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$1,498,000

4 Beds 2 Baths 2,627 SQFT 0.32 Acres
Type: Single Family

212 W 1ST AVENUE
WINDERMERE, FL 34786

MLS#: S5155372
Gina Brethorst
Gina Brethorst
The Real Estate Advantage
Agent
Phone: 612.207.0272
Office: 952.224.8800
Presented by: HOME WISE REALTY GROUP, INC. with 407-712-2000. - 407-712-2000

Property Description

 

Virtually Staged. BOAT INCLUDED IN PURCHASE PRICE: Positioned along the coveted Butler Chain of Lakes, this waterfront residence offers an exceptional opportunity in the Town of Windermere. Boasting approximately 65 feet of private frontage and a dedicated boat dock, the property captures sweeping views across Wauseon Bay. The current home is in good condition and ready to move in. The interior showcases a refined yet comfortable cabin style with some modern flair and a open-concept layout, four bedrooms and thoughtfully updated living spaces. A beautifully appointed kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz surfaces, and premium appliances, while restored hardwood flooring adds timeless character throughout. The primary suite opens to a private balcony overlooking the water, creating a serene retreat. Outdoors, the property offers a fenced yard and a rare combination of circular driveway and rear-access garage. Just moments from Windermere’s parks, tennis courts, farmers market, and private boat ramp, this home embodies the charm and lifestyle of lakefront living in one of Central Florida’s most desirable communities. There is an option to build a new home and boat dock, Permits have been approved to build a new modern home 3,500sf and 900sf covered boat dock with lift. This option would be $3.9MM


 

Interior Features

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms4

Bathrooms

Half Baths0
Total Baths2

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSource0 sqft
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringCarpet, Luxury Vinyl, Hardwood
Furnished Y/NPartially
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesCeiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Laundry FeaturesIn Garage
Window FeaturesBlinds, Double Pane Windows

General

AccessibilityCentral Living Area
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesBar Fridge, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator
Architectural StyleFlorida
Attached Garage Yes
Body of WaterBUTLER CHAIN OF LAKES
Building Area Units0 sqft
Carport Y/NNo
CityWINDERMERE
Community FeaturesDeed Restrictions, Dog Park
Construction MaterialsBlock
CoolingCentral Air
CountyOrange
DirectionsFrom SR 429, take Exit 19 for Winter Garden Vineland Rd (CR 535) and head south. Continue to W Colonial Dr (SR 50) and turn left. Turn right onto Maguire Rd, which becomes Main St in Windermere. Turn right onto W 1st Ave—home will be on your left. Realtor Remarks: List Agent is Owner. Home is used for guests currently, if you go onto the upstairs porch watch your head as the awning was damaged during a storm and hangs a little lower than normal.
DockY/NYes
Elementary SchoolWindermere Elem
Facing DirectionNortheast
Flood Zone CodeAE
Full Baths2
Garage Spaces2
Garage Y/NYes
HeatingElectric
High SchoolOlympia High
In Law Suite YNNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NYes
Legal DescriptionPLAT OF WINDERMERE G/36 LOT 427 (LESS ELY 80 FT OF NLY 130 FT INCLUDING THAT PORTION OF SAID VAC ST TO N) & N 25 FT OF LOT 426 (LESS W 25 FT) & VAC ST ON N & LAND IN LAKE DESC AS FROM SW COR LOT 469 RUN NE 245 FT S 51 DEG E 81 FT FOR POB RUN S 17 DEG E 100 FT TO N ST LINE 1ST AVETH N 72 DEG E 65 FT TH N 51 DEG W 106.12 FT TO POB (LESS BEG SWLY COR LOT 427 RUN N 72 DEG E 25 FT S 17 DEG E 25 FT N 72 DEG E 142.5 FT N 17 DEG W 95 FT S 72 DEG W 80 FT S 83 DEG W 30.55 FT S 72 DEGW 57.48 FT S 17 DEG E 75.6 FT TO POB)
LevelsTwo
Listing TermsCash, Conventional
Living Area Units0 sqft
Lot Size Square Feet13,853 sqft
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS Area34786 - Windermere
Middle/Junior High SchoolGotha Middle
Minimum Lease7 Months
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy TypeVacant
Other StructuresShed(s)
OwnershipFee Simple
Patio/Porch FeaturesCovered, Front Porch, Rear Porch
Pets AllowedYes
PossessionClose Of Escrow
Property ConditionCompleted
Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Property TypeResidential
RoofShingle
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerSeptic Tank
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Subdivision NameWINDERMERE TOWN
Tax Annual Amount$12,463
Tax Lot427
Tax Year2025
Total Rooms11
UtilitiesCable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sprinkler Recycled
ViewWater
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access TypeLake - Chain of Lakes
Water Access Y/NYes
Water ViewLake - Chain of Lakes
Water View Y/NYes
Waterfront FeaturesLake - Chain of Lakes
Year Built1959
ZoningSFR

Exterior

Building Area Total3,892 sqft
Covered Spaces2
Exterior AmenitiesBalcony, Irrigation System, Private Mailbox, Private Yard
FencingChain Link
Foundation DetailsCrawlspace
Lot Dimensions87 x 110
Lot FeaturesCleared, City Lot, Level, Near Golf Course
Lot Size Acres0.32
Lot Size Area13,853 sqft
Parking FeaturesAlley Access
Private PoolNo
Road Frontage TypeStreet Unpaved
Road ResponsibilityPublic Maintained Road
Road Surface TypeUnimproved, Gravel
Water SourceCanal/Lake For Irrigation, Well
Waterfront Y/NYes

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4 Beds 2 Baths 2,627 SQFT 0.32 Acres
Type: Single Family

212 W 1ST AVENUE
WINDERMERE, FL 34786

MLS#: S5155372
Gina Brethorst
Gina Brethorst
The Real Estate Advantage
Agent
Phone: 612.207.0272
Office: 952.224.8800