Eustis, Florida - Area Information & Foreclosure Listings
 If you are looking for a relaxed, rural residential setting, Eustis might be just the place for you. This Lake County community not only offers bucolic homes, but also the jobs, retail centers and entertainment options of the Orlando metropolitan area.
Eustis is in the center between Florida coasts and is an easy drive from downtown Orlando. As its name would imply, the city is located on Lake Eustis.
It has a diverse business base including tourism, agriculture, graphic design, food products, manufacturing and retail outlets.
The University of Florida and Stetson University are just two of the four colleges located close by.
Roughly 15,000 people live in the 8.4 square miles that make up Eustis.
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Parks And Recreation
They city’s beautiful lakefront walkway offers visitors and residents a panoramic view of beautiful 7,806-acre Lake Eustis. The walk provides close, convenient access to the downtown restaurants, stores, shops, hospital facilities, art museum, a community theater, and city government offices.
The Trout Lake Nature Center is a 230-acre wildlife preserve located on the north edge of Eustis. The preserve protects the flora and fauna of a wetlands-forest habitat bordering on Trout Lake.
There are a total of 10 local parks offering nearly any outdoor fun and recreation you could be looking for including:
- Bennett Park (Intersection of South Grove Street and Old Mount Dora Road) The newly refurbished playground equipment, tennis courts, and picnic tables provide the perfect area for passive and active recreational activities.
- Cardinal Cove (287 Cardinal Street) The new fishing pier, picnic facilities, covered pavilion, tennis court, and quarter-mile multi-purpose track at this facility make it a popular destination for family activities and events. Stroll the scenic boardwalk along Lake Willie to access the facilities at the Carver Recreation Complex.
- Carver Park (2214 East Bates Avenue) This recreation complex provides a variety of activities for every member of your family. Facilities include basketball courts, softball fields, volleyball courts, picnic tables, and covered pavilions. Stroll the scenic boardwalk along Lake Willie to access the facilities at Cardinal Cove.
- Carver Park Annex (North side of Bates Avenue, across from Carver Park) This new recreation facility includes a multi-purpose field for soccer, football, etc.; racquetball courts, a nature area; and an activities pavilion with picnic tables.
- Elizabeth Circle (West of Kurt Street at junction of Clay Boulevard and Eustis Road) This small neighborhood park provides playground equipment and a tennis court.
- Ferran Park (West of Bay Street, between Orange and Clifford Avenues) This jewel of the downtown area is ideally located on the shores of beautiful Lake Eustis. Beautifully landscaped, with walking paths and benches throughout, the park provides a glimpse into our history, including the beautiful, restored sea wall running along the lakefront to the Mediterranean style bandshell majestically located at the northern end of the park. Other facilities include a playground area, covered pavilions, and picnic tables. Immediately adjacent to the park, lies the city's aquatic center and the ever-popular Eustis Lake Walk.
- Selleen Tot Lot (Selleen Drive, south of Getford Road) This small neighborhood park is perfect for families with small children, providing both playground equipment and picnic tables.
- Sunset Island Park (Ward Avenue, west of Bay Street) The new pavilion, picnic tables, track, and playground equipment make this park a favorite picnic area. Facilities include: playground equipment; basketball court, racquetball courts, tennis courts, quarter-mile walking path, picnic tables, and covered pavilion.
- Pendleton Park, (Adjacent to the Community Center - shown above), overlooking beautiful Lake Eustis, Pendleton Park is equipped with new playground equipment, picnic tables, and provides easy access to the Eustis Lake Walk.
Statistics
- Population: 15,106 (2002); Est. population in July 2002: 15,891 (+3.6% change)
- Land area: 19.179 sq. kilometers/8.4 square miles
- Surface water: 3.307 sq kilometers.
- Elevation: 67 feet
- The distance from Eustis to Washington DC is 746 miles and to the Florida state capital is 193 miles. (as the crow flies)
Eustis is positioned 28.85 degrees north of the equator and 81.68 degrees west of the prime meridian.
- Median house value: $81,400 (year 2000), the average home price is $120,000, while prices range from $60,000 to $250,000.
- Housing types available include Single Family Homes, Residential, Commercial, Lots & Land, Investment Properties, Waterfront, Town Homes & Condominiums.
Education
Universities:
- LAKE TECHNICAL CENTER (Full-time enrollment: approx 560; Location: 2001 KURT ST
- STETSON UNIVERSITY (about 27 miles; DELAND, FL; Full-time enrollment: approx 3,000)
- UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-ORLANDO CAMPUS (about 28 miles; MAITLAND, FL; FT enrollment: approx 4,000)
- ROLLINS COLLEGE (about 29 miles; WINTER PARK, FL; FT enrollment: approx 3,000)
- SEMINOLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 29 miles; SANFORD, FL; FT enrollment: approx 5,500)
- VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 33 miles; ORLANDO, FL; FT enrollment: approx 16,000)
- UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA (about 36 miles; ORLANDO, FL; FT enrollment: approx 27,000)
- CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 41 miles; OCALA, FL; FT enrollment: approx 3,200)
High Schools
- EUSTIS HIGH SCHOOL (Grades: 09 - 12)
- LAKE TECHNICAL CENTER (FORMERLY LAKE COUNTY AREA V (Grades: 09 - 12)
- LAKE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL (Grades: 09 - 12)
Primary And Middle School:
- EUSTIS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades: 06 - 08)
- EUSTIS HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 05)
- SEMINOLE SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 05)
- EUSTIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 05)
- LAKE HILLS SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 12)
- BLUE LAKE ACADEMY (Location: 3551 EAST ORANGE AVE PO 129; Grades: PK - 6)
- FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Location: 2727 SOUTH GROVE STREET; Grades: PK - 8)
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