12 THORNTON AVENUE
ORLANDO, FL 32801
About this home
Virtually Staged. **THORNTON PARK TREASURE** Built in 1929 and nestled in Orlando's coveted Historic Thornton Park District, this beautifully restored bungalow is your chance to own a piece of the city's architectural history. Every effort has been made to preserve the home's original details, from restored rope-and-weight windows and original hardwood floors to its period-correct millwork and charming fireplace, preserving the authentic character and craftsmanship that make this home truly special. The property includes a detached guest house (ADU), offering a total of 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Complete with its own bedroom, full bath, kitchenette, and laundry area, the guest house provides exceptional flexibility for extended family, guests, a private home office, studio, or fitness space. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully refreshed, the home has undergone extensive maintenance and improvements while preserving its historic integrity. Recent upgrades provide peace of mind and include an electrical rewire with two new electrical panels (2021), tankless water heater (2022), a BRAND-NEW ROOF to be installed prior to closing, and a new washer and gas dryer (2024). Unwind on the front porch, entertain on the private backyard deck, and enjoy one of Orlando's most walkable neighborhoods. Just a short stroll to Lake Lawsona Park, Thornton Park's acclaimed restaurants, boutique shopping, Lake Eola, neighborhood parks, and Downtown Orlando, this one-of-a-kind historic home offers an exceptional lifestyle where history, craftsmanship, and modern convenience come together.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living area
- 2,100 sqft
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)
- Flooring
- Tile, Wood
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Other, Primary Bedroom Main Floor
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 5,155 sqft (0.12 ac)
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Exterior
- Awning(s), French Doors, Other, Sidewalk
Financial
- Annual tax
- $8,761 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $345/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected…
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 1929
- Subdivision
- THORNTON PARK ADD
- County
- Orange
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 5 days
- MLS #
- MFR801028915
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Stacia Rocheford · ALL REAL ESTATE & INVESTMENTS
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sample estimate — not an appraisal
Based on 30 comparable sales within 4 miles of ORLANDO, FL, this home is priced over RENA ValiQ.
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Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $3,666/mo
- Property tax
- $730/mo
- Home insurance
- $200/mo
Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own bill; insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.
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Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Listed | $725,000 | — |
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