11 Great Neighborhoods: Dr. Phillip’s Phillips Landing

(ROBERTO GONZALEZ)

From the early 1920s through the development of Walt Disney World in the late 1960s, the Dr. Phillips area was defined by its thousands of acres of citrus groves. Longtime residents fondly recall the intoxicating scent of orange blossoms wafting through the air each spring. Today, locals still appreciate the landscape, including the Butler Chain of Lakes, sprawling golf courses, and neighborhoods catering to a wide range of family sizes. “It’s been a great community to raise a family, with great public and private schools to choose from,” says Richard J. Snyder Sr., a Dr. Phillips resident since 1984. “It’s perfectly situated to commute to work by jumping on I-4 or the Turnpike.” Snyder also appreciates the diversity of the community and his supportive neighbors. Today, Dr. Phillips offers plenty of ways to enjoy the Central Florida lifestyle, mixed with the memories of childhood. And even though some parts have changed and developed through time, a few orange groves remain. If you drive down one of the back roads and pay attention, you can still catch their sweet scent lingering in the air.

Danny Hilwa with Millennium Homes Realty

Phillips Landing is a stunning manned/gated community in the heart of Dr. Phillips. Located just minutes in either direction from either Restaurant Row or the new center of growth off Daryl Carter Parkway. Originally developed by ABD, this community sits on the land containing the original airstrip that the Phillips family used to crop dust their orange groves Split into three enclaves this community offers so much variety in price and size. The Heritage Bay section offers homes currently in the $500k-800k range with options including 3 car garages, spacious floorplans and a community tennis court. The Bay Harbour section adds space and more customized homes and some homes on Lake Serene. In this section the average home is $800k-950k off the water. The Estate section offers custom built homes and lakefront properties that sit on the original airstrip. This section ranges from $850k-3.5 Million. Families in Phillips Landing are zoned for Bay Meadows Elementary, Southwest Middle and Dr. Phillips High school. This community truly offers a lifestyle and convenience that is hard to match.

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