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Established urban neighborhood with easy access to downtown
West Colonial, named for the busy commercial thoroughfare that runs through the heart of the community, is an established urban neighborhood that offers attractively priced midcentury housing in a convenient location just 3 miles northwest of Downtown Orlando. Colonial Drive is anchored by car dealerships that provide employment opportunities, and residents have easy access to State Route 408, which leads directly into the heart of the city. The neighborhood is located squarely in a part of the city that is slowly but surely reaping the benefits of Orlando’s revitalization efforts, which continue to radiate outward from downtown. “The city has put a lot of work into revitalizing the area west of Interstate 4 and north of 408,” says William Dedelow of Elite Real Estate and Property Management, who recently sold a renovated midcentury modern in the neighborhood for $255,000. “There’s been a lot of re-gentrification.”
West Colonial offers convenient access to Downtown Orlando and many local amenities.
Ranch-style homes are commonly seen throughout West Colonial.
Downtown Orlando is conveniently located just minutes from West Colonial.
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Midcentury homes priced from the mid-$100,000s to the low $300,000s
Residential pockets surround Colonial Drive and feature a collection of homes built primarily in the 1950s and 1960s. Most homes feature ample yard space and private driveways. Midcentury-moderns offer carports, while ranch-style homes offer attached garages. Prices typically range from the mid-$100,000s to the low $300,000s. With a median home value of about $230,000, the neighborhood can be attractive to first-time homebuyers.
Well-manicured lawns reflect pride of ownership in this row of West Colonial homes.
A freshly painted exterior makes this home stand out in West Colonial.
Mature trees and a clean exterior are features of this West Colonial single-family home.
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Jones High is a well-established city school
The neighborhood’s young students can attend nearby Rock Lake Elementary, which features popular arts and music programs, and Carver Middle, both C-rated schools. Older students can attend Jones High, a B-minus-rated school. Though it is one of the city’s oldest education institutions, Jones High offers contemporary curricula such as the International Baccalaureate Programme, a prestigious learning track designed to prepare students for success in college and beyond.
Rock Lake Elementary is a public school serving grades PK,K-5 in Orange County.
Carver Middle School is a public magnet school serving grades 5-8 in Orange County.
Established in 1895, Jones High School is considered the oldest High School in Orange County.
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Lotte Plaza Market offers a diverse array of grocery items
While car dealerships dot Colonial Drive, eclectic shopping options are found on each end of the busy corridor. Lotte Plaza Market is a one-stop grocery shopping option located on the east side of the neighborhood. It specializes in Asian foods but offers a wide variety of products. “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,” says Rochelle Warriner of United Real Estate Preferred, who has been immersed in Orlando-area real estate since 2019. “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.” On the corridor's west side is the Central Florida Fairgrounds, which hosts the Orlando Outdoor Market, a long-running weekend event featuring a diverse collection of items. “It’s a very international market. You’ll hear every language under the sun,” Warriner says. “You’ll find everything from vendors selling fruits and vegetables to mom and pop trying to sell old appliances. My favorite thing is that they have an old-time stand where they make fresh lemonade. Every time we go, I have to stop there.” The Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida's Mercy Kitchen also is located in the neighborhood, and residents have access to Aldi and Walmart just north of the neighborhood along the John Young Parkway corridor. Nearby Caribbean Sunshine Bakery is a popular neighborhood eatery in an area that traditionally has not offered a lot of dining options.
The Lotte Market is a unique grocery store with a food court in West Colonial
West Colonial residents enjoy a bite to eat while shopping at the Lotte Market.
Aldi is a popular store for necessities among West Colonial residents.
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Nearby neighborhood centers, sprawling Barnett Park provide recreational options
Residents enjoy proximity to the Northwest Neighborhood Center and Rock Lake Neighborhood Center in adjacent communities. Both provide a variety of amenities for athletic activities and offer educational and social programs for children, adults and seniors. The Central Florida Fair takes place each spring at the fairgrounds, which also is home to an amphitheater that hosts year-round concerts, a BMX bicycle track and Warrior Sports Park, advertised as Florida's largest outdoor paintball and airsoft battleground. Adjacent to the fairgrounds is the sprawling and picturesque Barnett Park. “It’s an amazing park with a really gorgeous lake,” says Warriner of the complex on the shores of Lake Lawne in neighboring Pine Hills. The amenities-filled park features baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a disc golf course and a skatepark among its amenities. South of the neighborhood, Roosevelt Martin Park is a popular fishing spot on the banks of Lake Mann.
Barnett Park features an indoor recreation center for West Colonial residents.
Barnett Park offers a recreation center, basketball courts, disc golf, and tennis courts.
West Colonial residents can enjoy a day on the water with Lake Lawne's public boat launch.
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Buses provide public transportation; major highway leads directly downtown
LYNX buses can be caught up and down Colonial Drive for those needing public transportation. SR 408 forms the neighborhood's southern edge and provides direct access to the downtown area, which features a thriving business district and is home to attractions such as the Wells'Built Museum of African American History and Culture and the Kia Center, home of the NBA's Orlando Magic and the city's premier concert venue. “What neighborhoods in this area really have going for them is proximity to downtown,” Warriner says. SunRail commuter and Amtrak stations also are located downtown. Colonial Drive and John Young Parkway are major thoroughfares that provide convenient access to other points of interest throughout the Greater Orlando region. The city’s international airport is located about 20 miles away.
The Lynx bus system offers convenient public transportation for West Colonial residents.
The Kia Center is an ideal venue for concerts and sports, minutes from West Colonial.
The Orlando Public Library is an excellent resource, just minutes from West Colonial.
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Crime
The CAP Index gives the neighborhood a 9-out-of-10 rating, signifying a high rate of crime.
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Crime and Safety
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West Colonial
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Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
8
4
Robbery
9
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
8
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Colonial Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Colonial, Orlando sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in West Colonial, Orlando over the last 12 months is $246,900, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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