This is a Beautiful 1,904 Square foot home located in Winter Springs. Move-in ready, this property boasts 4 large bedrooms and 2 full Bathrooms. It also has a huge fenced-in backyard with a private pool, perfect for hosting those backyard barb-b-ques
Priced to sell quickly, Come and see it as soon as possible, this home will not last!
We find ourselves in the age of Super Moms and Dads trying to raise the world’s smartest kids. Getting a great education has become an obsession for most Floridian parents. Being a parent myself, I know first-hand how expensive it can be to send your kids to a good school. And I’m not even talking about college or private schools. I’m talking about top-rated public schools. In order to send your child to a top-rated elementary school, you have to live in that particular school zone which also means that you’re more than likely paying higher than normal housing costs. It’s been proven in Orlando real estate, that the price of Orlando homes found in the zones of higher-ranked public schools are much higher than other neighborhoods that are served by schools that are ranked lower.
As an Orlando realtor, one of the first questions that I get from home buyers with children is “How are the schools around here?” If you’re a good parent then a good education for your children should be at the very top of your list when looking for a place to live. I’ve seen people pay up to $50 more per square foot for a house in an excellent zone as opposed to a house in an average school zone.
Good News for Home-Buyers with no kids
There’s always a silver lining to every situation and this one happens to be dedicated to the home buyer without children. As parents of tomorrow’s presidents and scientists are paying more than top dollar to live close the best schools, home buyers without kids couldn’t care less how highly ranked the elementary school down the street is.
Homebuyers that aren’t concerned about school systems can get a lot more house for their buck while still living in a nice area. Just because the school systems aren’t the best in certain neighborhoods it doesn’t mean that it’s a bad place to live. Everyone just assumes that a better school district will automatically have bigger houses of much higher quality with larger lots, or a more prime location with views and quiet streets.
There are plenty of great Orlando neighborhoods where you can still get a nice home at a fair price. We’ve found homes just a short distance apart with nearly identical attributes that are selling for drastically different prices. And when you compare the difference in price per square foot at $50 less, that can easily translate into tens of thousands of dollars on the purchase of a house.
If you’re looking for a home to buy in Orlando, hire an Orlando Realtor to help you with your search.
Hunters Creek is a great place to raise a family. As a matter of fact, in 2011, the writers at both “CNN/Money” as well as “Money” magazine were soo impressed with Hunters Creek as a neighborhood that they both ranked it the 21st best place to live in the whole US on their top 100 list.
The criteria that was used to make this determination included housing, education, financial, quality of life, weather data and also leisure and culture.
Because I live and work in Hunters Creek, I can tell you first hand that Hunters Creek absolutely backs up all the hype and in my opinion, it should be even higher on that list of the best places to live in the US. I’ve always found it impressive how the planners were able to fit so many great things into one neighborhood. From the A schools to the parks and nearby shopping all nestled in untouched conservation areas that are home to just about every species of Florida wild life.
Housing in Hunters Creek
Because of my profession as an Orlando real estate Broker, I’m very familiar with the Hunters Creek real estate market. Even through the housing market of 2007, Hunters Creek didn’t suffer as much as some other less desirable Orlando neighborhoods. And having sold hundreds of Hunters Creek homes throughout the years, I can tell you that whenever I get a listing in the Hunters Creek area it won’t last for very long. Hunters Creek property values are almost back where they were back in 2006 mainly because it seems that everyone wants to live here… I can’t say that I blame them.
The Parks at Hunters Creek
Parks located in Hunters Creek are very well laid out and are fully equipped to entertain today’s young families.You can find the following amenities in just about any of the several parks located in Hunters Creek.
Community center with game room for kids
Fishing docks
Kayaking
Soccer fields
Baseball / softball fields
Basketball courts
Volleyball courts
Racquetball courts
Tennis courts
Golf Course
Multi-purpose fields
Picnic tables
Restrooms
Walking paths
Tot lot (shade structure)
Dog parks
Shuffleboard
Hunters Creek Schools
Whether you have a newborn or a teenager as well as everyone else in between, the Schools in Hunters Creek have you covered across the board. One of my favorite things about this neighborhood is that I can walk both of my sons to an A rated elementary to school every morning. Then once they’re ready for middle school, it’s only just a few more blocks away.
Here’s a list of schools located in Hunters Creek
Pre-Kindergarten-Primrose School of Hunter’s Creek
Elementary schools-Hunter’s Creek Elementary School
Endeavor Elementary School
West Creek Elementary School
John Young Elementary School
Middle SchoolHunter’s Creek Middle School
Freedom Middle School
High schoolsFreedom High School
In addition to everything mentioned above, Hunters Creek hosts several events throughout the year such as “Bunny in the Park” during Easter where they turn Osprey Park into a mini amusement park for both kids and adults providing games, rides, activities, raffles, food and live
entertainment. Another popular event that’s just around the corner is “Hunter’s Creep Nights” haunted house and hayride. This is a Halloween activity where kids can go through a haunted house as well enjoy a scary hay ride throughout Osprey Park. The event also allows children from the community to not only participate and be part of the haunted house but also constructing it.
If you’re looking to buy or sell a property in my favorite neighborhood- Hunters Creek, it would be my pleasure to help you accomplish your goals. Just contact me, Jenny Zamora at https://orlandorealtyconsultants.com/ or call 407-902-7750.
Rising interest rates and property values drive Orlando sales up by fifteen percent
The numbers are in and home sales are up! Median home prices jumped more than 25% this July compared to July of 2012. This is the greatest increase we’ve seen year to year since the peak of the Orlando real estate market back in 2006, as reported by the Orlando REALTOR Association.
Steve Merchant, the current ORRA Chairman, says that continued price increases are jump-starting buyers to take action. People have a sense of urgency now because they feel like soon they will be out of reach of still getting a good deal on an Orlando home. Mortgage interest rates are on the rise just as fast as home prices and potential home buyers are trying to get in on a good opportunity while they still can. It’s now wonder why home sales are up by fifteen percent when compared to July of last year.
With this dramatic increase in home sales and property values over the past couple of years, one can easily speculate and say that we are headed for another market crash sooner than later. When you look at it, this was kind of the same pattern that was taking place back in 2004-05. Property values were increasing at astronomical levels, buyers were like hungry sharks and banks were lending money like it was going out of style. It’s impossible to predict how all of this will play out over the next year or two but I’m hoping that people don’t forget what not only Orlando went through but what the entire nation went through when the market crashed in 2007.
Potential home buyers should beware to not fall into that trap of feeling of having to buy a property as if their life depended on it. Many times I will recommend to certain clients to rent as another option to buying. To some people it just makes more sense to rent and even though I lose a potential buyer by doing this, it’s my job as an Orlando realtorto do what’s in the best interest of my client. I believe that many home buyers are set up to fail just as soon as they sign those closing papers. You have to be realistic with your financial situation. People tend to let their emotions get involved when purchasing a home and that’s OK to a certain extent but it can also get you into deep water. Don’t let that thought of yourself having margaritas with your friends in the pool of that house you just fell in love with [that you really can’t afford] cloud your judgement. Buying in a new house is a special feeling kinda like being a newlywed. However, just like a marriage if you picked the wrong one, your headed for some pretty rough times.