However, if you’re simply looking at the intricate architecture and are thinking how great it would be to own a piece of the city’s history, you might want to take a step back and consider all the work involved in becoming a historic home owner.

Home Quality

The most important consideration for purchasing a historic home in Orlando is the quality of the house. Whether you’re looking at a bungalow or a mansion, you have to remember that time is rarely kind to real estate.

In addition to outdated materials (like plaster instead of drywall or lead pipes) and difficult-to-work-with architectural styles, you have to consider the costs of restoring the house with authenticity in mind. Many materials are no longer available or can be costly if you want to maintain the historic integrity of your home. The same is true of the availability and cost of craftsman qualified to work with your particular home.

Florida Housing Regulations

Many historic homes are overseen by governing bodies that regulate what you can and can’t do to your own home. If you’re in the market to purchase a historic home, make sure you know who you will have to go through to get the right permits for renovation, or if you’ll need to register and pay a fee to get your home listed as an authentic historic site. You might also want to note what kind of tourist interest you will get from having a historically-listed site.

Financial Investments

Fortunately, not everything about owning a Orlando historic home is hard work! Historic homes, when restored with authenticity, safety, and modern comfort in mind, are an incredible financial investment. Many people are willing to pay top dollar for homes that are in perfect shape or that have a keen attention to detail.

Many local governments also offer tax credits and tax freezes for those who maintain a certain level of quality in their registered historic homes. This means that a historic home can be a great investment, as well as a beautiful piece of architecture.

Finding and Buying Your Historic Home

When refurbished to contain all the modern amenities today’s families need and enjoy, a historic home can become a showpiece – both for your own visitors as well as those interested in the history of Orlando, Winter Garden and Windermere. As with all real estate purchases, however, this one should be made after much consideration and under the guidance of your trusted agent.

Price: $1099/mo
14432 Clarkson Drive
Orlando, Fl 32828
Contact: Orlando Realty & Property Management by Keller Williams Realty at the Parks
Future Tenants: 407-641-5782

Bedrooms: 2
Property Sub Type: Townhome
Square Ft: 1240
Bathrooms: 2.5
Year Built: 2005

*Priced low to rent fast!
*2 Bedrm/2.5 Bath Townhome
*Ceramic Tile & Carpet
*Granite counter tops in the kitchen
*Stainless steel appliances
*Includes new washer and dryer.
*Large garden tub in master bath with two sinks.
*Pre-Wired for Home Theater
*Sand Volleyball Court
*Move in Ready!
*Cable TV included
*Conservation Lot
*2 Car Garage
*Convenient to 408 & 417
*Fitness Center
*Community Basketball
*Community Pool
*All appliances included
*Blinds included
* http://www.ocps.net/Parents/Pages/FindaSchool.aspx
*Pets Ok
*Available now
*SORRY, NO SECTION 8 ACCEPTED
*Call 407-641-5782 to see this townhome

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From Alafaya and 408, head South to Avalon Park’s second entrance Mailer Blvd. Turn left on Mailer go down to Cleary Way, take a left on Cleary Way and go to Clarkson, right on Clarkson. 

Need property management?  Need to buy or sell a home?  Looking for a home for rent?  Go to our site, http://www.407rentals.com or give us at Orlando Realty and Property Management a call at 407-641-5049.  We service all of Central Florida including Winter Park, Winter Garden, Windermere, Orlando, Maitland, Kissimmee, Altamonte Springs and the rest of Central Florida.  

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Bedrooms: 3
Property Sub Type: Single Family Home
Square Ft: Approx. 1500
Bathrooms: 2
Year Built:1984

*Priced cheap!
*3 Bedrm & 2 Bath Home
*Converted garage, now a bonus room
*Approx. 1500 sq ft
*Cul-de-sac
*Newly repainted
*Fenced in yard
*Granite Counters
*Covered Patio
*Shed
*Convenient to UCF
*Convenient to 417, & 408
*Fridge included
*Blinds included
*SORRY, SECTION 8 NOT ACCEPTED
*School info: http://www.ocps.net/Parents/Pages/FindaSchool.aspx
*Pets ok up to 25 lbs
*Call 407-641-5782 to see this home
*AVAILABLE Now

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From Downtown Orlando, head East on 408, take Exit 22 / Colonial Drive, head East on Colonial Drive, make a L at the traffic turning onto Lake Pickett, travel 1.1 miles, make a L at the Y in the road, travel 0.2 miles, make a L into Riven Pines Subdivisions (Lena St), make an immediate R onto Nattie, follow into cul de sac. 

Orlando Realty & Property Management has decades of experience in real estate rentals, sales, property management of homes, townhomes, and condos in Orlando, Winter Park, Windermere, Winter Garden, Kissimmee, Oviedo, Maitland, Altamonte Springs and other areas of Central Florida.  Give us a call at 407-641-5049 or visit our site,  http://www.407rentals.com.
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Price: $850/mo
1208 Brookebridge Drive
Orlando, FL 32825
Contact: Orlando Realty & Property Management by Keller Williams Realty at the Parks
Future Tenants: 407-641-5782

Bedrooms: 2
Property Sub Type: Single Family Home
Square Ft: 958
Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1994

*Priced to rent fast!
*2 Bedrm/2 bath home
*Ceramic Tile
*Carpet in bedrooms
*Ceiling Fans
*Fenced in yard
*1 Car Garage
*Just minutes to UCF
*Just 20 minutes to Downtown Orlando & Airport
*Convenient to 408, 417 & 50
*Fridge included
*Blinds included
*Washer/dryer
* http://www.ocps.net/Parents/Pages/FindaSchool.aspx
* Pets ok
* Available January 1st
*SORRY, NO SECTION 8 ACCEPTED
* Call 407-641-5782 to see this home

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From 417 Colonial east (R) on Constantine Ave. at Donnybrook Dr. Stay straight onto Dearmont Ave. on Brookebridge Dr. 

