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$255,000

313 Observatory Drive

Orlando, FL 32835

Listing updated: June 26, 2026 at 11:24 AM ET

Active

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Realty At The Parks · Kelly Popchock · MLS #O6413628 · Active · 407-629-4420

Beds

Bath

1,474

Sq Ft

0.16

Acres

1940

Built

◆$173/sqft◆360° tour

Single Family Residence

Property type

1940

Year built

6,831 sqft

Lot size

$173

Price / sq ft

No HOA

HOA dues

Days on market

Flood zone

About this home

Just Reduced-Charming 3BR home with large fenced yard with NO HOA! Major 2025 Updates – Great Investment Opportunity! Welcome home to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath residence full of character and functionality! Relax and unwind on the wonderful covered and screened front porch—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or evening breeze. Inside, you’ll find a spacious kitchen with abundant cabinet storage and plenty of room to cook and gather. The primary bedroom features convenient built-in closet organizers for added functionality and organization. A covered rear porch offers washer/dryer hookups plus additional storage space. Step outside to enjoy the large, fenced backyard—ideal for entertaining, pets, gardening, or simply relaxing outdoors. Major updates include NEW windows and a NEW water heater installed in 2025, providing added comfort and peace of mind. NO HOA! Whether you are searching for a primary residence or a potential income-producing property, this home offers excellent potential as a great investment opportunity. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, and The Mall at Millenia, with easy access to Valencia College, SR 408, SR 50/W. Colonial Drive, I-4, and Florida’s Turnpike for an easy commute.

Local Insight

At $173/sqft for a 1940s home on a tight 0.16-acre lot, you're getting solid MetroWest value positioning—that's genuinely 40–50% below Dr. Phillips comparables in the same OCPS district—but you're also buying a single-bath, 1,474-sqft property that will likely need foundation, electrical, or plumbing work typical of that era, so inspection costs matter here. The location itself is strong (Turkey Lake Park, MetroWest Golf Club, I-4 access, 10 min to Universal), but the real question is whether the bones justify the old-house risk at this price point, or if you should be looking at slightly newer inventory in the same neighborhood for $15–20k more.

AI-generated insight based on listing data and neighborhood context. Verify independently.

Estimated monthly payment

Principal & interest$1,289

Property taxes$262

Home insurance (est.)$117

Down payment

20%

$51,000 downRate

6.5%

Term

Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.

Price & listing history23 days on market

Status: Active
Jun 4, 2026
Listed$265,000
Jun 3, 2026
Price reduced$255,000

Facts & features

Property type: Residential
Sub type: Single Family Residence
Status: Active
Days on market: 23
Subdivision: Orla Vista Heights
County: Orange
Year built: 1940
Living area: 1,474 sq ft
Price/sq ft: $173
Lot size: 6,831 sq ft
Lot category: 0 to less than 1/4
Flood zone: x (12095C0240F)
Annual taxes: $3,139 (2025)
Parcel #: 36-22-28-6416-01-040
Zoning: R-1
MLS #: O6413628

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Interior Details

Bedrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 1
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Appliances: Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator
Interior features: Ceiling Fans(s), Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Window Treatments
Laundry: Inside
Stories / Levels: One
Direction faces: West

Heating & Cooling

Heating: Central, Electric
Cooling: Central Air

Parking

Parking features: Driveway, Parking Pad

HOA & Financial

Total monthly fees: $0/mo
Total annual fees: $0
CDD: No
Min lease term: No Minimum
Listing terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Ownership: Fee Simple
Available for lease: Yes
Lease restrictions: No

Exterior & Construction

Exterior features: None
Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Slab
Road surface: Asphalt

Utilities

Sewer: Septic Tank
Water source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available, Public

Community

Pets allowed: Yes

Schools

ElementaryBOak Hill ElemGreatSchools ↗

MiddleBGotha MiddleGreatSchools ↗

High SchoolAOlympia HighGreatSchools ↗

Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.

Room Details

Room	Level	Dimensions
Kitchen	First	11x11
Living Room	First	15x15
Primary Bedroom	First	11x16
Bedroom 2	First	10x14
Primary Bathroom	First	11x4

Listing Details

Listing date: 2026-06-01
On market date: 2026-06-03
Original list price: $265,000
Occupant type: Vacant
MLS area: 32835 - Orlando/Metrowest/Orlo Vista
Listing AOR: Orlando Regional
Status changed: 2026-06-04
Tax legal description: ORLO VISTA HEIGHTS K/139 LOT 4 BLK A

Flood risk

Minimal riskFEMA Zone XPanel 12095C0240F

Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.

Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Location

Directions

Taking FL-408 West take exit 5; Take a left on Kirkman Rd; Take a right onto Old Winter Garden Road; Take a left onto S. Observatory; first house on the left

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