Welcome home to 1000 Howell Branch Road, a canal front private oasis. This recently cleared lot is located on an oversized half acre+ lot with a recently dredged fresh water canal frontage, with easy access to Lake Maitland/Winter Park Chain of lakes. Hurry, it’s currently the only vacant lot available on the Chain of lakes. The private backyard is backed up to more than 2 acres of conservation areas, which makes it have an incredible feel. You can be minutes from the hustle and bustle, but step onto the lot and you will feel like you have escaped into your own private natural oasis. This lot is zoned for top rated schools and the premium location makes this a must see opportunity. Conveniently located to downtown Park Avenue’s shops and restaurants, with easy access to Maitland City Centre and downtown Orlando, what else could you want? Come see this one today before it’s gone.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.55 acresLot Size
$1,828,767Price/Acres
Listed by Albin Hubscher• CENTRAL FLORIDA PRIME REAL ESTATE LLC
Contact: 407-404-4041
Bought with Mick Night• PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTL. REALTY
Bought with Mick Night• PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTL. REALTY
First time in over 60 years this home and this HALF ACREA fresh water Canal Frontage parcel is for sale. Amazing back yard views of conservation area across from your canal home which feeds into Lake Maitland and the Winter Park Chain of Lakes. This is a three bedroom three bath layout which is being sold in "AS IS", condition. This presents the opportunity to build your dream home on this fabulous site or renovate to your desires. The current home is functional but is in need of updating. In addition, it has deeded access via the Maitland Shores Homeowner's Association to a boat launch park and a separate gated park on Lake Maitland and access to the Winter Park Chain of Lakes. Top rated schools and a premium location make this a must see opportunity. You will be amazed of the tropical feel and beauty that this home site offers so take the time to walk out the back yard and envision the dream that could be yours.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,834 (+1.4%)
$400,000
2024
$6,740 (+4.1%)
$400,000
2023
$6,473 (−14.5%)
$400,000
2022
$7,567 (+12.1%)
$300,000 + $197,304
$497,304
2021
$6,749 (+2,769.5%)
$300,000 + $197,304
$497,304
2020
$235 (+2.3%)
$276,000 + $134,979
$410,979
2019
$230
2018
$230 (+4.5%)
2017
$220 (+10.0%)
2016
$200
2015
$200 (−14.9%)
2014
$235
2013
$235
2012
$235
Tax history for 1000 Howell Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,834 (+1.4%)
$400,000
2024
$6,740 (+4.1%)
$400,000
2023
$6,473 (−14.5%)
$400,000
2022
$7,567 (+12.1%)
$300,000 + $197,304
$497,304
2021
$6,749 (+2,769.5%)
$300,000 + $197,304
$497,304
2020
$235 (+2.3%)
$276,000 + $134,979
$410,979
2019
$230
2018
$230 (+4.5%)
2017
$220 (+10.0%)
2016
$200
2015
$200 (−14.9%)
2014
$235
2013
$235
2012
$235
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
3,469
Year built
1975
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
302132548000010
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.
Water Access Description: Canal - Freshwater,Lake - Chain of Lakes
Water Extras Y/N: 1
Water Extras Description: Minimum Wake Zone,No Wake Zone
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Current Adjacent Use: Residential
Property Type: Land
Other Structures: Other
Zoning: R-1AA
Land Information
Current Use: Residential
Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Wooded
Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Buildable, Cleared, Conservation Area, Demucked, City Limits, In County, Oversized Lot
Lot Size Acres: 0.55
Lot Size Dimensions: 113x208
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Front Footage: 113
Lot Size Square Meters: 2226
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,473
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Needed, Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Available, Public
Additional Water Information: Home is located on a recently dredged canal. Canal has always been there but now it is accessible to boats. This leads out to the chain of lakes- specifically to Lake Maitland. City of Winter Park has allowed the ability to put in a boat dock.
Location
HOA Information
MFR_Association2YN: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Dommerich Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Maitland Middle
High School: Winter Park High
Location Information
Directions: Coming from I-4 go east on Maitland Blvd to Hwy 1792 and go south. Go to and turn left on Horatio Ave. Continue to Thistle Ave. and turn right. First stop sign Home is in front of you on Howell Branch Road. Don't be confused as Howell Branch is on your left and Adams Road is on you right.
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Max Pet Weight: 999
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,469
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Orange County
APN: 302132548000010
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 407-404-4041
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 241
BOM Date: 2025-06-02T00:00:00.000
Status Contractual Search Date: 2025-07-18
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 33.35
Green Information
Direction Faces: Northwest
Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Around this home
Schools
Dommerich Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Maitland Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Winter Park High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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 107° expected this year, 20 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
Winter Park, FL • 32789
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 6.7 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$956,000 – $1.16M
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