11 Great Neighborhoods: Orwin Manor Area
Explore Rose Isle, Beverly Shores, and the iconic Orwin Manor.
The earliest records date Orwin Manor to the mid-1800s and tie it to entrepreneur and statesman Walter W. Rose. Walter Rose was an energetic, farsighted, innovative individual. His love of Florida, natural enthusiasm, and the close study he made of land values and real estate laws brought him success.
In 1924, during the Florida Land Boom, Rose’s Central Florida Development Company launched its sixth development called Orwin Manor. “Orwin” is a combination of Orlando and Winter Park. Rose Isle and Orwin Manor were considered some of the finest subdivisions of the time.
The first structures in Orwin Manor were the great stuccoed gates spanning three corners at Orange Avenue, Clay Street, and Wilkinson Street. The homes reflected Mediterranean themes, which defined Florida’s significant 1920s land boom era and various styles such as colonial revival, mission, and the bungalow. Rose insisted the streets be lined with curbs and offer ample sidewalks, streetlights with underground wiring and the planting of oak trees and palms. With its mix of longtime residents and new, Orwin Manor is a fascinating and colorful place to live. The central location, variety of architecture, plethora of historic homes, mature street tree canopy, and caring neighbors make Orwin Manor a lovely place to live.
Population | County | Median HHI | Education Levels | Average Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
3,071 |
Orange |
$99,894 |
37% Bachelor’s Degree23% Master’s degree or higher |
$755K |
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