The Vias
The Vias: Local Questions Answered
Where is the Vias neighborhood in Winter Park?
The Vias is in the City of Winter Park between Palmer Avenue and Lake Maitland, with Howell Branch Road at its north edge and Lake Temple to the southwest. Its streets have Italian names such as Via Tuscany, Via Lugano and Via Capri. The Orlando Sentinel, Winter Park Voice and GrowthSpotter use the name the Vias. Homes have Winter Park 32789 addresses.
What types of homes are in the Vias?
The Vias has about 441 single-family homes, according to Orange County Property Appraiser records, and no townhomes or condos. Homes were built from 1919 to 2025, and about 40 percent date from 2000 or later. They range from about 1,370 to 11,800 square feet on lots of about 0.18 to 9 acres. Homes are custom-built, with no single developer.
How much do homes cost in the Vias?
Over the past two years (MLS data, October 2026), homes in the Vias sold 32 times for a median of about $2.6 million, ranging from about $1.0 million to $9.1 million. GrowthSpotter reported a $13 million sale on Via Tuscany in 2026. For today's listings, see the top of this page.
Is there an HOA in the Vias?
There is no neighborhood-wide homeowners association in the Vias, and most MLS listings show no HOA fee. Some small sections have their own associations; for example, Via Tuscany Oaks Homeowners Association, Inc. owns that seven-home section's common tract. Orange County property records and Florida's official list of special districts don't show a community development district (CDD) for the Vias, but check the property tax bill for any special assessments.
What schools serve the Vias?
Orange County Public Schools' 2026-27 school zones place most of the Vias in Dommerich Elementary, Maitland Middle and Winter Park High School. Homes on Via Capri, Via Salerno, Woodmere Drive, part of Via Tuscany and a few on Temple Drive are zoned for Lakemont Elementary instead.
Zoning can change and varies by street, so confirm a specific address with Orange County Public Schools' Find My School tool, and compare school grades in the Florida School Accountability Reports.
Is the Vias on Lake Maitland?
In part. About 41 homes border Lake Maitland, part of the Winter Park Chain of Lakes, mostly on Via Lugano, Pinetree Road, Venetian Way and Via Tuscany, according to county GIS. Others border Lake Tuscany, Lake Temple or canals. The Vias is separate from Via Merano, an 11-home section with its own association near Lake Knowles, and from Lake Knowles Terrace.
Can you rent homes in the Vias short term?
No Vias-specific rental rules turned up in our research, and there is no neighborhood-wide HOA. City of Winter Park rules and any deed restrictions still apply, so confirm them before buying if you plan to rent.
