Orange County property record for 261 James Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,819 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,379 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $264,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,735 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-22-27-8016-00-140 |
| Primary APN | 14-22-27-8016-00-140 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,819 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,988 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,658 sqft |
| Flooring | Terrazzo |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,379 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 330 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 261 JAMES DR |
|---|---|
| City | WINTER GARDEN |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34787-2822 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | SHOWALTER PARK T/6 LOT 14 |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 22S |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHOWALTER PARK |
| Legal Tract | 8016 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTER GARDEN-OCOEE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 17401 |
261 James Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.
Source: Orange County records, as of April 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 JAMES DR, WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787-2822 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018196781 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE FL |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 261 JAMES DR, WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787-2822 |
| Document Number | 0000196781 |
| Map Reference | MB T PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180196781 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,848.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 241 N DILLARD ST, 241, WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787-2813 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 JAMES DR, WINTER GARDEN, FL 34787-2822 |
| Document Number | 0000196782 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180196782 |
| Name | FBC MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 James Dr was $5,735, up 62.1% from the year before.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of April 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Winter Garden City |
| Unified School District | Orange County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $394,223 (+0.43%) | $511,930 (-0.76%) Land $280,000 Building $231,930 | |
| 2025 | $5,735.00 (+62.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $392,543 | $515,840 Land $280,000 Building $235,840 |
| 2024 | $3,538.00 (+3.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,406.00 (+3.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $254,036 (+3%) | $342,870 (+10.67%) Land $135,000 Building $207,870 |
| 2022 | $3,301.00 Homeowner's exemption | $246,637 | $309,806 Land $135,000 Building $174,806 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 James Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2024.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2024 · Hurricane Milton |
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.
Wildfire risk around 261 James Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 GARDEN WATER DEPT (3 WPS) serves 72,205 people · EPA ID FL3481481 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Hotwire Communications, Verizon.
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