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Natural features give Rowena Gardens its name and character
Rowena Gardens gets its name from two natural features: Lake Rowena and Harry P. Leu Gardens. The first is a cypress- and oak-lined lake, and the other is a 50-acre botanical garden where tropical and subtropical plants thrive. The lush scenery of the lake and the gardens surrounds homes in Rowena Gardens, a small neighborhood near downtown Orlando. Rowena Gardens can feel like a green oasis in the city, but, less than a mile outside the neighborhood, are business districts, museums and theaters.
Rowena Gardens provides easy access to Leu Gardens and downtown Orlando.
Leu Gardens is a charming botanical garden with beautiful flowers and plants.
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Home prices in Rowena Gardens
Houses built in the 1950s and ‘60s, including ranch-style homes and midcentury modern designs, dominate the neighborhood streetscapes. True to the neighborhood's name, Rowena Gardens homes usually feature well-maintained greenery, including trimmed shrubs and colorful flower gardens. The oak tree canopy becomes thicker as you get closer to Leu Gardens and the lakefront. Prices start in the upper $600,000s, but houses on Lake Rowena or next to Leu Gardens have sold from the lower $900,000s to $1.1 million.
Several large homes come with lakefront lots.
Low-slung midcentury homes are often flanked by shade trees.
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Recreation includes Leu Gardens, lakefront and museums
Leu Gardens has been a neighborhood landmark for decades, first as the private retreat of businessman Harry P. Leu and, since 1961, a publicly owned attraction. “[Leu] would have people come and drive through long before he ever thought about donating it,” says Jennifer D’hollander, executive director of the Leu Gardens. “I think it’s a lovely legacy that we get to continue to share it with the public.” Roses, camellias and live oaks are among the thousands of specimens growing among the gardens’ courtyards and walking paths. Leu Gardens also packs its calendar with events, such as:
Music on the Patio, a weekly summertime concert series
Movie Night, recurring film screenings on an inflatable projector on a lawn
Happy Frights, a family-friendly October event for trick-or-treaters
Dazzling Nights, an annual holiday light tour through the gardens
The neighborhood’s other major natural feature is Lake Rowena. Private backyards and docks cover most of the shoreline, but the public can enter Lake Rowena Park to fish from the shore or walk along the waterfront. Venture across Mills Avenue to reach Loch Haven Park, the epicenter of Orlando’s arts and culture scene. The park is bordered by several museums and theaters, such as The Orlando Museum of Art, which has been open for more than a century, and the John & Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, where the Orlando Shakes theater company puts on Shakespearian performances, children’s plays and other stage shows.
Leu Gardens, a 50-acre botanical oasis, is located in the heart of Rowena Gardens.
Leu Gardens has dog-friendly days.
The Orlando Museum of Art displays 3,000 works, plus traveling exhibits.
The Orlando Science Center, also at Loch Haven Park, is known for its interactive exhibits.
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Pig Floyd's is a lively BBQ spot situated along Mills Avenue.
Shops, restaurants and bars in Audubon Park and Mills 50
Rowena Gardens is within walking distance of two business districts, each full of places to eat, shop and attend events. “There are a ton of activities where you don’t need a car,” says Tom Langmann, a Realtor with Re/Max 200 Realty who has lived in Orlando for 40 years. “You can just get out and enjoy some fresh air and walk.” Residents living to the east of Leu Gardens can stroll to Audubon Park, where the businesses lining Corrine Drive include:
Chic Boutique Resale, a curated consignment shop full of clothes, shoes and accessories
East End Market, a hub of bakeries, restaurants, boutiques and other small businesses
Park Ave CDs, a vinyl and CD shop that hosts performances and special releases
Stardust Video & Coffee, a destination for coffee, beer, live music and a Monday-night farmers market
Meanwhile, homes west of Leu Gardens are within a 10-minute walk of Mills Avenue. “That area has evolved into the Mills 50 district, where you have live music, craft cocktail bars and what I call ‘destination restaurants,’” says Brett Winters, a broker associate at Orlando-based Olde Town Brokers. Businesses there include Pig Floyd’s Urban BBQ, which serves pork and plantains across the street from The Guesthouse, a candlelit cocktail lounge. Down the street, you can catch live performances on the stage at Will’s Pub or in the outdoor courtyard of Dirty Laundry.
Close to Orlando’s Central Business District
It’s only a 2-mile drive to the Central Business District, a common commuting destination for people living in this part of Orlando. However, you don’t need a car to get to there. Lynx buses stop along Mills Avenue, taking passengers to the Central Business District in about 10 minutes, while bike lanes on Fern Creek Avenue and Livingston Street make it possible to cycle to work in 15 minutes. Interstate 4, located a mile from Rowena Gardens, leads to Central Florida attractions such as Walt Disney World Resort, 20 miles away.
A look at nearby highly rated public schools
Students can attend schools in the Orange County Public Schools district, such as Audubon Park School, a highly rated campus for kindergarteners through eighth graders. Older students may go to Edgewater High School, which oversees two specialized programs: the Gifted Scholastic Academy, with an advanced curriculum that prepares students for college, and the Center for Future Educators, a magnet program for teens considering careers in teaching. Applications for both programs are open from October to December and in April.
Audubon Park School is less than 2 miles from Rowena Gardens.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rowena Gardens
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rowena Gardens Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rowena Gardens, Orlando sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 57 days. The median sale price for homes in Rowena Gardens, Orlando over the last 12 months is $730,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$750,000
Median Sale Price
$730,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$730,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$400
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes
147
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,118
Above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
350
Median Age
47
Population under 18
22.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$165,740
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$177,870
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
85.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
41.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
51''
Average Winter Low Temperature
52°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Moderately bikeable
Bikeability®
70/ 100
Moderately walkable
Walkability®
70/ 100
Some public transit
Transit®
40/ 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic
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