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Rock Lake

Rock Lake

Suburban Neighborhood in Orlando, Florida

Orange County 32805
$321,067 Average Value
$233 Average Price per Sq Ft
0 Homes For Sale

Diverse housing close to Downtown Orlando

Established and diverse, Rock Lake provides a relatively tranquil environment near Downtown Orlando. Anchored by a small private lake for which it is named that offers a rare urban setting, yet conveniently located to major roadways and the city’s cultural and entertainment center, the neighborhood offers an intriguing blend of housing and access. “The proximity to downtown is great, and the home prices are affordable,” says Rochelle Warriner, a Realtor with United Real Estate Preferred.

Rock Lake also has larger luxury homes on the water.
Rock Lake also has larger luxury homes on the water.
Rock Lake is a perfect community for walking your furry friends.
Rock Lake is a perfect community for walking your furry friends.
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Ranch-style homes are prevalent; lakefront homes are a highlight

Housing is highlighted by a mix of ranch-style and midcentury-modern homes, typically featuring private driveways and mid-sized to large yards. Ranch homes offer garages, while midcentury-moderns have carports. Prices of these homes generally range between the low $300,000s and the low $400,000s. Smaller traditional homes that start in the low $100,000s can be found on the neighborhood’s south side closest to State Road 408, also known as the East-West Expressway. A small collection of larger waterfront homes is located on setback lots between Tampa Avenue and the lake. They are priced between $500,000 and $1.5 million and can feature private docks. “If you want to buy a house on the water in Orlando, this is a great place to look,” Warriner says. “You can have motorized vehicles on the Rock Lake; not every lake allows that.”

Older American Contemporary homes line the street surrounding Rock Lake
Older American Contemporary homes line the street surrounding Rock Lake
Housing is a mix of ranch-style and midcentury-modern homes.
Housing is a mix of ranch-style and midcentury-modern homes.
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Elementary school is conveniently located in the neighborhood

Rock Lake Elementary School, located in the heart of the community, features popular art and music programs. The school, C-rated by Niche, recently received a ‘B’ in performance from the Florida Department of Education. Older students can attend Carver Middle School, also C-rated, and Jones High School, rated B-minus. The latter is the oldest high school in Orlando. It offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate Programme, an educational track designed to prepare students for success in college and beyond.

Younger students may attend Rock Lake Elementary School.
Younger students may attend Rock Lake Elementary School.
Carver Middle School is a public magnet school serving grades 5-8 in Orange County.
Carver Middle School is a public magnet school serving grades 5-8 in Orange County.
Jones Highschool lies just beyond the stadium and Highway 441
Jones Highschool lies just beyond the stadium and Highway 441
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Neighborhood center offers an array of recreational options

Neighborhood activity is concentrated at the Rock Lake Neighborhood Center. In addition to the athletic amenities and youth leagues it provides for residents interested in basketball, tennis, football and soccer, the center also provides mentorship programs for 11- to 14-year-olds and offers afterschool and summer camps. Residents also have access to Lake Lorna Doone Park, which recently was transformed into the premier urban park in west Orlando. It is located adjacent to Camping World Stadium, which hosts year-round events that include college football games, premier soccer matches and large-scale concerts.

Rock Lake Neighborhood Center offers residents a variety of outdoor activities to participate in
Rock Lake Neighborhood Center offers residents a variety of outdoor activities to participate in
Rock Lake Neighborhood Center has several meeting rooms and events.
Rock Lake Neighborhood Center has several meeting rooms and events.
The large blue playground at Rock Lake Neighborhood Center.
The large blue playground at Rock Lake Neighborhood Center.
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Easy access to the heart of Orlando

Due to the neighborhood’s location, residents can hop on the East-West Expressway and connect directly to Interstate 4 in the heart of downtown just 2 miles away. There they can access an array of premier attractions that includes the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and the Amway Center, home of the NBA’s Orlando Magic. Bus stops scattered throughout the neighborhood provide convenient public transportation, especially into the downtown area, where SunRail commuter train and Amtrak service is available. The city's international airport is a little more than 20 miles east of the neighborhood.

Both Sunrail and Lynx Bus Systems offer public transportation throughout Rock Lake.
Both Sunrail and Lynx Bus Systems offer public transportation throughout Rock Lake.
Rock Lake is close to active Downtown Orlando.
Rock Lake is close to active Downtown Orlando.
Rock City is within minutes of Downtown Orlando
Rock City is within minutes of Downtown Orlando
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Lotte Plaza Market offers food from around the world

SShopping and dining options are limited in an area traditionally known for being a food desert. However, the Colonial Drive corridor, which runs along the neighborhood’s north side, features the Lotte Plaza Market, a large grocery store that specializes in Asian foods but offers much, much more. “They have all kinds of unique foods, including a French-Vietnamese bakery on-site. I’ve never been to a place that has so many kinds of food from so many places,” Warriner says. “It’s not a quintessential American grocery store, so you can’t get everything, but if you want milk or eggs or toilet paper, they have it. It’s one of my favorite new spots in Orlando.” The nearby Magic Mall is an enclosed flea market-style collection of vendors offering an eclectic collection of goods and services. Sy’s Supermarkets in neighboring Parramore is a traditional grocery option. Caribbean Sunshine Bakery, which serves up Jamaican favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner, is a popular neighborhood eatery.

Rock Lake shoppers can get all their grocery needs and a bite to eat at Lotte Market.
Rock Lake shoppers can get all their grocery needs and a bite to eat at Lotte Market.
Rock Lake locals wanting the best Jamaican fair can vist Caribbean Sunshine Restaurant.
Rock Lake locals wanting the best Jamaican fair can vist Caribbean Sunshine Restaurant.
Rock Lake residents can stop in the food court at Lotte Plaza Market.
Rock Lake residents can stop in the food court at Lotte Plaza Market.
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Crime

The CAP Index gives Rock Lake a 7-out-of-10 rating for crime, with the majority of activity concentrated around the commercial corridors on the edges of the neighborhood.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Orlando International

23 min drive

Bus

W Colonial Dr And N Rio Grande Ave

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Old Winter Garden Rd And Buchan Rd

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W Colonial Dr And N Tampa Ave

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N John Young Pky And Business Center Blvd

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W Centrlal Blvd And Fred L Maxwell Blvd

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W Washington St And N Tampa Ave

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W Church St And S Texas Ave

Rock Lake Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$339,210
Median Sale Price
$339,210
Median Single Family Sale Price
$339,210
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$270,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-66%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$233

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
404
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,626
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,523
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
1,255
Median Age
50
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.4%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$24,807
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,013

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.7%
College Graduates
19.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.4%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

50 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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