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North Saint Cloud

North Saint Cloud

$495,026 Average Value
$216 Average Price per Sq Ft
358 Homes For Sale

North Saint Cloud’s new suburbia in the Osceola County countryside

North Saint Cloud is a woodsy, wetland-pocketed area near East Lake Tohopekaliga that’s joined in on the suburban development boom of northern Osceola County. “We have a good price point to go in and buy a house, we have good schools and we have a master community plan. There’s going to be a before and after here,” says Luis Castellano, a broker associate with Naim Real Estate who’s served the area for 5 years. “And you’re close to Lake Nona, so you can drive 10 minutes to all of those restaurants and the commerce.” The busy Narcoossee Road corridor connects North Saint Cloud to the fast-growing Orlando bedroom communities of Lake Nona and Saint Cloud. But, not far from new single-family neighborhoods and businesses, residents can still enjoy the naturally beautiful lakes and oak forests that continue to define central Florida.

Suburban neighborhoods and HOA amenities of many kinds

Private communities of all kinds branch from Boggy Creek and Narcoossee roads, many of which were developed since the 2010s. Subdivisions might be full of manufactured houses or New Traditional houses, set along sidewalk-lined streets and cul-de-sacs. “We have communities with a lot of amenities and those without any amenities. I explain that all the time, you can find whatever you want here,” Castellano says. Some buyers choose communities like Lake Pointe at Toho, paying homeowners’ association fees for access to private amenities like swimming pools, boat ramps, playgrounds and gated entrances. Others prefer secluded homes on woodsy country roads without HOAs. Detached single-family homes typically sell for around $300,000 to $1 million, but houses built on a waterfront or larger acreage can go for up to $1.7 million. Most manufactured homes range from around $190,000 to $470,000, but ones built on more acreage can also reach over $1 million. Townhouses sell for around $300,000 to $410,000. North Saint Cloud has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.

East Lake Toho and nearby Osceola County recreation

Sometimes called East Lake Toho for short, East Lake Tohopekaliga is a public, 12,000-acre aquatic recreation hub surrounded by North Saint Cloud’s many smaller, private lakes. Ralph V. Chisholm Regional Park offers a beach and boat ramp just south of the community, plus classic amenities like picnic pavilions, playgrounds and athletic facilities. Hikers share miles of trails with gopher tortoises and wild turkeys in Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area, which conserves nearly 1,700 acres of wetlands and woods in Osceola County and Orange County. Narcoossee Community Park’s small, shaded playground is next to a rentable community center. Youth leagues square off on the nine athletic fields of the Austin-Tindall Sports Complex.

School choice in The School District of Osceola County, Florida

North Saint Cloud is served by The School District of Osceola County, Florida, which earns a B-minus from Niche. Kids may attend Narcoossee Elementary School and Narcoossee Middle School, which each receive a B grade. Tohopekaliga High School also scores a B, and offers career and technical education pathways in areas like hospitality and tourism and information technology. Students can apply to enroll in Osceola County schools outside of their attendance zones through the district’s choice program.

Narcoossee Road’s busy commercial district

Businesses sit along North Saint Cloud’s stretch of Narcoossee Road, from mom-and-pops like Narcoossee Feed & Hardware to chains like Publix and Domino’s Pizza. Commercial life is more concentrated up the road in Eagle Creek, where diners can find restaurants serving global cuisines like Don Julio Mexican Kitchen and Peruvian-centric Pisco Express. Walmart, Lowe’s and other big box stores are closer to Narcoossee Road’s intersection with state Road 417.

Traveling around Osceola County and into Orlando

Downtown Saint Cloud is about 10 miles away, as is Lake Nona Medical City, a sprawling campus of major hospitals and regional employers like HCA Florida UCF Lake Nona Hospital. Orlando International Airport is also roughly 10 miles from home. Downtown Orlando is closer to a 25-mile drive. Traffic is common on Narcoossee Road during peak hours, thanks to its many branching subdivisions and connections to busy commercial strips and commuter highways like state Road 417.

Conservation celebrations at Split Oak, private community events

The Friends of Split Oak Forest organization puts on volunteer events in its namesake wildlife area, including seasonal Bioblitz weekends. In the spring and fall, locals set out into the woods and wetlands, documenting the unique plants and animals that call Split Oak Forest home and attending talks and workshops on topics like conservation and species identification. Private neighborhoods throughout North Saint Cloud often host community events of their own, like Lake Ajay Village’s annual Easter egg hunt.

Flood risk on Ajay Lake

A handful of low-lying areas near lakes and other waterways are in higher risk flood zones, especially around Ajay Lake. Buyers can check maps to understand their potential risk and need for flood insurance.

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Parks in this Area

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Airport

Orlando International

18 min drive

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Narcoossee Rd And Cyrils Dr

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Narcoossee Rd And Constance Blvd

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Narcoossee Rd And Thompkins Dr

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Narcoossee Rd And Jones Rd

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Narcoossee Rd And Mill Stream Dr

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime North Saint Cloud US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
8,287
Number of Homes for Sale
358
Median Year Built
2015
Months of Supply
4.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,405
Above the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,692
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
938
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,700
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 9
    11am - 1pm

    1444 Pine Marsh Loop, Saint Cloud, FL 34771

    $439,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 2,071 Sq Ft
    • 1444 Pine Marsh Loop

    **This house comes with a REDUCED RATE through the seller's preferred lender. This is a lender-paid rate buydown that reduces the buyer's interest rate and monthly payment.* Welcome to 1444 Pine Marsh Loop, a beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in St. Cloud offering a spacious open floor plan and comfortable modern living. This inviting residence features a bright layout where the

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    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY AT THE PARKS
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  • Saturday, May 9
    12 - 5pm

    1883 Horsetail Dr, St. Cloud, FL 34771

    $506,990

    • 5 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,434 Sq Ft
    • 1883 Horsetail Dr

    One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Under Construction. Stanley Martin builds new construction homes in the Brack Ranch community in St. Cloud, Florida. This neighborhood is ideally located midway between downtown Orlando and the beaches of Florida's east coast. You'll have the best of both worlds- the excitement of the city and the tranquility of the coast right at your fingertips.

    Jason Walzer SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC

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  • Saturday, May 9
    12 - 5pm

    1896 Horsetail Dr, St. Cloud, FL 34771

    $509,990

    • 5 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,434 Sq Ft
    • 1896 Horsetail Dr

    One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Under Construction. Stanley Martin builds new construction homes in the Brack Ranch community in St. Cloud, Florida. This neighborhood is ideally located midway between downtown Orlando and the beaches of Florida's east coast. You'll have the best of both worlds- the excitement of the city and the tranquility of the coast right at your fingertips.

    Jason Walzer SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





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Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
106
Median Rent
$2,500
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,500
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,500
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,250
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,200
Median Condo Rent
$1,450
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,450

Demographics

Total Population
30,695
Median Age
40
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$113,446
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$134,199

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.4%
College Graduates
36.3%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.8%
% Population in Labor Force
73.4%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Moderately friendly

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Not friendly

Walk Score®

10 / 100

Not friendly

Transit Score®

0 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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