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Everything you need to know about living in Kissimmee Florida
If you are considering relocating, or simply moving home in Orlando then you have many choices of location and communities to consider. Kissimmee is one of the largest cities and is based in Osceola County, home of Disney World, Sea World and many of the great attractions Orlando has to offer. It is also home to 49,000 residents who live in one of the many residential communities across Kissimmee. The most popular residential communities in Kissimmee are, Bellalago, Cumbria Lakes and Lindfields. Large parts of Kissimmee are also zoned for short term rentals which means you are allowed to buy a home in Kissimmee and then rent it out on platforms such as TopVillas.com or Airbnb in order to generate income from vacation home rentals. Kissimmee is known as the vacation rental capital of the world due to the large number of vacation homes found in one area. In fact, Osceola County makes more money from property taxes from vacation rentals than it does for hotels. Some of the most popular vacation rental communities are situated in Kissimmee due to its close proximity to Disney World and all the main attractions Orlando has to offer. The most popular vacation rental communities in Kissimmee are Reunion Resort, Encore at Reunion, Windsor Hills, Emerald Island, and Formosa Gardens.
Kissimmee Real Estate
Buying a vacation home in Kissimmee
If you are interested in buying a vacation home rental in Orlando, then Kissimmee should be right up there on your list of cities to explore. Only Kissimmee (Osceola County), Polk County (Davenport), and small parts of Winter Garden are zones for Short term rentals. When choosing a vacation home community it is important to consider the age of the community, it’s proximity to Disney World, and the return rate on rental potential compared to purchase price. You may also like to explore the very popular Orlando region of Davenport. Please see homes for sale in Davenport here.
What are the best vacation rental communities in Kissimmee near Disney?
Even though there are many great communities in Kissimmee, the most popular resorts are as follows. These also happen to be the closest communities to Disney World. This is an important factor for many people when they come and visit Orlando, so please keep this in mind when choosing a property. Prices in these neighborhoods will demand a small premium however you will more than make this back via an increased rental rate and home valuation in these areas is typically stronger. You may also be interested in reading our article highlighting the best communities to own a vacation home in near Disney World Orlando.
Reunion Resort Real Estate
Orlando’s premium resort community
Luxury homes
Located 6 miles from Disney World
Located 20 miles from Universal Studios
Onsite water park and clubhouse
3 Golf Courses
Windsor Hills Resort Real Estate
Located 2 miles from Disney World
Located 17 miles from Universal Studios
Onsite water park and clubhouse – renovated 2019
Homes range from 3-bed condos to 6-bed vacation homes
Encore Resort at Reunion Real Estate
Located 5.5 miles from Disney World
Located 20 miles from Universal Studios
World-class onsite amenities including waterpark, clubhouse, restaurant, bar, and fitness center.
Homes range from 5 – 13 bedrooms
Living in Kissimmee
If you are looking to buy a home in Kissimmee and move your family in, it’s very important to know which schools will be available in your district as well as parks and recreation facilities that are nearby that are not Disney. Kissimmee lies along the northwest shore of Lake Tohopekaligo locally called Lake Toho and the Kissimmee Park.
The best schools in Kissimmee Florida
Schools in Kissimmee are certainly not the highlight of the city with most schools here only ranking 5 out of 10. There are a couple of exceptions, and both are located in Celebration, Fl.
Celebration K-8
The number 1 ranked elementary school in Kissimmee, Florida is Celebration School located at 510 Campus Street, Kissimmee, Florida, 34747. It has 1,479 students in grades Pre-kindergarten to Grade 8, K-8. Celebration School has a student to teacher ratio of 16:1 and is located in the Osceola County School district.
Celebration High School
Celebration High School is ranked 153rd high school within Florida and is certainly the top-rated school in Osceola County. Celebration High School has 2,611 students from grades 9-12.
Parks and recreation facilities in Kissimmee
Things to do in Kissimmee
Kissimmee is the home to the world’s most famous theme parks including Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando. Universal Studios, Island of Adventure, and SeaWorld. Having these on your doorstep is great, as this gives you and your family plenty to do especially if you take advantage of the Florida Annual Pass rates are the parks. But what is there to do in Kissimmee that doesn’t involve a theme park?
Old Town Kissimmee
Old Town Kissimmee is located in the heart of Kissimmee just off the 192, it is based on a recreation of an old classic French town. Its tree-lined bricked streets give Old Town an authentic feel whilst you relax and enjoy over 18-acres of shops and restaurants or take a ride on the hand-built and iconic Ferris Wheel where you can enjoy spectacular views of Kissimmee and Orlando.
Golf courses in Kissimmee
Orlando is home to some of the world’s best golf courses with literally a hundred spread across Orlando, the best golf courses in Kissimmee are generally located in housing communities, the best being, Celebration, Falcons Fire, Kissimmee Bay Country Club, Oaks National Golf Club, and Remington golf club.
Shopping centers
By living in Kissimmee you are only a few minute’s drive from the tourist malls of Premium Outlets at Vineland, for a more local shopping experience, The Loop is the place to be, filled with shops, restaurants, and a cinema.
Kissimmee is in short driving distance to everything the entire Orlando area has to offer – Feel free to read our guide to must do things in Orlando here.
What Zip Codes cover Kissimmee, Florida?
Kissimmee Florida covers 9 ZIP codes.
34741, 34742, 34743, 34744, 34745, 34746, 34747, 34748, 34749
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House prices in Kissimmee, Florida
There are currently just under 1600 homes on the market that are for sale in the entire Kissimmee area with the average selling price at $246,033. Homes in Kissimmee on average stay on the open market for just 58 days.
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