Lake Mary/Heathrow

Now known as a bustling city full of high-tech businesses and luxury residences, Lake Mary originally started out as a small citrus grove community that wasn’t incorporated until 1973. Today, Lake Mary is celebrated for it’s beautiful range of suburban communities and family-friendly presence in Seminole County.

Great City Surrounded by Growing Suburbs

Seminole County is a growing suburb in Central Florida that is only 18 miles north of Orlando. As an integral part of Seminole County, Lake Mary is situated in a prime location only 30 minutes to downtown Orlando and 30 minutes to the east coach beaches and has a vast array of communities within its borders.

One such community is Heathrow. Heathrow is a highly-desirable residential golf community with custom homes of all sizes . Heathrow Residents enjoy a 24/7 manned, guard-gated entrance, tree-lined roads, walking trails and sports courts. Country Club living is also available with a stunning 18 hole golf course, pool and tennis courts. With so many ways to stay active and enjoy the beautiful Florida weather, Heathrow is a top choice for many people.

Your Choice of Top Rated Schools

Lake Mary is also known for it’s stellar public school system in addition to being home to impressive private and charter schools.

Crystal Lake Elementary School, Lake Mary Elementary School, Heathrow Elementary School, Wicklow Elementary School, and Wilson Elementary School are all highly rated as well as the middle School options ,Greenwood Lakes Middle School, Millennium Middle School, and Sanford Middle School. Finally, the two main high schools, Lake Mary High School and Seminole High School, are supported by students coming from several top-rated elementary and middle schools in the area. Several well-respected colleges are located nearby such as Seminole State College, University of Central Florida, and Valencia Community College.

Dive into Local Events & Attractions

Lake Mary offers tons of events to bring the community together and promote local businesses. For example, Lake Mary Farmers market hosts local vendors selling their fresh produce, flowers, hand-crafted art, and other tasty food items such as the Alfajores from Camilia Sweets. The market takes place every Saturday morning and is located in Central Park downtown.

Lake Mary/Heathrow residents also enjoy WineART Wednesdays held the first week of every month at Central Park. Local food trucks, a wine and beer garden, live music, and local vendors selling art and clothes pulls this community together to support local businesses and enjoy the fresh Florida air.

Learn about the local history at the Lake Mary Museum and take in the collection of artifacts, documents, and photographs. The museum hosts various art exhibits showcasing both local artists and historical collections. The exhibits even include history dating before the civil war prior to the first official settlers. The museum is also a perfect event space and with beautiful space to hold your holiday party or business function.

Explore Outdoor Activities in Lake Mary

Get moving and having fun on the paved, 23 mile Cross Seminole Trail with a path that runs through Lake Mary called Rinehart Trail. Timacuan Golf Club is open to members and the public and has an eighteen-hole course with beautiful natural scenery.

Lake Mary boasts several beautiful lakes in the area such as Lake Mary and Crystal Lake where you can go paddleboarding, canoeing, and more. For a family outing, you can visit Trailblazer Park which has a large sports complex, water park, a walking trail, and more.

Last but not least, the senior center provides lots of events for those in the community that are 55 and older. Spend time with friends whether it is playing bridge and sewing or getting active with chair aerobics and line dancing there.

Average Home Sold Price 2023: $650k
Avg list price: $664K
Avg price per sqft: $269
Avg Mortgage Rate: 7.125% (fixed 30 year)
Area’s population: 16,698