Why live in College Park?

College Park is a vibrant neighborhood that combines the best of small-town living and big city convenience.

It’s family friendly but also a great fit for young professionals. It has everything you need within reach. If you’re looking for the best place to live in the Orlando area then College Park fits the bill.

Now let’s look at why more closely:

1. College Park is vibrant

   Don’t be fooled by its small town charm. College Park is one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Orlando, with appropriately named streets like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.
    
   It is Orlando’s original suburb and one of the city’s eight main street districts. At Edgewater Drive in the heart of the community you’ll find a thriving downtown area.
    
   An array of wonderful boutiques and fantastic restaurants line its pedestrian-friendly streets. Vintage fashion finds? You got it. International brands? It’s all here. Fine dining afterwards? You bet.
    
   Scenic lakes punctuate this neighborhood’s landscape, and so do its great parks. Lake Ivanhoe and Lake Adair are popular fishing and water ski spots with paths and urban open spaces.

2. College Park is highly accessible

   College Park is one of the most accessible neighborhoods in town. Centrally located just outside Downtown Orlando and bordered by three of the city’s main roads and highways, the neighborhood is enviably located.
    
   Here you’ll find everything you could ever want or need so conveniently close by – whether its schools or Orlando’s famous theme parks.
    
   Highly rated schools are just minutes away. Some of them are:

   • Edgewater High School
   • LeeMiddle School
   • Princeton Elementary School

   Famous spots reachable within 30 minutes include:

   • Orlando International Airport Sea World
   • Universal Studios Orlando
   • Walt Disney World
   • Sea World

   For arts and culture, nearby Loch Haven Parkis prominent for the following:

   • Orlando Science Center
   • Mennello Museum of American Art
   • Orlando Ballet

   As an added perk, Orlando residents also get ticket discounts from almost all the nearby theme parks.

3. College Park has great real estate

   The range and quality of properties available in this well-established neighborhood is impressive.
    
   Single-family homes with spacious yards line wide streets with mature oak trees –a beautiful living environment with a palpable sense of community.
    
   You’ll find bungalows, luxury estates, and lakefront properties, among others. Architectural styles are equally wide ranging like Traditional, New American, Craftsman, Contemporary, and Custom.
    
   If you’re in the market for high-end properties, luxury homes are scattered all over the College Park. You’ll find them in the areas of Lake Concord, Lake Ivanhoe, Lake Fairview and Lake Adair, as well as on Shady Lane Drive, and Par Street next to the Dubsdread Golf Course.
    
   For those who prefer high-rise living, condo complexes like the Wellesley are located right on Edgewater Drive. Others like the Renaissance are located right next to Lake Ivanhoe near Downtown Orlando. Townhouses abound, too.
    
   There are also available lots and land, if you want to custom build your own home.

To learn more about real estate options in College Park, call (407) 540-7040.