Arlington Ridge vs Lake Denham Estates
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Arlington Ridge | Lake Denham Estates |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $350K | $288K |
| Price per sq ft | $185 | $174 |
| Avg days on market | 106 days | 64 days |
| Months of supply | 7.7 mo | 8.0 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 25 | 27 |
The verdict
Arlington Ridge carries the higher median price — about 22% above Lake Denham Estates. Homes in Lake Denham Estates sell faster (64 days on market vs 106). Arlington Ridge is the tighter market on inventory (7.7 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Arlington Ridge | Lake Denham Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Leesburg | Leesburg |
| ZIP | 34748 | 34748 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | 96% of 28 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) | all 25 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Arlington Ridge | Lake Denham Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 16 | 18 |
| Under contract | 3 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $220K to $640K | $262K to $415K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 2 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Villa | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Arlington Ridge homes for sale · Lake Denham Estates homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Arlington Ridge | Lake Denham Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 702 | 564 |
| Built | 2007–2022 (median 2018) | 2020–2023 (median 2022) |
| Typical living area | 1,938 sq ft | 1,645 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 88% | 68% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Arlington Ridge median | Lake Denham Estates median |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $315K (3 sales) | $262K (13 sales) |
| 2022 | $415K (17 sales) | $282K (107 sales) |
| 2023 | $394K (8 sales) | $326K (48 sales) |
| 2024 | $384K (18 sales) | $320K (29 sales) |
| 2025 | $442K (14 sales) | $305K (25 sales) |
| 2026 | $350K (21 sales) | $288K (21 sales) |
Since 2021, Arlington Ridge's median sale price is +11% and Lake Denham Estates's is +10% — Arlington Ridge has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Arlington Ridge | Lake Denham Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 92.8% | 95.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 5% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 2,034 sq ft | 1,607 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 22 (cold) | 17 (cold) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Arlington Ridge | Lake Denham Estates | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | not reported | Leesburg Elementary |
| Middle | not reported | Oak Park Middle |
| High school | not reported | Leesburg High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Lake Denham Estates is the lower entry point (median $288K vs $350K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Lake Denham Estates; Arlington Ridge trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Lake Denham Estates (64 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Arlington Ridge more expensive than Lake Denham Estates?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Arlington Ridge is $350,000 versus $288,000 in Lake Denham Estates, about 22% higher.
Which has newer homes, Arlington Ridge or Lake Denham Estates?
Lake Denham Estates: its homes were built 2020–2023 with a median year of 2022, versus a median of 2018 in Arlington Ridge (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Arlington Ridge. The typical home there is 1,938 sq ft of living area, versus 1,645 sq ft in Lake Denham Estates.
Which has appreciated more, Arlington Ridge or Lake Denham Estates?
From 2021 to 2026 the median sale price rose 11% in Arlington Ridge and 10% in Lake Denham Estates (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Lake Denham Estates — sellers there received 95.9% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 92.8% in Arlington Ridge.
Go deeper on each: Arlington Ridge homes, photos & schools · Lake Denham Estates homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.