Highland Lakes in Leesburg

Highland Lakes
Homes for Sale in Leesburg, FL

All 696 homes for sale in Leesburg, FL · median $283,700 · Lake County homes for sale

Community in Leesburg · Lake County · ZIP 32720
1,076 homesBuilt 1970–2024Median sale $248K
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Live Market Pulse
20/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2013 → 2026 · 86 at the 2022 peak
0 is Highland Lakes's coldest market since 2013, 100 its hottest. Today: 20. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

As of November 2026, Highland Lakes in Leesburg, FL has 15 homes for sale and 4 pending, asking from $199,500 to $355,000 (median $238,000). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1991–1999; 31 of 31 report an HOA (median $135/mo); 4 of the 31 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 90 ft).

Sections of Highland Lakes in the MLS

Highland Lakes in Leesburg, FL is recorded as 4 separate subdivisions/phases in the MLS; 5 homes are for sale across them today. Each section has its own page:

Last 30 days in Highland Lakes: 8 new listings (median asking $236,450), 4 under contract right now, 6 closed sales (median $264,950). As of November 13, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Live · Highland Lakes Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$248K ▼
Median sold · 12 mo
down 2.5% vs the prior 12 months
-2.5% ▼
1-yr price change
n = 43 and 47 sales in the two windows
$158/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $173 in 2024
91.3%
Sale vs ask
+117%
T12M median vs 2012
from a $114K median in 2012
Tempo
2.4mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
98days
Median DOM · closed
2 days at the 2021 low
21%
Under contract
Lake: 26% (1,105 of 4,329)
11 · 3
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
43
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 23 a year
Ownership and context
78%
Owner-occupied · Highland Lakes
853 of 1086 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
22%
Non-owner-occupied · Highland Lakes
incl. 7% trust or LLC-held · 7% out-of-state
45%
Cash buyers · Highland Lakes
21 of 47 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
1,076
Homes in the community
plus 10 vacant residential lots · 1086 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
1970–2024
Years homes were built
median 1994 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
10
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 40 in 2009
1,634sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
4.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 43 of 1076 homes trade a year

Homes For Sale Right Now in Highland Lakes

Live MLS inventory for Highland Lakes. 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 Highland Lakes listings as of 2026-11-03, 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.

Every Home for Sale in Highland Lakes Leesburg Right Now (19)

All 19 active and pending Highland Lakes Leesburg listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.

  • 26062 Newcombe Circle · $199,900 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Nov 10, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
  • 26707 Cash Court · $234,900 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Nov 9, 2026 · listed by Era Grizzard Real Estate
  • 5523 Rosewall Circle · $329,000 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Nov 4, 2026 · listed by Lpt Realty, Llc
  • 5546 Rosewall · $229,900 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Oct 31, 2026 · listed by Florida Plus Realty, Llc
  • 26118 Newcombe Circle · $240,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Oct 31, 2026 · listed by Mark Spain Real Estate
  • 26233 Newcombe Circle · $243,900 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Oct 30, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
  • 5641 Laver Street · $232,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Oct 16, 2026 · listed by Down Home Realty, Lllp
  • 26162 Newcombe Circle · $252,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Oct 11, 2026 · listed by Florida Plus Realty, Llc
  • 5440 Rosewall Circle · $229,900 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 24, 2026 · listed by Vangie Berry Signature Realty
  • 26616 Evert Street · $234,900 · 2 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 17, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
  • 5622 Rosewall Circle · $238,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 16, 2026 · listed by Re/Max Premier Realty
  • 5536 Rosewall Circle · $199,500 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Exp Realty Llc
  • 26744 Racquet Circle · $269,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Florida Plus Realty, Llc
  • 5606 Laver Street · $335,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 9, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
  • 5606 Rosewall Circle · $307,500 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 22, 2026 · listed by Florida Plus Realty, Llc
  • 26912 Becker Court · $355,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 16, 2026 · listed by Partnership Realty Inc.
  • 26627 Racquet Circle · $219,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Aug 15, 2026 · listed by Bhhs Florida Realty
  • 26209 Newcombe Circle · $249,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Aug 15, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Vanguard Edge
  • 26616 Wimbledon Street · $275,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Aug 15, 2026 · listed by Bonjorn Real Estate
Highland Lakes Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

Highland Lakes right now

🟡 Balanced market. 2.4 months of supply and 21% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: Very High (14 active and pending listings, 43 closed sales in 12 months).

🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($248K) is down 2.5% from the prior 12 months ($255K) and up 117% since 2012. With about 22 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Very High (43 and 47 sales in the two windows).

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· Updated November 13, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

The 60-Second Overview

Highland Lakes market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $248K ($158 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 98 days on market for closed sales, and 2.4 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 2% from the prior 12 months and up 117% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (43 closings in the current window).

In ZIP 32720 (Leesburg), 273 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $434K ($217/sq ft), up 3.4% year over year, with a median 58 days on market. Right now 325 active and 137 pending listings. See the live ZIP 32720 housing market and the Lake County market.

Flood zones in Highland Lakes: of 22 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 86% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X); 14% are in an A-series high-risk zone where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage. Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Leesburg.

Highland Lakes is a community of 1,076 homes in Leesburg, Lake County, built between 1970 and 2024 (median 1994), with a median living area of about 1,529 square feet. 78% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 65 sales each (43 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Down 2.5% year over year; up 117% since 2012.
Every sale since 2004 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K$300K1k2k3k
600 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$15020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $69 in 2012 to a $173 peak in 2024; $158 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
05010020122014201620182020202220242026
2 days at the 2021 low; 98 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
91.3% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
020406020122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 65 a year; 43 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
020402004200820122016202020242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 40 quit in 2009; 10 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning20142016202220242026
86 at the 2022 peak, 20 in the troughs, 20 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

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.

$2,300/mo
Lake County typical true cost to own
$146/mo
Lake County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

Highland Lakes Market Scorecard

Seller's market

Highland Lakes is currently a seller's market. About 3.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $238,000, and homes go under contract in about 27 days.

3.2
Months supply
$238,000
Median list
$239,500
Median sold
$175
Per sqft
27
Days on mkt
15/4/56
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 34748 ZIP is $272,230, 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.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • Lake County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Dabney Elem · Elementary
  • Oak Park Middle · Middle
  • Leesburg High · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Highland Lakes listings and can change; always confirm with Lake County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Highland Lakes address.

If we were buying in Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes.

A closer look at the Highland Lakes market

At a median of $158 per square foot, Highland Lakes prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

Inventory runs at 2.4 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median down 2% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 98 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.

The housing stock is 1,076 homes built between 1970 and 2024, and 78% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
6.5B- · Buy Score
Long-Term Appreciation7.7/10
Recent Direction5.4/10
Liquidity & Demand7.6/10
Owner Commitment7.9/10
Pricing Power4.2/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 5 factors (6.5). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +117% since 2012; Recent Direction -2.5% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.4 months of supply; Owner Commitment 78% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 91.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.

The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Highland Lakes

Homes in Highland Lakes that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 17 on record.

Highland Lakes key facts
LocationLeesburg, Lake County, FL
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 71%, villas 29%
Amenities listed by sellersClubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions
For sale right now14 active, 4 pending · median asking $241,950 · 14.0 months of supply

Data as of November 6, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Highland Lakes key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/highland-lakes-leesburg, data as of November 6, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in HIGHLAND LAKES, Leesburg

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 25 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-11-04)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Just listed in Highland Lakes

The newest homes for sale in Highland Lakes right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.

Checked against the MLS nightly. All new listings in this market.

What it really costs to own in Highland Lakes

The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.

HOA duesMedian $135/month across 33 MLS listings (most billed monthly; 2026-11-13). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study.
Home and flood insuranceThe average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Lake County is $1,756/yr (3,500 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. Flood: of 23 listing addresses checked against the FEMA flood map, 87% sit outside the high-risk zone and 13% inside one, where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage. Statewide, a Zone X flood policy runs about $500-$700/yr and a high-risk zone $1,200-$2,500/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not quotes).
Roof and ageMedian build year 1993 across 26 listings. An original roof here would be about 33 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Highland Lakes?
The median sale price in Highland Lakes was $248K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (43 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Highland Lakes take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 98 days on market (43 sales, Stellar MLS).
Is Highland Lakes a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, Highland Lakes is roughly balanced: 2.4 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in Highland Lakes?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 1,076 homes plus 10 vacant residential lots in Highland Lakes (public records).
What share of Highland Lakes is owner-occupied?
78% of Highland Lakes parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Highland Lakes built?
Homes in Highland Lakes were built between 1970 and 2024, with a median year built of 1994 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Highland Lakes?
Cash buyers took 45% of Highland Lakes sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (21 of 47 closings, Stellar MLS).
Have Highland Lakes home prices gone up?
The trailing-12-month median is up 117% since 2012, from $114K to $248K (Stellar MLS closed records).
Who is the best real estate agent for Highland Lakes?
The best agent for Highland Lakes is one who actively works Leesburg 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 Highland Lakes.
How do I find a top Leesburg real estate agent who knows Highland Lakes?
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 Highland Lakes and the wider Leesburg area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Highland Lakes purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Highland Lakes, and what county is it in?
Highland Lakes is in Leesburg, Lake County, FL. The community's center is about 10 miles south of the center of Leesburg (straight-line).
Is Highland Lakes in a flood zone?
Partly. Of 23 homes we sampled in Highland Lakes, 87% sit outside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X) and 13% are inside one (Zone A or AE), where a lender requires flood insurance. Flood zones are drawn parcel by parcel, so check the exact address on FEMA's flood map before you close; the flood section on this page shows the community's mix.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 3, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (30 streets, ZIP 32720/34748/34788))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (600 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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