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An upscale neighborhood between Mills 50 and Winter Park
Named for real estate magnate and Florida politician Walter Rose, the upscale midcentury neighborhood of Rose Isle is a dynamic Central Florida community bordered by three lakes and tucked between Orlando's Mills 50 district and the city of Winter Park.
Rose Isle, surrounded by Lake Estelle, Rowena, and Sue, offers residents picturesque views.
Rose Isle is a vibrant Central Florida community bordered by three scenic lakes.
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Traditional Floridian homes and custom high-end builds
This neighborhood, like much of the area, was developed throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Homes here often have lakefront views and feature unique stylings paired with facets of traditional Floridian architecture, including single-level construction and low-slung roofs.And while homes here can sell for between $1 million and $2 million, it is often the land itself that attracts buyers. New custom builds increasingly make up the neighborhood. These larger, more grandiose, homes often feature contemporary or Mediterranean styles. “They’re not cookie-cutter so to speak, but you’ll get certain custom builders that will take over a street,” says Tom Langmann, a Realtor with Re/Max 200 Realty and 40-year Orlando resident. “Some of the stuff is similar, but they try to mix it up a bit.”
This Rose Isle home features an arched entry, lush landscaping, and great curb appeal.
This stunning two-story Rose Isle home is a waterfront paradise with a brick exterior.
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Orlando Science Center, other museums across Mills Avenue
Across Mills Avenue from Rose Isle is Loch Haven Park, site of several museums and theaters, including the Orlando Shakes, the city’s Shakespeare company, the Orlando Family Stage and the Orlando Museum of Art. The Orlando Science Center is popular for its interactive displays and events. “There are two faces of the Orlando Science Center,” says Jeff Stanford, vice president of marketing. “One is the face that is exhibits and events and family fun and adult nights, science of beer events, science of wine events — engaging the community, and learning while having fun. But there’s another aspect of the Science Center that is about advancing STEM literacy, supporting schools, creating access and building the STEM career pipeline from cradle to career starting at the very beginning of the funnel.”Rose Isle residents also participate in Winter Park’s community events to the neighborhood’s north. The city’s weekly farmers market attracts shoppers at Central Park, while roughly 350,000 attendees visit the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival each spring. Orlando’s resorts and theme parks are known as tourist destinations, but the attractions often offer perks to residents, like discounted passes. Universal Orlando Resort is roughly 10 miles from Rose Isle, while Walt Disney World is 20 miles away via Interstate 4.
A resident enjoys picking flowers for her garden at the Winter Park Farmer's Market.
The Orlando Science Center is a vibrant place to have fun and learn.
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Restaurants and shopping in Mills 50 district
The booming commercial district of Mills 50 is home to an array of food options, from the Mexican-Asian fusion at TaKo Cheena to smoked meats at Pig Floyd’s Urban BBQ. The area around Virginia Drive also has several breweries, bars and boutiques, like Ten10 Brewing Company. “I love that I can go and get amazing Asian food, and barbecue, and Mexican food, and Italian food,” Stanford says. “That influence is amazing to me. It’s all entrepreneurs and all locally owned.” Orlando Avenue features more chain restaurants, like Chicken Guy and Jersey Mike’s, along with a Publix for groceries. Downtown Winter Park is about 2 miles from the neighborhood and offers a walkable strip of upscale restaurants and retail.
Tako Cheena offers al fresco dining just minutes from Rose Isle.
Upscale dining on Park Avenue is just minutes away for Rose Isle residents to enjoy.
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Green space at Mead Botanical Garden and Leu Gardens
Lake Sue, the largest of the three area bodies of water, is big enough for small powered watercraft, but the residents with access to the other two lakes are likelier to launch kayaks or canoes. The neighborhood is directly between two public gardens — the Mead Botanical Garden and the Harry P. Leu Gardens. The Leu Gardens showcase roughly 15,000 botanical specimens and offer events, including free admission days, while the Mead Botanical Garden lets visitors follow paths through native Florida habitats.
Winter Park residents enjoy walking their dogs through Leu Gardens on Dog Day.
Kids enjoy decorating ducks for Winter Park's Great Duck Derby race.
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Orange County Public Schools education
Rose Isle students can attend Orange County Public Schools, starting at Audubon Park School for kindergarten through eighth grade. The school receives an A-minus grade from Niche. For high school, the neighborhood is split between B-plus-graded Edgewater High and A-plus-rated Winter Park High. Students can apply to either of Edgewater’s magnet programs, the Center for Future Educators and the Engineering, Science and Technology academy, while Winter Park offers the International Baccalaureate program.
Welcome to the Audubon Park School in Audubon Park.
Edgewater High School is a public school in Orlando, FL.
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Increased pedestrian and bike access across Orlando
Downtown Orlando is about 3 miles south of Rose Isle. Interstate 4 passes less than a mile from the neighborhood. The city has been working to support public transportation, including the SunRail system, which runs through Central Florida with a stop less than a mile from Rose Isle at the AdventHealth hospital complex. Bike and pedestrian access can be found at the Orlando Urban Trail, which runs through Rose Isle along Mills Avenue, heading north to the Mead Botanical Garden and south to Lake Highland.
Crime
Rose Isle has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, compared to the US average of 4. The neighborhood’s scores for violent crimes are even lower, at 1 out of 10. “The communities are very strong around here,” Langmann says. “You’re still waving at your neighbors that you know, so everyone’s keeping an eye on everyone.”
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Parks in this Area
Mead Botanical Garden
Events
Nature Center
Parking Lot
Lake Estelle Park
Fishing
Lake
Trails
Lake Rowena Park
Lake
Trails
Harry P Leu Gardens
Transit
Airport
Orlando International
25 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rose Isle
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rose Isle Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rose Isle, Orlando sell after 86 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rose Isle, Orlando over the last 12 months is $449,000.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
328
Median Age
51
Population under 18
18.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$194,852
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$214,019
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.3%
College Graduates
80.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
33.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
52°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
32/ 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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