Lake Mary

Lake Mary is a beautiful suburban city in Central Florida, located just twenty-five minutes north of the city of Orlando. Named one of the best places to live in Florida and the entire United States, Lake Mary boasts a charming small-town feel with great access to urban conveniences and some of the world’s top attractions.

The nickname, City of Lakes, aptly describes this family-friendly community. Lake Mary is home to several lakes where you can do a host of activities both on water or on land. Around these lakes are peaceful communities with tree-lined streets, well-kept parks, and gorgeous homes. Despite the city’s close proximity to Orlando, Lake Mary residents don’t have to leave town to find fantastic shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Lake Mary is also a bustling commercial and business center, serving as the headquarters to some of the largest companies in the country. The city has a population of around 17,500, but this balloons to over 35,000 on weekdays as thousands come here for work and business.

Real estate in Lake Mary

One of the most desirable residential communities in the Orlando metropolitan area and in Central Florida, Lake Mary boasts a diverse real estate market that includes single-family homes, townhomes, and condos.

There’s a wide range of sizes and prices, from stunning mansions and estates to more standard homes with large yards priced, and everything in between. You’ll also find townhomes and condos offering relatively more affordable housing options, ranging from one bedroom to four-bedroom properties.

Neighborhoods in Lake Mary include older, established communities, as well as new developments where you’ll find customizable new construction homes, townhomes, and condos. The most discriminating homebuyers will love the city’s gated neighborhoods with fantastic amenities, including swimming pools, clubhouses, and walking trails.

There are plenty of opportunities for lakefront properties, whether single-family homes, condos, or townhomes. You can also find golf community homes or properties close to one of the city’s premier golf courses.

Living in Lake Mary

• Education

Lake Mary is served by the Seminole County Public School District, which ranks as one of the best school systems in Florida and the entire United States. The top-rated schools in the district include Seminole Science Charter School, Choices in Learning Charter School, Wilson Elementary School, Lake Mary High School, and Seminole High School. A number of highly regarded private schools also serve the city.

• Recreation

Outdoor lovers will find plenty of things to do in Lake Mary. The natural Lake Mary, the city’s namesake, is the source of many recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and paddle boarding.

The Rinehart Trail, which is part of the Cross Seminole Trail system, runs through Lake Mary, and may be accessed from Trailhead Park, where you’ll also find facilities for jogging, rollerblading, and biking.

Lake Mary is home to the renowned Heathrow Golf and Country Club, the Magnolia Plantation Golf Club, and the highly-rated Timacuan Golf Club, offering golfers numerous options for improving their game.

The Lake Mary Community Center is a popular neighborhood hub where many of the city’s recreation programs for all ages are held.

Downtown Lake Mary is home to restaurants offering everything from sandwiches to gourmet fine dining. The area is also filled with shops and boutiques and features a community park and the Events Center.

• Culture and events

Lake Mary’s weekly Farmer’s Market is attended by hundreds of visitors from all over the region. The market not only features fresh

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