Southchase, FL Townhomes for Sale

Southchase is a residential community in Orange County, Florida, located approximately 20 miles from downtown Orlando. The area is known for its convenient access to major highways, including U.S. Route 441, Florida’s Turnpike, and State Road 417, making travel to nearby destinations like Lake Nona, Orlando International Airport, and Kissimmee relatively easy despite occasional traffic congestion from Disney World and Universal Studios. Housing in Southchase includes early 2000s-era single-family homes in neighborhoods like Whisper Lakes and Pepper Mill, as well as New Traditional homes and townhomes in subdivisions like Falcon Trace. The median price for single-family homes is around $435,000, while townhomes have a median price just under $300,000. The community is served by highly rated Orange County Public Schools, which offer magnet programs and an International Baccalaureate program at Cypress Creek High. Private school options include Raising Knowledge Academy and Montessori Way School. Recreational features in Southchase include the Big Hawk Recreation Center with an outdoor pool, Bear Creek Recreation Complex with ball fields and a fishing area, and Deputy Brandon Coates Community Park with a pavilion and skate plaza. Shopping and dining options are abundant along the commercial corridor between Route 441 and Florida’s Turnpike, as well as in nearby Lake Nona Landing and Lake Nona Town Center. While the risk of hurricanes is lower than on the coast, heavy rainfall can lead to flooding in marshier areas. The Orlando International Airport and major hospitals like University of Central Florida’s Lake Nona Hospital and Nemours Children’s Hospital are less than 7 miles away.