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Condo in Orlando, Orange County, FL · 364 units · built 2002

The Grande Downtown Orlando

300 E South St, Orlando, FL 32801

364 units Built 2002 Milestone applies
Records last updated Jul 2026 · Sources: FL DBPR · County records · FEMA Is this your building? Request a correction

Overview

The Grande offers a highly desirable downtown location within walking distance of Lake Eola, local dining, and entertainment venues, featuring appealing amenities such as a pool, gym, and rooftop views. While many residents highlight a quiet atmosphere and friendly neighbors, opinions on building administration and maintenance vary significantly. Management responsiveness and rule enforcement receive both strong praise and notable criticism regarding communication and arbitrary policies. Maintenance and building infrastructure have experienced historical challenges, including elevator and water system concerns, alongside occasional security and upkeep issues.

Overview compiled from public sources — verify details independently.

At a glance

Facts, not verdicts
Records verified 3 of 6
Structure
Built 2002
Milestone
Inspection applies
Flood
Being verified
Wind
Being verified
Fees
Being verified
Reviews
6 themes

364 residential units on record.

Is The Grande Downtown Orlando safe? Structure & milestone status

Stories Being verified
Year built 2002 Source: County property records
Structure type Being verified
Milestone inspection (SB 4-D) Applies — buildings 3+ stories Source: FL SB 4-D

Applicability is a factual classification — it does not indicate that any inspection is overdue or that a building has a problem.

What are the HOA fees at The Grande Downtown Orlando?

Fee information for this building is being verified from public records.

Local condo market — Orlando, FL 32801

Median sale price $281,000 Source: Redfin
Median days on market 116 days Source: Redfin
Year-over-year price change +2.1% Source: Redfin

ZIP-level market snapshot from Redfin public data · updated monthly

What is the flood risk at The Grande Downtown Orlando?

Flood and wind exposure for this building are being verified from FEMA and county records.

Permits & activity

Permit activity is being compiled from the county building department index.

What residents say about living at The Grande Downtown Orlando

What works

Well maintainedStrong amenitiesGood securityQuietAmple parkingClean common areasGood location

What doesn't

Deferred maintenanceUnresponsive managementElevator outagesSecurity lapsesPoor communicationStrict rules enforcement

Ongoing, not one-off

  • Management responsiveness — raised repeatedly, 2021-2026
  • Maintenance — raised repeatedly, 2021-2026
  • Security — raised repeatedly, 2023-2026

Aggregated from public reviews. No individuals are named.

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Frequently asked

Is The Grande Downtown Orlando safe to live in?

Aedificio doesn't grade or judge buildings. What we can tell you is factual, and as a building of 3+ stories it falls under Florida SB 4-D milestone-inspection requirements. Applicability is a regulatory classification and does not indicate any problem. For a professional assessment, consult a licensed inspector.

What are the HOA fees at The Grande Downtown Orlando?

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Does The Grande Downtown Orlando require a milestone inspection?

Yes — as a building of three or more stories it is within the class covered by Florida SB 4-D milestone inspections. This is a factual classification about the building class; Aedificio does not publish whether an inspection is complete or overdue.

Can you get a mortgage on a condo here?

Condo mortgage eligibility depends on the project's "warrantability" (Fannie Mae / Freddie Mac criteria: owner-occupancy, reserves, litigation, insurance). Aedificio surfaces the public inputs; your lender makes the warrantability determination.

Is The Grande Downtown Orlando in a flood zone?

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