Country Downs Ph 1
Homes for Sale in Lake Mary, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Country Downs Ph 1 is a small, established pocket in Lake Mary — just 44 homes built between 1984 and 1991, with the typical house sitting right around 2,476 square feet. At this size and vintage, price here is driven less by the market and more by the individual house: what has been renovated, what is still original, and how the lot presents. Two homes on the same street can trade far apart based on condition alone, so the median tells you the center of gravity, not what any specific home will fetch.
The other number worth watching is the roughly 82% homestead share. That points to a settled community where owners tend to stay, which usually means turnover is thin and inventory is tight. For a buyer, that argues for patience and readiness to move when the right house lists. For a seller, scarcity works in your favor — but only if the home is priced to its actual condition, because informed buyers in a low-turnover pocket notice deferred maintenance quickly.
Who Country Downs Ph 1 is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting more square footage per dollar who can act decisively when a home lists
- Owner-occupant buyers planning a long hold in a stable, low-turnover setting
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable updating original 1980s systems and finishes
Probably not for
- Buyers set on new or near-new construction with modern systems already in place
- Buyers who want a wide selection of active listings to compare at once
- Investors seeking rental turnover, given the high owner-occupancy here
The market around Country Downs Ph 1
Country Downs Ph 1 is a small community — 10 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2020 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
Across Seminole County, 1,538 homes are active and 629 pending (29% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Country Downs Ph 1 specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Country Downs Ph 1 buying strategy.
If we were buying in Country Downs Ph 1 today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Country Downs Ph 1.
A condition-driven resale pocket
Everything here was built inside a tight window in the mid-to-late 1980s, with the median home dating to 1985. That means roofs, HVAC systems, water heaters, and original kitchens and baths are all on the table as diligence items. The homes that command the top of the range are the ones that have been methodically updated; the ones that sit are usually the ones still carrying original systems. Budget your inspection time accordingly, and read every listing through the lens of what has actually been replaced.
The generous median footprint — nearly 2,500 square feet — is the real draw. It buys you meaningful room in an established Seminole County location without the footprint tax of newer construction. Combine that with the high owner-occupancy and small home count, and you get a quiet, stable street feel where listings are the exception rather than the norm.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Country Downs Ph 1. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 44-home community where turnover is thin and price hinges almost entirely on condition, generic comps mislead. We track what actually sells here, help buyers separate a truly updated home from a cosmetically staged one, and help sellers position against their real competition — the condition of the next house to list, not a rounded neighborhood average.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Country Downs Ph 1 buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Country Downs Ph 1 sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32746)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (10 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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