117 N Thornton Avenue Orlando, FL 32801
Listing Courtesy of: MLS LogoSTELLAR / Bear Team Real Estate - Contact:  407-228-1112

  117 N Thornton Avenue Orlando, FL 32801

Active (72 Days)
$1,119,000
3
BED
3
BATH
2,236
SQFT

Description

Live, entertain, and even experience the Lake Eola Fireworks from your front porch in an Orlando landmark home in the heart of Thornton Park. Lovingly restored, and thoroughly insta worthy, this iconic home marries the best of Historic Orlando with modern luxury and 21st Century comfort and high-end finishes. The new custom chef’s kitchen offers an open floor plan with family room and easy access to the dining room and office. It features Bosch stainless steel appliances, lighting by RH and Aerin, plumbing fixtures and pot filler by California Faucets in a burnished nickel, living finish. The countertops and bar backsplash are natural, one of a kind, Quartzite, and the dry bar includes a wine / beverage fridge. All of the cabinets are custom, solid wood, and most feature pull out drawers. The center island includes storage on all 4 sides. Comfort and elegance flow seamlessly whether out to the deck and patio off the kitchen or to the screened in porch off the dining room. The main suite is color drenched in calm with space to sit and relax. The attached bath with dual vanities, Toto washlet, Kohler fixtures, walk-in shower, original clawfoot tub, and closet are spacious, well appointed, and beautifully lit with double pane windows throughout (as well as in the entire home). The home offers a full height attic, as well as a basement, off street parking, 2nd floor laundry, A/V closet off Family Room, updated plumbing and electrical, 2 zone HVAC, NEW ROOF 2020, and an irrigation system. Catch some shade on the front porch swing under the haint ceiling before stepping inside on the original heart pine solid hardwood floors that run throughout the home. The living spaces have been thoughtfully updated to pay homage to the home's history and offer a luxury experience, whether entertaining or relaxing. The home is appointed with custom blinds and draperies throughout and has been outfitted with solid 6 panel doors, and a custom wool runner up the staircase and down the 2nd floor hall which work collectively to make the home a peaceful environment. The woodwork throughout boasts 9 baseboards, crown molding, and 3 pairs of French doors. The bedrooms are gracious and offer good closet space. The treasure on the second floor is a screened in sleeping porch complete with a swing bed which will rock you to sleep amongst the treetops of Thornton Park, or practice your yoga while the music of the century old oaks quiets your mind. This is a wonderful home for entertaining as it offers open space, multiple porches and conversation areas, a private fenced-in patio with a peaceful garden of native plants; jasmine, an olive tree, and a serene fountain. Nestled in the heart of Thornton Park and adjacent to Downtown, 117 N Thornton Park sits amongst the redbrick streets and Orlando's famous shady century old oaks. The home is located just .5 Miles from Lake Eola Park and Thornton Parks nearby trendy cafes and shops, as well as downtown Orlando's vibrant arts and dining scene. The Thornton Park neighborhood is a welcoming community with annual celebrations and festivities for all.

MLS #:
O6297856
Taxes
$5,636(2024)
Lot Size
7,053 SQFT
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1925
Style
Craftsman, Historic
Views
Garden
County
Orange County

Listed By

Bethanne Baer, Bear Team Real Estate, Contact: 407-228-1112
Source
STELLAR
Last checked Jul 6 2025 at 11:40 PM GMT-0400
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
  • Attic Ventilator
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Ceiling Fans(s)
  • Central Vaccum
  • Chair Rail
  • Crown Molding
  • Dry Bar
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • High Ceilings
  • Primarybedroom Upstairs
  • Solid Surface Counters
  • Solid Wood Cabinets
  • Stone Counters
  • Thermostat
  • Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Treatments
  • Attic
  • Bonus Room
  • Den/Library/Office
  • Family Room
  • Florida Room
  • Formal Dining Room Separate
  • Formal Living Room Separate
  • Inside Utility
  • Loft
  • Storage Rooms
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Appliances: Exhaust Fan
  • Appliances: Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System
  • Appliances: Microwave
  • Appliances: Other
  • Appliances: Range
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Appliances: Water Filtration System
  • Appliances: Water Purifier
  • Appliances: Wine Refrigerator
  • Negotiable
Subdivision
  • Thornton Park Add
Lot Information
  • Cleared
  • Historic District
  • City Limits
  • Landscaped
  • Level
  • Near Public Transit
  • Oversized Lot
  • Sidewalk
  • Street Brick
  • Street One Way
Property Features
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Foundation: Crawlspace
Heating and Cooling
  • Central
  • Electric
  • Exhaust Fan
  • Zoned
  • Central Air
Flooring
  • Tile
  • Wood
Exterior Features
  • Frame
  • Wood Siding
  • Roof: Other
  • Roof: Shingle
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Bb/Hs Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Water Available, Water Connected, Water Source: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Energy: Exposure/Shade, Insulation, No/Low Voc Paint/Finish, Ventilation, Windows
School Information
  • Elementary School: Lake Como Elem
  • Middle School: Howard Middle
  • High School: Edgewater High
Parking
  • Driveway
  • Off Street
  • Open
  • Other
  • Parking Pad
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 2,236 sqft
Additional Information: Bear Team Real Estate | 407-228-1112
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Listing Price History

Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Jun 24, 2025
Price Changed
$1,119,000
-4%
-50,900
May 28, 2025
Price Changed
$1,169,900
-3%
-30,100
Apr 23, 2025
Original Price
$1,200,000
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