Located just minutes from downtown Orlando, Alafaya and Waterford Lakes are exquisitely designed planned residential communities made up of family-oriented neighborhoods. These communities were created to offer affordable housing in an urban environment. Residents are near the heart of a thriving metropolis and have access to numerous outdoor recreational amenities, employment opportunities, educational institutions, restaurants, cultural centers and entertainment venues. As part of the Orlando metropolitan area, Alafaya and Waterford Lakes residents enjoy a remarkable quality of life. The area’s warm and sunny climate, world-famous attractions and sugar-white beaches draw people of all ages. With safe, clean and reasonably priced residential subdivisions such as Alafaya, Waterford Lakes and Avalon Park - along with prestigious golf course communities such as Eastwood, Stoneybrook and Lake Nona - sprouting up in strategic areas, the dream of owning a home in a secure community is actually attainable. Real estate options consist of single-family detached homes, condominiums, townhouses and large estates. Locals enjoy a number of recreational amenities such as tennis and basketball courts, swimming pools, playgrounds and walking trails that wind throughout the communities. In addition, residents have access to community amenities including tennis courts, a playground and a swimming pool. Alafaya, Waterford Lakes, Avalon Park, Eastwood, Stoneybrook and Lake Nona offer wonderful family-friendly environments just moments from the excitement of Orlando-come see for yourself!