About Stonewood Neighborhood
Stonewood occupies a prime central location in Dr. Phillips, tucked between Dr. Phillips Boulevard and Della Drive just north of The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips shopping plaza. This non-gated townhome community was developed in 1985–1986 and features bungalow and contemporary architectural styles that reflect the character of the mid-1980s Dr. Phillips boom era — when the community was taking shape as one of Orlando's premier residential corridors.
Homes in Stonewood range from approximately 1,200 to 2,300 square feet with 2 to 3 bedrooms and 1 to 2-car garages on zero-lot-line sites. The construction style features siding exteriors and shingle roofs, with many units offering features such as formal living and dining rooms, breakfast rooms, inside utility rooms, and screened porches. Some units offer pleasant garden, greenbelt, or wooded conservation views, making the tree-lined interior feel more private than the central location might suggest.
What truly distinguishes Stonewood is its exceptional walkability within Dr. Phillips. Residents can stroll to Restaurant Row along Sand Lake Road, step into The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips for everyday errands, and reach Dr. Phillips Elementary School with ease — all without needing a car. For a Dr. Phillips address at a more accessible price point, Stonewood delivers exceptional convenience in one of Orange County's most desirable communities.
The community carries a mandatory HOA that covers common area maintenance and the community pool, keeping the neighborhood well-maintained without extensive obligations on individual owners. No CDD fee applies here, which is a meaningful cost advantage compared to many newer Dr. Phillips developments. There are approximately 80–100 units in the community, giving Stonewood an intimate scale while still benefiting from professional HOA management.
📊 Quick Facts
🏡 Home Features
Interior Features Commonly Found:
- Formal living and dining rooms (separate)
- Breakfast room separate from dining
- Inside utility / laundry room
- Open kitchen layouts typical of the era
- Screened porch or patio on many units
- Sliding glass doors to outdoor space
Exterior & Community Features:
- Siding construction with shingle roofs
- Irrigation systems on many units
- 1–2 car attached garages
- Zero lot line sites (low outdoor maintenance)
- Garden, greenbelt, and wooded views on select units
- Community swimming pool
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Stonewood Location & Connections
Stonewood is positioned at the geographic heart of Dr. Phillips, situated between Dr. Phillips Boulevard and Della Drive just north of Sand Lake Road. This location puts residents within walking distance of The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips — a Publix-anchored shopping center with 65+ shops and services — and within minutes of the Restaurant Row corridor on Sand Lake Road, which stretches east to International Drive with 150+ dining options.
Access in and out of Stonewood is seamless: Dr. Phillips Boulevard connects directly north to Conroy Road and I-4, while Sand Lake Road provides quick access east toward International Drive and downtown, and west toward the Apopka Vineland Road corridor. Universal Orlando Resort property begins roughly one mile to the north along Vineland Road, and the broader theme park corridor — including Walt Disney World to the south and SeaWorld to the southeast — is easily reached without navigating tourist-heavy roads.
🏘️ Adjacent Neighborhoods & Areas
- Spring Lake area (residential area to the north along Dr. Phillips Blvd)
- Somerset Shores (neighborhood to the east)
- Sandpointe Townhouses (neighborhood to the south/southeast)
- The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips — Publix-anchored shopping center directly to the south
- Dellagio Town Center area (to the east along Sand Lake Road)
🚗 Detailed Commute Times
- Downtown Orlando: Approx. 20–25 minutes (11 miles via I-4 or Sand Lake Rd)
- UCF Campus: Approx. 30–35 minutes (22 miles via I-4 East)
- Walt Disney World: Approx. 15–20 minutes (8 miles via Apopka Vineland Rd)
- Universal Orlando Resort: Approx. 5–10 minutes (2 miles via Vineland Road or Turkey Lake Rd)
- SeaWorld Orlando: Approx. 15–20 minutes (7 miles via I-4 South)
- Cocoa Beach: Approx. 60–70 minutes (64 miles via Beachline/SR 528)
- International Drive: Approx. 10 minutes (3 miles via Sand Lake Road East)
- Sand Lake Road / Restaurant Row: Under 5 minutes (walkable to just south)
✈️ Airport Access
- Orlando International Airport (MCO): Approx. 25–30 minutes (16 miles via Beachline/SR 528)
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB): Approx. 45–55 minutes (37 miles via I-4 North)
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Stonewood Amenities & Lifestyle
Life in Stonewood is defined by unbeatable convenience paired with the relaxed low-maintenance pace that townhome living affords. Residents enjoy walkable access to daily essentials — grocery shopping, dining, fitness, and services — along with the full lifestyle amenity ecosystem of Dr. Phillips just moments from home.
