Thornton Park - Rentals Command Top Prices + Path to Home Ownership

In the past six months, rentals in Thornton Park and the 32801 area code, in general, have crept ever higher: The Average rental on the MLS (Rentals are found on other sites, true, but the MLS is a sound benchmark of information)in 32801 leases on average for  $1,820+/month, for 1129 sq feet of living space. When an average active listing in 32801 posts for $2,242/month (current average for August, 2016), it's worth it to consider an option that can put you in a rental (that allows for pets, up to 180lbs, total poundage!) you could ultimately purchase - 
If that idea interests you, email me at PositivelyRealEstate@gmail.com for a rundown of the program -

Here is a breakdown of the non-condo, residential rentals listed/leased in the past 6 months, via MLS for the Thornton Park area in 32801. Note that rental costs are steeper than average for 32801. Also note that this area is one of the most "pet-friendly" of any location in Central Florida - 

Address	Status	Sq Ft Heated	Current Price	Pets Allowed Y/N
815 E SOUTH ST	Active	950	$1,550.00	TRUE
415 E PINE ST  #808	Active	1246	$1,800.00	FALSE
1207 E JEFFERSON ST	Active	1400	$1,850.00	TRUE
40 N HYER AVE	Active	1462	$1,875.00	FALSE
101 S EOLA DR #1021	Active	1198	$2,250.00	TRUE
356 S OSCEOLA AVE #6	Active	1703	$2,285.00	TRUE
465 E SOUTH ST #200	Active	1731	$2,450.00	FALSE
119 N THORNTON AVE	Active	1118	$2,500.00	TRUE
28 HILL AVE	Active	1310	$2,950.00	TRUE
623 JACKSON ST	Active	2200	$4,000.00	TRUE
617 JACKSON ST	Active	2200	$4,500.00	TRUE
104 S LAWSONA BLVD	Active	3452	$7,350.00	TRUE
Average Active TPark Rental		1664.167	$2,946.67
112 LAKE AVE #2	Leased	400	$850.00	TRUE
116 N MILLS AVE	Leased	550	$900.00	FALSE
225 S SUMMERLIN AVE	Leased	867	$1,200.00	TRUE
815 E SOUTH ST	Leased	925	$1,450.00	TRUE
710 E CENTRAL BLVD	Leased	1528	$1,500.00	TRUE
817 E SOUTH ST	Leased	970	$1,550.00	TRUE
1504 E WASHINGTON ST	Leased	1127	$1,700.00
1313 E CENTRAL BLVD	Leased	1317	$1,795.00	TRUE
465 E SOUTH ST #25	Leased	1455	$2,100.00	FALSE
101 S EOLA DR #1102	Leased	1198	$2,300.00	TRUE
1514 E CENTRAL BLVD	Leased	2144	$ 2,250.00	TRUE
Average Leased TPark Rental		1134.636	$1,599.55

Active Residential, Non-condo listings in the same area are listed below. Overall the market for the area is fairly neutral: Although sales in July in 32801 are up 25% over last year, the total closed sales are down 18%, overall, year-to-date. Inventory is as low as it's been since 2014, and price ft/sq is at an average of $225/sq ft.   Note  the listings below:  having one specific type of townhome enter the market "skews" the averages upward:

Numbers can be deceiving, so feel free to reach out to me to find out what lies 'underneath' the percentages - !

Active and Sold Non-Condo Listings in the Thornton Park Area:

Address	Status	Current Price	SqFtHeated	CDOM
131 S LAWSONA BLVD	Active	$   279,800.00	1349	71
1109 E JACKSON ST	Active	$   299,000.00	950	6
910 E CENTRAL BLVD	Active	$   349,900.00	1554	303
901 E PINE ST #4	Active	$   399,900.00	2001	155
230 THORNTON LN	Active	$   544,900.00	2226	26
620 MARIPOSA ST	Active	$   657,000.00	2551	92
228 S SUMMERLIN AVE	Active	$   659,000.00	2138	635
624 MARIPOSA ST	Active	$   659,000.00	2109	113
646 MARIPOSA ST	Active	$   659,000.00	2509	92
654 MARIPOSA ST	Active	$   659,000.00	2095	41
632 MARIPOSA ST	Active	$   659,000.00	2095	41
650 MARIPOSA ST	Active	$   670,000.00	2109	41
658 MARIPOSA ST	Active	$   680,000.00	2118	113
1001 HARWELL ST	Active	$   769,000.00	2867	15
121 S BROWN AVE	Active	$   799,000.00	3983	89
104 S LAWSONA BLVD	Active	$1,225,000.00	3452	86
Average Active Listing, TPark		$   623,031.25	2256.625	119.9375
412 DANIELS AVE	Sold	$   200,000.00	1224	5
1919 E SOUTH ST	Sold	$   240,000.00	1811	37
150 S THORNTON AVE	Sold	$   424,000.00	1736	32
219 S LAWSONA BLVD	Sold	$   474,000.00	2616	390
810 E CENTRAL BLVD	Sold	$   685,000.00	2957	162
Average Sold Listing, TPark		$   404,600.00	2068.8	125.2