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Homes Seen and Actively Considering
Zillow : 625 Hillcrest St, Orlando, FL 32803
Google Maps : 625 Hillcrest St
- Toured home on Thursday, 27 March 2025
- Garage and small backyard. No pool.
- Shared driveway. Finished attic w/ ladder.
- Offered on Thursday, 27 March 2025
- Inspected on Tuesday, 1 April 2025
- Agreement on Monday, 7 April 2025
- Possible Closing on Wednesday, 16 April 2025
- Drive to school: 4-5min.
- Walk to school: 14min.
- Drive to work: 20min Resarch Park and 24min to Seminole Trail.
- 3 blocks to The Eola General
- 7 blocks to Lake Eola Park
Backup Homes Seen and Considering
- Zillow : 606 E. Amelia St, Orlando, FL 32803
Google Maps : 606 E. Amelia St
- Toured home on Monday, 10 March 2025 (considering)
- Minimal yard upkeep, and no pool maintenace. Possible covered/gated car port. Upstairs bedrooms. Storage and pantry.
- Initial List $$1290k ($505/sqft - 2554sqft) 09/03/2024.
- Price Drop $291k (22.5%).
- Current List Price : $925k ($363/sqft).
- ref: at $375/sqft 2554sqft would be about $958k.
- ref: at $350/sqft 2554sqft would be about $893k.
- Zillow : 718 E. Livingston St, Orlando, FL 32803
Google Maps : 718 E. Livingston St
- Open House: Sun, Mar 2 (attended, interested in another look)
- Open House: Sun, Mar 9 : 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (attended, considering)
- Largely new remodel and systems. Pool. No garage. Upstairs bedrooms.
- Tax Estimate: $9,846.23 to $11,611.25 total tax @ $975k purchase price ($429/sqft - 2268 sqft) Tax Estimator.
- Initial List Price : $$1,175k ($518/sqft - 2268sqft) on 02/28/2025.
- Price Drop $26k (2.2%).
- Current List Price : $1,149k ($506/sqft).
- ref: at $450/sqft, 2268sqft would be about $1020k.
- ref: at $440/sqft, 2268sqft would be about $1000k.
- ref: at $425/sqft, 2268sqft would be about $964k.
- ref: at $400/sqft, 2268sqft would be about $907k.
Homes Seen and No longer Interested In
Zillow : 1795 Walker Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Google Maps : 1795 Walker Ave
- 1 story. Covered breezeway. Garage (small). 5 bedrooms.
- Largely new remodel and systems.
- Perfect style and coloring for bathrooms and kitchen.
- Not downtown, but closer to school & activities than current home.
- Not as convenient for school as Eola Heights home, but less expensive.
- Tax Estimate: $6,309.26 to $7,579.01 total tax @ $825k purchase price ($455/sqft - 1813 sqft) Tax Estimator.
- Initial List Price : $1mm ($551/sqft - 1813sqft) on 06/27/2024.
- Recent List Price : $869k ($479/sqft).
- Price Drop $40k (4.6%).
- Current List Price : $829k ($457/sqft) .
- ref: at $425/sqft, 1813sqft would be about $770k.
- ref: at $400/sqft, 1813sqft would be about $725k.
- Pending.
Zillow : 428 Highland Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Google Maps : 428 Highland Ave
- Open House: Sun, Mar 9 : 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (attended, considering)
- Great kitchen area, nicely landscaped backyard, storage.
- Small bedrooms other than master with largest on street side.
- Pending.
Zillow : 17 N Shine Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Google Maps : 17 N Shine Ave
- Toured home on Monday, 10 March 2025 (no longer considering)
- 3 bedrooms, one smaller than expected. Probably need 4 bedrooms.
- Nearly entirely redone home with detached 2 car garage.
Zillow : 1001 Nottingham St, Orlando, FL 32803
Google Maps : 1001 Nottingham St
- Open House: Sun, Mar 9: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (attended, not interested)
Zillow : 1800 Wycliff Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
Google Maps : 1800 Wycliff Dr
- Open House: Sat, Mar 8 : 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (attended, not interested)
Zillow : 1616 E Marks St, Orlando, FL 32803
Google Maps : 1616 E Marks St
- Open House: Sun, Mar 2 (attended, not interested)
Zillow : 902 Altaloma Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Google Maps : 902 Altaloma Ave
- Open House: Sun, Mar 2 (attended, not interested)
Zillow : 832 N. Summerlin Ave, Orlando, FL 32903
Google Maps : 832 N. Summerlin Ave
- 2 story. Walking distance to school, ballet, and downtown. Incredibly convenient location.
- May need some updating (kitchen / baths / painting).
- Tax Estimate: $7,824.66 to $9,363.40 total tax @ $850k purchase price ($368/sqft - 2306sqft) Tax Estimator.
- Current List Price : $885k ($383/sqft).
- Only has outdoor stairway to access bedrooms upstairs.
Homes not seen, considered, but no longer interested in
Zillow : 528 Broadway Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Google Maps : 528 Broadway Ave
- Considered, but decided against seeing due to duplex-like floor plan.