Lake Como is a neighborhood in East Orlando just south of Highway 408, north of State Highway 526 A between Hampton Avenue and S. Crystal Lake Dr.
This small community is ranked #44 is one of the best neighborhoods in the Orlando area and receives a livability score of 67 by area bites.com. It gets an A+ for amenities, a for weather (of course), and B for employment.
In the northwest quadrant of the community is the Como Lake Park, which surrounds a lake that is the centerpiece of the neighborhood. It’s located at the intersection of Lake Como Circle and Bumby Avenue and provides a natural oasis in the middle of this residential neighborhood. The park also has spots for fishing, open green space, beautiful lake views and a great little walk around the lake open 6 AM to 11 PM.
Home to about 3000 residents, the median home value is about $215,000 with median rent at about $1100 per month. 76% of residents own their homes and it is ranked #10 is one of the best places to buy a home in the Orlando area. It’s also ranked #10 is one of the best neighborhoods to raise a family according to niche.com.
Schools
Some of the top schools in the area include the Orlando Science Middle and Charter High School, the Orlando Science Elementary school, the Lake Eola charter school, the Boone high school and the Cornerstone Charter Academy high school, all receiving top scores from parents and teachers alike.
Home prices start at about $230,000 up to $400,000 and properties were built in the 1960s up to the 1990s. There are several ballfields and other parks surrounding homes in residential neighborhoods and shops and restaurants are about 5 to 10 minutes away. Lake Como provides easy access to the E. West Expressway and the Orlando Executive Airport is just a few blocks north.
For more information on the Lake Como neighborhood contact our office today. Similar neighborhoods include Delaney Park, Audubon Park, and Bel Air. For a list of current properties for sale in Lake Como or any of the surrounding or similar neighborhoods of Orlando call office today.
