Living in St. Cloud, Florida · 2026 guide
St. Cloud sits on East Lake Tohopekaliga, with a lakefront park, a walkable downtown and room to spread out, about 21 minutes from Lake Nona and 33 from Orlando International Airport without traffic.
A move here goes best when it's planned around how you want to live: the lake, your commute, the right street. That's our whole approach, and Aroa Real Estate is headquartered right here on Florida Avenue.
The earlier you plan, the more options you keep: buying first or selling first is easiest to solve before you're under contract.
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We're headquartered at 1619 Florida Ave in St. Cloud. We know the lakefront, the newer communities and the older streets, because this is where we work every day.
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See all available homes for sale in St. Cloud, Greater Orlando, FL. We're here to help you find your dream home, start to finish.
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After having sold over $23+ million worth of real estate we know how to get the most out of your current home and how to get your new dream home for the best price possible.
What does your Dream Home look like? What's your dream location to live in St. Cloud?
What's most important to you? Size of the house? Location? Price? Check out the listed homes we got at the moment below to see what you like the most.
Homes in St. Cloud come and go every day, so we send the current list by request. Tell us what you're looking for below and we'll put together today's homes for sale, with the ones worth a closer look.
Looking for a new home? We can help you find your new dream home! Check out upcoming open houses this weekend and come meet us so we can help you find your dream home!
This weekend's open houses in St. Cloud change by Thursday, so we send them by request. Tell us what you'd like to see below, and ask us for a personally guided tour.
Restaurants, shopping, parks and everyday places, with how far each one is from downtown St. Cloud.
Crust and Crumb Social House
1108 10th St, St. Cloud, FL 34769La Bella Napoli Restaurant
4071 13th St, St. Cloud, FL 34769Phyre Saloon and Steakhouse
918 New York Ave, St. Cloud, FL 34769Ruta Taina Restaurante
900 13th St, St. Cloud, FL 34769The public schools and colleges that serve the area, by level.
Schools are listed for information. School assignments change, so check any address with the School District of Osceola County before you decide.
“Robert really stood out. His professionalism and mission to find me what I needed was outstanding. He went above and beyond while keeping in mind what I needed and can afford. He really invested so much time to help me. I had no stress to endure throughout the whole process because he had it under control, making sure I was extremely satisfied. He took service to a whole other level. Thank you Robert!”
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- David H.
Approximate driving time without traffic, from OpenStreetMap routing (Nov 2026).
St. Cloud is a city in Osceola County, Florida, on the south shore of East Lake Tohopekaliga.
From downtown St. Cloud it is about 17 miles to Orlando International Airport (MCO), roughly 33 minutes without traffic, and about 12 miles to Lake Nona Town Center, roughly 21 minutes.
St. Cloud was founded in 1909 as a settlement for retired Union Civil War veterans and incorporated in 1911. A Florida historical marker notes it had the largest concentration of Union Army veterans in the South.
Lakefront Park, at 1104 Lakeshore Blvd, has a splash pad, playground, sand beach, pavilions and grills, a marina, fishing pier, boat ramp, a volleyball court and more than 2 miles of bike path along East Lake Tohopekaliga.
Downtown has brick streets with shops and restaurants within walking distance, and a city Entertainment District between 9th and 13th Streets. St. Cloud Main Street hosts a monthly market and historic walking tours for much of the year.
The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) runs St. Cloud's electric system for the city, and Toho Water Authority provides water and wastewater service. Toho's service-area map shows whether a specific address is covered.
Public schools are run by the School District of Osceola County. To find the assigned school for an address, use the district's BusPlanner lookup or its attendance zone map book.
File with the Osceola County Property Appraiser by March 1 of the tax year; there is no fee. You must own the home and make it your permanent residence as of January 1. Florida's Save Our Homes cap then limits yearly increases in assessed value to 3% or the change in CPI, whichever is lower.
Enter the address in FEMA's Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov to see the official flood map for that location.
It depends on the subdivision. Florida law requires a seller in a mandatory-HOA community to give the buyer a disclosure summary before the contract is signed, and recorded covenants are public records with the Osceola County Clerk.
Yes. Aroa Real Estate Near Me Inc. is a licensed Florida real estate brokerage (license CQ10711183), headquartered at 1619 Florida Ave in St. Cloud. Call (321) 999-8689 or start with the free 2027 Relocate to FLA Guide on this page.
Whether you're thinking about buying or selling a home, we're here to help you in the process. We understand that there's a lot of things that plays in when choosing your next home, which is why we're here to help answer any questions.
Five steps from “we're thinking about Florida” to “we're home.” One advisor, one strategy, and no surprises: you always know what is happening now and what comes next.
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We listen before we search: budget, commute, lifestyle, and what to do with the home you have now.
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Everything you need to decide: neighborhoods and homes side by side, with honest cost-of-living, tax and insurance context.
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“Robert was very knowledgeable, professional and respectful. He provided us with a CMA and a net sheet that was right on the money of what our home appraised. He guided us through the sale of our home flawlessly. I would defenately recommend Robert to my friends and family for there Real Estate needs. Thank you Robert.”
- Mr & Mrs Pena
“Robert is very professional and courteous. His patience surpasses other realtor since I was very picky with my selection of homes. Whenever I decide to sell or buy again I will definitely use him.”
- Ricardo P.
