HOWEY, PALM GARDENS in HOWEY IN THE HILLS

HOWEY, PALM GARDENS
Homes for Sale in HOWEY IN THE HILLS, FL

Community in HOWEY IN THE HILLS · Lake County · ZIP 34737
16 homesBuilt 1926–2019Median sale $382K
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Price
$382K
Median sold · 12 mo
$198/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $202 in 2022
96.2%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
45days
Median DOM · closed
9 days at the 2022 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
50%
Owner-occupied · HOWEY, PALM GARDENS
8 of 16 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
50%
Non-owner-occupied · HOWEY, PALM GARDENS
incl. 12% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · HOWEY, PALM GARDENS
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
16
Homes in the community
16 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 20 years of records
Est. 1926
Community established
homes built 1926-2019, median 1951 (FL DOR 2025)
2
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 3 in 2016
1,651sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
18.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 16 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

This is a small, older pocket of Howey In The Hills — just 16 homes in the dataset, with construction spanning from 1926 to 2019 and a median build year of 1951. That age spread does more to set price here than any single amenity: a home built in the last two decades and one built before mid-century can sit on the same street and price very differently once condition and updates are factored in.

With zero active listings as of this snapshot and a three-closing window feeding the numbers, this is a market you have to time rather than shop in real time. The median price of $382,500 and median price per square foot of $198.19, against a median living area of 1,432 square feet, describe a market where a specific mix of lot, age, and renovation status is doing the work — not scale or new construction.

The 60-Second Overview

HOWEY, PALM GARDENS market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $382K ($198 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 45 days on market for closed sales.

HOWEY, PALM GARDENS is a community of 16 homes in HOWEY IN THE HILLS, Lake County, built between 1926 and 2019 (median 1951), with a median living area of about 1,432 square feet. 50% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Howey Palm Gardens is a compact, older section of Howey In The Hills where the housing stock's age range (1926 to 2019) matters more to value than any list of amenities — none are identified in current MLS data. With a 50% homestead share, half the homes carry a owner-occupied exemption, a signal of longer-term occupancy rather than a purely transactional block.

Best for

  • A buyer comfortable evaluating an older home on its individual condition and update history rather than a subdivision-wide standard.
  • Someone working with a budget near the median price of $382,500 who wants a smaller, established footprint over new construction.
  • A buyer or investor who can move when one of the limited listings surfaces, given the thin, three-closing data window.

Probably not for

  • Anyone who wants a defined set of community amenities as part of the purchase decision.
  • A buyer who needs a wide selection of active listings to compare before deciding.
  • Someone set on new or near-new construction, given the median build year of 1951 and range back to 1926.

Windows contain 0 to 7 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 7 a year; 3 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
01232016201820202026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 3 quit in 2016; 2 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

HOWEY PALM GARDENS Market Scorecard

No active listings

HOWEY PALM GARDENS is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
n/a
Median list
$420,250
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/0/4
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.

Housing distress & ownership in HOWEY, PALM GARDENS, 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 16 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.

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

If we were buying in HOWEY, PALM GARDENS 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 HOWEY, PALM GARDENS.

Best Buy
Buyers or sellers dealing in a small, older housing stock where condition and age drive value more than neighborhood amenities.
Biggest Risk
With zero active listings and only a handful of recent closings, there is little live inventory to benchmark against.
Sweet Spot
Homes near the median build year of 1951 with updates that bring them closer to current condition expectations.
Avoid If
You need a large active inventory to compare against or want a community built around defined shared amenities.

A small, age-varied pocket without a defined amenity package

The core fact to understand about this community is its size and age spread. Sixteen homes total, built anywhere from 1926 to 2019 with a median year built of 1951, means comparables are thin and condition does most of the pricing work. A recently updated or newer-built home in this footprint is not directly comparable to one closer to the median build year, even at similar square footage.

Median living area comes in at 1,432 square feet, and the median price per square foot sits at $198.19 — figures that, combined with a median days-on-market of 45, suggest homes here move at a measured pace rather than sell instantly. With zero active listings at the time of this snapshot and only three closings feeding the current data, buyers and sellers alike should expect to work off a short list of recent comparables rather than a live, browsable inventory.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in HOWEY, PALM GARDENS. 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 pocket this small — 16 homes with a wide construction-year range and no active listings at the moment — pricing a home correctly means pulling the right handful of comparables and reading condition carefully, not running a generic search. We track the closings as they happen so you are not guessing at value in a market too thin for automated tools to price reliably.

HOWEY, PALM GARDENS in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers or sellers dealing in a small, older housing stock where condition and age drive value more than neighborhood amenities.
Biggest advantageThe homestead share near 50% points to a base of longer-term occupancy rather than rapid turnover.
Biggest riskWith zero active listings and only a handful of recent closings, there is little live inventory to benchmark against.
Sweet spotHomes near the median build year of 1951 with updates that bring them closer to current condition expectations.
Avoid ifYou need a large active inventory to compare against or want a community built around defined shared amenities.

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, PALM GARDENS sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in HOWEY, PALM GARDENS?
The median sale price in HOWEY, PALM GARDENS was $382K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (3 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in HOWEY, PALM GARDENS take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 45 days on market (3 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in HOWEY, PALM GARDENS?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 16 homes in HOWEY, PALM GARDENS (public records).
What share of HOWEY, PALM GARDENS is owner-occupied?
50% of HOWEY, PALM GARDENS parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in HOWEY, PALM GARDENS built?
Homes in HOWEY, PALM GARDENS were built between 1926 and 2019, with a median year built of 1951 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in HOWEY, PALM GARDENS?
Cash buyers took 33% of HOWEY, PALM GARDENS sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (1 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for HOWEY, PALM GARDENS?
The best agent for HOWEY, PALM GARDENS 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, PALM GARDENS.
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A buyer comfortable evaluating an older home on its individual condition and update history rather than a subdivision-wide standard.Excellent fit
Someone working with a budget near the median price of $382,500 who wants a smaller, established footprint over new construction.Excellent fit
A buyer or investor who can move when one of the limited listings surfaces, given the thin, three-closing data window.Excellent fit
Anyone who wants a defined set of community amenities as part of the purchase decision.Probably not
A buyer who needs a wide selection of active listings to compare before deciding.Probably not
Someone set on new or near-new construction, given the median build year of 1951 and range back to 1926.Probably not

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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 (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2006 (22 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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