#O6297794, Parker Blanchard, Listing Office: OLDE TOWN BROKERS INC
117 N Thornton Ave Orlando, FL 32801
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About 117 N Thornton Ave
Live, entertain, and even experience the Lake Eola Fireworks from your front porch in an Orlando landmark home in the heart of Thornton Park. Lovingly restored, and thoroughly “instaworthy” this iconic home marries the best of Historic Orlando with modern luxury and 21st Century comfort. Nestled in the heart of Thornton Park and adjacent to Downtown, 117 N Thornton Park sits amongst the redbrick streets and Orlando’s famous shady century old oaks. The home is located just .5 Miles from Lake Eola Park and Thornton Park’s nearby trendy cafes and shops, as well as downtown Orlando’s vibrant arts and dining scene. Catch some shade on the front porch swing under the haint ceiling before stepping inside on the original heart pine solid hardwood floors that run throughout the home. The living spaces have been thoughtfully updated to pay homage to the home’s history and offer a luxury experience, whether entertaining or relaxing. The gourmet kitchen (updated in 2023) offers an open floor plan with family room and easy access to the dining room and office. It features Bosch stainless steel appliances, lighting by RH and Aerin, plumbing fixtures and pot filler by California Faucets in a burnished nickel, living finish. The countertops and bar backsplash are natural, one of a kind, Quartzite, and the dry bar includes a wine / beverage fridge. All of the cabinets are custom, solid wood, and most feature pull out drawers. The center island includes storage on all 4 sides. Comfort and elegance flow seamlessly whether out to the deck and patio off the kitchen or to the screened in porch off the dining room. The main suite is color drenched in calm with space to sit and relax. The attached bath with dual vanities, Toto washlet, Kohler fixtures, walk-in shower, original clawfoot tub, and closet are spacious, well appointed, and beautifully lit with double pane windows throughout (as well as in the entire home). The guest bedrooms are gracious and offer good closet space. The “treasure” on the second floor is a screened in sleeping porch complete with a swing bed which will rock you to sleep amongst the treetops of Thornton Park. Alternatively, the porch is also a peaceful spot for a yoga studio. The home is appointed with custom blinds and draperies throughout and has been outfitted with solid 6 panel doors, and a custom wool runner up the staircase and down the 2nd floor hall which work collectively to make the home a peaceful environment. The woodwork throughout boasts 9” baseboards, crown molding, and 3 pairs of french doors. This is a wonderful home for entertaining as it offers open space, multiple porches and conversation areas, a private fenced-in patio with a peaceful garden of native plants; jasmine, an olive tree, and a serene fountain. The home offers a full height attic, as well as a cellar, off street parking, 2nd floor laundry, A/V closet off Family Room, updated and modernized plumbing and electrical, 2 zone HVAC, new roof in December 2020, and an irrigation system. The Thornton Park neighborhood is an welcoming community with annual celebrations and festivities for all.<div style="padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;"><iframe src="https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=26gHPEJDY7u&mls=1" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;"></iframe></div>
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- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Other, Range, Refrigerator, Water Filtration System, Water Purifier, Wine Cooler
- Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
- Interior: Attic Ventilator, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Central Vaccum, Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Attached Garage: No
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Driveway, Off Street, Open, Other, Parking Pad
- View: Garden
- Exterior: Balcony, Courtyard, French Doors, Lighting, Other, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
- Architectural Style: Craftsman, Historic
- Heating: Central, Electric, Exhaust Fan, Zoned
- Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
- List Price: $1,200,000
- Price/SqFt: $536
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,395
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Cleared, Historic, City Lot, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk, Bricked Street, One-Way Street
- Directions: From Conway Road via FL-15N. Head south on Conway Rd toward Farrell Ln, Turn right onto Old Dominion Rd, Make a U-turn, Merge onto FL-15 N/Conway Rd, take FL-408 W, Take exit 11B toward Mills Ave, Use the right lane to merge onto E South St, take S Brown Ave to N Thornton Ave, Turn right onto Thornton Ave, turn right onto E Jackson St, Merge onto S Brown Ave, Turn left onto E Robinson St, Turn left onto N Thornton Ave, Destination will be on the left.
- Year Built: 1925
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,236 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.16 Acres
- MLS Number: O6297856
- MLS Name: MFRMLS
- Office Name: BEAR TEAM REAL ESTATE
- Office Phone: (407) 228-1112
- Listing Agent: Bethanne Baer
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Nov 20, 2020 | Home Sold | $635,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $332,404 | $5,395 |
2022 | $322,722 | $5,237 |
2021 | $313,322 | $5,237 |
2020 | $336,604 | $5,152 |
2018 | $306,116 | $5,955 |
2017 | $303,709 | $5,966 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Hillcrest Elementary School
Public Magnet PK-5
0.4 mi
•1010 E Concord St
8
Panther Lake Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•445 W Amelia St
10
Hamlin Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•445 W Amelia St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $79,934. Residents of Orlando, FL typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 117 N Thornton Ave
The listing price of 117 N Thornton Ave property is $1,200,000.
The property 117 N Thornton Ave is a house located in Orlando, Florida, 32801.
Active Listing: 117 N Thornton Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 117 N Thornton Ave are: Hillcrest Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Panther Lake Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Hamlin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Howard Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Lake Eola Charter (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Orlando Gifted Academy (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Boone High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Jones High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $5,395 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 20, 2020 for $635,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 117 N Thornton Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 117 N Thornton Ave is 2,236 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 117 N Thornton Ave is 1925.
This home is located at 117 N Thornton Ave in Orlando, FL and zip code 32801 in the Thornton Park neighborhood. This 2,236 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 25, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,200,000.
While more than 113 listings in Orlando, FL in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 182 listings sold at asking price, and more than 502 were sold below. Between March and April 2025, Orlando, FL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 5%. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $398,420, while the average time on the real estate market was 54 days.