One of Seminole County's most desirable places to call home, Wekiwa Springs is a mere 30 minutes from Atlantic Ocean beaches and about 25 minutes from the Orlando-Kissimmee Metro area where jobs, attractions and activities proliferate. Indeed, Wekiwa Springs is chock full of subdivisions, public and private schools and other Orlando-area bedroom community amenities. The city's proximity to Wekiwa Springs State Park makes it highly appealing to its nature loving residents.
Experience the lure of the great outdoors! One of the prime draws to the Wekiwa Springs area is the extremely popular Wekiwa Springs State Park. The park boasts miles of hiking, acres devoted to camping spots and vast areas of unspoiled Florida wetland and wooded habitat for wildlife enthusiasts. A natural spring that pumps out over 400 gallons of cold water each day from deep inside an underwater cavern creates the park's swimming area.
Upscale living in stunning natural beauty! "Wekiwa" is the Seminole word for "bubbling waters," and most live in well-tended, expertly landscaped, high-end subdivisions. Home prices range from mid $220,000 to upwards of $350,000. The median value for rent to own homes or homes for purchase is approximately $260,000 and area home appreciation climbed to 15 percent in 2013. Gorgeous Florida plants such as azaleas, camellias, Florida palm trees and glossy evergreen shrubs adorn many of Wekiwa Springs gated communities and subdivision entrances.
Restaurants to fulfill every craving! If you're hungry and don't feel like cooking, check out the closest place to dine in Wekiwa Springs. Try the Carmel Cafe and Wine Bar. The Mediterranean cuisine is delicious and the atmosphere is cozy. For some great burgers and fries, check out BugerFi.
An easy commute to Orlando and beyond! People choose to live in Wekiwa Springs to enjoy a quiet lifestyle, revel in the area's natural beauty and take advantage of good schools, comfortable, well-appointed homes situated in safe neighborhoods and rising real estate values. Most residents, however, make the daily commute to Orlando, Sanford or the coastal cities of Daytona or New Smyrna Beach for work and to visit world-renowned Orlando area attractions, namely Disney World, Sea World and Universal Orlando.