$1,750,000
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1565 FOREST AVENUE

WINTER PARK, FL 32789 — ELLNO WILLO
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,163 sqft
0.19 acres
Built 1925

About This Property

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Set apart from the ordinary, this historic Winter Park residence offers a rare opportunity to own a home rich in character and authenticity. Homes like this, with timeless architectural detail and enduring charm, rarely come to market, especially in such a premier location just steps from the shores of Lake Virginia.
Surrounded by multi million dollar estates, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home blends classic warmth with everyday livability. Original wood floors, a wood burning fireplace, and thoughtfully designed living spaces reflect a level of craftsmanship and character that simply cannot be replicated. The spacious dining room is perfect for hosting memorable family gatherings, while the updated kitchen with wood cabinetry offers both function and charm. Upstairs, a versatile loft space provides flexibility for a media room, office, or play area, complete with peekaboo views of Lake Virginia that create a subtle connection to the surrounding landscape. Adding to the home’s appeal is a detached 20 x 20 studio flooded with natural light and offering endless possibilities, ideal for an artist’s retreat, home office, gym, or guest space.This is more than a home, it is an opportunity to own a piece of Winter Park’s character and history.
Set among some of Winter Park’s most prestigious homes, this property delivers an unbeatable lifestyle, walkable to all that Park Avenue has to offer, surrounded by luxury, and full of potential to enjoy, enhance, or reimagine.

Property Details

Basics

Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
O6398694
Year Built
1925
Levels
Two
Additional Rooms
Family Room,Inside Utility,Loft
Direction Faces
East
Occupant Type
Vacant

Size & Structure

Living Area
2,163 sqft
Total Area
2,300 sqft
Lot Size
0.19 acres
Lot Sq Ft
8,396 sqft
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Stories
2

Interior

Flooring
Wood
Appliances
Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features
Ceiling Fans(s)
Laundry
Laundry Room
Fireplace
Yes — Wood Burning
Furnished
Unfurnished
A/C
Central Air
Heating
Central

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features
Garden, Private Yard
Construction
Block, Stucco, Frame
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Crawlspace
Lot Features
Historic District
View
Water

Water & Pool

Water View
Lake

Community & HOA

HOA
No
Community Features
Street Lights
Homestead
Yes

Utilities & Systems

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Cable Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Flood Zone
X

Financial

List Price
$1,750,000
Annual Taxes
$2,803
Tax Year
2025
Listing Terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA
Special Conditions
None

Schools

Elementary
Audubon Park K8
Middle School
Audubon Park K-8
High School
Winter Park High

Location