Explore Fairview Shores, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Fairview Shores |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Orange County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 28.60048 |
| Longitude | -81.397751 |
| Population | 10,722 |
| Density | 1397.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code | 32804 |
| Area Code | 904 |
| County Seat | Orlando |
| School District | Orange County School District |
Fairview Shores presents a landscape defined by the reflective, quiet presence of Lake Fairview, which anchors the immediate surroundings with its expansive surface. It lies 3.2 miles southwest of Maitland, FL (from Maitland, FL: bearing 217°T), and is situated 3.8 miles north-northwest of Orlando. The terrain here unfolds in subtle gradients of palmetto scrub and verdant woodland, where the subtropical air often carries the heavy, humid scent of damp earth and blooming jasmine. Though situated eleven miles from the distant expanse of Soldier Creek Cove, the reach of the sea remains a phantom presence in the humid, salt-tinged breeze that occasionally travels inland. Fern Creek carves a narrow, winding path four miles away, feeding the local drainage in a slow, deliberate movement toward the lowlands. Beyond the immediate horizon, the silhouette of Sugarloaf Mountain offers a singular, faint disruption to the otherwise level gaze of the Florida plains.
Fairview Shores developed through a steady accumulation of residential growth, drawing those who sought a life defined by the rhythmic shifts of the sun and the seasonal warmth of the peninsula. The local economy relies upon a blend of small-scale commerce and the enduring infrastructure of service industries that support the daily needs of the residents. Early settlement patterns favored the proximity to the water, where the light at dusk catches the ripples of Lake Fairview in shifting hues of violet and liquid gold. Agriculture and land development have historically shaped the soil, leaving behind a legacy of citrus groves that once dominated the surrounding acreage. Today, the pace of industry remains tethered to the quiet pulse of the neighborhood, favoring stability over the rapid, jarring cycles of larger metropolitan centers.
Cultural life in Fairview Shores finds its most vibrant expression within the manicured greens of the Dubsdread Golf Course, a space that serves as a central gathering point for the inhabitants. The community maintains a distinct character, marked by a preference for the unhurried morning and the long, heavy stillness of the afternoon. Druid Isle sits three miles away, a silent, forested point of interest that punctuates the local geography with its secluded, untamed canopy. While many individuals have passed through these streets, the area retains a modest identity that avoids the glare of celebrity, focusing instead on the continuity of its local traditions. Events held throughout the year draw neighbors together under the wide, often lightning-flecked skies, reinforcing a sense of connection that remains immune to the transient nature of modern trends.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairview Shores, Florida. Coordinates: 28.60048, -81.397751. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Fairview Shores includes the ZIP code (32804), telephone area code (904), county seat of Orange County (Orlando), and school district assignment (Orange County School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |