Winter Springs Real Estate

Winter Springs Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Florida

Winter Springs Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Florida

About 15 miles north of Orlando is the charming community of Winter Springs. One of the younger cities in Seminole County, Winter Springs is at an exciting time in its development; a transition to retail and commercial development within the city has added convenience to an already enjoyable lifestyle. Winter Springs has a history of strong population growth, as home seekers appreciate its quiet but convenient location just northeast of Orlando. In fact, MONEY magazine has rated Winter Springs as the 31st best place to live in the country, and was recently rated as “the best city in the United States in which to purchase a home” as established by MSN Advisory Services based upon a quality of life survey. The real estate market in Winter Springs consists of single-family detached homes, villas, condominiums and townhouses.

Today, roughly 34,000 people call Winter Springs home. About 65% of the community's workforce is employed in white collar trades, with the primary employing sectors being educational, health and social services, professional services and retail trade. Due to an extensive transportation infrastructure and central location, Winter Springs residents have an average commute time of less than 30 minutes to downtown Orlando. Natural amenities include many small lakes, streams and creeks, providing relaxing venues for waterfront walks or nature hikes. There are also two golf courses, one semi-private and one private, as well as nine city parks. Park sites include a community park called Central Winds, rated the #1 recreational park in the United States. Many youth sports action takes place here, as well as soccer, softball and baseball. City-run recreation programs include classes in dance, gymnastics and the martial arts. Winter Springs also offers summer and holiday camp programs for children.