Winter Park Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Florida

Winter Park Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Florida

Winter Park is a city of about 26,500 residents located just north of Orlando in Orange County, Florida. One of Florida's finest cities, it is famous for its stately trees, abundant parks, brick-lined streets, spectacular homes, museums, vibrant lakes and fine shops along Park Avenue. The city was originally named Lakeview in 1858 and re-named Osceola in 1870. 11 years later, the name Winter Park was chosen by its founders Loring Chase and Oliver Chapman. Tourists originally came to the city to enjoy Winter Park's beautiful lakes, warm temperatures and natural surroundings. Today, residents and visitors alike can appreciate these same amenities in addition to great restaurants, museums, entertainment, theater, outdoor activities, festivals and much more. Winter Park consists of several neighborhoods, including Chateaux du Lac, College Quarter, Hannibal Square, Lake Killarney, Orwin Manor, Park Grove, The Plymouth, Sevilla and Waterbridge. Real estate options consist of condominiums, an array of sizes, styles and prices of historic homes as well as senior living apartments. Academic institutions are available for children in grades K-12 as well as higher education opportunities, including the nation’s premiere liberal arts college, Rollins College.