Moving to Astatula, Florida: The 2026 Data Guide

As of 2026-09-09, the median home sold in Astatula, Florida over the last 12 months went for $314,000 (42 closings across 12 communities in Momentum’s MLS record), about $233 per square foot for a median 1,304-sq-ft home built around 2025. Homes currently listed have been on the market a median of 202 days, and with 21 active listings against that sales pace the city is carrying roughly 6.0 months of supply. Sellers have been getting about 95% of their original asking price. That median is 22% below the median across Momentum’s Florida and Georgia coverage.

$314,000

Median sale (12 mo)

$233

Price per sq ft

$2,230

Est. monthly cost to own

202 days

Days listed (median)

6.0

Months of supply

78%

New construction share

What your budget buys in Astatula

Three price points from 28 recent Astatula closings in our record, each showing what actually closed within 10% of that price:

The real monthly cost of owning in Astatula

Take the median $314,000 home with 20% down at today’s 6.71% 30-year rate: principal and interest run about $1,623/month. Lake County’s typical total millage is 16.65 mills, so after the $50,000 homestead exemption the property tax is roughly $4,395/year ($366/month) for a new owner — the seller’s capped bill on the listing will be lower and is not your number. Citizens Property Insurance’s average premium in Lake County is about $1,756/year; private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation. 67% of current Astatula listings carry an HOA, with a median of $95/month where one applies. All in, budget on the order of $2,230/month to own the median Astatula home including a typical HOA.

For the full worksheet — taxes by scenario, the homestead exemption, and how the Save Our Homes cap works after year one — see the Lake County property tax guide and our home insurance by county map.

Where people are buying: Astatula’s most active communities

The communities with the most closings in the last 12 months, with each one’s median sale and how long its current listings have been on the market. Every name links to that community’s own guide with live listings.

Community	Sales (12 mo)	Median	Days listed
Tula Parc	28	$313,950	202
Astatula Meadows Sub	5	$230,000	45

Astatula by ZIP code

Sales and medians by ZIP over the same 12 months: 34705 (28 sales, median $292,400).

What’s for sale: property types, new construction, and age of homes

Of the last 12 months of sales, 68% were single-family homes. New construction accounted for 78% of closings, led by Tula Parc, Stillwater Cove. The housing stock skews newer: 64% of homes sold were built in 2015 or later and 14% before 1980.

Getting around from Astatula

Measured from the center of Astatula’s recent sales: Downtown Orlando is about 25 miles; Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 33 miles; Ocala is about 40 miles; Lakeland is about 49 miles. Distances are straight-line; drive times depend on the corridor and time of day.

Schools, taxes, and insurance: where to verify

School assignments change; check the Lake County school grades page for the district’s current grades, and confirm zoning for a specific address directly with the district. Property tax figures on this page use Lake County’s typical millage of 16.65; municipal and special-district millage varies inside the county. Insurance uses Citizens’ Lake County average of $1,756/year; a wind-mitigation inspection and roof age can move a private quote a long way in either direction.

Astatula: the case for and against

What works in Astatula’s favor

prices run 22% below the statewide median in our coverage
78% of sales are new construction, so builder incentives and warranties are part of the market
insurance is comparatively manageable here (Citizens average $1,756/year)
no state income tax, and Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits assessment growth once you homestead

What to plan for

listings sit a median of 202 days, which favors buyers on price but signals a slower market
67% of listings carry an HOA (median $95/month)
property taxes reset to your purchase price, so never budget off the seller’s bill

Your Astatula relocation toolkit

Common questions about moving to Astatula

How much does a house cost in Astatula, FL?

The median sale over the last 12 months was $314,000 (42 closings), about $233 per square foot. Among recent closings in our record a quarter sold under $230,000 and a quarter over $359,900.

What does it cost per month to own a home in Astatula?

For the median $314,000 home with 20% down at 6.71%, roughly $2,230 per month including principal, interest, Lake County property tax after the homestead exemption, insurance, and a typical HOA.

What are property taxes like in Astatula?

Lake County's typical total millage is 16.65 mills. On the median home that is about $4,395 a year for a new owner after the $50,000 homestead exemption; the assessment resets at purchase, so the seller's bill is not a guide.

Is Astatula a buyer's or seller's market right now?

With about 6.0 months of supply and a median 202 days on market for current listings, conditions are roughly balanced.

Is there a lot of new construction in Astatula?

New construction was 78% of sales in the last 12 months, concentrated in Tula Parc, Stillwater Cove.

Does Florida have a state income tax?

No. Florida has no state income tax, including on retirement income, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast a homesteaded assessment can rise.

Sales figures are Momentum Realty’s MLS record of closings in Astatula communities over the trailing 12 months (community snapshots as of their last refresh; price-band examples from the most recent closings on file); tax and insurance figures are Lake County data. Estimates, not guarantees; verify before relying on them. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.