711 E Ridgewood St

Orlando, FL 32803

$551,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,959 Sq. Ft.
$186 / Sq. Ft.
2,959
Sq. Ft.
$186
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 12/17/20
Sold 12/17/20
Charming Downtown Cottage

Description

Hansel and Gretel never lived here....but you can! A true storybook cottage with whimsical curb appeal. This picturesque 1930s downtown home is ideally located in Eola Heights Historic District, on one of the the most sought after streets. The best in urban living with a running track directly across the street, and parks with lovely green spaces within steps of your front door. 3 Bedrooms with 2.5 Bathrooms in the main house with 2,340 heated sq. ft., and another 625 sq. ft. of living space above...Hansel and Gretel never lived here....but you can! A true storybook cottage with whimsical curb appeal. This picturesque 1930s downtown home is ideally located in Eola Heights Historic District, on one of the the most sought after streets. The best in urban living with a running track directly across the street, and parks with lovely green spaces within steps of your front door. 3 Bedrooms with 2.5 Bathrooms in the main house with 2,340 heated sq. ft., and another 625 sq. ft. of living space above the garage. Phil Keen designed, 3 car block constructed detached garage built in 2010 in the style of the original home, with 975 sq. ft. of garage space including a full bathroom. One bay features 15 foot ceiling to accommodate a car lift if desired. Perfect for a car aficionado! The main house has additional covered parking with a porte-cochere with side entrance. The original character of the home is well preserved with wood shake shingle siding, beautiful oak floors, plaster walls, crown molding, solid wood doors and operational original lead glass windows. There is an abundance of natural light and textures throughout the home. Updated with a new 2020 Certainteed designer slate-style shingle roof on main house, and 220 amp electrical updated in 2004. This bright and spacious home features a Living Room with wood burning brick fireplace, generous size Dining Room, front Florida Room full of windows and 3 large Bedrooms. Upstairs Bathroom and Kitchen were both remodeled in 2005. The Kitchen is a fun retro diner-style design with subway tiled Breakfast Nook. There is a spacious indoor Laundry/Mudroom with Powder Room located off the Kitchen. This house is especially enchanting with a secret hidden passage way essential for escaping the Big Bad Wolf! Also wonderful for a fun playroom or conditioned storage. The living area above the garage is a great flex space, with an abundance of options for a home studio, office, home school/virtual classroom, possible Air BNB or rental apartment conversion. Zoned R2 with potential to be an incoming producing property. Beautiful paver driveway and rear patio, wonderful for entertaining. Just steps to booming downtown arts and entertainment, Lake Eola Sunday Farmer's Market, Thornton Park shopping & dining and more! Enjoy all downtown Historic Eola Heights has to offer. This home is a true architectural gem. Priced just right for a new homeowner's finishing touches to restore into a historic showcase home. With current mortgage rates at all-time lows, owning a home in Eola Heights has never been more affordable. Houses like this don't come on the market often, an absolute must see. Don't miss out on this very special home, call to schedule your private showing today. You'll be just in time to share some hot porridge with new neighbors this Fall!
  1. Listed by Nicole Rader • Brokerage DRE #1055753 • MAINFRAME REAL ESTATE
    P: (407)-484-4743 C: (407)-484-4743 info@nicoleraderre.com
  2. Listed by Katie Bray • Brokerage DRE #1055753 • MAINFRAME REAL ESTATE
    P: (407)-779-6677 C: (407)-779-6677 katie@mainframere.com

Property Details for 711 East Ridgewood Street

Subdivision Name
EOLA PARK HEIGHTS
Township
22
Carport Spaces
1
Garage Spaces
3
View
City
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 12/17/2020 12:00 AM

Property Details for 711 East Ridgewood Street

StatusSold
MLS #O5895779
Days on Market38
Taxes$4,270 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1936
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,839 SF
CountyOrange County
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Sold By KELLER WILLIAMS WINTER PARK, Sue Gilman

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Building Information for 711 East Ridgewood Street

Stories2Year Built1936Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,839 SF

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$2,746

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Property Information for 711 East Ridgewood Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 4035.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: From Colonial Drive, head south on Mills Avenue to Ridgewood Street, go west house on right
  • Elementary School: Lake Como Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Lake Como School K-8
  • High School: Edgewater High
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Brick
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 711
  • Street Direction Prefix: E
  • Street Name: RIDGEWOOD
  • Street Suffix: STREET
  • State: FL
  • City: ORLANDO
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage Dimensions: 26x40
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Covered, Curb Parking, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, On Street, Portico
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: D
  • Tax Book Number: H-33
  • Tax Legal Description: EOLA PARK HEIGHTS H/33 LOT 22 BLK D
  • Tax Lot: 22
  • Tax Year: 2019
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  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: www.711Ridgewood.com
Property
Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Historic District, City Lot, In County, Near Public Transit, Sidewalk
  • Parcel Number: 252229250804220
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Extras: No
  • Zoning: R-2B/T/HP
  • Living Area: 2959
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1936
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 29
  • Public Survey Section: 25
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Street Lights, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame (FSC Certified), Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Irrigation System, Lighting, Sidewalk
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Crawlspace
  • Levels: Two
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Private: No
  • Pool: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Vegetation: Mature Landscaping
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Number Of Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Breakfast Room Separate, Den/Library/Office, Family Room
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 8.0
  • Water View: No
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0

Property History for 711 East Ridgewood Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 17, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #686159215

$551,000—
Dec 17, 2020

Sold

MFRMLS #O5895779

$551,000—
Nov 12, 2020

Pending

MFRMLS #O5895779

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/17/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #686159215

$551,000
12/17/2020

Sold

MFRMLS #O5895779

$551,000
11/12/2020

Pending

MFRMLS #O5895779

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 711 East Ridgewood Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$9,799 ($817 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,335 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,335 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,839 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1936Year Renovated1980ZoningR-2B/T/HPCountyORANGEAPN25-22-29-2508-04-220Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 711 East Ridgewood Street

This home is within Orange County Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lake Como Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Cornerstone Academy Charter
Charter - K to 8
Cornerstone Charter Academy High School
Charter - 9 to 12
Edgewater High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lake Como Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Cornerstone Academy Charter
CharterK to 8

Cornerstone Charter Academy High School
Charter9 to 12

Edgewater High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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