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Overview

6 bd6 ba3,781 sqft2 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOANone listed
Built1942
Lot12,150 sqft
Living area3,781 sqft
Price / sqft$607
Garage2 car

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Accessibility FeaturesBuilt-in FeaturesCrown MoldingEat-in KitchenPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSolid Surface CountersSolid Wood CabinetsStone Counters

1221 Dorchester St is a 1942-built home in Beverly Shores, Orlando. Inside you'll find 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and 3,781 square feet of living space. Listed at $2,295,000 (about $607/sqft), 25 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable.

From the listing

A distinctive piece of Orlando history in Beverly Shores, this gracious 1942 Colonial Revival enjoys wide views of Lake Estelle and offers an extraordinary combination of character, space and flexibility. Featured in The Orlando Sentinel when selected as the Hope and Help Center’s 1999 Designer Show House, the residence underwent an extensive transformation through the work of nine area design firms, with enhancements to the kitchen, primary suite, baths, living spaces, outdoor entertaining areas and classic Colonial façade. Continued renovations and improvements followed over the years by a family who has loved living here for decades. Today, the home offers approximately 3,781 square feet of living space with six bedrooms, five full and one half baths, plus an approximately 237-square-foot third-floor bonus area not included in the living square footage. Set on approximately .28 acres with sweeping lake views, the property pairs traditional architecture and mature landscaping with a uniquely private outdoor setting. French doors and windows connect the interiors to an expansive covered porch and terraced backyard designed for outdoor living, with a large swimming pool surrounded by generous deck space, a garden area, pergola and covered entertaining area with a summer kitchen. Dedicated storage for towels and outdoor supplies, along with a separate storage shed, adds everyday practicality. Inside, generously proportioned living and dining rooms are complemented by a well-positioned kitchen with abundant storage that connects naturally to the formal dining room, casual eat-in area and family room. The floor plan offers an unusual degree of separation and flexibility for both gathering and privacy. A dual-primary arrangement includes a first-floor primary suite with a zero-entry shower and a spacious second-floor primary suite with a private balcony overlooking Lake Estelle. Also on the first floor is an office or music room adjoining the formal living room, with beautiful lake views. Upstairs, four additional bedrooms are served by two Jack-and-Jill-style baths, while the third-floor bonus space provides further flexibility for living, working, recreation or storage. A two-car garage with abundant storage completes the property. The home’s documented design history brought together notable Central Florida design and architectural talent, including architect Randall Slocum, Robb & Stucky, Beasley & Henley, Pam Niemann Interiors, Pasternak Designs and Kitchen Designs of Winter Park—many names that have stood the test of time and remain recognizable in our market today. The result is a home with a layered history reflecting its original 1940s architecture and decades of thoughtful evolution, with scale and versatility that can be difficult to find in an established Orlando neighborhood. Conveniently positioned between Downtown Orlando and Winter Park and zoned for Audubon K-8 and Edgewater High, both A-rated for 2025, the location makes everyday life remarkably convenient. A recent 4-point inspection, floor plan and measured appraiser’s sketch are available for review. Comfortable and ready to enjoy today, the home also offers its next owner the opportunity to thoughtfully make it their own over time, carrying forward more than 80 years of character and history.

The essentials

Built
1942
Price / sqft
$607
On market
42 days
Annual tax
$8,795
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
12,150 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 1942
Water views
Trees/Woods
Private pool
Heated
2 car garage
Driveway
0.28 acres
Lot size

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$13,849/mo
Down payment (20%)
$459,000
Property taxes
$733/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1942
Lot
12,150 sqft
Cooling
Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)
Heating
Central
Parking
Driveway, On Street
Pool
Heated, In Ground, Salt Water
Days on Market
42
Accessibility Features
Built-in Features
Crown Molding
Eat-in Kitchen
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Solid Surface Counters
Solid Wood Cabinets
Stone Counters
Walk-in Closet(s)
Outdoor Kitchen
Rain Gutters
Sidewalk
Street Lights
Bar Fridge
Built-in Oven
Convection Oven
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Microwave
Range
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Tankless Water Heater
Washer
Water Softener
Elementary
Audubon Park K8
Middle
Audubon Park K-8
High
Edgewater High

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

Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$8,795
Parcel #
13-22-29-0668-30-210

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
Beverly Shores
County
Orange
MLS Area
32803 - Orlando/Colonial Town
Lot Size
12,150 sqft
City LimitsLandscapedSidewalkPaved

Price history

Date
Event
Price
8/28/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #O6436124
$2,295,000
$607/sqft

Neighborhood

1221 Dorchester St
Orlando, FL, 32803 · 32803 - Orlando/Colonial Town

Market insights

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List price: $2,295,000
$2.28M – $2.29M
99.5% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
101 of the last 169 home closings in 32803 landed at this number or higher (60%). The median one sat 24 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 42.

Sample: 169 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
$13,850/mo
Principal & interest$11,969
Property taxes$733
Insurance$1,148
Down payment20% · $459,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Price

$2,295,000

$607 per sq ft

Beds and baths

6 beds, 6 baths

Size

3,781 sq ft

Time on market

42 days

Year built

1942

Monthly payment

About $13,849/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $8,795 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 byKELLY PRICE & COMPANY LLCListing agent: Padgett McCormickListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# O6436124.

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