The community's location along Dr. Phillips Boulevard puts residents at the crossroads of everything that makes Dr. Phillips one of Orlando's most desirable addresses: world-class dining on Restaurant Row, excellent public and private schools, a YMCA family center steps away, and theme park access that few other residential communities in the country can match.
🏊 Neighborhood Amenities
Amenities found within Stonewood:
- Community swimming pool
- Sidewalks throughout the community
- Common area landscaping maintained by HOA
- Mature tree canopy providing shade and privacy
🛍️ Shopping & Services
Stonewood residents enjoy perhaps the most walkable shopping access of any Dr. Phillips neighborhood. The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips — a Publix-anchored shopping center with 65+ shops, the Orlando Ballet School South Campus, restaurants, and services — sits directly to the south of the community on Dr. Phillips Boulevard. The Mall at Millenia, Orlando's premier luxury shopping destination with Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus, and Louis Vuitton, is just 7–10 minutes east via Sand Lake Road.
For comprehensive shopping information: View our Dr. Phillips Shopping Guide →
🍽️ Restaurants
Stonewood sits just north of the famous Restaurant Row corridor on Sand Lake Road, where 150+ restaurants representing 30+ global cuisines are clustered between Dr. Phillips Boulevard and International Drive. From fine dining at Christini's Ristorante Italiano to international flavors, sushi, steakhouses, and casual neighborhood favorites — all within a short drive or even a walk from Stonewood. Dellagio Town Center to the east adds boutique dining and café options in its Tuscan-inspired setting.
For comprehensive restaurant information: View our Dr. Phillips Restaurants Guide →
🎭 Arts & Culture
Dr. Phillips carries a proud cultural legacy rooted in the philanthropy of its namesake, Dr. Philip Phillips, whose foundation funded the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando — one of the Southeast's premier performing arts venues. Locally, the Orlando Ballet School maintains its South Campus at The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips, just steps from Stonewood. Dellagio Town Center hosts gallery events and boutique cultural programming along Sand Lake Road.
For comprehensive arts & culture information: View our Dr. Phillips Arts & Culture Guide →
🏃 Health & Wellness
The Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Family Center is within easy walking or biking distance of Stonewood along Dr. Phillips Boulevard, offering fitness facilities, pools, youth programs, and community events. Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center on International Drive is approximately 10 minutes away and offers Olympic-caliber aquatic facilities open to the public. Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital on Turkey Lake Road provides full-service emergency and surgical care just minutes from the neighborhood.
For comprehensive health & wellness information: View our Dr. Phillips Health & Wellness Guide →
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Dr. P. Phillips Community Park on Big Sand Lake — a 104-acre park with a splash pad, dog park, playground, walking trails, and Big Sand Lake waterfront access — is a short drive from Stonewood. Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake to the north offers camping, boat rentals, fishing, and a community pool. The Butler Chain of Lakes is accessible at multiple public access points within a 10-minute drive, offering world-class boating, fishing, and paddling.
For comprehensive parks & recreation information: View our Dr. Phillips Parks & Recreation Guide →
⚽ Sports & Athletics
The Dr. P. Phillips YMCA Family Center provides courts, fitness equipment, and youth athletic leagues within walking distance. Bay Hill Club & Lodge — home to the annual PGA Tour Arnold Palmer Invitational — is just minutes south via Dr. Phillips Boulevard. Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center hosts competitive swim meets and offers lap swimming programs nearby on International Drive.
