It seems Central Florida has developed a major crush on front porches lately and honestly with beautiful weather nearly year round, what’s not to love? Although Americans have always had a love affair with their front porches, the last few years have seen new home builders embracing the nearly lost style and home buyers can’t get enough. The front porch is a symbol to Americans of a wholesome time, a shared history and a cultural identity that represents the American spirit. So it’s no wonder that as people become more digitally tied they are looking for true communities and not just neighborhoods, and a comfortable spot to get to know their neighbors, to give a wave, share a friendly conversation or just relax and watch the kids play.
Front porches have become so popular that many towns across the nation have begun hosting festivals centered exclusively around them. Locally, Sanford just hosted its first Porchfest. Featuring musicians, homeowners and residents uniting to offer a true community event, and a novel way to enjoy the beautiful and historic homes in Sanford.
Sanford PorchFest
All Sanford Porchfest pictures courtesy Benevolence Photography. See entire festival album here.
If you are one of the many who are looking for a front porch community, you are in luck. Central Florida has both new home communities as well as historical communities that offer that old American front porch charm. Below you’ll find both the new wave and the historical Orlando area front porch communities.
New Wave Front Porch Communities in Orlando
Avalon Park
An East Orlando Community that was built in the early 2000’s and offers new(er) homes with a small town feel.
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$424,900 : 14733 SWEET ACACIA DRIVE, ORLANDO5 beds, 4 baths
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$445,000 : 4019 AVALON PARK E BOULEVARD, ORLANDO5 beds, 4 baths
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$320,000 : 14125 BRADBURY ROAD, ORLANDO4 beds, 4 baths
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(all data current as of
9/3/2018)
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
Magnolia Florida Realty LLC – O5559190
SMITH MICHAEL INVESTMENT GROUP LLC-O556909
AVALON REALTY GROUP LLC – O5567399
Baldwin Park
Surrounding Lake Baldwin in Orlando, Baldwin Park was built between 2004 and 2008 as front porch community, with colonial and craftman styled homes and large public green spaces for picnics and sports.
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$442,500 : 2958 SAINT GEORGE STREET, ORLANDO3 beds, 3 baths
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$487,500 : 5400 PENWAY DRIVE, ORLANDO3 beds, 3 baths
See all Baldwin Park Front Porch.
(all data current as of
9/3/2018)
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
Keller Williams Winter Park – O5569099
Greg Martinez Realty LLC – O5553740
Stonebridge Real Estate Group – O5567650
Celebration
What could be more American and wholesome than an entire town envisioned and created by Disney!? Named “New Community of the Year” in 2001, this front porch community offers an ideal location with direct access to the theme parks.
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$2,100,000 : 315 ACADIA LANE, CELEBRATION7 beds, 8 baths
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(all data current as of
9/3/2018)
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
Premium Properties Shop – S4854041
Better Homes & Gardens Fine Living – O5569380
Better Homes & Gardens Fine Living – S4842323
Oakland Park
One of the newest front porch communities in Orlando, Oakland Park builder, David Weekly, has seen the demand and is delivering a lake front, FGBC green certified, front porch neighborhood. This green community is complete with large open spaces, pools, and a direct access to the West Orange Trail.
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$484,990 : 1099 HUNTSPOINT STREET, WINTER GARDEN4 beds, 3 baths
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$609,000 : 768 LAKE BRIM, WINTER GARDEN4 beds, 4 baths
See all Oakland Park Front Porch.
(all data current as of
9/3/2018)
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
New Homes Real Estate, Inc. – O5534977
Dream Finders Realty, Inc – O5559267
Charles Rutenberg Rlty Orlando – O5561581
The Original Central Florida Front Porch Communities
Sanford
Quite possibly one of Central Florida’s most authentic front porch communities, the residents of the Sanford historic district pride themselves on their unique sense of community. With a variety of home styles, wide tree lined streets and an active downtown Sanford has managed to stand the test of time and not only survive but thrive as a true front porch community.
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$299,900 : 704 SANFORD AVENUE, SANFORD3 beds, 3 baths
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$124,500 : 215 AVOCADO AVENUE, SANFORD4 beds, 2 baths
See all Sanford Front Porch.
(all data current as of
9/3/2018)
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
RE/MAX Legacy- O5545838
MILLS PARK REALTY LLC-O5561701
Porzig Realty -O5541913
Deland
A historic town located about 30 minutes north of Orlando, Deland is a central Florida rising star. It’s historic downtown area, anchored by Stetson University, is surrounded by brick paved streets and large historic homes.
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$106,000 : 512 W BARTLETT STREET, DELAND3 beds, 1 bath
See all Deland Front Porch.
(all data current as of
9/3/2018)
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
Charles Rutenberg Rlty Orlando- O5530191
TransAct Brokers Inc -O5554369
Lane Realty Services, LLC-V4722498
Winter Park
Classic and exclusive, Winter Park originally a winter retreat for wealthy northerners trying to escape the snow, is still coveted historic real estate. Located just minutes from downtown Orlando, this community is best known for both its annual art festival and impressive historic homes.
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$752,800 : 1349 ESSEX ROAD, WINTER PARK4 beds, 3 baths
See all Winter Park Front Porch.
(all data current as of
9/3/2018)
Listing information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Read full disclaimer.
Preferred Real Estate Brokers – O5558917
Mainframe Real Estate -O5552018
MICHAEL O’SHAUGHNESSY, INC.- O5560133
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