Stunning contemporary canal-front home. "All 1 level" on the Chain of Lakes with approx 140' of water frontage in a very secluded setting. Sleek, sophisticated interior design, open floor plan with high ceilings and extensive walls of glass flooding in lots of light. Private setting situated on approx a ¾-acre lot with tranquil, picturesque water & wooded “preserve-like” views of natural Florida scenery with canal access to Lake Maitland. The main home features 4 bedrooms with a “split plan” and 4 baths (a master suite and jr. master feature large dual walk-in closets with en-suite baths and private patios facing the water), plus living areas, office & media/theater room and spacious screened lanai. Additionally, there is a separate detached waterfront guest house with full bath that could be a 5th bedroom/private guest suite currently being used as a “sports bar” for entertaining. The clean and understated approach to this home reveals its modern aesthetic and sense of place. Wonderful 20-foot volume ceilings allow light to flow through the open living spaces. Approx 3,700 square feet of living area in the main residence and an additional 400 square feet in the detached guest house. There are solid wood floors milled from ships oak throughout in addition to a modern gas fireplace adding to the style and beauty of this home. There are multiple entertaining areas that come together to create an exciting and dramatic residence. The large kitchen features an exotic granite-topped island in addition to stainless appliances and gas cooktop. A walk-in pantry and multi-purpose utility room add to the home's functionality. The screened lanai looks out onto a tropical sparkling pool, lush landscaping, expansive yard, guest house with 2 docks and beautiful conservation views. There is also a whole-house generator on the property to run the main house & guest house. Located just a few minutes from Interlachen golf course, Winter Park Racquet Club and charming Park Avenue shops and fine dining.
Single-familyProperty Type
2013Year Built
0.66 acresLot Size
$833Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Mick Night• PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTL. REALTY
Listed by • PREMIER SOTHEBY'S INTL. REALTY
Bought with Shirley Jones• FANNIE HILLMAN & ASSOCIATES
Stunning contemporary home, new from the ground up! It is situated on an almost 3/4 acre lot with 88 feet of canal waterfront connected to Lake Maitland, allowing for water skiing and recreation from your private boat dock. The clean and understated approach to this home reveals its modern aesthetic and sense of place. 20 foot volume ceilings allow light to flow through the open living spaces. 3800 sq/ft of solid wood floors milled from ships oak in addition to a modern gas fireplace add style and beauty. Multiple entertaining areas come together to create an exciting and dramatic residence. The large kitchen features an exotic granite topped island in addition to stainless appliances and gas cook top. A walk-in pantry and multi-purpose utility room add to the home's functionality. A Master Suite and Jr. Master feature large his & her walk-in closets with en suite baths and patios. 2 additional bedrooms with "jack & jill" bath round out the sleeping quarters of the main house. The screened lanai looks out onto a sparkling pool, lush garden, guest house with dock and beautiful conservation views. Just minutes from Interlachen golf course, Winter Park Raquet Club and charming Park Avenue shops and fine dining.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #O4822177
Jun 9, 2008
Listing Removed
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Jan 9, 2008
Listed
*
Public Records
Apr 22, 2004
Sold
$740,000
$180/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 1, 1988
Sold
$261,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,629 (+3.1%)
2024
$36,503 (+7.3%)
2023
$34,022 (+116.7%)
2022
$15,701 (+1.2%)
2021
$15,513 (+4.8%)
2020
$14,798 (−3.2%)
2019
$15,293 (+0.7%)
2018
$15,190 (+1.1%)
2017
$15,028 (+0.6%)
2016
$14,940 (−14.0%)
2015
$17,367 (−6.0%)
$390,000 + $597,925
$987,925
2014
$18,481 (+165.0%)
2013
$6,975 (−28.1%)
2012
$9,702
Tax history for 1056 Howell Branch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,629 (+3.1%)
2024
$36,503 (+7.3%)
2023
$34,022 (+116.7%)
2022
$15,701 (+1.2%)
2021
$15,513 (+4.8%)
2020
$14,798 (−3.2%)
2019
$15,293 (+0.7%)
2018
$15,190 (+1.1%)
2017
$15,028 (+0.6%)
2016
$14,940 (−14.0%)
2015
$17,367 (−6.0%)
$390,000 + $597,925
$987,925
2014
$18,481 (+165.0%)
2013
$6,975 (−28.1%)
2012
$9,702
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.66 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
384
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
302132548000081
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,Lake - Chain of Lakes
Water Extras Y/N: 1
Water Extras Description: Dock - Covered,Dock - Open,Seawall - Other,Skiing Allowed
Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 1
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Completed
Other Structures: Guest House
Zoning: R-1AA
Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped
Future Land Use: 0131
Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
Lot Information
Lot Features: Conservation Area, Oversized Lot, Paved
Lot Size Acres: 0.66
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Square Meters: 2685
Planned Unit Development YN: 0
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 520.26
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,513.42
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane, Public, Street Lights, Water Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
Furnished: Negotiable
HOA Information
Association Fee Requirement: None
School Information
Elementary School: Dommerich Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Maitland Middle
High School: Winter Park High
Location Information
Directions: From 17-92 turn onto E. Horatio Ave. Proceed 1.3 miles to Howell Branch Rd. Make right then immediate left. House is on right on dead end street...
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 384
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.66 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Orange County
APN: 302132548000081
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026