Single Family Residence at 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Front Exterior – Gracious 1942 Colonial Revival - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Front Entry – Classic Colonial Architecture - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Wide Views of Lake Estelle Across the Street - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Formal Living Room with Beautiful Lake Views - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Welcoming Foyer with Hardwood Floors, Custom Railing, Arched Doorways and Extensive Millwork. - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Formal Living Room with Wood Burning Fireplace, Privately Located Bathroom and French Doors to Covered Lanai. - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Single Family Residence at 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO, photo 8 of 67
Formal Living Room with Large Format Windows - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Single Family Residence at 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO, photo 10 of 67
Foyer & Living Room – Classic Architectural Details - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
French Doors to Covered Lanai - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Private Guest Bath - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Dining Room with Arched Doorways and Large Windows - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Single Family Residence at 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO, photo 15 of 67
Kitchen with Abundant Cabinetry & Storage - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Spacious Kitchen with Center Island with Sink - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Kitchen – Designed for Everyday Functionality - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Kitchen Connects to Casual Eat-in Area and Formal Dining Spaces - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Kitchen with Gas Cooktop, Vent Hood, Built-in Ovens and Ample Countertop Space. - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Kitchen with Center Island & Peninsula - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Casual Eat-In Area with Pool Views - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Kitchen & Casual Dining also Flows Easily to Family Room - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Stylish Powder Bath - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Family Room with Built-In Cabinetry - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Family Room with French Doors to Outdoor Living - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Light-Filled Office / Music Room/Sunroom off the Formal Living Space - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Gorgeous Lake Views - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Custom Built-in Storage - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Convenient Storage and Wet Bar or Coffee Bar Well Located Between the Formal Living Room and Alternate Primary Bedroom - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
First-Floor Primary Bedroom - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
First-Floor Primary Bath with Zero-Entry Shower - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Second-Floor Landing - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Second-Floor Hall – Flexible & Well-Separated Bedroom Layout - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Second-Floor Primary Suite - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Second-Floor Primary Suite with French Doors to Private Balcony - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Second-Floor Primary Suite – Generous Natural Light - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Private Primary Balcony Overlooking Lake Estelle - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Second-Floor Primary Bath - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Second-Floor Primary Bath - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Additional Upstairs Bedroom - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Additional Upstairs Bedroom with Hardwood Floors - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Jack-and-Jill-Style Full Bath - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Additional Upstairs Bedroom - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Additional Upstairs Bedroom with Hardwood Floors - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Additional Upstairs Bedroom - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Jack-and-Jill-Style Full Bath - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Jack-and-Jill-Style Bath with Walk-In Shower - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Additional Upstairs Bedroom / Office - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Stairway to Third-Floor Bonus Space - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Third-Floor Bonus Space – Flexible Living, Work or Recreation Area - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Third-Floor Bonus Space – Approximately 237 SF Beyond Living Area - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Expansive Covered Outdoor Entertaining Area - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Covered Porch with Summer Kitchen - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Terraced Backyard & Outdoor Living Areas - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Private Backyard with Pool & Mature Landscaping - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Pergola & Poolside Entertaining Area - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Pergola – Shaded Outdoor Gathering Space - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Large Swimming Pool & Generous Deck Space - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
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Aerial View – .28-Acre Property with Pool & Outdoor Living - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Aerial View – Lake Estelle & Downtown Orlando Skyline - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Aerial View – Residence Positioned Across from Lake Estelle - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Aerial View – Property, Pool & Mature Landscaping - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Aerial View – Lake Estelle with Downtown Orlando Beyond - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
Floor Plan – Approximately 3,781 SF of Living Space - 1221 DORCHESTER ST, ORLANDO
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$2,295,000

1221 DORCHESTER ST
ORLANDO, FL 32803
Listed by Padgett McCormick · KELLY PRICE & COMPANY LLC
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
5.5
Living area
3,781 sqft
Year built
1942

About this home

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.

Highlights

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Property details

MLS #
MFRO6436124
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
BEVERLY SHORES
Status
Active
Days on market
11
On market date
September 11, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
5.5
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
0.28 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
AUDUBON PARK SCHOOL
1.29 mi away · Grades 0-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,091
Student:teacher ratio
16.3:1
District
ORANGE
Middle
ORLANDO GIFTED ACADEMY
1.16 mi away · Grades 2-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
321
Student:teacher ratio
11.5:1
District
ORANGE
High
EDGEWATER HIGH
1.69 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
1.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,993
Student:teacher ratio
23.4:1
District
ORANGE

Walkability

Blended score for ORLANDO's center: EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) combined with nearby-amenity density. 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

62
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
8.7 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Nearby-amenity density
90 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores2
Parks14
Schools12
Transit stops20
Pharmacies9

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in ORLANDO, from live MLS data.

On the market 11 days -- 97 fewer days than ORLANDO's current average of 108 days.
For reference, the median list price across 7,160 active listings in ORLANDO right now is $249,900.

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Est. monthly payment
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$459,000 down
$1,836,000 loan
Principal & interest$11,908
Property tax (est.)$1,913
Home insurance (est.)$150

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