A RARE WINTER PARK RENOVATION OPPORTUNITY DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM HOWELL BRANCH PRESERVE! Situated on an approximately 0.23-acre lot, this distinctive 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers an exceptional opportunity for an investor, renovator, or buyer seeking to complete and personalize a property in one of Central Florida’s most desirable communities. Renovations have already begun, providing the next owner with a valuable head start. The home features a spacious open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area; original hardwood flooring in several bedrooms; updated flooring in other areas; renovated bathroom elements; a large walk-in shower; generous flex and storage space; and an expansive driveway and garage area. Some improvements and finish work remain, allowing the buyer to complete the renovation according to their own vision. The approximately 10,219-square-foot lot is directly across from the 10.38-acre Howell Branch Preserve, which offers a playground, fitness trail with exercise stations, picnic pavilion, boardwalk, observation deck, restrooms, open lawn, and protected natural surroundings. Property is offered strictly AS IS. Public records reflect approximately 1,487 square feet of heated living area. Additional areas, measurements, permitted improvements, and intended uses must be independently verified by the buyer. The seller will not complete repairs. Bring your contractor and imagination to explore the possibilities offered by this unique Winter Park property.
Excellent value on this classic 3BR split level w/ 2 garages and exceptional storage spaces! New roof/insulation (March, 2014), full screens on both garages (2011-$2150 value) and 30x12 utility shed w/ electricity (2013 - value nearly $5K). Common living areas on main floor. Bedrooms upstairs, all tucked off a hallway. You’ll enjoy the Florida room w/ its big picture windows that fill the space with light. Extra closet here means you could arrange it as an additional bedroom. One of the reasons you’ll want to own this home is all the storage and workspace. Home has two garages with a 5 car capacity and plenty of parking space. The 3 car garage addition (steel beam construction) is designed as a workshop and has abundant second story attic space. The home’s main garage has a large utility room in the back that has plenty of storage space along with laundry facilities. You’ll enjoy the nicely landscaped, fenced backyard. And you’ll appreciate having a side gate for boat or RV storage. Great location – good school district and short drive to all the shopping and dining in Winter Park. Come see all that this special home has to offer.
These districts are established within the city to provide areas for single-family dwellings and necessary accessory buildings. The regulations enumerated for this district are designed to encourage and promote the construction of and the continued use of the land for single-family dwellings, to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life, to prohibit uses of the land which would substantially interfere with development or continuation of single-family dwellings in the districts, and to prevent use of the land for purposes which would overburden the public facilities. Permitted as conditional uses within these districts will be certain structures and uses required to serve the residents such as public schools, churches and noncommercial recreational uses. Areas zoned for R-1AA districts shall be those existing low-density residential areas plus certain undeveloped areas which should develop in a similar manner according to the comprehensive plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Nov 11, 2025 • Final
Residential alteration, remodel, repair
Convert a second garage into a second bedroom.
Addition
Nov 10, 2025 • Final
Residential electric sub
Install new electrical switches.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 1220 Howell Branch Rd
$1,182,825
$17K under list price of $1.20M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $600K to $1.2M.