Orlando, Florida Real Estate
Orlando is home to a growing real estate market known for its many cultures and styles. Many view Orlando as the beacon for true Florida life because of its great weather, access to top employers, entertainment options, family atmosphere, beautiful parks and near beaches, plentitude of suburbs and surrounding areas, and its large assortment of available home and condo styles at all price ranges. Orlando does not lack for choice. Far from its days when it was known for its plentiful orange groves, Orlando is a city growing by the day - with over 2 million residents. Orlando is located within Orange County, named for its previous claim to fame before becoming known as one of the best vacation and entertainment spots in the world. Give Orlando homes a look and you’ll see why we’re a top spot not just to vacation, but to live year round.
Orlando Homes for Sale
A Truly Magnificent 13 Acre Parcel With Exceptional...
- Price:
- $15,000,000
- City:
- Orlando
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 4
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- O5119463
- Provider:
- Stockworth Realty Group
A Truly Magnificent 13 Acre Parcel With Exceptional East/west Exposure On The Famed Butler Chain Of Lakes....
Commanding Approximately Five Acres On The Butler Chain...
- Price:
- $7,900,000
- City:
- Orlando
- Beds:
- 7
- Baths:
- 14
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- O5111140
- Provider:
- Stockworth Realty Group
Commanding Approximately Five Acres On The Butler Chain Of Lakes, This Privately Gated Modern Estate...
Orlando\'s Showcase Estate - Magnificent Greek Revival...
- Price:
- $6,495,000
- City:
- Orlando
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 9
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- O5120555
- Provider:
- Stirling Sotheby\'s Int\'l Rlty
Orlando\'s Showcase Estate - Magnificent Greek Revival Mansion - Exclusive Southwest Gated Community...
Unique Lakefront Opportunity In Lake Nona Estates......
- Price:
- $5,450,000
- City:
- Orlando
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 8
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- O5153870
- Provider:
- Coldwell Banker Residential Re
Unique Lakefront Opportunity In Lake Nona Estates... Cahill Custom Homes Masterpiece And One Of Only...
A Grand Entrance Welcomes You To This Palm Beach Mediterranean...
- Price:
- $5,388,888
- City:
- Orlando
- Beds:
- 6
- Baths:
- 8
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- O5147533
- Provider:
- Sterling Chase Realty
A Grand Entrance Welcomes You To This Palm Beach Mediterranean Style Masterpiece, Privately Located On...
Hidden Behind Bay Hill Cc In The Guard Gated Private...
- Price:
- $4,900,000
- City:
- Orlando
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 6
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- O5150077
- Provider:
- Florida Ranch Lands Realty
Hidden Behind Bay Hill Cc In The Guard Gated Private Enclave Of Isle Of Osprey. Magnificent French Country...
Rare Custom Spanish Mediterranean Estate Situated On...
- Price:
- $4,250,000
- City:
- Orlando
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 7
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- O5148007
- Provider:
- Stockworth Realty Group
Rare Custom Spanish Mediterranean Estate Situated On 2.25 Waterfront Acres Within The Exclusive 16 Home...
Perfectly Sited On The Butler Chain Of Lakes In Guard...
- Price:
- $3,925,000
- City:
- Orlando
- Beds:
- 6
- Baths:
- 7
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- O5156945
- Provider:
- Premier Realty Partners Inc
Perfectly Sited On The Butler Chain Of Lakes In Guard Gated Isle Of Osprey, An Exclusive Enclave In Renowned...
Lakefront - Oversized Room With Expansive Use Of Marble...
- Price:
- $3,825,000
- City:
- Orlando
- Beds:
- 6
- Baths:
- 7
- Type:
- Residential
- MLS® #:
- O5013841
- Provider:
- Oxford Realty, Inc.
Lakefront - Oversized Room With Expansive Use Of Marble Flooring Under Soaring Ceilings, 2-story 22...
Overview of Orlando, Florida Real Estate
Orlando residents have a lot to keep themselves busy with: the area’s beautiful parks and beaches, great education opportunities, access to employers, entertainment options, and a strong city with many municipal services. Orlando has something for everyone, and by living in Florida there are always great cities and vacation paradises close by.
Orlando at Work
Orlando has a plethora of great employers that call the city home. Many of the top employers in the country call Central Florida home, but Orlando in particular spans many industries that include: Entertainment, Technology, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Medical, and the Arts. The computer industry alone has over 50K jobs which account for almost $14 Billion industry in Orlando. For instance, Metrowest (an Orlando suburb) has over 1,000 software development houses.
Including all of Central Florida would look like a phonebook, but if just to list some of largest employers it would include: The City of Orlando, Disney, Adventist Health, JP Morgan Chase, Lockheed Martin, Universal Studios, Nickelodeon, Siemens, Darden Restaurants, Hughes Supply, Tupperware, Mitsubishi Power Systems, Westinghouse, Harris Corp.
Educational Opportunities in Orlando, Florida
Orlando real estate falls within The Orange County School District which runs many top rated public schools given an “A-rating” by the State of Florida. There is also wide access to private schools in the area, and many there are many with religious affiliations as well.
The city of Orlando has many undergraduate and graduate options. Orlando has access to the University of Central Florida (4th Largest University in US), Florida Metropolitan University, Florida Hospital College, Florida A&M University College of Law, Keiser University, Valencia Community College, Full-Sail, ITT Tech, Devry, and many others. The area offers many specialized degrees in Technology, Science, Engineering, and Medicine.
Parks & Beaches
It’s hard to find a home in Orlando that doesn’t have a park nearby. The city operates many regional parks and state parks that offer a wide range of options. There are beaches within easy driving distance, but standard parks and lakes can be found all over Orlando proper and in within the outlaying cities of Central Florida. There are fishing destinations, playgrounds, soccer fields, basketball, baseball, picnic spots, and even outdoor skate parks. If you have an active lifestyle you’ll love Florida, and particularly Orlando.
Entertainment
While Orlando real estate is in the heart of Florida, easily Florida's largest vacation spot, it still features pictoresque and quiet neighborhoods, historic homes, strong communities, and plenty of outdoor get-away's. Residents enjoy some of the nation's biggest attractions that include:
- Aquatica - SeaWorld's Waterpark
- Arabian Nights
- Blue Man Group Orlando
- Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
- Daytona International Speedway
- Discovery Cove
- DisneyQuest®
- Disney's 6+ Parks
- Gatorland
- IFLY Orlando Indoor Skydiving
- Indy Racing Experience
- Kennedy Space Center
- La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil
- Medieval Times Dinner
- Orlando Museum of Art
- Orlando Science Center
- Pirate's Dinner Adventure
- Richard Petty Driving Experience
- Ripley’s Believe It Or Not
- Seaworld
- Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows
- Wet ‘n Wild
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Listing information last updated on May 23rd, 2013 at 3:15am.