Oakland, FL Real Estate

Sited on the serene shores of Lake Apopka, Oakland, Florida is a lovely locale that offers the small town Florida charm of long ago. In spite of the expeditious growth in Oakland and its nearby neighbors, Oakland’s quiet country ambiance remains in tact for it’s over 1,100 residents. World-famous Orlando is located approximately 10 miles from the majestic oak trees of Oakland.

Oakland residents can enjoy day trips to the much sought-after theme parks of Orlando including Universal Studios, Disney’s Fort Wilderness, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, MGM Studios, and Sea World. Shopping malls, specialty shops, and delectable cuisines are all part of Orlando’s enchantment. The romantic sands of Cocoa Beach are sited approximately one hour and twenty minutes from the tranquility of Oakland. Located within Orange County, residents of Oakland can enjoy the convenience of the Lynx Bus that offers bus routes in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties.

Oakland offers residents and tourists the opportunity to experience their magnificent natural surroundings with such places as the West Orange Trailhead and the Oakland Nature Preserve. The West Orange Trailhead begins at Killarney Station and goes north into Apopka. The West Orange Trailhead consists of 22 miles of Florida beauty with five trailheads and five outposts along the way to enter and leave the trail at your discretion. Walking, jogging, biking, and rollerblading are all encouraged along the trail. At mile 15, Clarcona Horseman’s Park, an equestrian trail parallels the paved trail for 10 miles. Picnic pavilions are placed at most of the trailheads and outposts, so bring lunch and make a day of it. The Oakland Nature Preserve provides for a peaceful stroll on a 2/3-mile boardwalk that leads through Florida’s picturesque wetlands to a covered pavilion on gorgeous Lake Apopka where residents enjoy fishing and boating.

Oakland’s fertile soils and warm Central Florida climate was the sight of many orange groves and home to many wealthy grove owners. The natural appeal of Oakland still draws many to this beautiful location. The median sales price of a single-family home in this pristine setting is around $316,875. Traditional and Florida-style homes are common in this small Florida town.

Part of Orange County Public Schools, Oakland is home to Oakland Avenue Charter School, a public school for grades kindergarten through fifth grade. At a Florida charter school, the school has the flexibility to set its own rules regarding curriculum, teaching style, personnel, and discipline. The school is operated by parents, teachers, administrators, and citizens and is sponsored by a school district. Teachers employed at a charter school are required to meet the same standards as their counterparts. Oakland students in middle and high school attend nearby schools. Higher education can be achieved close to home with Valencia Community College located approximately 21 miles away in Orlando and the University of Central Florida also in Orlando is sited approximately 26 miles away.