At a glance
| Typical home value | $542,500 (+1.3% in a year, Zillow, Aug 2026) |
|---|---|
| Location | Northwest of downtown Orlando, along Edgewater Drive |
| City | City of Orlando, Orange County (ZIP 32804 for park addresses) |
| Main Street | The Drive, College Park's Main Street district |
| Home types | Bungalows and 1920s subdivision homes, with larger postwar lots in areas such as Ardsley Manor |
| Parks | Albert Park, Dartmouth Park, Princeton Park and College Park Pool, Dubsdread Golf Course |
| Historic district | Not one of the City of Orlando's six historic preservation districts |
College Park at a glance
College Park is a City of Orlando neighborhood northwest of downtown, centered on Edgewater Drive and using the 32804 ZIP. Zillow's typical home value was $542,526 in August 2026, up 1.3% on a year earlier, against $371,120 for the city as a whole. Its streets are named after universities such as Princeton, Harvard and Yale.
Is College Park a good area to live in?
College Park suits buyers who want an established, tree-lined neighborhood with its own Main Street a few minutes from downtown, and who accept the costs of owning an older house. It is a harder fit if you want a new build, low insurance costs or an HOA that maintains exteriors.
Street choice matters as much as neighborhood choice. A lakefront home near Lake Silver, an original bungalow off Edgewater Drive and a postwar house in Ardsley Manor are very different purchases, so compare homes on the same kind of street.
What College Park is known for
1920s land-boom subdivisions
The area began as citrus groves in the late 1800s. Growth took off in the 1920s land boom, when the City of Orlando moved its northern boundary to Par Street and developers platted subdivisions such as Rosemere (1921), Dubsdread (1923), Edgewater Heights (1924) and Anderson Park (1924). Many vacant lots west of Edgewater Drive were built on after World War II, and in the 1950s Ardsley Manor was laid out on the western shore of Lake Silver with larger lots.
The Drive on Edgewater
College Park's commercial strip is one of the City of Orlando's Main Street districts, branded The Drive and run by a nonprofit with its own executive director. The city describes local shops, restaurants and small businesses, bungalow-style homes, and brick, tree-lined streets. The College Park Neighborhood Association runs a historic homes tour each fall.
The Kerouac house
The Jack Kerouac house at 1418 Clouser Avenue, where the writer lived when On the Road was published, now runs as a nonprofit writers' residence.
Homes and prices in College Park
Bungalows and 1920s homes
The oldest sections hold bungalows and land-boom era houses. Ask for the age of the roof, electrical panel, plumbing and HVAC, and get insurance quotes early. Our Florida home inspection checklist covers what to ask for.
Postwar and mid-century homes
Lots filled in after World War II and larger Ardsley Manor homes from the 1950s add another tier. Lake Silver's park and lake access along Bryn Mawr is private to Ardsley Manor residents, so check which access rights come with a specific home.
Rebuilt and newer homes
Some lots have been rebuilt. College Park is not one of the city's six historic preservation districts, so most work goes through normal permitting; confirm the exact address in the city's Information Locator.
| Area | Typical home value (Aug 2026) | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| College Park | $542,526 | +1.3% |
| ZIP 32804 | $504,638 | +1.1% |
| Park Lake-Highland | $645,010 | +2.3% |
| City of Orlando | $371,120 | -1.4% |
Figures are Zillow's typical home values. Ask for closed sales that match the lot, size and condition you want, and see the Orlando housing market page for the wider trend.
Living in College Park
Shops and dining
Edgewater Drive is the neighborhood's main street. If you want to be close to it, visit during an event and at a weekday rush hour to judge noise and parking.
Parks, the pool and golf
- Albert Park, 2400 Edgewater Drive: a small park with a pavilion and stage used for neighborhood events.
- Dartmouth Park, 822 Dartmouth Street: just over 3 acres with a playground, pavilions and an exercise course.
- College Park Neighborhood Center and Pool, 2393 Elizabeth Avenue, next to Princeton Park: city recreation programs, a fitness room and a pool.
- Dubsdread Golf Course, 549 West Par Street: a course dating from 1924 that reopened in 2008 after renovation.
