Grand Terrace Sub
Homes for Sale in Grand Island, FL

Community in Grand Island · Lake County
44 homesBuilt 1989–1991
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data17 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Grand Terrace Sub Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
80%
Owner-occupied · Grand Terrace Sub
35 of 44 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
20%
Non-owner-occupied · Grand Terrace Sub
incl. 14% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Grand Terrace Sub
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2023
44
Homes in the community
44 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 17 years of records
Est. 1989
Community established
homes built 1989-1991, median 1990 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2022
peaked at 1 in 2010
4.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 44 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Grand Terrace Sub is a small, tightly defined pocket of 44 homes built in a narrow window between 1989 and 1991, with a median living area right at 999 square feet. That consistency matters: when the stock is this uniform in age and size, price is driven far less by square footage and far more by condition, updates, and lot. Two otherwise identical floor plans can trade very differently depending on how much work the current owner put in.

The other number to watch is the homestead share, just under 80%. That points to a subdivision held largely by owner-occupants rather than turned over as rentals, which tends to keep inventory tight and listings deliberate rather than distressed. For a buyer, that means patience; for a seller, it means your competition is thin but your buyer pool is specific.

Best for

  • Buyers wanting a compact, low-maintenance home from around 1990 and willing to wait for the right one
  • Owner-occupants who value a stable, mostly owner-held subdivision over high-churn options
  • Renovation-minded buyers who can price an original home against an updated comp and do the work

Probably not for

  • Buyers needing more than roughly 1,000 square feet of living space
  • Anyone on a tight timeline who needs several listings to choose from at once
  • Investors expecting a deep, active rental-turnover market

The market around Grand Terrace Sub

Grand Terrace Sub is a small community — 3 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2022 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Lake County, 3,176 homes are active and 1,107 pending (26% under contract).

The housing mix here is 94% single family residence, 6% ?.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Grand Terrace Sub specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Grand Terrace Sub 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 Grand Terrace Sub.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a modest, single-story home in a small, owner-occupied pocket of Lake County.
Biggest Risk
Low turnover means limited inventory and long waits for the right listing.
Sweet Spot
An updated home near the 999-square-foot median priced against its untouched neighbors.
Avoid If
You need space, frequent choices, or a quick move on a specific floor plan.

A single-vintage pocket where condition is the whole story

Because nearly every home here came out of the ground within a three-year span and sits near 999 square feet of living space, you are shopping a very consistent product. That is an advantage when you are comparing two listings — you can read the price gap almost entirely as a condition and finish story rather than a size story. Ask what has been touched: roof, HVAC, kitchen, and baths on homes of this age are where the money is.

With only 44 homes and a homestead share close to 80%, turnover is naturally low and closings are infrequent. Don't expect a steady stream of options. When a home that fits does list, the decision window can be short, and the right preparation on both sides — clean inspection expectations for buyers, honest pre-list condition work for sellers — is what moves a deal.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Grand Terrace Sub. 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 subdivision this small and this uniform, the read comes from knowing the individual homes, not a broad market average. We track what actually closes in Grand Terrace, how condition separated those prices, and what an updated home versus an original one really means when you're negotiating. That local, house-by-house detail is where we earn our keep.

Grand Terrace Sub in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a modest, single-story home in a small, owner-occupied pocket of Lake County.
Biggest advantageThe stock is remarkably consistent in age and size, so pricing is easy to read against condition.
Biggest riskLow turnover means limited inventory and long waits for the right listing.
Sweet spotAn updated home near the 999-square-foot median priced against its untouched neighbors.
Avoid ifYou need space, frequent choices, or a quick move on a specific floor plan.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Grand Terrace Sub?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 44 homes in Grand Terrace Sub (public records).
What share of Grand Terrace Sub is owner-occupied?
80% of Grand Terrace Sub parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Grand Terrace Sub built?
Homes in Grand Terrace Sub were built between 1989 and 1991, with a median year built of 1990.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Grand Terrace Sub?
Cash buyers took 0% of Grand Terrace Sub sales in the 12 months ending June 2023 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Grand Terrace Sub?
The best agent for Grand Terrace Sub is one who actively works Grand 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 Grand Terrace Sub.
How do I find a top Grand Island real estate agent who knows Grand Terrace Sub?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Grand Terrace Sub and the wider Grand Island area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Grand Terrace Sub?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Grand Terrace Sub purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers wanting a compact, low-maintenance home from around 1990 and willing to wait for the right oneExcellent fit
Owner-occupants who value a stable, mostly owner-held subdivision over high-churn optionsExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers who can price an original home against an updated comp and do the workExcellent fit
Buyers needing more than roughly 1,000 square feet of living spaceProbably not
Anyone on a tight timeline who needs several listings to choose from at onceProbably not
Investors expecting a deep, active rental-turnover marketProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32735))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2009 (11 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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Thinking of selling in GRAND TERRACE SUB? 2 recorded closings (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Lake County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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