Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street in Orlando’s highly sought-after SODO district, this rare LAKEFRONT opportunity offers the perfect chance to create your dream home just minutes from Downtown Orlando. Offered on the market for the first time in over 40 years! Situated on OVER half-acre lot with serene waterfront views on Lake Jennie Jewel a private ski lake, 517 Derry Down Road is being offered primariy for land value and presents endless potential for buyers, investors, or builders looking for a private in-town retreat. The existing home is ready for a complete remodel, or demo and build new, making this property a true blank canvas for your vision. New Roof 2025. Whether you choose to renovate and restore or build new, the setting is exceptional — offering the best of both worlds with a peaceful, tucked-away location while remaining close to Downtown Orlando, hospitals, dining, shopping, and major roadways. Zoned for highly regarded Pershing K-8 and Boone High School. Opportunities like this are rare in the heart of SODO — bring your builder, your architect, and your imagination.
Est. $4,471 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 517 Derry Down Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #O6407854
Jun 17, 2026
Sold
$889,000
$231/sq ft
May 16, 2026
Pending
—
May 14, 2026
Listed
$889,000
$231/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,961 (+4.2%)
2024
$7,644 (+7.3%)
2023
$7,122 (+3.2%)
2022
$6,901 (+1.4%)
2021
$6,807 (+4.9%)
2020
$6,487 (−3.0%)
2019
$6,691 (+0.8%)
2018
$6,641 (+1.2%)
2017
$6,559 (+0.4%)
2016
$6,533 (−1.7%)
2015
$6,646 (−18.9%)
2014
$8,193 (+43.6%)
2013
$5,705 (+1.1%)
2012
$5,640
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.62 Acres
Year renovated
1964
Sq. Ft.
3,845
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
292312399600030
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
R-1AA
Single-Family Dwelling Districts
The areas included within R-1-AA single-family dwelling districts are intended to be single-family residential areas with large lots and low population densities. Certain structures and uses required to serve educational, religious, utilities and noncommercial recreational needs of such areas are permitted within the districts as special exceptions.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 12
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Other, Wood Burning
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Public, Water Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
Furnished: Unfurnished
HOA Information
MFR_Association2YN: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Pershing Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: PERSHING K-8
High School: Boone High
Location Information
Directions: From the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Orange Avenue, head east on Michigan Avenue toward Downtown Orlando. Turn right onto Osceola Avenue, then continue south and turn left onto Derry Down Road. Follow Derry Down Road to the end of the quiet dead-end street where 517 Derry Down Road will be located on the lakefront side of the street.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,845
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.62 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1964
County: Orange County
APN: 292312399600030
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 407-513-4257
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 2
Status Contractual Search Date: 2026-06-17
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 231.21
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: North
Home Information
Living Area: 3845
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 357.21
Building Area Total: 5113
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: Two
Around this home
Schools
Pershing Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
William R Boone High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
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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
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 21 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
Orlando, FL • 32806
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 16% for direct sun exposure in Orlando. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
7.8 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$945,000 – $1.14M
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