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Malibu Groves

Malibu Groves

Suburban Neighborhood in Orlando, Florida

Orange County 32811
$262,554 Average Value
$217 Average Price per Sq Ft
17 Homes For Sale

Experience Orlando’s international flair from Malibu Groves

Orlando’s population is represented by a variety of cultures, and many of them mingle in Malibu Groves. Businesses in Orlando’s Chinatown serve noodles and bubble tea, grocery stores carry ingredients popular across Asia and the Caribbean and people gather at the neighborhood’s mosque and Hindu temple. Malibu Groves mostly consists of single-family homes and apartment buildings, but they’re next to the diverse selection of restaurants and markets along West Colonial Drive. Plus, Florida state Road 408 passes through Malibu Groves, connecting the neighborhood to downtown.

Malibu Groves is a suburban neighborhood right outside of downtown Orlando.
Malibu Groves is a suburban neighborhood right outside of downtown Orlando.
Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir is a Hindu temple on Klondike Avenue in Malibu Groves.
Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir is a Hindu temple on Klondike Avenue in Malibu Groves.
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New construction replaces some of the established homes

Small developments of ranch-style homes and minimal traditional houses make up much of the neighborhood. Small yards, driveways and carports are common across the neighborhood. Dozens of new homes have been built since 2023, particularly on the southeast side. New construction is frequent in the area, says Rochelle Warriner, a Realtor with United Realty Preferred. “Older homes get torn down, your impact fees are already taken care of and, because the downtown area is growing so quickly, you can sell a property for $240,000 minimum.”

Houses include midcentury builds and newer designs.
Houses include midcentury builds and newer designs.
Homes often incorporate stucco in their construction.
Homes often incorporate stucco in their construction.
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Home prices and property taxes

Prices for turnkey homes start in the upper $100,000s and climb to the upper $300,000s. Residents typically don’t have to join an HOA or pay monthly dues. But it’s important to know that a home’s location in the neighborhood affects the property tax bill. The east side is in the Orlando city limits, where homeowners pay city and county property taxes, resulting in a higher bill. The west side is in unincorporated Orange County, so residents only pay taxes to the county.

Diverse collection of eateries, grocery stores and houses of worhsip

Malibu Groves borders Orlando Chinatown, a shopping center in Pine Hills marked by a red and green gate similar to the archway entrances seen in Chinatowns around the world. Diners at Walala Hand-Pulled Noodles watch cooks roll and stretch scratch-made noodles before they’re served. Restaurants here don’t just offer Chinese cuisine; Korean barbecue and Vietnamese pho are also available. Asian grocery store Enson Market anchors the shopping center. For different international flavors, cross the street to shop at Caribbean Supercenter. The grocery store is run by a family with a mix of Guyanese, Jamaican and Trinidadian backgrounds.

The neighborhood is also home to houses of worship representing several faiths. A few examples include:

  • Al-Rahim Mosque
  • Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church
  • Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Hindu temple

Enson Market is in the Chinatown Orlando shopping center.
Enson Market is in the Chinatown Orlando shopping center.
Enson Market specializes in a wide variety of Asian groceries.
Enson Market specializes in a wide variety of Asian groceries.
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Things to do at parks, Central Florida Fairgrounds

Parks and events create plenty of opportunities to get outside. Three small parks are spread across the neighborhood’s east side. They include:

  • Ivey Lane Park, home to a playground and circular walking path
  • Malibu Groves Park, home to hopscotch, a four-square court and a climbing net
  • Pleasant Valley Park, home to a basketball court and playground
A larger green space, Eagle Nest Park, is just south of Malibu Groves. It draws people who want to play softball and cricket games. Plus, it’s an entry point for the 2-mile Shingle Creek Trail. During a walk on the trail, you may spot eagles, ospreys or herons.

Next to Malibu Groves, the Central Florida Fairgrounds host the Orlando Outdoor Market, a Saturday and Sunday market that draws vendors selling an eclectic collection of items. “It’s a very international market. You’ll hear every language under the sun,” Warriner says. “You’ll find everything from vendors selling fruits and vegetables to mom and pop trying to sell old appliances. My favorite thing is that they have an old-time stand where they make fresh lemonade. Every time we go, I have to stop there.” The fairgrounds also host the annual Central Florida Fair, several days of rides, entertainment and livestock shows.

Ivey Lane Park is located on Silverton Street in Malibu Groves.
Ivey Lane Park is located on Silverton Street in Malibu Groves.
Ivey Lane park is home to one of three playgrounds in the neighborhood.
Ivey Lane park is home to one of three playgrounds in the neighborhood.
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Ivey Lane Elementary School is next to Ivey Lane Park.
Ivey Lane Elementary School is next to Ivey Lane Park.

Hand-on medical training at Jones High School

Some homes are within walking distance of Ivey Lane Elementary School. Older students can go to Jones High School, home to Orange County Public Schools’ Medical Magnet program. Jones High partners with Orange Technical College so teens can get hands-on experience in at local hospitals and a nursing simulation lab. At the end of the program, students can take nursing certification exams. Applications for the lottery-based magnet program open from October to December.

State Road 408 and Lynx buses connect to downtown

Malibu Grove’s location next to Florida state Road 408, one of Orlando’s most-used toll roads, gives commuters a straight shot downtown. The 4-mile drive to the Central Business District usually takes 10 to 20 minutes. Lynx buses stop on West Colonial Drive and reach downtown in about 20 minutes. It’s 15 miles to Orlando International Airport, where you can catch direct flights to more than 170 destinations.

Malibu Groves commuters have easy access to downtown Orlando thanks to Florida state Road 408.
Malibu Groves commuters have easy access to downtown Orlando thanks to Florida state Road 408.
The Lynx bus system has stops along West Colonial Drive.
The Lynx bus system has stops along West Colonial Drive.
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Transit

Airport

Orlando International

26 min drive

Bus

Old Winter Garden Rd And N Mission Rd

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Raleigh St And Frazier Ave

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Old Winter Garden Rd And Pearlwood St

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Raleigh St And Kozart St

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Old Winter Garden Rd And S Mckinley Ave

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Old Winter Garden Rd And Quintard Ave

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N Fanfair Ave And Edgemoor St

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Malibu Groves US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 7 4
Assault with Weapon 8 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 7 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,846
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Median Year Built
1973
Months of Supply
3.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,266
Significantly below the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,132
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
8,011
Median Age
35
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$36,791
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$51,683

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
77.9%
College Graduates
10.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
52°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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