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Winter Springs, FL:  REAL ESTATE 

Winter Springs’ vision of the new urban lifestyle brings this city into the 21st century while preserving the comfortable hometown feel of small town Florida.  The town center combines narrow pedestrian streets, green space, retail shops and eateries with convenient and modern housing options.  The area’s proximity to Orlando and surrounding communities make Winter Springs a small town community with big city convenience.  About 25 minutes north of Orlando, approximately 35,000 residents call Winter Springs home. 

Situated on the shores of Lake Jessup, Winter Springs offers residents ample opportunity for relaxation and water sports while the urban center provides shopping and entertainment close to home. Bringing together the community through city hosted events like the Scottish Highland Games and maximizing green space through the many city parks, Winter Springs offers a relaxing alternative to big city life.    

Winter Springs’ residents enjoy the subtropical climate of Central Florida which provides an abundance of opportunities for fun in the Sunshine State.  With an average annual high of 83°F, the Metropolitan Orlando area hosts outdoor activities year round.  The chilliest month is January when the average high is around 70°F.  The warmest months tend to be July and August with average highs of 92°F.  The average annual rainfall for the area is 54 inches which replenishes the areas eco-rich lakes, rivers and natural wetlands.  

Prospective residents can find a variety of home styles in Winter Springs.  The city’s location on the shores of Lake Jessup provides plenty of opportunity to own luxury lakefront homes.  The large Tuscawilla planned community boasts several subdivisions that offer amenities such as golf, walking trails and pools.  Around the Winter Springs Town Center, there are several options for urban living including a gated townhouse community and new condominiums at the heart of the town center. 

In August of 2010, there were 71 residential homes sold in the Winter Park FL real estate market. The median sales price was $160,000 with the highest priced home selling for $560,000 and the lowest priced selling for $28,000. With all of these housing options to choose from, Watson Realty Corp. has the knowledge and resources to help find the right home for you.