ST. CLOUD FLORIDA HOMES ARE SELLING and some of the deal may surprise you.  St. Cloud Florida is located in the heart of Osceola County.  Its geographical location sandwiched between Disney to the west and the beaches of Mebourne, Cocoa and Titusville to the east and north along with its easy access to the Orlando International airport, has been a sleeper for a long time. 

This bedroom community formerly a retirement settlement for returning Civil War veterans,Spanish American War Veterans,  and later World War I & II veterans has evolved over its 100 year history.  From a  sugar cane plantation in 1900 to a tent city in 1900 to an architects delight St. Cloud has flourished in the shadow of Disney for a century.

In 1909 , St. Cloud Florida became knwn as Soldier City and its streets downtown are named after states in the Union. Over time it has become "A City celebrating small town living"

 Its picturesque Lakefront nestled along the shoreline of East Lake Tohopekaliga offers some the best bass fishing and delights water enthusiasts all the benefits of year round sumer living with boating, fishing, jet skiing and swimming. There is a 50 slip Marina located adjacent to the Lakefront which includes Crabby Bills restaurant, an interactive waterpark and playground walking paths, bike paths and beautiful old oak trees for picnics as well as covered pavillions for residents outdoor enjoyment.

Home Prices here will surprise you.  The quaint community has some incredibly priced homes.  The downturn in the housing market has opened up some incredible opportunities for first time home buyers capturing the Tax Credit and turn over of homes has been brisk. Some attracting multiple offers, as buyers compete for prime properties.  Most popular seem to be the smaller homes int he downtown area as they lend themselves well for investment homes, rentals, and downsizing. Also popular and in high demand are waterfront properties which despite the economy have managed to do well in resale.

Homes that have recently sold

St. Cloud Florida is attractive to Eurpoean Buyers as well as Out of State Buyers looking for a winter retreat at affordable prices in closer proximity without the hassles of living in tourist district. If you haven;t considered it...perhaps you should.

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