Empire Acres in GROVELAND

Empire Acres
Homes for Sale in GROVELAND, FL

Community in GROVELAND · Lake County · ZIP 34736
12 homesBuilt 1981–2018
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Ownership and context
58%
Owner-occupied · Empire Acres
7 of 12 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
42%
Non-owner-occupied · Empire Acres
incl. 0% trust or LLC-held · 8% out-of-state
12
Homes in the community
12 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 21 years of records
Est. 1981
Community established
homes built 1981-2018, median 1995 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2021
peaked at 2 in 2008
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Empire Acres Groveland 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.

The 60-Second Overview

Empire Acres Groveland 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.

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.

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 a small community — 8 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2021 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 34736, 300 homes are on the market and 27% are under contract — a steady corner of GROVELAND.

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

The housing mix here is 75% manufactured home - post 1977, 17% single family residence, 8% manufactured home.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Empire Acres specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Empire Acres 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 Empire Acres.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for a small, established pocket of homes in Groveland without a homeowners association amenity package driving cost.
Biggest Risk
With zero active listings, there is no current inventory to evaluate or benchmark against.
Sweet Spot
A patient buyer willing to wait for a rare listing in a 12-home community rather than needing to move on a timeline.
Avoid If
Avoid if you need community amenities or want to compare several active listings before deciding.

A Micro-Market With No Current Listings

At 12 total homes, Empire Acres Groveland 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.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

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.

Best forBuyers looking for a small, established pocket of homes in Groveland without a homeowners association amenity package driving cost.
Biggest advantageThe owner-occupancy rate suggests a community of primary residences rather than turnover-heavy rental stock.
Biggest riskWith zero active listings, there is no current inventory to evaluate or benchmark against.
Sweet spotA patient buyer willing to wait for a rare listing in a 12-home community rather than needing to move on a timeline.
Avoid ifAvoid if you need community amenities or want to compare several active listings before deciding.

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 Empire Acres sales matched to your home.

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EMPIRE ACRES Market Scorecard

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EMPIRE ACRES is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Typical home value in the 34736 ZIP is $369,834, about 10.2% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: realMLS, 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 Empire Acres?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 12 homes in Empire Acres (public records).
What share of Empire Acres is owner-occupied?
58% of Empire Acres parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Empire Acres built?
Homes in Empire Acres were built between 1981 and 2018, with a median year built of 1995 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Empire Acres?
The best agent for Empire Acres is one who actively works GROVELAND 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 Empire Acres.
How do I find a top GROVELAND real estate agent who knows Empire Acres?
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 Empire Acres and the wider GROVELAND area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Empire Acres?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Empire Acres purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers targeting a small, low-turnover pocket of Groveland and comfortable waiting for a listing to appearExcellent fit
Buyers who prioritize a primary-residence-heavy community over a rental or short-term-holding mixExcellent fit
Buyers open to a range of build years from 1981 to 2018 and willing to evaluate condition home by homeExcellent fit
Buyers who want dedicated community amenities as part of the purchaseProbably not
Buyers needing several active listings on hand to compare before committingProbably not
Buyers working on a tight timeline who cannot wait for inventory to surfaceProbably not

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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 2005 (8 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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