Neighborhood · Winter Park, Florida
Garden Lake Estates
A quiet Winter Park pocket close to everything
6
Homes for sale
$424,950
Median list price
$260
Avg price / sqft
39
Median days on market
Garden Lake Estates is the kind of established Winter Park neighborhood that trades on livability rather than flash — mid-century single-family streets with mature trees, a short hop to the shops and lakefronts that give this part of Orange County its reputation. You're close to neighbors like Lake Killarney and Winter Park Pines, with the walkable energy of Hannibal Square and the stately streets of Kenilworth all within easy reach. Downtown Orlando is about 22 minutes out and MCO airport roughly 29, so the commute math works whether you're heading to work or a flight.
For buyers, this is a tight, competitive market — just six homes are active right now, with a median list price of $424,950 and a range from about $399,800 to $474,000. Homes are moving in a reasonable 37.5 days, and over the past year sellers have collected 98% of asking on average, with a median sold price of $459,450. That gap between list and sold prices tells you homes here are priced to move and buyers are willing to compete for the right one.
Garden Lake Estates is a community in Winter Park, Florida.
Quick facts
$399,800 – $474K price range
1,649 sqft median home
10 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Garden Lake Estates
$435,000
3740 HAWTHORNE LANE, WINTER PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,645 sqft
$414,900$429,900
1401 ASTER COURT, WINTER PARK
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,653 sqft
$399,800$410,000
1610 GLADIOLAS DRIVE, WINTER PARK
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,808 sqft
$465,000$475,000
3641 HAWTHORNE LANE, WINTER PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,622 sqft
$409,900$414,900
1840 ASTER DRIVE, WINTER PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,667 sqft
$474,000$475,000
1320 GLADIOLAS DR, WINTER PARK
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,624 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Garden Lake Estates market
10
Sold, last 12 months
$459,450
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
11 days
Median time to sell
Garden Lake Estates vs Winter Park
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Garden Lake Estates boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Garden Lake Estates is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Garden Lake Estates home
≈ $2,596/mo
$424,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
809
Median age
65
Median income
$62,343
Median home value
$311,203
Beyond the listings
Living in Garden Lake Estates
Emotional
Top 12% in the U.S.Memory Lane
Intentionally preserving memories of lost loved ones, joyful times, or reflecting on painful experiences in the past.
Entertainment
Top 14% in the U.S.Competitive Nature
These folks have their head in the game. Whether it's creating a card game tournament with friends or cheering on the home team, these people want to win.
Lifestyles
Top 15% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Culture
Top 15% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Beliefs
Top 17% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Active
Top 17% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Straight answers
Garden Lake Estates FAQs
Is Garden Lake Estates a good place to live?+
It's a settled, single-family neighborhood with tree-lined streets and easy access to the rest of Winter Park, including Winter Park Pines and Lake Killarney. The location balances quiet residential character with a 22-minute drive to downtown Orlando, which suits both families and commuters.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
Prices are moderate for Winter Park — the median list price is $424,950, and active homes range from about $399,800 to $474,000. That's a more accessible entry point than the pricier lakefront corners of the area.
What do homes cost in Garden Lake Estates?+
Expect to pay around $261 per square foot, with a typical home near 1,649 square feet. Over the past 12 months, 10 homes sold at a median price of $459,450, a bit above the current median list price.
How is the market right now?+
It's active and competitive with limited supply — just six homes are on the market. They're selling in a median of 37.5 days, and sellers are averaging 98% of their asking price, so well-priced listings don't linger.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes run a modest median of about $1,762 per year, which is easy to budget around. There's no consistent HOA figure reported for the neighborhood, so many homes here likely carry little or no HOA obligation.
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