Rustic luxury yet close to the action in Lake Hart
The Orlando neighborhood of Lake Hart is a laid-back and rural area that boasts acres of land and sprawling estates running along the western banks of its namesake and around the smaller, but picturesque, Lake Whippoorwill. “It feels like Old Florida, with the oak trees and all the nature,” says Kathy Hereford, a Realtor with Keller Williams Advantage III who has sold throughout Central Florida for 20 years. “It’s very quiet and very peaceful. But if you drive three minutes, you’re back in the middle of everything happening.”
Colonial Revival homes in Lake Hart offer large front porches and shade trees.
Lake Hart is a rural community closely located to shopping, dining and amenities.
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Custom homes sits on huge lots along the water
Large custom homes sit back on sprawling lawns, many of which exceed an acre and feature docks on lakes Hart and Whippoorwill. Home styles are primarily custom builds, ranging from traditional Farmhouse and ranch-style to sleek, modern Contemporary. Prices range from $1 million to $4.5 million, with higher-priced homes featuring thousands of square feet, acres of land, or both. While some houses in the community date back to the 1950s, most were built between the 1980s and 2020s.
Striking Modern homes in Lake Hart boast flat roof lines, and large windows.
Many homes in Lake Hart have private boat docks and slips.
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Kids can attend highly-rated public schools
Students in Lake Hart attend Village Park Elementary School, which rates a B-plus on Niche; Lake Nona Middle School, which rates an A-minus; and Lake Nona High School, which rates an A. Lake Nona High offers dual enrollment with four universities and colleges: the University of Florida, the University of Central Florida, Orange Technical College and Valencia College. Area kids can also attend Valencia College at its Lake Nona campus, located close to the community's west side.
Village Park Elementary School earns a B+ on Niche.
Lake Nona Middle School is a highly rated public school near Lake Hart.
Lake Nona High School serves over 4,000 students and earns an A on Niche.
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Residents enjoy access lake access, golf and green spaces
Residents living along Lake Whippoorwill enjoy private access to the water for boating. Lake Hart is larger, also private and popular for boating, fishing and water sports. Golfers can join the private Lake Nona Golf and Country Club or visit the public Eagle Creek Golf Club, each less than 5 miles away. Among the many nearby pocket parks, Bomberos Field Park is the closest and offers a playground and multipurpose fields.
Eagle Creek Golf Club offers a challenging 18 hole course that is reminiscent to those in the UK
Near Lake Hart, Bomberos Field Park has multiple sports fields that are used almost daily.
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Nearby Lake Nona is a shopping and dining destination
Lake Nona Landing, a large shopping center on nearby Narcoossee Road, features big-box stores like Walmart and Lowe’s, chain restaurants like Olive Garden, and local restaurants like Tabla, which is loved for its authentic Indian cuisine and friendly service. Lake Nona Town Center is about 5 miles away. The outdoor retail center offers hip restaurants and hosts regular events like live music, trivia nights and family-friendly afternoons of face-painting and bounce houses. Lake Nona Medical City is also about 5 miles away and has several large hospitals, including UCF Lake Nona Hospital and Nemours Children’s Hospital Florida.
Lake Hart locals often grab dinner at Olive Garden on Narcoossee Rd.
UCF Lake Nona Medical Center is close to Lake Hart.
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Voluntary HOA keeps neighbors connected
Residents can join the Whippoorwill-Hart Community Association, the voluntary HOA, which aims to ensure neighbors connect, even though their homes are far apart. “They make sure to get to know everyone; they’ll have to get-togethers and barbecues,” Hereford says. Residents are also close to Lake Nona’s many regular events. The Lake Nona Farmers Market is held every first and third Wednesday of the month at nearby Laureate Park. Each May, the community comes together for the Run Nona 5K & Nemours Kids Run, which starts early in the evening and culminates in a boisterous block party at 8 p.m.
The Liberty Belles perform at The Lake Nona Home of the Brave Veterans Day Event.
Stunning paintings capture the attention of Lake Nona South residents at the Lake Nona Art Festival.
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Major roadways and Orlando International Airport are nearby
Narcoossee Road runs along the community’s west side, and Central Florida GreenWay is nearby. Both roadways connect to the rest of Central Florida. Orlando International Airport is about 11 miles away.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,114
Median Age
36
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,396
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,394
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
69.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
% Population in Labor Force
72%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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