Do you visit Florida so often that you think it makes more sense to own a second home here? Well if you paused. .. .. and then answered yes, you are 100% right that it makes sense. Owning a second home in Orlando, while simultaneously renting it out can dramatically offset the costs of ownership, and provides a great place to stay when you visit. 8957 Sugar Palm Rd is as sweet of a home as the street name, and is located in the amenity-rich community of Paradise Palms; a 24-hour guard-gated community with impressive amenities such as a clubhouse, resort-style swimming pool, fitness center, spa, sauna, Tiki Bar, volleyball courts and a restaurant. Are you wondering how much effort it would take to maintain a home like this if you don't live here? Well, it couldn't be any easier, as the HOA maintains the grounds, landscaping, preventative pest treatment, as well as the cable, internet, telephone and trash removal. This fully furnished townhome is the true definition of "turn-key", and can be lived in on day 1. This home has more than enough space for your guests, including a first-floor bedroom with an adjacent bathroom, making it perfect for maximizing rental income. A designated dining room area is an additional space for everyone to gather, and enjoy spending time together while soaking in the Florida sun. If you like to entertain and appreciate hosting, this massive kitchen with granite countertops as far as the eye can see will not disappoint in any way. Upstairs you'll find the primary bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom, as well as two other bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom. If you enjoy your own private pool and a place to cool off after a long day, you've found it! Can you picture yourself having a morning cappuccino or evening cocktail by your new pool, and relaxing after a long day? Now you can, and you can do this year-round now that you own a piece of Florida sunshine! >> FULLY FURNISHED & READY TO RENT | UP TO 70% OCCUPANCY WITH POTENTIAL GROSS INCOME OF $40,000 +/- | NEWER FURNITURE & WELL UPDATED KITCHEN & BATHROOMS | 24-HOUR GUARD GATED | 20 MINUTES TO DISNEY WORLD PARKS & RESORTS | 20 MINUTES TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS & EPIC UNIVERSE | EASY ACCESS TO I4 | Don't you deserve to finally own a home in Florida?
Paradise Palms, located between US-192 (W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy) and US-27, is a resort-style and residential Four Corners neighborhood with gated streets and lagoon-style pools. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the clubhouse and pool complex, where palm-lined paths, cabanas, and a steady rhythm of arrivals set the tone. Architecture leans toward contemporary Florida townhomes and compact villas with stucco facades and tiled roofs. Daily life centers on on-site recreation—fitness rooms, courts, and shaded playground pockets—rather than a traditional main street. Landscaping and internal drives create a self-contained feel, while the surrounding corridor supplies dining and errands.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Stone counters
Walk-in closets
7 total rooms
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Stone counters
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry closet
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating (electric)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Sidewalk
In-ground private pool with screen enclosure
Paved road access
Lot dimensions approximately 24 x 90
Home design
Residential townhouse
Two stories
Faces south
Parking
Open parking
Construction
Block, concrete and stucco construction
Tile roof
Slab foundation
Building/complex number 8957
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
High-speed internet available (BB/HS)
Cable available
Electricity available
Phone available
HOA & community
HOA managed by FirstService Residential
Monthly HOA fee $760 (includes cable TV, internet, grounds maintenance, pest control, recreational facilities, trash)
Community amenities: clubhouse, gated entry, pool, fitness center, playground, sidewalks, tennis courts
Pets allowed
Financial info
CDD on property
Other annual assessment approximately $537
Total annual HOA fees about $9,120
Lease restrictions apply
Other
Furnished
Directions: Funie Steed Rd to Sugar Palm Rd
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
The planned mixed use development (PMUD) district is established for the purpose of developing multi-use complexes which accommodate varied multiple or atypical uses, including recreational, cultural, and educational uses or a combination of residential, commercial and industrial uses. Other supporting uses may also be permitted within a special PMUD district when complimentary to, and compatible with, and integrated into a planned park. These special uses shall be reviewed by the Planning Official to determine whether they are complimentary to and compatible with the PMUD prior to approval of the concept plan.
Jun 12, 2014 • Final
Building
Pool and hot tub
Apr 22, 2014 • Final
Building
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Kissimmee, FL • 34747
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Kissimmee. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 8957 Sugar Palm Rd
$318,542
$6,358 under list price of $325K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $320K to $365K.