How to Find the Best Real Estate Agent in SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K, Leesburg
In SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K, recent sales run a median of about $195,000 ($154/sq ft), typically closing in about 78 days — so accurate local pricing and comparable-sales knowledge are what separate a strong SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K agent from an average one.
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K recorded 11 closings in the last 12 months at a median of $195,000, averaging 78 days on market — the numbers any agent you interview here should already know. This guide covers what makes a great SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K real estate agent, the questions to ask before you hire, the current SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K market in detail, and how to connect with a proven local expert. See the SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K neighborhood guide for homes and lifestyle.
What makes a great real estate agent in SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K
The best SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K agents share four things: local sales experience (they’ve actually closed deals here), pricing accuracy built on real comps, marketing that reaches the right buyers, and negotiation that protects your money. In SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K, homes can take time to sell (a median of 78 days on market), so marketing reach and negotiation make the difference.
That local nuance is why a SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K specialist beats a generalist: they know the streets, the HOAs, the school zones, and what buyers here will and won’t pay for.
Recent market activity in SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K
A great agent works from data, not guesswork. Here’s the current snapshot for SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K (from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30):
Market read: Balanced Market (limited data). Use these numbers to pressure-test any agent you interview — a true local will know them cold.
Recent sales in SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K
Real homes recently closed in SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K — the kind of comps a great local agent prices from:
| Address | Details | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| 1144 Ben More Drive | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,213 sqft · closed 2026-08-17 | $185,000 |
| 1103 Ben Hope | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,416 sqft · closed 2026-07-31 | $226,000 |
| 2003 Tweed Court | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,360 sqft · closed 2026-06-17 | $190,000 |
| 1605 Selkirk Drive | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,284 sqft · closed 2026-05-12 | $200,000 |
| 2231 Orkney Drive | 2 bd / 2 ba · 1,608 sqft · closed 2026-04-09 | $245,000 |
| 45 Aberdeen | 2 bd / 1.5 ba · 936 sqft · closed 2026-03-31 | $170,000 |
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Recent closed sales shown for market context.
Where SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K sales actually landed, 2024–2026
Of the 18 recorded SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K closings since 2024, half landed between $190,000 and $232,500 (the middle two quartiles); the lowest recorded sale was $170,000 and the highest $270,000. If your home sits outside the middle band, the reason usually shows up in the size table below before it shows up in condition.
| Sold price band | Share of closings | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Under $175,000 | 1 (6%) | |
| $175,000 – $200,000 | 7 (39%) | |
| $200,000 – $225,000 | 4 (22%) | |
| $225,000 – $250,000 | 5 (28%) | |
| None and up | 1 (6%) |
What homes of your size have sold for in SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K
The same recorded closings, split into thirds by living area. Find the row your home falls in: the $/sqft figure times your square footage is the recorded-sales bracket for homes like yours here — a starting range from real closings, not a valuation of your specific property. Smaller homes here have been selling at a higher price per square foot than larger ones ($167 vs $156) — the usual pattern, since lot, kitchen and baths do not scale with floor area.
| Size group | Median $/sqft | Median sold | Sold range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smaller homes 936–1,272 sq ft | $167 | $196,250 | $170,000 – $205,000 | 6 |
| Mid-size homes 1,284–1,440 sq ft | $146 | $195,000 | $185,000 – $225,000 | 6 |
| Larger homes 1,468–1,880 sq ft | $156 | $243,500 | $185,000 – $270,000 | 6 |
How SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K compares to its neighbors
Pricing a home means knowing the alternatives buyers are weighing. The five nearest tracked communities, side by side:
| Community | Median | $/sq ft | DOM | Momentum Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K | $195,000 | $154 | 78 d | 69 |
| UNINCORPORATED LAKE COUNTY | $335,000 | $174 | – | 50 |
| HILLTOP SUB | $280,000 | $221 | 26 d | 49 |
| HAINES CREEK MOBILE HOMESITES | $90,000 | $56 | – | 50 |
| BASSVILLE PARK | $192,000 | $151 | 113 d | 51 |
| BENTWOOD SUB | $316,000 | $186 | 84 d | 42 |
Momentum Score is Momentum Realty’s proprietary 0-100 community market rating. Figures from Momentum’s MLS data, as of 2026-08-30.
The SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K housing stock, from the live feed
From the live MLS feed as of 2026-09-03: The homes listed or recently sold were built between 1983 and 1996 (median 1989); 13 of 14 listed or recently sold homes report an HOA, median $215/mo; 1 state no HOA; none of the 13 geocoded listed or recently sold homes sits in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 79 ft); the features listings here most often name are Tennis Court(s), Deed Restrictions, Clubhouse, Pickleball Court(s), Recreation Facilities and Buyer Approval Required. See the current SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K listings →
Which way this market is moving
Active inventory across Lake County has held roughly flat over the past year (-1%). About 30% of county listings currently carry a price cut, which tells you how much negotiating room the average seller has already conceded. SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K itself has appreciated about 0% over the period Momentum’s MLS data tracks — a community-level trend, not the county average. A strong local agent will reconcile these numbers with what is happening on your exact street before recommending a price.