Schools
Several public schools serve the area. College Park Middle earned a C and Lake Como School, a K-8 nearby, a B in the state's 2025-26 grades, but zoning is set by address. Use the OCPS Find My School tool and see our Orlando schools guide.
Getting around
Most residents drive, and downtown is a short trip south. LYNX buses cost $2.00 a ride; check current routes along Edgewater Drive with LYNX.
Costs of owning in College Park
Property tax
College Park is in the City of Orlando, where the most common mill code totaled 18.0878 mills in 2025. On $500,000 of taxable value that is about $9,044 a year before non-ad valorem charges. Your bill resets on your purchase price; the Orange County property tax guide explains how to estimate it.
HOA fees
Most streets are older subdivisions without a mandatory HOA, but check the title work for recorded restrictions and ask about any voluntary association.
Insurance and flood
Older roofs and systems push insurance costs up. Citizens' average HO-3 premium in Orange County was $2,789 in its 2026 filing. Several lakes sit in and around the neighborhood, so look up the parcel on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Pros and cons of College Park
Pro: a Main Street close to downtown
The Drive gives you local shops and restaurants within reach of most streets.
Pro: established streets and lakes
Brick, tree-lined streets and lakes such as Lake Silver give the area its character.
Pro: steady values
Zillow's typical value rose 1.3% in a year while the city fell 1.4%.
Con: older houses
Roof, wiring, plumbing and insurance costs need close checking.
Con: wide price spread
Lakefront and rebuilt homes sit far above original bungalows, so averages can mislead.
Con: traffic on Edgewater
Events and rush hour bring cars and parking pressure to streets near the corridor.
Compare College Park with Audubon Park and the rest of our Orlando neighborhoods guide, and when you have a shortlist, we can introduce you to a local agent.
Common questions
How much do homes cost in College Park, Orlando?+
Zillow's typical home value in College Park was $542,526 in August 2026, up 1.3% from a year earlier. That is well above the City of Orlando's typical value of $371,120, which fell 1.4% over the same period. Prices vary widely by street, lot and lake frontage, so ask for closed sales that match the home you want.
Why is it called College Park?+
The neighborhood takes its name from its street names, many of which honor universities, such as Princeton, Harvard and Yale. Most of its best-known subdivisions were platted during the 1920s Florida land boom, after the City of Orlando moved its northern boundary north to Par Street to take in the area.
Is College Park a historic district?+
Not as a local district. The City of Orlando's six historic preservation districts are Downtown, Lake Cherokee, Lake Copeland, Lake Eola Heights, Lake Lawsona and Colonialtown South, and College Park is not one of them. Check any specific address in the city's Information Locator before planning exterior work.
What is The Drive in College Park?+
The Drive is the name of College Park's Main Street district along Edgewater Drive. It is part of the City of Orlando's Main Streets program, which gives neighborhood business districts funding, training and technical help. A nonprofit board runs the district and its events, and it has its own executive director.
What ZIP code is College Park, Orlando?+
Most of College Park uses the 32804 ZIP, which also covers Lake Fairview, Rock Lake, Spring Lake and parts of Rosemont. Zillow's typical home value for 32804 was $504,638 in August 2026, up 1.1% over the year, while College Park itself was $542,526. Confirm the exact address and taxing district on the Orange County Property Appraiser record.
Sources
- City of Orlando: The Drive, College Park's Main Street
- City of Orlando: Orlando Main Streets
- Wikipedia: College Park (Orlando)
- City of Orlando: Albert Park
- City of Orlando: Dartmouth Park
- City of Orlando: College Park Neighborhood Center
- City of Orlando: Princeton Park and College Park Pool
- City of Orlando: Historic Preservation Districts
- City of Orlando: Information Locator
- Orange County Public Schools: Find My School
- FEMA: Flood Map Service Center
- Zillow: Home Value Index by neighborhood and ZIP code, August 2026
- Orange County Property Appraiser: 2025 Final Millage Rates
- Citizens Property Insurance: 2026 Recommended Rate Filing Executive Summary
- LYNX: Fares and Passes
- Florida Department of Education: School Grades 2026 (Excel)
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Antonio Roberts
Antonio Roberts has spent five years helping more than 500 Florida buyers and sellers choose the right real estate agent. He is not a real estate agent himself: he researches what matters in a Florida move and connects people with licensed local agents, free of charge.
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