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:

Emerson Plaza, Altamonte Springs Condos For Sale

Emerson Plaza in Altamonte Springs, Florida, is a set of two 12 story luxury condo buildings located lakefront on the Cranes Roost Park/Uptown Altamonte entertainment complex in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Residents of Emerson Plaza enjoy the combination of an urban lifestyle with the natural pleasures of lakeside living.

Glenmuir, Windermere Homes For Sale

Glenmuir in Windermere, Florida, is a gated home community in Windermere, Florida. Glenmuir is situated 17 miles southwest of downtown Orlando and 6 miles northeast of Disney World. Glenmuir is a favorite for families because of its park featuring a soccer field and picnic pavilion.

Heathrow Woods, Lake Mary Homes For Sale

Heathrow Woods in Lake Mary, Florida, is a gated residential community of 205 luxury homes. Located in Lake Mary, Florida, Heathrow Woods is situated 17.0 miles north of downtown Orlando and 27.3 miles northeast of Disney World. The homes in Heathrow Woods were built from 1990 to 2006 and are contemporary and Mediterranean in style.

Heathrow, Lake Mary Homes For Sale

In Lake Mary, Florida, Heathrow is a residential golf community of 725 luxury homes located in Lake Mary, Florida. Heathrow is situated 16.5 miles north of downtown Orlando and 29.2 miles northeast of Disney World. The homes in Heathrow were built from 1983 to 2005 and are contemporary and Mediterranean in style.

Hunter’s Creek, Orlando Homes For Sale

In Orlando, Florida, Hunter’s Creek is a 4000-acre master-planned residential community of approximately 4500 homes located in south Orlando, Florida. Hunter’s Creek is situated 16 miles south of downtown Orlando and 15 miles southeast of Disney World. Hunter’s Creek was recently named the “21st Best Place to Live in America” by CNN Money magazine.

Independence, Winter Garden Homes For Sale

Independence, also known as Signature Lakes, is located in Winter Garden, Florida, in Orange County. Independence is situated just off Ficquette Road, a couple of miles southwest of Windermere and a few miles north of Disney World. Independence is a planned development community with nature trails, a bike trail, four community pools, the entryway complete with a 50 ft. clock tower overlooking a 512-foot reflection pond, mature live oak trees, and two magnificent gas-flamed monuments.

Isleworth, Windermere Homes For Sale

Isleworth in Windermere, Florida, is a 600-acre high-end, luxury gated community located in Windermere and nestled on the shores of the famed Butler Chain of Lakes. These elegant waterfront homes and estates vary from one-half acre to 14 acres and range in price up to $14 million. Many celebrities and athletes call Isleworth home.

Jennifer Estates, Longwood Homes For Sale

Jennifer Estates in Longwood, Florida, is a lakefront community of 116 homes located in Longwood, Florida. Located on the western shore of Lake Brantley, a 288-acre private skiable lake, Jennifer Estates is 12.5 miles northwest of Downtown Orlando.

Keene’s Pointe, Windermere Homes For Sale

In Windermere, Florida, Keene’s Pointe is a master-planned luxury home community situated 16 miles southwest of downtown Orlando and 5 miles northeast of Disney. This quiet, guard-gated golf community is located on the shores of the sought-after Butler Chain of Lakes. The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course features some of the most breathtaking vistas and challenging holes you’ll find anywhere.

Lake Brantley Isles, Longwood Homes For Sale

Lake Brantley Isles in Longwood, Florida, also known as Brantley Isles, is a lakefront community situated on the western shore of the 288-acre Lake Brantley. The community is conveniently located in the historic town of Longwood, Florida, and is approximately 15 miles northwest of Downtown Orlando Florida. The homes range from tiny older ranch-style homes to substantial and luxurious waterfront homes.
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