Taft
Neighborhood in Orlando, Florida
Orange County 32824
Manufactured, ranch, and bungalow-style homes
This is a mostly calm space, save for the occasional train and planes from the nearby Orlando International Airport. Tidy streets are filled with smaller homes, including manufactured homes, ranch-style homes and gable-front bungalows. Front yards are occasionally fenced in with well-kept, short lawns. The area has been popular with investors, who, in some cases, are converting these homes into multi-family units for steep rental income. Home prices range from about $150,000 to about $330,000.New and well-loved green spaces
The neighborhood will soon open a new centrally located playground, featuring green spaces, walking paths and ADA-accessible play features. Owens and other locals advocated for the new space to replace the old ball field. It may serve as a future space for events such as trunk-or-treat, he says. Taft Neighborhood Park is already well loved by the community. It features a basketball court, playground and picnic area with an open grassy space in between. Tall pine trees and canopy coverings provide plenty of shade.Aviation and aerospace programs at Orange County Public Schools
Though on Orlando's outskirts, kids are still part of the Orange County Public Schools system. Many younger students are within walking distance of Sally Ride Elementary School, which earns a B-minus from Niche and sits on the neighborhood's east side. Honoring its namesake, the school's magnet program immerses students in the aviation and aerospace fields with clubs and competitions, school events and a STEM lab. Upper-level schools are about 4 miles away. Judson B. Walker Middle School earns a C-plus, while Cypress Creek High, an International Baccalaureate school, earns a B.
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Camaraderie at the Taft Community Center
Events and programs build camaraderie at the Taft Community Center. Locals sit family-style for the Thanksgiving feast, courtesy of Orange County commissioners. "I always like the camaraderie, being around people — it's an extension of family," says Julian Dominy, a Taft resident since 1952. The Community Center is a longstanding feature. Seniors First provides lunch and activities such as bingo for older adults from Monday through Friday. The center also meets community needs with food giveaways and occasionally, backpack drives for kids.Direct routes into Orlando
Residents may get to some amenities on foot, although sidewalks are not widely available. Locals are advocating for new sidewalks on Fourth Street, the main east-west road in the neighborhood. Orlando is 8 miles north, and residents have a direct route via South Orange Avenue. LYNX buses stop along the route and connect to the nearby SunRail station. Orlando International Airport is a busy global connector 5 miles away with nonstop flights to over 160 destinations.Shops and restaurants are few, Dollar General has the basics
Shopping and dining options are limited, but Dollar General offers the essentials. "That was a huge boon for the people of Taft when it opened because they carry a little bit of everything, including groceries," Dominy says. Aldi and Sam's Club are about 3 miles away. Dunkin' and Domino's Pizza are the only restaurants in the immediate area. About 4 miles away, Sharon's Homestyle Cookin' serves southern classics such as chicken fried steak and biscuits and gravy.The community is also just about 4 miles from the Florida Mall, a major shopping hub drawing millions of annual tourists with over 250 shops, restaurants and attractions, including the Crayola Experience theme park.TAFT helps to address crime
Taft has a low CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10, although residents report some issues with drug-related crime. The TAFT group holds regular meetings to address crime and other community matters.
Written By
Liz Coughlin
Photography Contributed By
Rodrigo Betancor
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Zonia O'Connor
Zonia O'Connor
La Rosa Realty Kissimmee
(877) 763-9581
39 Total Sales
1 in Taft
$303,000 Price
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David Worth
David Worth
WORTH REAL ESTATE COMPANY
(833) 298-3478
18 Total Sales
3 in Taft
$198K - $225K Price Range
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Maria Baez
Maria Baez
EMPIRE NETWORK REALTY
(866) 891-7302
50 Total Sales
1 in Taft
$210,000 Price
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Luis Cancel
Luis Cancel
GLOBAL BROKERS RLTY OF FLORIDA
(689) 220-0955
62 Total Sales
1 in Taft
$224,000 Price
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Barrett Spray
Barrett Spray
KELLER WILLIAMS ADVANTAGE REALTY
(689) 215-8180
399 Total Sales
1 in Taft
$95,000 Price
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Kriselys Tapia
Kriselys Tapia
THE REAL ESTATE INTERNATIONAL GROUP LLC
(786) 741-7210
58 Total Sales
6 in Taft
$100K - $205K Price Range
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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- 8th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Taft Neighborhood Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Taft | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Taft Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Taft, Orlando sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Taft, Orlando over the last 12 months is $205,000, down 34% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$255,000
Median Sale Price
$205,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$245,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-34%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$212
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
474
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1986
Months of Supply
4.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,267
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,618
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
947
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
713
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,562
Median Age
41
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,197
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,632
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82%
College Graduates
15.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27
/ 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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