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$280,999
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11807 MINTWOOD COURT
ORLANDO, FL 32837 — WHISPER LAKES
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,094 sqft
0.04 acres
Built 1989
About This Property
Virtually Staged. Tucked inside the established Whisper Lakes community, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath townhome is a rare find for a buyer who knows how to see past cosmetics and into potential: mature trees, green spaces, and lake views, in a location that most renovated homes in this price range can't touch.
Here's what makes this a smart renovation play instead of a gamble. The expensive systems are already handled: brand-new roof, new A/C, and new water heater. That's the part of a renovation budget that scares most buyers off, already solved. What's left is cosmetic and cosmetic is where you control your margin: paint, kitchen, and bathrooms. No structural surprises eating into your numbers, no guessing what's behind the walls. You're not buying a fixer-upper with unknown risk. You're buying a sound home that needs a vision.
The floorplan is functional and comfortable as-is, which means your renovation dollars go straight into finishes and value, not into reworking a bad layout. Outside, the community already delivers what buyers pay a premium for: a pool, playground, racquetball courts, and a quiet that feels established, not empty.
And location is where the math works in your favor. OBT shopping, dining, and public transit are minutes away. John Young Parkway, SR 528, and SR 417 put all of Orlando within easy reach. Orlando International Airport is about 20 minutes out. SeaWorld and the Hunter's Creek corridor are a short drive either direction.
Whisper Lakes has held its desirability for a reason: it sits at the intersection of accessibility and calm, and homes here don't sit on the market long, updated or not. That scarcity is exactly why a TLC property at this address is worth a serious look. You're not fighting the neighborhood's value, you're arriving before the rest of the market catches up.
This is a home for a buyer who can look at paint and outdated finishes and see equity, not obstacles. The heavy lifting (and the heavy cost) is already done. The upside is yours to build.
Here's what makes this a smart renovation play instead of a gamble. The expensive systems are already handled: brand-new roof, new A/C, and new water heater. That's the part of a renovation budget that scares most buyers off, already solved. What's left is cosmetic and cosmetic is where you control your margin: paint, kitchen, and bathrooms. No structural surprises eating into your numbers, no guessing what's behind the walls. You're not buying a fixer-upper with unknown risk. You're buying a sound home that needs a vision.
The floorplan is functional and comfortable as-is, which means your renovation dollars go straight into finishes and value, not into reworking a bad layout. Outside, the community already delivers what buyers pay a premium for: a pool, playground, racquetball courts, and a quiet that feels established, not empty.
And location is where the math works in your favor. OBT shopping, dining, and public transit are minutes away. John Young Parkway, SR 528, and SR 417 put all of Orlando within easy reach. Orlando International Airport is about 20 minutes out. SeaWorld and the Hunter's Creek corridor are a short drive either direction.
Whisper Lakes has held its desirability for a reason: it sits at the intersection of accessibility and calm, and homes here don't sit on the market long, updated or not. That scarcity is exactly why a TLC property at this address is worth a serious look. You're not fighting the neighborhood's value, you're arriving before the rest of the market catches up.
This is a home for a buyer who can look at paint and outdated finishes and see equity, not obstacles. The heavy lifting (and the heavy cost) is already done. The upside is yours to build.
Property Details
Basics
- Property Type
- Residential
- Property Subtype
- Townhouse
- MLS Number
- S5146257
- Days on Market
- 122
- Year Built
- 1989
- Levels
- Two
- Direction Faces
- South
- Occupant Type
- Tenant
Size & Structure
- Living Area
- 1,094 sqft
- Total Area
- 1,246 sqft
- Lot Size
- 0.04 acres
- Lot Sq Ft
- 1,618 sqft
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Baths
- 2
- Half Baths
- 1
Interior
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Solid Wood Cabinets, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Laundry
- Laundry Closet
- Windows
- Blinds
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- A/C
- Central Air
- Heating
- Central
Exterior & Lot
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters, Storage
- Construction
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Patio/Porch
- Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
Water & Pool
Community & HOA
- HOA
- Yes
- HOA Fee
- $180/Monthly
- Community Features
- Park, Playground, Pool, Racquetball, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s)
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
Utilities & Systems
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Central
- Flood Zone
- x
- Parking
- Assigned
Financial
- List Price
- $280,999
- Annual Taxes
- $2,625
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Listing Terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, Other
- Special Conditions
- None
Schools
- Elementary
- Waterbridge Elem
- Middle School
- Freedom Middle
- High School
- Freedom High School