Central Florida Lakes
The Central Florida area is sprinkled with over 100 lakes, canals and waterways. A Florida lake is very different than lakes in other states. The majority of Florida lakes are weedy, fairly shallow, and usually have dark waters stained by tannins from the foliage in the area. Many of the larger lakes in the Central Florida area are interconnected, like the Butler Chain, which snakes through some of the most affluent and beautiful luxury communities in Orlando. These chains of lakes and waterways act as conduits to the ocean and help to prevent flooding during the rainy season.
Normally, Florida fresh water cycles run in 5 year cycles of lows and highs. When we are on a low water cycle, area lakes can lose several feet of water, causing water levels to go down and docks to become almost dry.
Another version of waterfront property is canal-front homes. It is very important to know the depth of the entire length of a canal before you consider buying a specific canal front home or lot. It is entirely possible that your canal won’t reach all the way to the open water during the dry months. You should definitely have the depth of any canal you are considering purchasing property on, tested for depth by a professional.
Also prominent in the Central Florida area are spring fed lakes which are crystal clear and amazing for swimming. Most of the spring fed lakes are a bit smaller than the chain lakes and not very good for water skiing and wakeboarding which need a fairly large radius. There are definitely some amazing lakes for skiing in Central Florida. Many of these lakes are surrounded by lakefront and luxury communities.
Lakefront property always fetches a premium price. Recently, developers have begun creating communities around man-made canals ponds and lakes. These new “lakefront” communities have popped up all over Central Florida. The price of the homes vary depending on the body of water.
There are some very important determinations you need to make before purchasing a particular lakefront property. The ability to have a boat dock, as discussed below, is one of them. Another is determining the elevation and location of the flood zone, which involves a survey. You also need to know if the location where you wish to build your home on the lot is permitted or advisable. Penetration tests are performed to ascertain the stability of the soil under your home and percolation tests are performed to determine drainage rates. When writing an offer for lakefront land, be sure to include a feasibility study contingency, allowing yourself the necessary time to have the above tests performed in order to find out if the land is suitable for your needs.
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