Best Places to Live in the Orlando, Florida Area

Best Places To Live In The Orlando, Florida Area

Are you looking for the Best Place to Live in the Orlando, Florida Area?

You are not alone. In fact, when our team begins working with a homebuyer who is unfamiliar with the Orlando area, we usually get a common question: “Which areas in Orlando are the best place to live?”

To answer this question for our customers and the thousands of people who use our website, we now “tag” the Towns, Neighborhoods, Areas of Town, and Zip Codes that our past customers love. Their satisfaction and our experience in these communities suggest they are truly “Great Places to Live.”  Each page has a 5 Star Ranking tool that lets users show their agreement or disagreement by voting on each community.

Since being a “Best Place to Live” is subjective, you should use this page as an initial guide, not a promise that one community is better than any other. Only you know what makes a community “great” for you. Please contact us with any questions or for more information about the Orlando real estate market.

Best Neighborhoods in the Orlando, Florida Area

In Alphabetical Order:

101 Eola, Orlando Condos For Sale

101 Eola Condos in Orlando, Florida, is an upscale condo building in the sought-after South Eola/Thornton Park area in Downtown Orlando, and less than two blocks from all that Lake Eola has to offer. This spectacular 12-story building has it all, featuring some of downtown Orlando’s finest residences. Boasting open floor plans with stainless steel appliances and rich, marble accents. Located on the 5th-floor amenities deck are the large heated swimming pool and a separate hot tub. The building features a state-of-the-art fitness gym, a large clubhouse furnished with a pool table, two large-screen TVs, a wet bar, and many seating areas.

Alaqua Lakes, Longwood Homes For Sale

Alaqua Lakes in Longwood, Florida, is a guard-gated golf community of 475 luxury homes in Longwood, Florida. Alaqua Lakes is situated 16.5 miles north of downtown Orlando and 40.5 miles northeast of Disney World. Alaqua Lakes is considered one of the premier golf and country club communities in Seminole County, Florida.

Alaqua, Longwood Homes For Sale

Alaqua in Longwood, Florida, is a guard-gated luxury golf home community located in Longwood, Florida. Alaqua is situated 17 miles north of downtown Orlando and 41 miles northeast of Disney World. Alaqua is considered one of the premier golf and country club communities in Seminole County, Florida.

Avalon Park, Orlando Homes For Sale

Avalon Park in Orlando, Florida, is situated 17 miles east of downtown Orlando. Avalon Park Orlando, Florida, was built on the rich traditions of small-town life. Tree-lined streets, lakes, lush landscaping, rocking chair porches, and nearby schools, shops, and professional services were designed to evoke an ideal small-town America.

Baldwin Park, Orlando Homes For Sale

Baldwin Park in Orlando, Florida, has been carefully planned to create a definite sense of community. A Traditional Neighborhood Development, Baldwin Park has no gates or walls but blends seamlessly into the surrounding areas. It’s pedestrian-friendly with wide sidewalks. Homes are within easy walking distance of stores, offices, and restaurants. Parks, lakes, playgrounds, and common areas are other places to meet and socialize, making Baldwin Park one of the friendliest communities in Orlando, Florida.

Bay Hill, Orlando Homes For Sale

Bay Hill in Orlando, Florida, is a world-famous residential golf community located in the Dr. Phillips area in southwest Orlando, Florida. Bay Hill is situated 13 miles southwest of downtown Orlando, 15 miles northeast of Disney World, and is positioned on the eastern shore of the 1070-acre Lake Tibet, connecting to the Butler Chain of Lakes. Bay Hill real estate is sought-after for its world-class Bay Hill Club & Lodge and magnificent lakefront homes.

Bay Lakes at Granada Orlando Homes For Sale

Bay Lakes at Granada in Orlando, Florida, is a quiet community located in Orlando, Florida, sought-after Dr. Phillips area, near West Sand Lake Road and Apopka-Vineland Road, just south of the famous Bay Hill golf community, home to the world-famous Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament. Bay Lakes at Granada has two centrally located private lakes, Lake Sloat and Lake Tucker. The neighborhood includes a community park, a fishing pier, tennis courts, a basketball court, and playgrounds. Featuring 88 lakefront homes.

Bella Collina, Montverde Homes For Sale

Bella Collina in Montverde, Florida, is a guard-gated golf community of 800 luxury homes in Montverde, Florida. Bella Collina is situated 26 miles west of downtown Orlando and 20 miles northeast of Disney World. Bella Collina is considered one of the premier golf and country club communities in all of Central Florida.

Bella Vista, Longwood Homes For Sale

Bella Vista in Longwood, Florida, is a residential neighborhood of 108 homes located in Seminole County. Bella Vista is situated 14.5 miles northwest of Downtown Orlando and 35 miles northeast of Disney World. The homes in Bella Vista range in size from 2,500 to over 5,000 square feet and feature luxury Mediterranean-inspired architecture with tiled roofs.

Bellaria, Windermere Homes For Sale

Bellaria in Windermere, Florida, is a guard-gated luxury home community in Windermere, Florida. Bellaria is situated 20 miles southwest of downtown Orlando and 7 miles north of Disney World. Classic designs, expansive estates, and the perfect combination of privacy and convenience await the discerning buyer at Bellaria.
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