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North Orange

North Orange

$530,408 Average Value
$352 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

North Orange benefits from the shops, restaurants of Ivanhoe Village

In North Orange, locals can park their cars on Friday and leave them until Monday morning as they spend the weekend paddleboarding, grabbing drinks with friends or taking their dog to the spa. The neighborhood’s walkability gets a boost from Ivanhoe Village, a business district that takes up much of the neighborhood and centers around North Orange Avenue and Virginia Drive. Most houses are a short walk from at least one of the streets, which are lined with shops and patio bars. Lake Ivanhoe adds a recreational element, welcoming paddlers, boaters and joggers to its waters and shoreline.

North Orange is a thriving community just north of downtown Orlando.
North Orange is a thriving community just north of downtown Orlando.
Take a stroll through the sculpture garden at the Mennello Museum of Art.
Take a stroll through the sculpture garden at the Mennello Museum of Art.
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Houses built from the 1920s to today

Homes are tucked away from the activity of North Orange Avenue. Ranch-style homes and bungalows dot the brick streets next to Lake Formosa. Rows of Colonial Revivals and Craftsman homes between North Orange and Interstate 4 form the Rosemere Historic District. “[North Orange is] one of the older established neighborhoods, so you have homes from as far back as the early 1900s,” says Rochelle Warriner, a Realtor with United Real Estate Preferred. “But you also have lots of new construction because people want to be close to downtown. From a developer’s standpoint, it makes so much sense to purchase property and build a gorgeous new home in a super desirable, convenient location.”

Although a smaller lake in North Orange, Lake Rowena still features two-story waterfront homes.
Although a smaller lake in North Orange, Lake Rowena still features two-story waterfront homes.
Smaller, single-family bungalows in North Orange offer cozy living.
Smaller, single-family bungalows in North Orange offer cozy living.
A house overlooks the lake in North Orange.
A house overlooks the lake in North Orange.
There are also condo communities in the neighborhood.
There are also condo communities in the neighborhood.
Some lakefront homes have their own docks.
Some lakefront homes have their own docks.
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How much homes and condos cost

Homes with less than 2,000 square feet usually sell from the upper $300,000s to the lower $500,000s. Bigger houses have sold from the upper $700,000s to $1.2 million. Single-family homeowners don’t pay HOA fees. Condo prices are usually in the upper $100,000s. Plus, condo owners typically pay hundreds of dollars in monthly HOA fees.

Rock N Roll Heaven features a large selection of vinyl records.
Rock N Roll Heaven features a large selection of vinyl records.

North Orange Avenue’s walkable strip of small businesses

North Orange Avenue is the heart of Ivanhoe Village, where shops, restaurants and bars are clustered along a roughly half-mile stretch of the road. Sidewalks pass under the awnings of Art Deco buildings and alongside the windows of stucco storefronts. A turn at one corner leads into Washburn Imports, an antique store packed with rare furniture and décor. You can take a break from browsing to order a drink at Imperial Wine Bar in the back of the store. On the same block at Rock n Roll Heaven, shoppers side-step their way through the narrow gaps between shelves of records and CDs. The business district extends down Virginia Drive, where Santiago’s Bodega serves an all-you-can-eat brunch of Spanish tapas and bottomless sangria.

Dog lovers make up a big part of the community, and local businesses reflect that, says Allex Englett, executive director of the Ivanhoe Village Main Street District. At BarkHaven, people drink and dine with their dogs by their sides, and they can let their pets loose at the attached dog park. Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream serves dog pops, and Foxtail Coffee Co. gives away pup cups full of whipped cream.

Live music and holiday fireworks, courtesy the Main Street District

The Ivanhoe Village Main Street District organization puts on festivals, markets and other events in the neighborhood. For example, the district collaborates with the nearby Mills 50 District to host Virginia Drive Live, a day of live music and shopping, three times a year. For more than 20 years, Jingle Eve has taken over the neighborhood with a holiday village, wine walk and fireworks show. As more than 8,000 people stroll the neighborhood, shops keep their lights on and doors open late into the evening. “Every business is open,” Englett says. “Even the curmudgeons are open.” Besides hosting festivals, the Main Street District acts as a liaison to the city of Orlando, and organizes free programs such as business workshops and networking events.

A family takes a walk through Loch Haven Park.
A family takes a walk through Loch Haven Park.

Things to do at Lake Ivanhoe and Loch Haven Park

Across the street from North Orange Avenue’s shops, Gaston Edwards Park has fishing piers, a playground and a jogging trail along the shore of Lake Ivanhoe. Just north of the park, boaters, kayakers and paddleboarders use a public ramp to launch into Lake Ivanhoe. The body of water is one of Orlando’s “Fab Five” lakes, which are considered some of the best for fishing. A short walk from Gaston Edwards Park, cyclists can hop on the Orlando Urban Trail. The 3-mile bike path passes lakes and parks on its way to Mead Botanical Garden.

To the north, several museums and theaters surround Loch Haven Park. “It’s a center for arts and culture, and there are just so many beautiful areas in such a centralized place,” Warriner says. From Loch Haven Park, you can walk to attractions such as:
John & Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center

  • Mennello Museum of American Art
  • Orlando Fire Museum
  • Orlando Museum of Art
  • Orlando Science Center

Interstate 4 runs past North Orange on its way downtown.
Interstate 4 runs past North Orange on its way downtown.

Taking I-4 and SunRail downtown

Several of Orlando’s key transportation routes pass through the neighborhood. Interstate 4 and North Orange Avenue both lead to the Central Business District. At AdventHealth Orlando, a hospital that’s a major employer for the city, SunRail trains depart on their way downtown or to Winter Park. Both trips take less than 10 minutes.

Other destinations within 20 miles of North Orange include:
Mills 50, a restaurant and nightlife district, is 1 mile away.

  • Orlando International Airport, a leading U.S. air travel hub, is 15 miles away.
  • Walt Disney World Resort, the region’s top employer and attraction, is 20 miles away.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Orlando International

26 min drive

Bus

N Mills Ave And E Princeton St

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N Orange Ave And E Rollins St

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Michigan Ave And Clay St

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N Orange Ave And Clay Ave

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime North Orange US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 8 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

North Orange Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$497,500
Median Sale Price
$638,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$549,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$867,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$189,998
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-20%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$352

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
391
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
7.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,557
Below the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,696
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,290
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Mar 1
    11am - 2pm

    3258 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

    $555,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,343 Sq Ft
    • 3258 N Orange Ave
    • New 5 days ago

    Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in the highly sought-after Orwin Manor. Known for its mature oak-lined streets and unbeatable location, Orwin Manor offers close proximity to Mills 50, Park Avenue in Winter Park, local parks, cultural attractions, AdventHealth, SunRail, and downtown Orlando’s dining and entertainment. Step

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
4,065
Median Age
38
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$91,374
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$111,297

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.2%
College Graduates
43.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.4%
% Population in Labor Force
79%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

38 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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