What it costs to own in SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K
On a median-priced SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K home ($195,000), property taxes at Lake County’s typical millage of 16.6465 run roughly $2,414 a year with the homestead exemption applied — before any CDD or special-district charges, which vary by community.
The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Lake County is about $1,756 a year (April 2026 filings); private-market quotes differ, and a good agent will tell you which carriers are actually writing here.
Run the real numbers before you commit: what selling nets you, whether your Save Our Homes benefit moves with you, and rent vs buy in Lake County.
At SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K’s $195,000 median and Lake County’s adopted 16.65 mills (FY2025-26), a home assessed at that price carries roughly $3,250 a year in property tax before exemptions, or about $2,580 with the full Florida homestead exemption — a buyer’s first-year figure; a long-time owner’s Save Our Homes cap can be far lower, which is one reason resale taxes jump at closing. Municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county; see the Lake County tax page.
Rents and the investor math
Typical asking rent across Lake County sits near $2,061 a month (Zillow’s rent index). Rents are moving about 1.2% year over year. County-level yield math pencils to roughly a 6.81% cap rate on typical numbers, before expenses. Home prices run about 5.19x the county’s median household income, the affordability backdrop every buyer here negotiates inside. If you are weighing an investment purchase in SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K, ask your agent for community-level rent comps rather than county averages — the spread between communities is wide.
Who is moving to Lake County, and what they earn
The county gained a net 12,855 people in the latest IRS county-migration year. Households moving IN average $80,711 in income versus $59,346 for those moving out — movers arriving here earn more than those leaving, which shapes what sellers can ask and what buyers compete against. The biggest out-of-state feeder markets are NY, CA, NJ. Median household income in Lake County has grown about 35% since 2018 ($69,956 now). Population is up about 19% over the same stretch. An agent who knows these flows can tell you which way demand in SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K is actually pointing, not just where prices have been.
Sources: IRS SOI county-to-county migration; U.S. Census income and population estimates. County-level data for context; community demand varies within the county.
School context you can verify: the Lake County school district earned a district grade of A from the Florida Department of Education (2025-26) and has held an A since 2025. Attendance zones vary by address, so confirm the zoned schools for any specific home with the district.
2 for sale · 2 pending — the inventory any agent you interview should already know street by street.
See every 2 listing, with full data ›
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listings shown as of 2026-09-05; prices and availability change.
If you’re buying in SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K
Come pre-approved, not pre-qualified, and be ready to move within days of a new listing. In a market like SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K’s, your agent’s job is speed and terms: escalation strategy, appraisal-gap planning, and knowing which contingencies you can safely keep. Ask any agent you interview how their last three SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K buyers won.
If you’re selling in SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K
You have leverage, but overpricing still kills momentum — homes that sit past the median days on market start fielding lowball offers. Price at the data, prep properly, and make buyers compete in week one. Your listing agent’s first-week marketing plan matters more than their commission number.
Questions to ask before you hire a SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K agent
- How many homes have you sold in or near SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K in the last year — the community recorded 11?
- How would you price my home against the $154 per square foot SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K closings have averaged — and the size-band table above?
- Homes here have been taking about 78 days to go under contract — what is your plan for the first two weeks?
- With about 2.2 months of supply in SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K, is this a market where you would advise me to negotiate or hold firm?
- How and how often will you communicate with me?
- Can you share recent client references?
Why community expertise matters in SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K
Inside SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K itself, recorded closings have run from $167 per square foot on the smaller homes to $156 on the larger ones — a gap of 7% that a community average hides. An agent who prices from the size table above, not the headline median, is the difference between a home that lingers and one that sells for more, faster.
Top listing agents vs. buyer’s agents in SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K
If you’re selling in SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K, a top listing agent’s pricing, staging, and marketing are what win top dollar — the same skills behind a strong home sale. If you’re buying, a sharp buyer’s agent protects you in negotiation and inspections. The best SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K Realtors do both well; ask any agent you interview which side they’re strongest on and how they’d handle yours.
Meet your local expert
Brittany co-founded Momentum Realty, a RealTrends 500 brokerage (ranked #440 in the U.S.) with 320+ agents and $3.5B+ in closed sales across Florida. Tell her what you’re looking for and she’ll connect you with the right local Momentum specialist — and make sure you’re taken care of from first call to closing.
“I have now worked with Brittany and the Brooks Group / Momentum Realty to both buy and sell a property over the past 3 years. I had an outstanding experience.” — A. Lloyd, Zillow
Related SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K resources
- Homes for sale & SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K neighborhood guide
- Lake County real estate market
- Sell your SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K home with a local expert
- Lake County homestead exemption
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Market figures are aggregates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data for SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PHASE K, as of 2026-08-30, and will change over time. This is general guidance on how to choose an agent, not a ranking or endorsement of any individual. Equal Housing Opportunity.