Pomona Park Home Inspector
Certified Home Inspections in South Putnam County
Pomona Park, officially incorporated as the Town of Pomona in May 1894 and retitled Pomona Park in May 1945 to avoid mail confusion, earned its name from Pomona—the Roman goddess of fruit trees—reflecting the area’s rich citrus legacy. In its heyday before the devastating citrus freeze of 1895, the town supported over 85 orange groves, thousands of peach trees, grape vineyards, and farm produce thanks to fertile soil and warm weather. With a current population of about 784 (2020 Census) and estimated growth to 832 by 2025, Pomona Park remains a small but vibrant community nestled near the St. Johns River and Lake Broward.
Housing Styles & Regional Inspection Needs
Pomona Park’s housing stock is rooted in modest, mid‑century and early post‑war construction:
- Frame-vernacular cottages and small-lot homes, many built between the 1950s–1970s.
- Older residences that pre‑date 1940 (~13.6%) showing possible signs of wear or outdated systems.
- Lakeside and rural parcels near Lake Broward and surrounding wooded areas, often featuring private septic and well water systems.
Inspections typically emphasize roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, termite/WDO evaluation, and foundation condition—particularly for lower-lying lots or moisture-prone areas. Septic and well water assessments are common, and insurance inspections—like wind mitigation and 4‑point reports—are often needed due to regional wind and storm exposure.
Why Inspection Matters in Pomona Park
- Mid-century homes may still function well but often lack modern building materials or updated mechanical systems.
- Older dwellings can have outdated electrical, plumbing, or structural framing—requiring more thorough evaluation.
- Properties near water or amid heavy tree cover often face moisture intrusion, drainage challenges, or septic issues.
- Insurance requirements such as wind mitigation or 4‑point inspections are commonly enforced for storm-prone, wood‑framed homes.
Local home inspectors serving the town are familiar with these site-specific factors and knowledgeable about septic permits, county regulations, and rural building codes across Putnam County.
Pomona Park at a Glance
- Settled & Named: Platted as Pomona in 1894
- Population: 784 (2020 Census), projected 832 in 2025 ([turn0search4]turn0search1)
- Housing: ~457 units total; median construction year ~1979; ~13.6% built before 1940
- Homeownership: ~72% owner‑occupied
- Median Household Income: $41,953, with nearly 33% living below the poverty line.
- Climate: Humid subtropical—hot, humid summers; mild winters—causing moisture-related building concerns.
Key Neighborhoods & Residential Areas
- Lake Broward corridor – lakeside cottages and ranch homes on wooded lots, often dependent on private septic and well systems.
- Town residential core – small-lot homes from the mid‑1900s, mainly owner‑occupied and modest in layout.
- Peripheral rural tracts – larger acreage parcels historically tied to agriculture or woodlands, sometimes lacking modern infrastructure.
- Tree-lined residential streets and lots – characterized by heavy canopy cover, creating shaded zones that may present mold or insulation challenges.