For comprehensive sports & athletics information: View our Dr. Phillips Sports & Athletics Guide →
🎉 Fun Things to Do
Living in Stonewood means having Universal Orlando Resort effectively in your backyard — roughly 1–2 miles up Vineland Road or Turkey Lake Road. Annual passholders from Stonewood can visit on a whim while avoiding tourist traffic bottlenecks that slow down visitors coming from afar. Walt Disney World is 15–20 minutes south, and SeaWorld Orlando is reachable in 15–20 minutes via I-4. Closer to home, Dr. P. Phillips Community Park hosts movie nights, seasonal festivals, and the annual Taste of Dr. Phillips community event.
For comprehensive events & activities information: View our Dr. Phillips Events & Things To Do Guide →
🎓 Schools
Stonewood is served by Orange County Public Schools:
- Elementary: Dr. Phillips Elementary School (approx. 0.5 miles)
- Middle: Southwest Middle School
- High: Dr. Phillips High School
Dr. Phillips High School is well-regarded for its performing arts magnet program — alumni include Wayne Brady, Joey Fatone of *NSYNC, and DJ Khaled. The community is also within a reasonable distance of several private school options in the broader Orange County area.
Note: School assignments are subject to change. Always verify current zoning with Orange County Public Schools.
For comprehensive school information: View our Dr. Phillips Schools Guide →
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How Stonewood Compares
Stonewood represents a compelling entry point into the Dr. Phillips market — offering a genuine Dr. Phillips address with top-tier school zoning, walkable access to Restaurant Row, and proximity to Universal Orlando, all at a price point significantly below the community's single-family home averages.
Compared to newer townhome options in Dr. Phillips and nearby communities, Stonewood's 1985–1986 construction gives buyers established landscaping, more generous interior layouts relative to newer zero-lot-line construction, and no CDD fee burden — a meaningful long-term cost advantage.
| Feature | Stonewood | Sandpointe Townhouses | Toscana Townhomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property Type | Townhomes | Townhomes (Gated) | Townhomes (Gated) |
| Year Built | 1985–1986 | Early 1990s | 2004–2007 |
| Home Sizes | ~1,200–2,300 sq ft | ~1,400–2,000 sq ft | ~2,025–2,800 sq ft |
| CDD Fee | No | No | No |
| Gated Community | No | Yes | Yes |
| Walk to Publix/Shopping | Yes — The Marketplace steps away | Close (short drive) | Short drive |
| Restaurant Row Access | Walkable / 1 min drive | 1–2 min drive | 2–3 min drive |
| School Zoning | Dr. Phillips Elementary & High | Dr. Phillips Elementary & High | Dr. Phillips Elementary & High |
💡 Value Proposition: Stonewood delivers the full Dr. Phillips lifestyle — top schools, Restaurant Row walkability, YMCA access, and Universal proximity — at one of the most accessible price points in the community, with no CDD fee and HOA-managed low-maintenance living ideal for busy professionals, first-time buyers, and investors.
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Stonewood HOA & CDD Information
Stonewood carries a mandatory Homeowners Association with fees that cover common area maintenance and the community pool. The HOA structure is designed to support the low-maintenance townhome lifestyle — exterior common spaces and shared amenities are professionally managed, allowing residents to focus on living rather than yard work and landscaping upkeep.
There is no Community Development District (CDD) fee in Stonewood. This is an important distinction compared to many newer Dr. Phillips developments, where annual CDD assessments can add thousands of dollars per year to ownership costs. Stonewood's no-CDD status makes the true cost of ownership more predictable over time.
💰 HOA Fees & Management Contact
HOA fees and management company information often change. Please contact us and we will be happy to provide you with the current HOA fee, payment schedule, and direct contact information for the HOA management company. We can also check for you to see if there are any current or upcoming special assessments.
📋 What HOA Fees Typically Cover
- Community pool maintenance and operation
- Common area landscaping and upkeep
- Entrance and common area maintenance
- Irrigation for common areas
- Professional HOA management
- Reserve fund contributions
- Common area insurance
Individual unit owners are responsible for their own exterior maintenance per the community's architectural standards. Learn more about HOAs and what to look for before purchasing.
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