Orange County · Windermere · 34786
Metcalf Park
A historic Windermere subdivision on Wauseon Bay and Lake Butler — combining 70 years of build vintages, many direct-lakefront homes, and full Butler Chain navigation. From $2M lake-access homes to $17M+ trophy lakefront estates.
Metcalf Park Overview
Historic Windermere Meets the Butler Chain
Metcalf Park is one of the older platted subdivisions in Windermere, with build vintages spanning from 1954 — when Windermere itself was still a small lakeside town — through 2014. The result is a streetscape that combines genuine historic character (original mid-century estates, mature trees, established landscaping) with significant newer construction and major remodels, giving the community more architectural variety than any single-vintage master-planned development.
The community fronts Wauseon Bay, a sub-section of Lake Butler — the largest lake in the Butler Chain. Many Metcalf Park homes have direct lakefront with private dock access, and all residents benefit from the underlying community lake access infrastructure. From a Metcalf Park dock a boat can navigate the entire 11-lake Butler Chain network, making this one of the most boating-friendly historic Windermere addresses.
The price range tells the full story of what Metcalf Park is. At the upper end, specific large-parcel lakefront estates have traded above $17M — reflecting trophy land values on Wauseon Bay. Most Metcalf Park homes fall in the $2M–$6M range, with lakefront commanding the upper portion and lake-access (non-frontage) homes representing the entry tier. The community's historic-but-evolved character and walking distance to downtown Windermere give it a different feel from any of the newer guard-gated Windermere communities.
Community anchors
- ✦ Wauseon Bay / Lake Butler — Full Butler Chain navigation
- ✦ Historic Windermere — Build vintages 1954–2014
- ✦ Many lakefront homes — Direct Wauseon Bay frontage
- ✦ Light governance — No guard gate, no club requirement
- ✦ Downtown Windermere proximity — Walkable to town center
- ✦ Windermere school zone — Top OCPS public schools
Metcalf Park Property Types
Trophy Lakefront Estate
$8M–$17M+
Larger multi-acre parcels with extensive Lake Butler frontage. Rare inventory — represents the upper bound of historic Windermere lakefront pricing.
Lakefront Estate
$3M–$8M
Direct Wauseon Bay or Lake Butler frontage on standard lot footprint. Most Metcalf Park lakefront homes price in this tier.
Lake-Access Estate
$2M–$3.5M
Off-water homes within Metcalf Park with private community lake access. Historic Windermere character at the most accessible price tier.
Homes for Sale in Metcalf Park
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Metcalf Park — FAQ
What is Metcalf Park in Windermere?
Metcalf Park is a historic Windermere subdivision located on the Wauseon Bay shoreline of Lake Butler in ZIP 34786, between Lake Butler Boulevard and South Lake Butler Boulevard. The subdivision spans build vintages from 1954 to 2014 — meaning the streetscape combines historic Windermere character with significant newer construction and major remodels. Many homes have direct lakefront with private dock access, and all residents have private lake access through the community. Estate-level Metcalf Park homes have traded as high as $17M+ in recent years.
What lakes does Metcalf Park front?
Metcalf Park fronts Wauseon Bay, a sub-section of Lake Butler. Lake Butler is the largest lake in the Butler Chain of Lakes (1,600+ acres), which means a Metcalf Park dock provides direct access to Lake Butler and from there to the full 11-lake Butler Chain network via canal connections — Lake Down, Lake Tibet, Lake Sheen, Lake Butler Sound, and the rest of the chain. For boating-focused owners, Metcalf Park offers some of the strongest Butler Chain navigation infrastructure in the historic Windermere core.
Does Metcalf Park have an HOA?
Metcalf Park operates as a historic Windermere subdivision rather than a formal HOA-governed community in the modern master-planned sense. There is no guard-gated entry and no mandatory monthly HOA dues structure typical of newer Windermere gated communities. Residents share lake access infrastructure but governance is light. For buyers who value lakefront ownership without HOA architectural review committees or club membership obligations, Metcalf Park is one of the very few options at this price tier in Windermere.
What does the $17M+ Metcalf Park listing tell us about the community?
The $17M listing reflects Metcalf Park's underlying land value rather than a typical community price point. A few specific Metcalf Park parcels — generally the largest direct-lakefront lots with multi-acre footprints — have transacted at trophy-tier prices because the Wauseon Bay frontage and downtown Windermere location combine to support that kind of pricing. The broader community price range is more typical of historic Windermere lakefront: $2M to $6M for most listings, with select large-parcel estates reaching dramatically higher.
What schools serve Metcalf Park?
Metcalf Park is within the Windermere school attendance zone in Orange County Public Schools — typically Windermere Elementary (which is walkable from many Metcalf Park homes given the downtown Windermere location), Bridgewater Middle School, and Windermere High School. These rank consistently among Orange County's top public schools. Always verify specific address school zoning with OCPS Find My School before closing.
Historic Windermere & Butler Chain Lakefront
Metcalf Park Specialist
Ryan Solberg · MaxLife Realty · Historic Windermere Lakefront