Orange County property record for 178 Ward Dr, Winter Park, FL 32789
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,755 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,502 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $735,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $13,948 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-22-30-8506-05-040 |
| Primary APN | 05-22-30-8506-05-040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,755 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,816 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,568 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,502 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 348 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 178 WARD DR |
|---|---|
| City | WINTER PARK |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32789-4054 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1A |
| Legal Description | SYLVAN LAKE SHORES N/48 LOT 4 & N1/2 OF LOT 5 BLK E |
| Legal Range | 30E |
| Legal Township | 22S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVAN LAKE SHORES |
| Legal Tract | 8506 |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | ORLANDO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 16002 |
Source: Orange County records, as of May 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 WARD DR, WINTER PARK, FL 32789-4054 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003494478 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7076 / 1354 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE FL |
| Property Address | 178 WARD DR, WINTER PARK, FL 32789-4054 |
| Document Number | 0000651365 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 178 WARD DR WINTER PARK FL 327894054, WINTER PARK, FL 32789-4054 |
| Document Number | 0000651365 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 651365 |
| Name | FAIRWINDS CU |
|---|---|
| Address | ORLANDO, FL 32826 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 29, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of April 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Winter Park City |
| Unified School District | Orange County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $942,830 (+2.7%) | $1,164,110 (-1.13%) Land $430,000 Building $734,110 | |
| 2025 | $13,948.00 (+3.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $918,043 (+5.99%) | $1,177,420 (+9.52%) Land $430,000 Building $747,420 |
| 2024 | $13,525.00 (+3.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $13,045.00 (+5.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $866,184 (+3%) | $1,075,042 (+11.6%) Land $350,000 Building $725,042 |
| 2022 | $12,382.00 Homeowner's exemption | $840,955 | $963,297 Land $350,000 Building $613,297 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 94% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WINTER PARK, CITY OF (3 WPS) serves 82,984 people · EPA ID FL3481482 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 344 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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