Empire Acres
Homes for Sale in Groveland, FL
All 255 homes for sale in GROVELAND, FL · median $400,000 · 221 homes for sale in 34736 · Lake County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 9 closed sales in Empire Acres in Groveland, FL since 2005, the most recent in July 2026. Across Groveland as a whole, 319 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $372,113, 46 median days on market, with 71 homes for sale today. At that median and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,190 ($5,520 with the full homestead exemption).
Empire Acres is a small pocket of 12 homes with zero active listings as of this snapshot, which means there is no current market to read in real time - pricing here has to be inferred from what has traded and what the homes themselves are. Construction spans 1981 to 2018 with a median build year of 1995, so buyers are looking at a mix of older and newer stock rather than a single-era subdivision, and condition will vary more than layout.
With a median living area of 1,568 square feet, these are modest-footprint homes, and the homestead share of just under 60% tells you a majority are owner-occupied primary residences rather than investment or seasonal holdings. For a seller, that owner-occupancy pattern plus the total absence of active competition means timing and presentation matter more than pricing against nearby comparables - there simply isn't a local list to price against right now.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Empire Acres right now. These are the 5 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Empire Acres is a compact enclave of just 12 homes in Lake County, built out over nearly four decades with no dedicated community amenities identified in current MLS records - this is a housing stock story, not a lifestyle-amenity one.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 7 homes in Empire Acres that have changed hands since 2011, built between 1981 and 2003 (median 2001), with a median living area of about 1,456 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 7 qualified sales in Empire Acres across 2024 - 2025 (4 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $290,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Empire Acres is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a small, low-turnover pocket of Groveland and comfortable waiting for a listing to appear
- Buyers who prioritize a primary-residence-heavy community over a rental or short-term-holding mix
- Buyers open to a range of build years from 1981 to 2018 and willing to evaluate condition home by home
Probably not for
- Buyers who want dedicated community amenities as part of the purchase
- Buyers needing several active listings on hand to compare before committing
- Buyers working on a tight timeline who cannot wait for inventory to surface
The market around Empire Acres
Empire Acres is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34736, 326 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of Groveland.
Across Lake County, 3,179 homes are active and 1,077 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 34736 (GROVELAND), 763 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $372K ($190/sq ft), down 1.3% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 72 active and 23 pending listings put supply at about 4.5 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34736 housing market and the Lake County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Empire Acres specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Empire Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in Empire Acres 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 Empire Acres.
A Micro-Market With No Current Listings
At 12 total homes, Empire Acres is too small to generate the kind of turnover that produces a steady listing pipeline, and the zero active listings in this snapshot reflect that scale rather than any unusual freeze. Anyone watching this community needs to think in terms of years, not weeks, for inventory to surface.
The build range of 1981 to 2018, with a median year of 1995, means due diligence should focus on individual home condition and any updates rather than assuming a uniform construction era. No community amenities are identified in current MLS listings, so whatever appeal exists here is tied to the homes and lot itself, not shared facilities.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Empire Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this small with no active listings, finding out about a home before it hits broad marketing - or positioning one correctly when it does list - depends on direct relationships and local tracking rather than scrolling a portal. That is the kind of legwork we do as a matter of course in Lake County.
Empire Acres in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a Empire Acres buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (9 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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Common questions about Empire Acres
Where is Empire Acres?
Empire Acres is a community in GROVELAND, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 34736.
Are there homes for sale in Empire Acres right now?
No active listings inside Empire Acres at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Empire Acres have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Empire Acres in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Lake County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Lake County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
EMPIRE ACRES Market Scorecard
EMPIRE ACRES is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 34736 ZIP is $369,834, about 10.2% below 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.