Price Reduced 2.54 %
Price History
$1,180,000
3/23/2023
$1,150,000
9/5/2023
1554 HARRIS CIRCLE, Winter Park, FL, 32789

3 beds
2 Full / 1 Half baths
1887
Historical
2,801 sqft
Pre-inspected. Offered for the first time in over 30 years! Winter Park’s only original, charming and completely remodeled historical farmhouse. Known as the “Harris-Edison House”, original construction dates back to 1887 as one of the largest and oldest Winter estates. Owned by the youngest son of Thomas Edison, Ted and Anne Edison, it is a true one-of- a-kind character house that has been lovingly restored and cherished. Named “Florida Home of the Year” by Home and Garden Magazine. Scale of rooms and modernizations will surprise the pickiest buyers. Millwork that cannot be compared -vaulted bead board ceilings, wood mantles, crown mouldings and 8 ft wide front porches perfect for lemonade and visiting neighbours. Ceiling throughout home are 10 feet plus. Owners have preserved its irreplaceable historic details such as restored sleeping porches, wainscoting, heart of pine floors, cast iron bathtub and gothic farmhouse architecture. Natural gas fireplaces in living and dining rooms. Spacious and completely modernized chef’s kitchen with vintage touches- includes vaulted bead board ceilings, white cabinetry, gas stove cooktop, granite counters, walk in pantry, natural gas stove, newer appliances and stained-glass window in eat in in area imported from England. Designated rooms for dining and living. Each have their own gas fireplaces. Living room has beautiful views overlooking front porch. The enchanting white and bright sunroom has picturesque views of the courtyard. Great place to cozy up with a book. Makes a wonderful office and features built-ins and side sleeping porch with hammock. Beautiful hand carved staircase leads you upstairs to the three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Bathrooms have been meticulously maintained with mostly original fixtures, including a cast iron tub. The second bathroom has been fitted with modernized tub/shower. Large walk in closet. Brand new laundry room 2021, brand NEW ROOF completed February 2022 and both electrical panels replaced March 2022. Delightful brick paved backyard courtyard featuring mature landscaping, sitting area and fountain. Nestled in a one-of-a-kind neighbourhood with olde brick streets, oak trees and walkable to Park Avenue shopping and dining. Home is located directly across from Lake Sylvan with neighbourhood access for Paddleboards, kayaks and fishing. Generac generator and fountain will stay with the home. Termite Bond may transfer. Attached 2 car garage, storage and workspace. New decorative street lamps for street to be installed this year. Make this remarkable piece of Winter Park history yours today! Cottage is not included in the sale. Possible first right of refusal if family decides to sell in the distant future. Lot was split and new survey attached. Cottage will be improved inside and retained. City will allow side porch to be enclosed for 4th bedroom. Much more information to share.
Status:
Active
Type:
Single-family residential
Laundry Remarks:
Inside, Laundry Room
Subdivision:
SYLVAN LAKE SHORES
Garage:
2-car Garage Door Opener
Heating:
Central
Cooling:
Central Air
Lot Size:
111x99x81x68
Acreage:
0.18
Est. Taxes:
$5,842
Construction
Stone, Wood Frame
Utilities
BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Lot Description:
City Lot
Elementary School:
Brookshire Elem
Middle School:
Glenridge Middle
High School:
Winter Park High
Days on Market:
177
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Min Lease Term:
No Minimum
MLS #:
O6098884
Community Info
School Info
Easter Seals Academy
Enrollment: 10
Distance: 0.5 Miles
Lakemont Elementary School
Rating: 7/10
Enrollment: 666
Distance: 0.66 Miles
Community Rating:
Brookshire Elementary School
Rating: 6/10
Enrollment: 562
Distance: 0.96 Miles
