648 CORTONA DRIVE, ORLANDO, FL, 32828
Active2 days on marketListed Aug 2, 2026MLS #O6430163
About this home
648 CORTONA DRIVE
Experience timeless elegance and modern comfort in this exceptional residence located in the prestigious gated community of Bella Vida. Offering over 4,200 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this impressive five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home is perfect for those seeking luxury, functionality, and room to grow. Step inside to discover soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open floor plan designed for both everyday living and elegant entertaining. Formal living and dining rooms create a welcoming first impression, while the spacious family room flows seamlessly into the gourmet kitchen, featuring rich wood cabinetry, premium stone countertops, generous workspace, and a bright breakfast area. Recent updates provide both style and peace of mind, including a **new dishwasher (2023), new stove and refrigerator (2025), new washer and dryer (2024), and a water heater replaced in 2019**. The first-floor owner's suite offers a private retreat with a spa-inspired bath and spacious walk-in closets. Upstairs, you'll find generously sized secondary bedrooms, an oversized bonus room, and a dedicated media room, providing endless possibilities for entertaining, working from home, or creating the ideal setup for **multigenerational living**. Enjoy Florida living at its finest in the beautifully landscaped backyard. Relax under the charming **gazebo**, entertain on the covered lanai, or enjoy the privacy of the **fully vinyl-fenced backyard**, offering plenty of space for children, pets, and future outdoor enhancements. Ideally located near Avalon Park, Waterford Lakes Town Center, UCF, Orlando International Airport, SR-408, and SR-417, Bella Vida offers convenient access to premier shopping, dining, entertainment, parks, and top-rated schools. Combining elegant living spaces, thoughtful updates, exceptional outdoor amenities, and an unbeatable location, this remarkable home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy luxury living in one of East Orlando's most desirable gated communities.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
4.5
Bathrooms
4,265
Sqft
0.15 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2012
Year built
Two
Levels
$161
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$4,800 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$4,800/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Orlando actives
$161 vs $252
Days on market
2 vs 40 typical
Where $161/sqft sits among the 400 Orlando actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
The investor lens
Two ways this home pays
This home sits inside Bella Vida, a community zoned to allow true short-term rentals — so it can earn as a nightly rental or a traditional lease. Here’s how the two paths compare.
Short-term rental
Zoned & eligible
Projected nightly rate, occupancy and annual revenue for this exact home.
Long-term rental
$2,000/mo median
Live Orlando rental listing data — this home’s rate depends on size, condition and furnishing.
Where it sits
Inside Timber Springs
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Bella Vida is a short-term-rental community. See the full guide →
Timber Springs — neighborhood snapshot
Population
4,145
Median age
39
Median income
$115,301
Median home value
$396,406
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
740
For the school run
Orange County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Orlando market
$400K → $409K
Orlando median sold, yr/yr
97.0%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
169 of 400
Orlando actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Orlando, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 56% above the ORLANDO 32828 median. See the full Orlando market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 648 CORTONA DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$590,000
15624 MONTESINO DRIVE · same community
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,436 sqft · $172/sqft · 10 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$630,000
405 BELLA VIDA BOULEVARD · same community
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,420 sqft · $184/sqft · 70 DOM
Sold · May ’26$520,000
613 CORTONA DR. · same community
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,488 sqft · $209/sqft · 5 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Linda Johnson
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 648 CORTONA DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 648 CORTONA DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
Pick a day that works — this goes straight to Linda's phone and CRM.
Straight answers
648 CORTONA DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 648 CORTONA DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,800/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $84/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 648 CORTONA DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $84 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 648 CORTONA DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $7,237. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Can 648 CORTONA DRIVE be rented short-term?+
Yes — this home sits inside Bella Vida, a community zoned to allow short-term rentals. Nightly-rental income could change the math on this purchase entirely; request a free rental income analysis and our team will prepare projections for this exact home.
Are pets allowed at 648 CORTONA DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Orlando?+
At $685,000, this home is listed about 75% above the Orlando median of $392,450. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 648 CORTONA DRIVE?+
Timber Creek High (high), Timber Springs Middle (middle), Timber Lakes Elementary (elementary) — Orange County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$685,000 runs 56% above the ORLANDO 32828 median — but at 4,265 sqft it's also nearly 3 times the size of the typical Orlando listing.
02Zoned for nightly rentals
Bella Vida is one of the communities zoned to allow true short-term rentals — nightly income could change the math on this purchase entirely. Ask for the free rental analysis below.
03Move-in furnished
The furniture conveys — a genuine head start for a second home or rental, and one less five-figure line item after closing.
04Fresh on the market
Only 2 days on market in a Orlando market that averages 40 — if it fits, move quickly.
05Strong assigned schools
Timber Creek High, Timber Springs Middle, Timber Lakes Elementary — Timber Creek High rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of COLDWELL BANKER REALTY · Edouard Sarkissian. MLS #O6430163.
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