Located in the southwestern portion of Orlando in Orange County, Florida, is the charming waterfront community of Sand Lake. This unique neighborhood is home to two lakes aptly named Big Sand Lake and Little Sand Lake, offering residents plenty of outdoor recreational activities throughout the year. Sand Lake's central location and close proximity to Orlando gives residents the best of small-town living with all the benefits of a nearby metropolitan city. Many of the residents started out as vacationers who decided to stay after realizing that they could afford living in a relaxed environment by the lake. Sand Lake features a variety of real estate, from waterfront properties and estates, to single-family homes in gated communities, Mediterranean-style townhouses, and condominiums. Other nearby communities includes Celebration, Dr. Phillips, Windermere, Winter Garden, and Gotha.
In addition to the relaxed lifestyle, families will be pleased to know that their children will be served by a terrific school district, the Orange County Public School District. Professionals will also like the fact that since Sand Lake is directly next to Interstate 4, commuting to and from work will be a breeze. Additionally, Florida is known to have a very strong job market.
Once the weekend comes around, residents don't have to go very far for entertainment options. Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World and Busch Gardens are just a short drive away, and if you'd rather have tee time, there are plenty of golf courses in the area that will let you spend many endless days out on the links. With so much to offer current and future residents, it's easy to see why Sand Lake is a great place to call home.
Orlando Southwest and Sand Lake real estate is diverse and comes in a range of price points that suit just about any home buyer. Waterfront properties are popular in this part of Orange County and many prospective buyers can find a number of Southwest Orlando homes in an assortment of communities, whether it's a planned community or one that is set near a golf course. Southwest Orlando homes can be found in the low $160,000s and exceed several million dollars. Homes in the higher end of this price range include Southwest Orlando estate properties situated near the water, with as many as 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms in a resort-like setting. If you're looking to buy a condominium in Southwest Orlando or near Sand Lake, you can find one conveniently located near Universal Studios with a lake in the back for $105,000. High-rise condominiums are also available in Sand Lake starting at $460,000. Townhouses available on the market can be found in gated communities starting at $230,000 and can go as high as $475,000 for a Mediterranean-style, 3 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms home. And for homebuyers who want to fulfill their desire of living along Big Sand Lake, custom built homes can be found starting from $800,000 to over $1 million.
Orlando Southwest FL Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $422,532 compared to $461,990 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -9%. For Saturday, January 28th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.89%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.22%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.43%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.69%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Orlando Southwest FL. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Orlando Southwest, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Orlando Southwest, Orlando Southwest neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Orlando Southwest to help you find the best home!