Lake Mary neighborhoods (Orlando, Country Club, Brent: real estate, gated, trip)

[magra]

We are planning a trip to Lake Mary to look for neighborhoods and houses.
We are looking for a neighborhood with lots of kids, larger yards, trees..., that offers houses in the 400-500k range. We don't like cookie-cutter developments, and would prefer to be in the Lake Mary High school district.

I noticed that houses in the area around Seminole College appear to be less expensive and have often larger yards. Is that a good area?

Does anyone have a recommendation?

[BuddyDog]

I can't believe anyone hasn't responded to this...LM is a family-friendly community. You will find many neighborhoods that fit your description. Check out the areas off Lake Emma road like Huntington Pointe/Ridge/Landing, Brentwood Club and off Greenway blvd like Silver Lake. Hidden Cove is absolutely gorgeous (gated, lots of families) but I think those houses are more like the 600-800 range. Good luck!

[BuddyDog]

PS - I just noticed you mentioned the area around SCC - great area too. A good mix of newer and older neighborhoods. Check out Woldonn, a community off Country Club rd/Main Rd, MeadowBrooke. Good luck

[TerryRiddle]

just curious; where are you getting your pricing information?

[rholborn]

i have lived in lake mary for over 12 years, and there are lots of neighborhoods that you meet your criteria! we love it here, love the schools, and it is fabulous family community!

[magra]

Thanks for all the feedback. We just got back from Lake Mary. At first it seemed a little too metropolitan to us (we are coming from the Florida Keys) but we ended up liking it and are probably going to move there once we find a suitable house. So far, we really liked the Lake Mary Woods, Cardinal Oaks and surrounding areas, but we'll have to come back and look around a little more.

[magra]

Originally Posted by TerryRiddle

just curious; where are you getting your pricing information?

I use Google maps (My Maps) and activate the real estate search feature. This shows you available houses in the areas, along with prices etc. It allows you to get a feel for style and price range within certain areas

[doogie88]

Damn that's a cool feature. thx!

[beckycat]

Good choice on neighborhoods!

[Midwest Teri]

I have to admit that when we first came down here from the midwest I wasn't to thrill until we visited the Lake Mary area. I LOVE THAT AREA even though we moved to the Winter Garden area which I also love.( closer to our office, CENTURY 21, we're realtors). Whenever I feel homesicK Lake Mary is where I go since the landscape there is most like back home. ( except of course the palm trees ) Visit us at Longwood FL Real Estate - Orlando Real Estate for homes. If you don't see anything you like just give us a quick email with your criteria. Good Luck!