Doctor Phillips, FL Real Estate

Doctor Phillips, Florida was founded by Dr. Philip Phillips of Tennessee. In 1897 Dr. Phillips purchased more than 5,000 acres of citrus groves and two packing houses in Osceola County that led to a citrus empire and consequently made Dr. Phillips a millionaire. Dr. Phillips is well known for his many innovations in the packing and processing of orange juice as well as his many charitable contributions.

Today the town of Doctor Phillips, Florida is a community of approximately 10,500 people within the city of Orlando. This ideal location is just 10 minutes from the magic of Disney World and approximately 15 minutes from downtown Orlando and the magnificent restaurants and shops that are located there. Part of Orange County, Dr. Phillips is also sited just over one hour from the gorgeous shores of Daytona Beach. The Lynx Bus offers commuters of Doctor Phillips a convenient alternative to driving their own cars, with routes throughout Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties.

Many upscale neighborhoods are located in Doctor Phillips including Bay Hill Country Club and Orange Tree Country Club. The community of Doctor Phillips also has a high-rise office, an Olympic-size swimming pool, tennis courts, numerous shopping, and its own post office. A contender in Money Magazine’s 2007 Best Places to Live, Doctor Phillips has 43 movie theaters and 2,850 restaurants located within 15 miles of this lovely locale. Golf enthusiasts will be delighted with 176 public golf courses that are sited within 30 miles of this sought-after address.

Located along the Butler Chain of Lakes, the community of Doctor Phillips offers many recreational opportunities including boating and fishing. Some of the lakes have public beaches while some of the developments have grant deeded lake access to residents. Many of the neighborhoods offer private docks, parks, tennis courts, playgrounds, gyms, and much more. The city of Orlando also has many pretty parks with several amenities including playgrounds and sports leagues for the youth of Orange County. Doctor Phillips has several chances for neighbors to come together including a 4th of July celebration, a Valentine’s Day Dance, and a celebration for Dr. Phillips birthday.

Desirable award-winning Orange County public schools and the year-round warm Central Florida weather are just some of the reasons why there is such a demand for new neighborhoods in this gorgeous community. Doctor Phillips has many different types of abodes including condos, townhomes, villas, and single-family houses. The average home price in Doctor Phillips is $476,449.