Under contract-accepting backup offers. Situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in the Eatonville/Maitland area, this home offers a great opportunity for a first-time buyer or someone looking to downsize. According to the owner, the property was rehabilitated by the county in 2017, with updates that included the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, and the roof was replaced approximately 10 years ago. Conveniently located near I-4 and Winter Park, this home is just minutes from local eateries, the library, and public transportation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$222Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Buffy Barrott• RESIDENTIAL MATCHMAKERS LLC
Eatonville Historic District, located between Maitland Boulevard (FL-414) and Lake Avenue, is a historic and cultural Eatonville neighborhood with brick-lined heritage sites and a walkable main street feel. The district’s character concentrates along Kennedy Boulevard near Eatonville Town Hall, where murals, small eateries, and civic buildings set a steady, community-forward rhythm. The Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts anchors local storytelling, with the Eatonville Branch Library and the historic St. Lawrence AME Church reinforcing the town’s legacy. Modest early-20th-century homes and civic landmarks frame shaded blocks that read more small-town than metro. Parks and lakeside edges shape the geography, while annual festival energy leaves a visible imprint on storefronts and public art.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Thermostat
Blinds
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Range hood
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Inside laundry
Inside utility room
Flooring
Carpet
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Front porch
Sidewalk
Chain link fencing
Shed(s)
Landscaped with trees
Cul-de-sac lot
Street dead-end
Paved surfaces
Home design
Single family residence
One story
Homestead exempt
Faces south
Parking
Driveway
1-car carport
Construction
Block construction
Shingle roof
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Public utilities
HOA & community
Pets allowed
Financial info
Lease restrictions apply
Other
Property type: Residential — Single Family Residence
Zoning: EVL-R-2
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The purpose of this district is to delineate those areas as defined in the town's comprehensive plan, where existing development and platting patterns dictate low density residential activities that require somewhat less restrictive development regulations than those established for in the R-1 Single-Family Residential District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Maitland, FL • 32751
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 551 Ruffel St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $145,000 and $615,000.
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