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Overview

2 bd2 ba1,179 sqft2 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1968
Lot7,416 sqft
Living area1,179 sqft
Price / sqft$409
Garage2 car

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501 Meridale Ave is a 1968-built home in Hentz 1st Add, Orlando. Inside you'll find 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,179 square feet of living space. Listed at $482,500 (about $409/sqft), 71 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

From the moment you arrive, you'll fall in love with this picture-perfect home, where outstanding curb appeal is just the beginning. Nestled in the highly sought-after Fern Creek/Colonial town area, this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath residence perfectly blends classic character with thoughtful modern updates. Step inside to discover a stunning, renovated kitchen featuring elegant quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a custom coffee bar complete with a soapstone countertop, built-in shelving, and a wine refrigerator—creating the perfect space to start your mornings or unwind at the end of the day. Throughout the home, you'll appreciate the warmth of wood and tile flooring, crown molding, and abundant natural light. The spacious indoor laundry room offers additional storage or the flexibility to create a hobby or workspace. Major improvements include a new roof and energy-efficient double-pane windows installed in 2022, plus the convenience of a tankless water heater. Enjoy your morning coffee on the inviting front porch or spend evenings entertaining in the large, private, fenced backyard—ideal for grilling, gathering with family and friends, or giving your four-legged family members plenty of room to play. A rare two-car garage provides ample parking and storage. Perfectly positioned just minutes from the Milk District, Baldwin Park, downtown Orlando, popular restaurants, shopping, grocery stores, and convenient access to Colonial Drive, SR 408, and I-4, this home offers the lifestyle today's buyers are searching for. Homes with this much charm, character, and location don't come along often. Schedule your private showing today and discover why this could be the one you've been waiting to call home!

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The essentials

Built
1968
Price / sqft
$409
On market
82 days
Annual tax
$4,530
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
7,416 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1968
2 car garage
Driveway
7,416 sqft lot
Lot size
1,179 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$3,135/mo
Down payment (20%)
$96,500
Property taxes
$378/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1968
Lot
7,416 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
Driveway, Garage Faces Side
Days on Market
82
Ceiling Fans(s)
Crown Molding
Solid Surface Counters
Rain Gutters
Sidewalk
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Electric Water Heater
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Tankless Water Heater
Washer
Wine Refrigerator
Elementary
Lake Como Elem
Middle
Howard Middle
High
Edgewater High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Homestead exemption on file Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$4,530
Parcel #
30-22-30-0000-00-069

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Hentz 1st Add
County
Orange
MLS Area
32803 - Orlando/Colonial Town
Lot Size
7,416 sqft
Sidewalk

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/25/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #O6424715
$482,500-1.0%
$409/sqft
-
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #O6424715
$487,500-2.5%
$413/sqft
7/20/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #O6424715
$499,999
$424/sqft

Neighborhood

501 Meridale Ave
Orlando, FL, 32803 · 32803 - Orlando/Colonial Town

Market insights

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List price: $482,500
$480,000 – $482,500
99.5% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
102 of the last 173 home closings in 32803 landed at this number or higher (59%). The median one sat 24 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 82 after a $17,499 cut.

Sample: 173 closed home sales in 32803 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$3,135/mo
Principal & interest$2,516
Property taxes$378
Insurance$241
Down payment20% · $96,500
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$482,500

$409 per sq ft

Beds and baths

2 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,179 sq ft

Time on market

82 days

Year built

1968

Monthly payment

About $3,135/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $4,530 annual tax bill, insurance.

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byWATSON REALTY CORP.Listing agent: Greg StakerListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# O6424715.

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