Wekiwa Springs , FL Real Estate

Wonderful Wekiwa Springs, Florida is located approximately 30 minutes north of metropolitan Orlando’s many restaurants, high-end and outlet shops, and world-famous theme parks including Disney World, MGM Studios, Epcot, Universal Studios, and Sea World. The beautiful beaches of Daytona are sited less than one hour from this fabulous Florida locale. Wekiwa Springs is just minutes from the Interstate 4 corridor and the convenient Lynx Bus offers routes throughout this part of Seminole County as well as routes in Orange and Osceola Counties.

This small town of approximately 23,300 people was a contender in 2007 for Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live. Wekiwa Springs’ quiet atmosphere and great location draws many to this Orlando suburb. Wekiwa Springs’ residents have many convenient amenities including 44 movie theaters and 2,561 restaurants that are located within 15 miles and 166 pristine public golf courses that are placed within 30 miles of town.

Nature enthusiasts will delight in Wekiwa Springs State Park’s 7,000 acres with its many scenic vistas. This glimpse at what Central Florida must have looked like to its original settlers, the Timucuan Indians, will leave you breathless. Wekiwa Springs offers visitors the chance to have a leisurely picnic, swim in the refreshing spring, canoe or kayak along the Wekiwa River and Rock Springs Run. Visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, a full-facility campground, and primitive camping areas.

The word “Wekiwa” is a Creek Indian word that means “spring of water” or “bubbling water.” These waters support a variety of wildlife in the Wekiwa Springs State Park including deer, gray fox, bobcats, raccoons, opossums, and black bears.

Many beautiful homes are throughout Wekiwa Springs and include older, traditional style homes; Florida-style homes; and luxury homes. The average home price in Wekiwa Springs is around $330,889. Wekiwa Springs is part of the Seminole County Public School System and residents looking to further their education are fortunate to have nine colleges/universities/professional schools located within 30 miles as well as 13 junior colleges and technical institutions sited within the same distance. One of those colleges is the University of Central Florida in Orlando which is located approximately 20.9 miles from the serenity of Wakiwa Springs.