Lakes.
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Crystal Lake, Central Park and Timacuan Club offer options for outdoor recreation
Crystal Lake is a go-to for boating and fishing. Of the city’s green spaces, Central Park, located near City Hall, is a standout for its shaded walking paths and reflecting pond. Other notable parks include Liberty Park, which offers a 9-hole disc golf course, and Tree City Park, which offers outdoor exercise equipment. Golfers can consider joining the Timacuan Club or head to nearby Sanford and play at Mayfair County Club. Lake Mary Sports Complex buzzes with activity most days, as it’s the home to the Lake Mary Little League baseball and softball programs.
Take in the sights at Liberty Park in Lake Mary.
Enjoy a peaceful walk or a game of roller hockey at Greenwood Park in Lake Mary.
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Shopping, dining, medical care and job opportunities within the city
Downtown Lake Mary is a hub for local dining, shopping and entertainment, offering many options at the corner of North Fourth Street and West Lake Mary Boulevard. “It’s adorable,” Green-Vogt says. “It’s a mix of commercial and residential spaces, so you see people out walking to get groceries or go to the gym.” Shoppers looking for chain restaurants and national retailers head west along West Lake Mary Boulevard to find multiple shopping centers. Sanford, about 5 miles away, and Orlando, about 20 miles away, offer more dining, shopping and entertainment options. Orlando’s theme parks are nearby, including Walt Disney World Resort, about 40 miles away, and Universal Studios Florida, about 30 miles away. Two medical facilities are located in the city: AdventHealth Lake Mary ER and Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital. Both are off Rinehart Road.
Lake Mary has corporate offices for major companies, including Deloitte, AdventHealth and Crescent Communities. The city recently released its “2050 Comprehensive Plan,” which it plans to use as a decision-making guide for growth. The plan aims to identify budget priorities, create and implement plans around issues like transportation and water supply, and serve as a basis for land use and zoning.
Amidst the charm, Lake Mary buzzes with lively cafes, a haven for coffee enthusiasts.
Downtown Lake Mary offers a variety of local retail shops.
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Central Park is a hub for weekly and annual events
Residents gather on Saturdays at Central Park for the Lake Mary Farmers Market. Additionally, Central Park hosts various annual events like the Halloween Spooktacular in October and Holiday in the Park in December.
Discover Lake Mary's hidden gems, where cultural events add rhythm to the streets.
In Lake Mary's embrace, discover a town that seamlessly blends nature with commerce.
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I-4 and SunRail keep residents on the go
Interstate 4 runs along the city’s west side and connects to Orlando and the rest of Central Florida. Green-Vogt says the recent addition of express lanes on I-4 has made the normally heavy Central Florida traffic more manageable. “You can get to downtown Orlando in about 20 minutes. It’s so much easier and so much less of a headache.” The popular SunRail commuter train has a stop near downtown. LYNX buses stop along West Lake Mary Boulevard and connect to the SunRail station. Sanford International Airport is the closest airport, about 5 miles away.
Residents track hurricane activity for high winds and flooding.
Lake Mary is susceptible to hurricanes. The city provides resources on its website to help residents set up a plan before hurricane season, June to November.
Crime statistics for Lake Mary are not readily available.
On average, homes in Lake Mary, FL sell after 107 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Mary, FL over the last 12 months is $490,840, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Brad Bolton began his career in the investment world, spending 8 years as Regional V.P. of Florida and the Caribbean for Axa Advisors where he managed stockbrokers and CPA's. In 2006, Brad started his career as a Realtor, working primarily in the luxury vacation market with over $150 million in sales. In 2012, he re-entered the investment world and was instrumental to Blackstone's Invitation Homes when it launched in Florida, purchasing, renovating, leasing, and managing over a one-billion-dollar portfolio of single-family homes. Brad went on to join the executive team at Starwood Waypoint Homes before going public in 2014 as SWAY. After leaving SWAY, he purchased and flipped 218 homes in 2015 and 2016. As a partner with Kendrick Realty 2017 - 2019, a company with offices in FL and CA, his team had 915 transactions in its 1st two years of operation and was one of the top 10 generators and purchasers of internet leads in the US. Brad is an ex-basketball player and cancer survivor. One of his favorite quotes is “Life is a series of choices. Choose wisely.”
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