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117 THORNTON AVENUE ORLANDO FL 32801 Sold 09/19/2025

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117 THORNTON AVENUE, ORLANDO, FL 32801 Sold 09/19/25 117 THORNTON AVENUE, ORLANDO, FL 32801 Sold 09/19/25 117 THORNTON AVENUE, ORLANDO, FL 32801 Sold 09/19/25 117 THORNTON AVENUE, ORLANDO, FL 32801 Sold 09/19/25

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Overview of 117 N Thornton Ave

3 Bedrooms
2/1 Bathrooms
Car Garage
3,233 Square Feet
2,236SF Living Area
Pool:
No
Water: None
Year Built 1925

Live, entertain, and even experience the lake eola fireworks from your front porch in an orlando landmark home in the heart of thornton park. Lovingly restored, and thoroughly insta worthy, this iconic home marries the best of historic orlando with modern luxury and 21st century comfort and high-end finishes. The new custom chef’s kitchen offers an open floor plan with family room and easy access to the dining room and office. It features bosch stainless steel appliances, lighting by rh and aerin, plumbing fixtures and pot filler by california faucets in a burnished nickel, living finish. The countertops and bar backsplash are natural, one of a kind, quartzite, and the dry bar includes a wine / beverage fridge. All of the cabinets are custom, solid wood, and most feature pull out drawers. The center island includes storage on all 4 sides. Comfort and elegance flow seamlessly whether out to the deck and patio off the kitchen or to the screened in porch off the dining room. The main suite is color drenched in calm with space to sit and relax. The attached bath with dual vanities, toto washlet, kohler fixtures, walk-in shower, original clawfoot tub, and closet are spacious, well appointed, and beautifully lit with double pane windows throughout (as well as in the entire home). The home offers a full height attic, as well as a basement, off street parking, 2nd floor laundry, a/v closet off family room, updated plumbing and electrical, 2 zone hvac, new roof 2020, and an irrigation system. Catch some shade on the front porch swing under the haint ceiling before stepping inside on the original heart pine solid hardwood floors that run throughout the home. The living spaces have been thoughtfully updated to pay homage to the home's history and offer a luxury experience, whether entertaining or relaxing. The home is appointed with custom blinds and draperies throughout and has been outfitted with solid 6 panel doors, and a custom wool runner up the staircase and down the 2nd floor hall which work collectively to make the home a peaceful environment. The woodwork throughout boasts 9" baseboards, crown molding, and 3 pairs of french doors. The bedrooms are gracious and offer good closet space. The treasure on the second floor is a screened in sleeping porch complete with a swing bed which will rock you to sleep amongst the treetops of thornton park, or practice your yoga while the music of the century old oaks quiets your mind. This is a wonderful home for entertaining as it offers open space, multiple porches and conversation areas, a private fenced-in patio with a peaceful garden of native plants; jasmine, an olive tree, and a serene fountain. Nestled in the heart of thornton park and adjacent to downtown, 117 n thornton park sits amongst the redbrick streets and orlando's famous shady century old oaks. The home is located just .5 miles from lake eola park and thornton parks nearby trendy cafes and shops, as well as downtown orlando's vibrant arts and dining scene. The thornton park neighborhood is a welcoming community with annual celebrations and festivities for all.

This luxury single family home was built in 1925 and features 3 bedrooms, and 2 full bathrooms plus 1 half bath. This home for sale is 3,233 square feet, with 2,236 sq ft being air conditioned living space. The home has a does not have a private swimming pool.

Directions to this property are as follows: From Conway Road Via Fl-15n. Head South On Conway Rd Toward Farrell Ln, Turn Right Onto Old Dominion Rd, Make A U-turn, Merge Onto Fl-15 N/conway Rd, Take Fl-408 W, Take Exit 11b Toward Mills Ave, Use The Right Lane To Merge Onto E South St, Take S Brown Ave To N Thornton Ave, Turn Right Onto Thornton Ave, Turn Right Onto E Jackson St, Merge Onto S Brown Ave, Turn Left Onto E Robinson St, Turn Left Onto N Thornton Ave, Destination Will Be On The Left.

Please contact your ZFC agent for more information about MLS# MFRO6297856 or any other homes for sale in Orlando or elsewhere in the Orange County area.

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Other, Range, Refrigerator, Water Filtration System, Water Purifier, Wine Refrigerator

Other Equipment

Irrigation Equipment

Architecture

Craftsman, Historic

Cooling

Central Air, Zoned

Heating

Central, Electric, Exhaust Fan, Zoned

Flooring

Tile, Wood

Parking

Driveway, Off Street, Open, Other, Parking Pad

Lot Dimensions

103x69x68x104

Lot Size

7053

View

Garden view

Construction Materials

Frame, Wood Siding

Security Features

Closed Circuit Camera(s), Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

Interior Features

Attic Ventilator, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Central Vaccum, Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Primary Bedroom Upstairs, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments

Furnished

Negotiable

Exterior Features

Balcony, Courtyard, French Doors, Lighting, Other, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk

Lot Features

Cleared, Historic District, City Limits, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk, Street Brick, Street One Way

Property Condition

Completed

Builder Name

James Thornton

Patio And Porch Features

Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Side Porch

Roof

Other, Shingle

Window Features

Blinds, Drapes, Insulated Windows, Rods, Shades, Window Treatments, Wood Frames

Utilities

B B/H S Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Sprinkler Meter, Water Available, Water Connected

Water Body Name

E O L A A N D L A W S O N A

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Other, Upper Level, Washer Hookup

Fencing

Board, Fenced, Masonry, Other, Wood

Zoning

R-2 A/T/H P

Year Built

1925

Pets Allowed

Cats O K, Dogs O K

Annual Real Estate Taxes

$5,636 (2024)

Legal Description

Thornton Park E/24 Lot 10 Blk B

Property Type

Single Family Home

Other Structures

Other, Storage

Community Features

Park, Street Lights

Direction Faces

West

MLS Number

MFRO6297856

Universal Property Id

U S-12095-N-252229864002100-R-N

Days On Market

98

Community Name

Thornton Park Add

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The payment calculator figures for 117 N Thornton Ave should be used as an estimate only. Loan terms including interest rate, and required downpayment will vary with each lender and/or individual. RE taxes for this home for sale are estimated based on the actual property taxes for this property for the tax year 2024 which are $5,636 but will likely change when this home sells. These estimations are calculated from a list price of $1,098,000 and a 25% down payment and do not include homeowners insurance which will vary greatly depending on the home characteristics and location.

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MLS# MFRO6297856 Listing History

04/23/2025 Listed for sale by BEAR TEAM REAL ESTATE with MLS# MFRO6297856 with a list price of $1,200,000.
09/19/2025 Sold For $1,037,000 by Katherine Mcelyea with CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY ORLANDO.

Orange County Schools

High School

This listing of 117 Thornton Ave Orlando FL 32801 was last updated on 2025-09-19 20:44:05. Listing courtesy of BEAR TEAM REAL ESTATE.
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