Neighborhood · Orlando, Florida
Thornton Park
Downtown Orlando's walkable brick-street district
8
Homes for sale
$925,000
Median list price
$408
Avg price / sqft
142
Median days on market
Thornton Park sits just east of downtown Orlando, where brick streets, mature oaks, and a tight cluster of cafés and shops give the neighborhood its own distinct rhythm. You're about six minutes from the heart of Orlando, close enough to walk to Lake Eola on a Saturday morning yet tucked into a quieter, residential grid of bungalows and newer infill. Assigned schools include Edgewater High, Howard Middle, and Hillcrest Elementary, and the location keeps Universal Orlando (about 22 minutes) and MCO (about 29 minutes) well within reach.
Today's market is small and selective, with just nine active listings and a median list price of $861,000 spread across a wide $450,000 to $1,799,000 range. Homes here run about $421 per square foot and take a median of 52 days to sell, so there's room to negotiate — sellers over the past year have netted around 96% of asking on 17 closed sales. If you're comparing options across the metro, planned communities like Laureate Park or Hunters Creek offer a different trade-off, but nothing matches Thornton Park's proximity to downtown.
Thornton Park is a community in Orlando, Florida.
Quick facts
$350,000 – $2.2M price range
2,150 sqft median home
$500/mo median HOA
$3,325/mo median rent
20 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Thornton Park
$350,000
10 N SUMMERLIN AVENUE UNIT 28, ORLANDO
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,465 sqft
$430,000$450,000
816 E JEFFERSON STREET, ORLANDO
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,138 sqft
$857,500$861,000
636 MARIPOSA STREET, ORLANDO
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,105 sqft
$2,190,000$2,290,000
809 E CHURCH STREET, ORLANDO
6 bd · 5 ba · 4,105 sqft
$1,049,000$1,095,000
1010 E ROBINSON STREET, ORLANDO
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,382 sqft
$925,000$980,000
1004 E ROBINSON, ORLANDO
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,150 sqft
$925,000$997,000
1008 E ROBINSON, ORLANDO
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,150 sqft
$1,748,500$1,799,000
119 N HYER AVENUE, ORLANDO
4 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,278 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Thornton Park market
20
Sold, last 12 months
$565,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
35 days
Median time to sell
Thornton Park vs Orlando
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 41.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Thornton Park boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Thornton Park is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Thornton Park home
≈ $6,007/mo
$925,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$500/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,325/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
806
Median age
38
Median income
$124,776
Median home value
$496,992
Beyond the listings
Living in Thornton Park
Lifestyles
Top 2% in the U.S.LGBTQ Culture
This population is characterized by the expression of gay pride, gender identity, and accepting alternative lifestyles.
Entertainment
Top 3% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 6% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Culture
Top 7% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Beliefs
Top 10% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Appearance oriented
Top 12% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
People who close here
Our Orlando experts
Straight answers
Thornton Park FAQs
Is Thornton Park a good place to live?+
It's one of the most walkable neighborhoods near downtown Orlando, with brick streets, local cafés, and Lake Eola just minutes away. The location puts you about six minutes from downtown and 29 minutes from the airport. Assigned schools include Edgewater High, Howard Middle, and Hillcrest Elementary.
Is Thornton Park expensive?+
It runs above the Orlando average, with a median list price of $861,000 and homes selling around $421 per square foot. That said, listings span a wide range from $450,000 to $1,799,000, so there are entry points below the median depending on size and condition.
What do homes cost in Thornton Park?+
The median list price is currently $861,000 across nine active listings, while the median sold price over the past year was $600,000. The typical home is about 2,105 square feet, and three of the active listings are new construction.
How is the market in Thornton Park right now?+
It's a small, measured market — just nine homes are active and 17 have sold in the past 12 months. Homes take a median of 52 days to sell and sellers average 96% of asking, which gives buyers some negotiating room compared to faster Orlando submarkets.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $500 per month, though that varies by building since much of the neighborhood is single-family homes without association fees. Median property taxes come in around $5,481 per year, and median rent sits near $4,950 per month if you're weighing renting versus buying.
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