The seeds of Celebration were planted nearly three decades before it broke ground. When Disney started planning the EPCOT theme park in the ‘60s, it was envisioned as a town with residential and commercial properties and a layout promoting community and healthy living. While that never happened, the original vision was brought to life in 1994 with the creation of Celebration, a town of 12,000 sitting in Osceola County, just a few miles from the Magic Kingdom. Harkening back to towns from the early 20th century, sidewalk-lined streets lead to parks, schools and retailers. Homes purposely boast roomy front porches and garages in the back. “The planners really wanted people to see their neighbors,” says Thomas Longmoore, a real estate agent with Sellstate Innovation Realty who sells throughout the Orlando metro.
The Walt Disney Company sold Celebration to a private equity firm in 2004, but the town still retains its manicured Disney charm. Front lawns and parks are meticulously landscaped, sidewalks and streets are consistently maintained, and mature, shady trees are everywhere. The Disney feel is so strong that it’s common to spot tourists spending an afternoon browsing the shops along Market Street or relaxing on the benches overlooking Lake Rianhard, a glittering artificial lake in the town center.
Colorful flowers adorn a sign welcoming you into Celebration.
An aerial view of downtown Celebration from Lake Rianhard.
Live near The Most Magical Place on Earth.
Epcot Center remains a favorite destination for visitors in Orlando.
Celebration has miles of walking trails and paths available for locals to enjoy.
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Modern homes with classic architecture
The median price for single-family homes is about $870,000, and for townhouses, it’s about $570,000. HOA fees are typically $200 or less per month, but annual taxes and other fees can run thousands of dollars, especially for homes that cost $1 million and more. Colonial Revival, Victorian, Coastal, Mediterranean and Arts and Crafts-style homes are most common in Celebration. While these are modern builds, they look like authentic homes from the 1920s. Lot sizes are often compact, with manicured lawns maintained by Celebration’s HOA.
The town is divided into multiple neighborhoods, each with its own parks, fitness centers and pools. In the East Lake neighborhood, homes are bigger than most and custom-built. The Artesian Park neighborhood is much desired for its location. “It’s the community within the community. It’s kind of in the back, tucked away. There’s less traffic. It’s really peaceful,” Longmoore says. Condo complexes are located throughout the town, with one- two and three-bedroom units. Three- and four-bedroom townhouses are also available located throughout the town.
Celebration Florida's new neighborhood in Celebration offers home buyers various home styles
Cape Cod is another home style found throughout Celebration.
Celebration features apartments as well as houses.
Mediterranean home styles are common across Florida, including in Celebration.
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Recreation on the shore of Lake Rianhard
Small neighborhood parks are tucked along residential streets, so residents are never far from playgrounds or shade-covered benches for people-watching. Celebration Lakeside Park is one of the bigger parks in town. It winds along Lake Rianhard and offers a large playground, basketball courts, tennis courts and a community pool. Multiple walking trails wind throughout the town, along Lake Rianhard and several neighborhoods. At Celebration Golf Club, golfers tee off on the public par-72 course. Residents can also access the dog park for a one-time registration fee of $10.
Locals gather around the water in downtown Celebration.
Celebration locals can take a stroll around Lake Rianhard.
Residents of Celebration can enjoy scenic views on Lake Rianhard.
Celebration tennis buffs can hit the court at Celebration Point Park.
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College prep program at Celebration High School
The School District of Osceola County serves the town. The district rates a B-minus on Niche and offers school choice, though many residents choose to send their children to the two schools within Celebration. Celebration School has a B rating on Niche and serves prekindergarten through eighth grade. Celebration High School rates a B-plus and offers the AVID program, which prepares students for college by teaching skills like note-taking, time management and team building.
The main entrance at Celebration School in Celebration Florida.
Horizon Middle School is a public middle school serving the Osceola County area.
Celebration High School is located at 1809 Celebration Blvd.
Celebration High Schools has a sprawling and beautiful campus.
