Orange County community close to highways and Orlando amenities
Southchase is a primarily residential community in Orange County about 20 miles outside downtown Orlando. “It’s the heart of south Orlando, so to speak. Almost every highway is close,” says Realtor Melissa Lamenza of La Rosa Realty, who has over a decade of experience selling homes in the metro. Carmelo Nuccio, a Re/Max Realtor with almost two decades of experience, agrees. “The only thing is the traffic,” he says, observing Disney World and Universal Studios congestion as the only downside to Southchase’s otherwise convenient location near U.S. Route 441, Florida’s Turnpike and State Road 417. “There is traffic, but you can hop on a different highway easily from here and save some time, depending on where you’re going, whether you work in Lake Nona, at the airport, or in Downtown Orlando or even Kissimmee,” Lamenza says.
Orlando has grown from a citrus town to a city of 334,000 residents.
Lake Nona is a popular hub for locals in the greater Orlando area.
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Competitive home prices in suburban Orange County
“Southchase is for the families, the people with kids. It’s for all the people getting priced out of Orlando or moving away because Orlando doesn’t have a community feel,” Nuccio says. Neighborhoods like Whisper Lakes and Peppermill , where early 2000s-era single-family homes are neatly arranged in quiet cul-de-sacs, certainly have a suburban community vibe. So do subdivisions like Falcon Trace , where standalone New Traditionals and townhomes with tidy lawns are common. The median price for single-family homes is close to $435,000, while the townhome median is just under $300,000. Nuccio says these are “better prices” than in surrounding Orange County areas.
Lush green lawns add to the beauty of Falcon Trace.
Large arched entryways can be found on many traditional style homes in Southchase.
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Highly rated Orange County Public Schools
Orange County Public Schools earn an A-minus from Niche. The district serves over 200,000 students with an average student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. Magnet programs are available at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Cypress Creek High, the assigned school for most of Southchase, has an International Baccalaureate program. Private options in the area include Raising Knowledge Academy and Montessori Way School. Neither have Niche ratings. Raising Knowledge Academy is a nondenominational Christian school for Kindergarten through 12th grades, while Montessori Way is a secular private school for pre-K through fourth.
Cypress Creek High School is an IB World School located in Southchase.
Montessori Way School is a highly sought after elementary school in Southchase.
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Bear Creek Recreation Complex and Big Hawk Lake Recreation Center nearby
Many neighborhoods in Southchase have small parks and playgrounds. The Big Hawk Recreation Center in Falcon Chase has an outdoor pool with a waterslide. Bear Creek Recreation Complex is a public rec center surrounded by Little League ball fields and a fishing area. Deputy Brandon Coates Community Park, another public greenspace, has a pavilion, playground and skate plaza.
Southchase residents love the skatepark at nearby Deputy Brandon Coates Park.
Cool off from the Florida heat at Big Hawk Recreation Center in Falcon Trace.
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Retailers, restaurants and entertainment in Lake Nona
The commercial corridor between Route 441 and Florida’s Turnpike is lined with national chain retailers and restaurants. Nearby Lake Nona Landing has more shopping and dining options. Lake Nona Town Center and Boxi Park host regular events, from open air concerts to art and film shows.
Head out to the Lake Nona Town Center and enjoy the variety of restaurants and retail.
The Lake Nona Home of the Brave event celebrates Veterans from all walks of life.
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Quick access to Route 441, Florida’s Turnpike and State Road 417
While LYNX bus stops are scattered throughout Southchase, the community is mainly car-dependent. Route 441 and Florida’s Turnpike are parallel highways connecting north into Orlando and south to Kissimmee. State Road 417, a bypass road around the City Beautiful, curves through southern Southchase. The Orlando International Airport is about 7 miles east, a 15-minute drive in light traffic. University of Central Florida’s Lake Nona Hospital and Nemours Children’s Hospital, big regional employers, are less than 7 miles east.
Weather and crime
The risk of hurricanes is lower in central Florida than on the coast. However, heavy rainfall can cause flooding, especially in the marshier parts of Southchase. Snow is rare here, and summers get hot and muggy.
Crime statistics for Southchase aren’t readily available.
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