Community Rating:
Methodist School for Early Education
Enrollment: 259
Distance: 0.98 Miles
St. Margaret Mary Catholic School
Enrollment: 514
Distance: 1.11 Miles
Community Rating:
Winter Park High School
Rating: 6/10
Enrollment: 3,355
Distance: 1.12 Miles
Community Rating:
Glenridge Middle School
Rating: 5/10
Enrollment: 1,341
Distance: 1.36 Miles
Community Rating:
Aloma Elementary School
Rating: 5/10
Enrollment: 557
Distance: 1.49 Miles
Community Rating:
Aloma High Charter School
Enrollment: 396
Distance: 1.72 Miles
Community Rating:
Veritas Academy of Central Florida
Enrollment: 54
Distance: 1.74 Miles
Winter Park Tech
Enrollment: 0
Distance: 1.82 Miles
Community Rating:
Conductive Ed Center Of Orlando
Enrollment: 35
Distance: 1.88 Miles
The Lyman School
Enrollment: 77
Distance: 2.09 Miles
Beeman Park Preparatory School
Enrollment: 17
Distance: 2.1 Miles
Community Rating:
Baldwin Oaks Academy
Enrollment: 16
Distance: 2.11 Miles
Community Rating:
Monarch Learning Academy
Enrollment: 149
Distance: 2.15 Miles
Academy of Ability
Enrollment: 25
Distance: 2.16 Miles
Audubon Park Elementary School
Rating: 7/10
Enrollment: 856
Distance: 2.17 Miles
Community Rating:
La Amistad Educational Center
Enrollment: 49
Distance: 2.2 Miles
Central Christian Academy
Enrollment: 274
Distance: 2.27 Miles
Park Maitland School
Enrollment: 533
Distance: 2.3 Miles
Community Rating:
AUDUBON PARK SCHOOL
Rating: 9/10
Enrollment: 796
Distance: 2.31 Miles
The Parke House Academy
Enrollment: 136
Distance: 2.41 Miles
Community Rating:
Dommerich Elementary School
Rating: 7/10
Enrollment: 634
Distance: 2.51 Miles
Community Rating:
Celandine Life-Prep Academy Inc
Enrollment: 33
Distance: 2.6 Miles
Maitland Middle School
Rating: 5/10
Enrollment: 795
Distance: 2.62 Miles
Community Rating:
Lighthouse Baptist Academy
Enrollment: 10
Distance: 2.72 Miles
Circle Christian School
Enrollment: 837
Distance: 2.75 Miles
Community Rating:
Maitland Montessori School
Enrollment: 167
Distance: 2.78 Miles
Community Rating:
Cheney Elementary School
Rating: 6/10
Enrollment: 525
Distance: 2.82 Miles
Community Rating:
Eastbrook Elementary School
Rating: 4/10
Enrollment: 787
Distance: 2.86 Miles
Community Rating:
Center Academy-Maitland
Enrollment: 79
Distance: 2.9 Miles
Community Rating:
Lake Forrest Preparatory School
Enrollment: 150
Distance: 2.95 Miles
Community Rating:
Lodestone Academy Baldwin Park
Enrollment: 28
Distance: 2.95 Miles
Lodestone Academy
Enrollment: 36
Distance: 2.95 Miles
Fern Creek Elementary School
Enrollment: 264
Distance: 2.95 Miles
Community Rating:
ORLANDO GIFTED ACADEMY
Rating: 9/10
Enrollment: 172
Distance: 2.97 Miles
Community Rating:
P.A.C.E. Center For Girls
Enrollment: 40
Distance: 3.01 Miles
Community Rating:
Killarney Elementary School
Rating: 6/10
Enrollment: 419
Distance: 3.01 Miles
Community Rating:
Brush Arbor Christian School
Enrollment: 141
Distance: 3.06 Miles
Community Rating:
Orlando Junior Academy
Enrollment: 198
Distance: 3.07 Miles
Community Rating:
Walden Community School
Enrollment: 43
Distance: 3.15 Miles
Community Rating:
Hungerford Elementary School
Rating: 3/10
Enrollment: 278
Distance: 3.17 Miles
Community Rating:
Faith Generation Academy
Enrollment: 45
Distance: 3.21 Miles
International Community School
Enrollment: 427
Distance: 3.22 Miles
International Community School
Enrollment: 391
Distance: 3.22 Miles
Community Rating:
The Conrad Academy
Enrollment: 345
Distance: 3.24 Miles
Community Rating:
Jewish Academy of Orlando
Enrollment: 84
Distance: 3.28 Miles
Community Rating:
Lake Sybelia Elementary School
Rating: 5/10
Enrollment: 541
Distance: 3.28 Miles
Community Rating:
Forsyth Woods Elementary
Rating: 4/10
Enrollment: 605
Distance: 3.39 Miles
Community Rating:
The Life Academy Of Excellence
Enrollment: 63
Distance: 3.42 Miles
Community Rating:
Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter
Rating: 5/10
Enrollment: 212
Distance: 3.44 Miles