Need property management?  Need to buy or sell a home?  Looking for a home for rent?  Go to our site, http://www.407rentals.com or give us at Orlando Realty and Property Management a call at 407-641-5049.  We service all of Central Florida including Winter Park, Winter Garden, Windermere, Orlando, Maitland, Kissimmee, Altamonte Springs and the rest of Central Florida.   

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Price: $1395/mo
4615 Tiffany Woods Cir
Oviedo, FL 32765
Contact: Orlando Realty & Property Management by Keller Williams Realty at the Parks
Future Tenants: 407-641-5782

Bedrooms: 3
Property Sub Type: Single Family Home
Square Ft: 1958
Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1983

*Priced low to rent fast!
*3 Bedrm/2 bath home
*Bonus Room Too
*Prime location – walking distance to great schools
*Middle school is literally 100 feet away
*Beautiful brick fireplace
*Island kitchen with seating
*His and hers closets in master
*Fenced in yard
*Large living room with vaulted ceilings
*2 Car Garage
*Hardwood & Tile Flooring
*Move in ready!
*Just 20 minutes to Downtown Orlando
*Convenient to 417
*Fridge included
*Blinds included
*SORRY, NO SECTION 8
* http://www.scps.k12.fl.us/schoolLocate.cfm
*Dogs 25lbs and under are allowed, SORRY NO cats
*Available NOW
*Move in ready!
*Call 407-641-5782 to see this pool home

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: 436 N to Red Bug, Right onto Tuskawilla, Left onto Tiffany Woods Cir, Home will be on your Right. 

Here at Orlando Realty & Property Management our motto is “We Treat Your Home Like it is Our Own.“  We rent, sell and manage homes, townhomes, and condos in Orlando, Oviedo, Winter Park, Winter Garden, Windermere, Kissimmee, Maitland, Altamonte Springs and other areas of Central Florida.  Go to our site, http://www.407rentals.com or give us a call today at 407-641-5049.
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Price: $ 850/mo
12236 Fox Hound Lane
Orlando, FL 32826
Contact: Orlando Realty & Property Management by Keller Williams Realty at the Parks
Future Tenants: 407-641-5782

Bedrooms: 2
Property Sub Type: Condo
Square Ft: 1000
Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1984

*Priced low to rent fast!
*2 bedrm/2 bath condo
*Carpet and tile flooring
*Balcony from master bedroom
*Plenty of parking
*Private backyard common area
*Ceiling Fans
*Move in Ready!
*2 Parkign Spots
*Just minutes to UCF and Valencia
*Convenient to 408, 417 & 50
*Fridge included
*Blinds included
*Washer/dryer
*SORRY, NO SECTION 8
*www.ocps.net/Parents/Pages/FindaSchool.aspx
*Pets ok
*Available January 1
*Call 407-641-5782 to see this condo

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From 50 and Alafaya, head North on Alafaya about ½ mile, make a Right onto Huntsman Lane, make a Right onto Fox Hound Lane. 

Need property management?  Need to buy or sell a home?  Looking for a home for rent?  Go to our site, http://www.407rentals.com or give us at Orlando Realty and Property Management a call at 407-641-5049.  We service all of Central Florida including Winter Park, Winter Garden, Windermere, Orlando, Maitland, Kissimmee, Altamonte Springs and the rest of Central Florida.   

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Come for a private showing of this East Orlando executive home for rent.  This East Orlando rental features 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, a bonus room on a conservation lot with nearly 3000 sq.ft.  Located just minutes from UCF, 417 and 408.  Only 20 minutes to the airport and downtown Orlando.   Call us to view this Orlando rental home.

Price: $1495/mo
10940 Arbor View Blvd
Orlando, FL   32825
Contact: Orlando Realty & Property Management by Keller Williams Realty at the Parks
Future Tenants (407) 641-5782

Bedrooms: 5
Property Sub Type: Single Family Home
Square Ft: 2722
Bathrooms: 3
Year Built: 2005

* Priced low to rent fast
* 5 Bedrm 3 Bath Home
* Move in Ready!
* Master Bath Separate Shower (tub)
* Upstairs Bonus Area
* Downstairs Bedrm
* Conservation Lot
* No rear neighbors
* 2 Car garage
* Living & Family Rooms
* Just minutes to UCF & Valencia
* Just 20 minutes to Downtown Orlando & Airport
* Convenient to 408 & 417
* Gated Community
* Community Pool
* Community Playground
* Fridge
* Blinds included
* SORRY, WE DON’T ACCEPT SECTION 8
* School info: http://www.ocps.k12.fl.us/lookup.rhtml
* Call 407-641-5782 to see this home
* Pets ok
* AVAILABLE Now

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: South on Alafaya trail, Right on Curry Ford Rd, Right into Woodland Lakes Preserve Community, straight ahead to Arbor View Blvd.

Orlando Realty & Property Management has decades of experience in real estate rentals, sales, property management of homes, townhomes, and condos in Orlando, Winter Park, Windermere, Winter Garden, Kissimmee, Oviedo, Maitland, Altamonte Springs and other areas of Central Florida.  Give us a call at 407-641-5049 or visit our site,  http://www.407rentals.com.

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