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Lakefront dining in Town Center
Celebration Town Center is a quaint downtown shopping and dining district that draws tourists and locals alike. Along the walkable, brick-paved streets, boutiques offer gifts and souvenirs. Celebration Town Tavern, which serves Boston pub-style dishes, offers patio dining looking out onto Front Street, and Columbia Restaurant is a favorite for its Spanish Cuban fusion.
A few office buildings and retailers dot Celebration Boulevard on the town’s southwest side, sporting stylized 1950s facades. The whimsical 1950s style extends into Celebration Pointe shopping center, where restaurants, services, Walgreens and Publix look similarly retro. Disney Springs, Walt Disney World’s sprawling shopping and dining district, is less than 10 miles away and a popular night-out destination.
House of Blues offers live entertainment, Splitsville is an upscale bowling alley and restaurant, and moviegoers flock to AMC Dine-In Disney Springs 24 for dinner and the latest blockbuster. AdventHealth Hospital sits along Route 417 on the town's north side, with more shopping and dining options nearby. There are multiple houses of worship within the town.
Celebration Downtown Diner offers breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Celebration businesses include restaurants, sweets shops and marketplaces.
Avocado Mexican Grill is located at 715 Bloom St in Celebration Town Center.
Celebration Town Tavern is located at 721 Front St.
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Produce mart and exotic cars on Market Street
Locals and tourists head to Celebration Town Center for events. Now Snowing is one of the most popular, offering a month of Christmas events like nightly snowfalls, train rides, ice skating on a synthetic rink, and photos with Santa. July’s Independence Day Celebration features live entertainment, food and fireworks. Hundreds of flashy automobiles park along the street for the Celebration Exotic Car Festival in April, the same month the Celebration Art, Walk & Wine Show. More than 60 vendors set up for the Celebration Farmers Market every Sunday.
Celebration Town Center provides residents a variety of stores for their shopping needs.
You can find farm fresh produce at the Celebration Farmers Market.
Experience the Falling Leaves every half hour at Celebration Oktoberfest.
Dance, sing, and feel the music at Celebration Oktoberfest.
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Avoiding the Disney traffic via State Road 417 and State Road 429
More than 70 million people visit Orlando annually, particularly the Walt Disney World theme parks, which are only a few miles from Celebration. However, residents avoid much of the tourist traffic along Interstate 4 thanks to State Road 417 and State Road 429. The two nearby toll roads connect to the rest of the Orlando metro. The nearest Lynx bus stop is at Old Town, half a mile from Celebration. The bus takes riders to Disney World’s monorail or the city of Kissimmee. Orlando International Airport is less than 25 miles away and offers flights worldwide.
Celebration is served by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and often protected from hurricanes
Celebration’s crime rates are unavailable online, but the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office serves the area. According to FBI statistics, in 2021, the county saw nearly 4,000 cases of property crime and almost 3,000 cases of violent crime.
Like many parts of the Orlando metro, Celebration is often protected from hurricane damage thanks to its location inland. However, high winds and flooding are possible.
Younes Elkhander is a real estate broker based out of Central Florida with over nineteen years of local experience. Younes is a state-licensed broker and instructor and began his career in sales and marketing for developers of luxury resorts. After a successful career in this industry, he realized he wanted to work in a division of sales and service that had a more personal touch and made the transition to residential and commercial real estate in 2004. Younes has closed more than 3000 transactions and secured over half a billion in residential and commercial sales, including the sale of two mansions to an actual princess— so he knows how to treat every client with the same respect as one would treat royalty! He currently leads one of the top teams in the State of Florida, he was also ranked by RISMedia as one of the Top 1000 Power Brokers in the nation in 2021. Younes is passionate about mentoring the new generation of real estate professionals, giving them the tools they need to catapult into success. Under his leadership, the team earned recognition from multiple organizations, including the Florida Homebuyer Magazine, RISMedia, the Orlando City Magazine, the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, and many others.
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