HIGHLAND LAKES in LEESBURG

HIGHLAND LAKES
Homes for Sale in LEESBURG, FL

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
Live · HIGHLAND LAKES Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · 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
Est. 1970
Community established
homes built 1970-2024, median 1994 (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
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 August 2, 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).

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).

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($248K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($255K) IS the -2.5% one-year change.

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.
How much local inventory is already under contract

30% of homes for sale in ZIP 32720 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).

HIGHLAND LAKES Market Scorecard

Balanced

HIGHLAND LAKES is currently a balanced market. About 2.4 months of supply, a median asking price of $239,900, and homes go under contract in about 28 days.

2.4
Months supply
$239,900
Median list
$248,500
Median sold
$159
List $/sqft
28
Days on mkt
12/4/56
Active/Pend/Sold

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

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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 39 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-24)

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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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 2026-08-23, 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.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

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
  • Leesburg Elementary · 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.

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.

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 HIGHLAND LAKES sales matched to your home.

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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.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 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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Thinking of selling in HIGHLAND LAKES? 43 recorded closings; median 98 days on market (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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