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Columbia

Columbia

$266,459 Average Value
$211 Average Price per Sq Ft
30 Homes For Sale

Top ranked hospital in Orlando area

Nestled near the heart of Kissimmee, Columbia is a predominately residential community just minutes away from conveniently located shops and supermarkets, the city’s old town quarter and Orlando’s world-renowned amusement parks. Folks living in Columbia are centrally located near the intersection of Routes 17 and 192, two busy highways in the city's center. On north-south Route 17, a signature pedestrian bridge bearing the city’s name greets motorists traveling through Columbia. Flanking each side of the roadway, condo developments, apartment complexes and gated communities governed by homeowners' associations comprise most of the community. AdventHealth, one of the city’s top five employers, also occupies a large footprint in Columbia with its 24-hour medical center that U.S. News & World Report ranks as the No. 1 hospital in the Greater Orlando area.

Townhouses and single-family homes

Due to its mix of rental properties and housing styles, home values vary widely throughout the community. At the market’s starting point, apartment and townhouse-condo units with approximately 1,000 square feet of living space sell for between $125,000 and $200,000. Larger townhouses with colorful stucco walls, older craftsman bungalows and ranch-style homes sell for around $200,000 to $400,000. Sizable Mediterranean-style homes with red tile roofs and stately Colonials with columned facades reach the market’s peak at approximately $500,000.

New traditional homes can be found in the Columbia community.
New traditional homes can be found in the Columbia community.
A unique group of architectural homes can be found in a Columbia community.
A unique group of architectural homes can be found in a Columbia community.
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Largest independently owned restaurant district

Downtown Kissimmee is home to the largest independently owned restaurant district in Central Florida. Here, visitors can enjoy a casual hot dog lunch at Willy’s Wieners or cool down with nitrogen ice cream at the Abracadabra Ice Cream Factory, an outdoor parlor with over 50 toppings to adorn their scoops. For a more elevated dining experience, the Three Sisters Speakeasy serves from an eclectic menu that includes sushi, burgers, fried pickles and mahi mahi tacos. Residents who prefer to make dinner at home can quickly shop for groceries at the new Publix supermarket at Columbia Promenade, a shopping center in the community that includes a PNC Bank, a hibachi restaurant and grooming salons. Farther north on Route 17, additional shopping centers along the highway feature national retailers, fast-food franchises and big box stores such as Best Buy, Lowe’s, Petco and Hobby Lobby.

Popular pizza restaurant in a Columbia community.
Popular pizza restaurant in a Columbia community.
Customers beer sampling at Broadway Pizza Bar in the Columbia area.
Customers beer sampling at Broadway Pizza Bar in the Columbia area.
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Performing arts magnet school

Students in the community can learn to read and write at Highlands Elementary School. Niche gives the school a C rating. From there, kids can advance to Kissimmee Middle School and Osceola High School. Niche gives the secondary schools a C-minus and B-minus, respectively. Starting in 6th grade, students in the community can apply to enroll at the Osceola County School for the Arts. In this public magnet school, students can develop their skills in visual arts, theater performance, dance, creative writing and music.

Resort style pool with waterfront front amenities in a Columbia neighborhood.
Resort style pool with waterfront front amenities in a Columbia neighborhood.

Kissimmee Loop Trail

From various points in the community, people can hop onto the 6-mile Kissimmee Loop Trail or the longer Shingle Creek Regional Trail to troll along creeks, lakes and wooded natural areas near the neighborhood. Both trails connect to Shingle Creek Regional Park, a verdant and marshy oasis popular for cycling, fishing, paddling and bird watching. Folks can also visit Lakefront Park downtown to enjoy sunset views or take a boat out onto Lake Tohopekaliga.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Orlando International

26 min drive

Bus

N John Young Pky And W Columbia Ave

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N John Young Pky And Mobile Park Ln

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N Orange Blossom Trl And W Jackson St

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N Orange Blossom Trl And Country Blvd

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W Columbia Ave And Cattleya Dr

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W Columbia Ave And N John Young Pky

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W Columbia Ave And Victoria Blvd

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Columbia US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 7 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 7 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,867
Number of Homes for Sale
30
Median Year Built
1986
Months of Supply
7.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,422
Significantly below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,644
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,062
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
718
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Open Houses

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    8008 Sandy Toes Way, Kissimmee, FL 34747

    $675,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,410 Sq Ft
    • 8008 Sandy Toes Way

    This beautifully located property is part of the highly desirable Margaritaville Resort Orlando, delivering a true resort-style lifestyle just minutes from Walt Disney World, shopping, dining, and entertainment. Enjoy a vibrant community surrounded by tropical landscaping, multiple pools, fitness amenities, and on-site restaurants, all designed for relaxed Florida living. Short-term rentals are

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
19
Median Rent
$1,700
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,900
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,200
Median Townhouse Rent
$2,200
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,200
Median Condo Rent
$1,500
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,500

Demographics

Total Population
16,697
Median Age
36
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$30,766
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$43,986

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
81.5%
College Graduates
15.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
47°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit Score®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Columbia
Laura Johnston
RE/MAX DOWNTOWN
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