Deer Island Estates in DEER ISLAND

Deer Island Estates
Homes for Sale in DEER ISLAND, FL

Community in DEER ISLAND · Lake County · ZIP 32778
7 homesBuilt 1978–2014
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
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Tempo
100%
Under contract
Lake: 26% (1,105 of 4,329)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
71%
Owner-occupied · Deer Island Estates
5 of 7 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
29%
Non-owner-occupied · Deer Island Estates
incl. 14% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
7
Homes in the community
7 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1978
Community established
homes built 1978-2014, median 1981 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2016
peaked at 2 in 2009

The market around Deer Island Estates

Deer Island Estates is a small community — 3 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2016 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32778, 351 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of DEER ISLAND.

Across Lake County, 3,224 homes are active and 1,105 pending (26% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Deer Island Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Deer Island Estates

Live MLS inventory for Deer Island Estates. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending Deer Island Estates listings as of 2026-09-02, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

If we were buying in Deer Island Estates today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Deer Island Estates.

A closer look at the Deer Island Estates market

The housing stock is 7 homes built between 1978 and 2014, and 71% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Deer Island Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Deer Island Estates sales matched to your home.

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DEER ISLAND ESTATES Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

DEER ISLAND ESTATES is currently a strong buyer's market. About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,395,000, and homes go under contract in about 52 days.

12.0
Months supply
$1,395,000
Median list
$893,475
Median sold
$492
Per sqft
52
Days on mkt
1/0/1
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32778 ZIP is $312,096, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Deer Island Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 7 homes in Deer Island Estates (public records).
What share of Deer Island Estates is owner-occupied?
71% of Deer Island Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Deer Island Estates built?
Homes in Deer Island Estates were built between 1978 and 2014, with a median year built of 1981 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Deer Island Estates?
The best agent for Deer Island Estates is one who actively works DEER ISLAND and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Deer Island Estates.
How do I find a top DEER ISLAND real estate agent who knows Deer Island Estates?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Deer Island Estates and the wider DEER ISLAND area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Deer Island Estates?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Deer Island Estates purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (4 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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