HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS in HOWEY IN THE HILLS

HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS
Homes for Sale in HOWEY IN THE HILLS, FL

Community in HOWEY IN THE HILLS · Lake County · ZIP 34737
22 homesBuilt 1924–2021
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Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
50%
Under contract
Lake: 26% (1,105 of 4,329)
1 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
50%
Owner-occupied · HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS
11 of 22 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
50%
Non-owner-occupied · HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS
incl. 27% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2023
22
Homes in the community
22 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
Est. 1924
Community established
homes built 1924-2021, median 1956 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2024
peaked at 2 in 2019
4.5%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 22 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Howey Lake Shore Heights is a small, older pocket of Howey In The Hills — homes span construction from 1924 up through 2021, with a typical build year around 1956. That spread means condition, updates, and lot character drive value far more than any single comp, since a 1920s-era home and a 2021 build can sit blocks apart with very different systems, layouts, and maintenance needs.

With only two active listings against 22 total homes in the community and roughly two years of supply at the current pace of sales, this is a thin, buyer-leaning market. There is not enough turnover here to establish a tight price band, so buyers and sellers both need to rely on direct comparison of the specific homes on the market rather than assuming a neighborhood-wide number applies.

HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 50% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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: Low (2 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).

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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

A compact, established community where the housing stock itself — age, updates, and lot — tells the story more than any broader market trend, and where roughly half of owners hold homestead status, pointing to a mix of longer-held and more recently acquired homes.

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 comfortable evaluating an older home on its individual condition rather than a neighborhood average
  • Buyers looking for a smaller-footprint home, in line with the community's typical living area
  • Sellers prepared for a longer marketing timeline given the current supply level

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a large, high-turnover comp set to validate an offer price
  • Buyers seeking a newly built home with no renovation history to review
  • Sellers who need a quick sale in a tight timeframe

The market around HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS

HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS is a small community — 8 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2024 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 34737, 83 homes are on the market and 16% are under contract — a slower corner of HOWEY IN THE HILLS.

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

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS, HOWEY IN THE HILLS

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 14 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 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 HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS

Live MLS inventory for HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS. 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 HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

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

Schools

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

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS 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 HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS address.

If we were buying in HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS 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

Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.

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 HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS.

Best Buy
Buyers or sellers dealing with an older, small-scale community where each home has to be evaluated on its own condition.
Biggest Risk
Thin closing activity means limited comps to confirm value on any given home.
Sweet Spot
Homes that have been updated beyond their original build year, closer to the newer end of the 1924–2021 range.
Avoid If
You need a fast transaction timeline — months of supply here runs well above a balanced market.

A community defined by its housing stock, not a market cycle

Median living area here runs around 1,394 square feet, which puts the typical home in Howey Lake Shore Heights on the smaller, more efficient side rather than sprawling. Combined with a build-year range stretching from 1924 to 2021, this is a community where the same square footage can come wrapped in very different eras of construction, finish, and system age — original charm on one end, modern build on the other.

The math on inventory matters too: with just two homes active out of 22 total, and only one closing in the most recent window, there is very little market activity to read from at any given moment. At roughly two years of supply, this sits firmly in buyer-leaning territory — sellers should expect longer marketing times and buyers should expect room to negotiate, but neither side should expect a fast-moving comp set to lean on.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS. 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 and this thin on active inventory, the details matter more than the headlines — which of the 22 homes has been meaningfully updated, which carries deferred maintenance from its build era, and what the homestead-versus-non-homestead mix signals about how a given owner may approach a sale. That is exactly the kind of on-the-ground read a broad market report will not give you, and it is where we spend our time before you make an offer or set a list price.

HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers or sellers dealing with an older, small-scale community where each home has to be evaluated on its own condition.
Biggest advantageLow competition on the buy side, with only two active listings against the current pace of sales.
Biggest riskThin closing activity means limited comps to confirm value on any given home.
Sweet spotHomes that have been updated beyond their original build year, closer to the newer end of the 1924–2021 range.
Avoid ifYou need a fast transaction timeline — months of supply here runs well above a balanced market.

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 HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS sales matched to your home.

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HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS is currently a strong buyer's market. About 24.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $479,950, and homes go under contract in about 2 days.

24.0
Months supply
$479,950
Median list
$250,000
Median sold
$186
Per sqft
2
Days on mkt
2/0/1
Active/Pend/Sold

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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

Is HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 22 homes in HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS (public records).
What share of HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS is owner-occupied?
50% of HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS built?
Homes in HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS were built between 1924 and 2021, with a median year built of 1956 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS?
Cash buyers took 33% of HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS sales in the 12 months ending June 2023 (1 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS?
The best agent for HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS is one who actively works HOWEY IN THE HILLS 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 HOWEY LAKE SHORE HEIGHTS.
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Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home on its individual condition rather than a neighborhood averageExcellent fit
Buyers looking for a smaller-footprint home, in line with the community's typical living areaExcellent fit
Sellers prepared for a longer marketing timeline given the current supply levelExcellent fit
Buyers who need a large, high-turnover comp set to validate an offer priceProbably not
Buyers seeking a newly built home with no renovation history to reviewProbably not
Sellers who need a quick sale in a tight timeframeProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (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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