Orange County property record for 579 Ridgewood Dr, Windermere, FL 34786
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,740 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 2.37 acres (103,628 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Oct 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $12,806 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 17-23-28-9336-50-030 |
| Primary APN | 17-23-28-9336-50-030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,740 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,367 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,454 sqft |
| Basement Area | 405 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 103,628 sqft (2.37 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 833 sqft |
| Patio Area | 2 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Boat House | Boat House |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 579 RIDGEWOOD DR |
|---|---|
| City | WINDERMERE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34786-3558 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SFR |
| Legal Description | PLAT OF WINDERMERE G/36 LOT 3E (LESS WLY 10 FT) & LOT 4E |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 23S |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | WINDERMERE |
| Legal Tract | 9336 |
| Legal Block | 50 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3E,4E |
| Jurisdiction | ORANGE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTHWEST ORANGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 14809 |
579 Ridgewood Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 1993.
Source: Orange County records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 579 RIDGEWOOD DR, WINDERMERE, FL 34786-3558 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 4630 / 772 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 2, 1993 |
| Transfer Doc | 4653000808 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 579 Ridgewood Dr was $12,806, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Orange County assessment roll, as of April 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Orange County |
| Municipality | Windermere Town |
| Unified School District | Orange County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $803,986 (+2.7%) | $1,411,980 (-1.52%) Land $1,150,000 Building $261,980 | |
| 2025 | $12,806.00 (+3.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $782,849 | $1,433,820 Land $1,150,000 Building $283,820 |
| 2024 | $12,432.00 (+3.33%) | ||
| 2023 | $12,031.00 Homeowner's exemption | $738,627 | $1,409,665 Land $1,150,000 Building $259,665 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 579 Ridgewood Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 100.7 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 59 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 59 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1989–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 11 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2024 · Hurricane Milton |
| Claims by Event |
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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 579 Ridgewood Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | OCUD/SOUTHERN WATER SYS (5 WPS) serves 80,738 people · EPA ID FL3484119 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 147 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 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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