Community Rating:
Advance Learning Academy
Enrollment: 73
Distance: 3.45 Miles
Maitland Academy
Enrollment: 50
Distance: 3.45 Miles
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Enrollment: 455
Distance: 3.46 Miles
Community Rating:
English Estates Elementary School
Rating: 5/10
Enrollment: 791
Distance: 3.48 Miles
Community Rating:
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
Enrollment: 1,445
Distance: 3.56 Miles
Community Rating:
Princeton Elementary School
Rating: 7/10
Enrollment: 447
Distance: 3.57 Miles
Community Rating:
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
Enrollment: 336
Distance: 3.6 Miles
Community Rating:
Lake Highland Preparatory School
Enrollment: 1,943
Distance: 3.6 Miles
Lake Highland Preparatory School
Enrollment: 1,950
Distance: 3.6 Miles
Community Rating:
Morning Star Catholic School
Enrollment: 70
Distance: 3.65 Miles
Colonial High School
Rating: 3/10
Enrollment: 3,402
Distance: 3.65 Miles
Community Rating:
Hospital Homebound
Enrollment: 103
Distance: 3.66 Miles
Orangewood Christian School K-6
Enrollment: 649
Distance: 3.68 Miles
Community Rating:
Bright Learning - Cyber High School
Enrollment: 15
Distance: 3.71 Miles
Azalea Park Baptist School
Enrollment: 173
Distance: 3.71 Miles
Community Rating:
Tri-L Christian Academy
Enrollment: 43
Distance: 3.72 Miles
Community Rating:
Hillcrest Elementary School
Rating: 9/10
Enrollment: 382
Distance: 3.77 Miles
Community Rating:
Azalea Park Elementary School
Rating: 4/10
Enrollment: 585
Distance: 3.79 Miles
Community Rating:
Edgewater High School
Rating: 4/10
Enrollment: 2,017
Distance: 3.84 Miles
Community Rating:
Aspire Academy Charter
Rating: 1/10
Enrollment: 122
Distance: 3.85 Miles
The Paragon School
Enrollment: 64
Distance: 3.85 Miles
Quest Kids
Enrollment: 31
Distance: 3.87 Miles
Quest Kid's Academy
Enrollment: 31
Distance: 3.87 Miles
Trinity Preparatory School
Enrollment: 838
Distance: 3.87 Miles
Community Rating:
St Mary Magdalen Catholic School
Enrollment: 568
Distance: 3.89 Miles
Community Rating:
Generation of Hope Academy
Enrollment: 118
Distance: 3.92 Miles
Generation Hope Academy Inc
Enrollment: 118
Distance: 3.92 Miles
Little Steps Academy
Enrollment: 172
Distance: 3.94 Miles
Monarch Learning Academy
Enrollment: 246
Distance: 3.97 Miles
Pinecrest Creek Charter School
Rating: 9/10
Enrollment: 109
Distance: 4.02 Miles
Community Rating:
College Park Middle School
Rating: 2/10
Enrollment: 964
Distance: 4.02 Miles
Community Rating:
E.H. Mott Learning Center
Enrollment: 4
Distance: 4.02 Miles
Leaders Prepatory School
Enrollment: 209
Distance: 4.04 Miles
Community Rating:
Beta
Enrollment: 79
Distance: 4.12 Miles
UCP Downtown Orlando Charter School
Enrollment: 165
Distance: 4.12 Miles
Community Rating:
Sterling Park Elementary School
Rating: 5/10
Enrollment: 825
Distance: 4.13 Miles
Community Rating:
Howard Middle School
Rating: 7/10
Enrollment: 1,014
Distance: 4.14 Miles
Community Rating:
St James Cathedral School
Enrollment: 501
Distance: 4.18 Miles
Community Rating:
Workforce Advantage Academy Charter
Enrollment: 248
Distance: 4.18 Miles
Community Rating:
Lake Orienta Elementary School
Rating: 5/10
Enrollment: 717
Distance: 4.24 Miles
Community Rating:
Trinity Lutheran School
Enrollment: 97
Distance: 4.28 Miles
Community Rating:
Avalon School
Enrollment: 100
Distance: 4.3 Miles
Community Rating:
King Of Kings Lutheran
Enrollment: 65
Distance: 4.32 Miles
Community Rating:
South Seminole Middle School
Rating: 4/10
Enrollment: 1,155
Distance: 4.38 Miles
Community Rating:
Orlando Christian Prep
Enrollment: 575
Distance: 4.4 Miles
Community Rating:
Lake Silver Elementary School
Rating: 4/10
Enrollment: 560
Distance: 4.43 Miles
Community Rating:
Casselberry Elementary School
Rating: 6/10
Enrollment: 726
Distance: 4.43 Miles
Community Rating:
Orange Technical College Orlando Campus
Enrollment: 0
Distance: 4.48 Miles
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