Lake Crescent Estates in Crescent City
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Lake Crescent Estates
Homes for Sale in Crescent City, FL

Community in Crescent City · Putnam County · ZIP 32112
220 homesBuilt 1892–2024
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Built fromLive realMLS data19 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Lake Crescent Estates Housing Pulse realMLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
12.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Putnam: 20% (132 of 652)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
43%
Owner-occupied · Lake Crescent Estates
101 of 235 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
57%
Non-owner-occupied · Lake Crescent Estates
incl. 7% trust or LLC-held · 21% out-of-state
67%
Cash buyers · Lake Crescent Estates
2 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending July 2025
220
Homes in the community
plus 15 vacant residential lots · 235 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 19 years of records
Est. 1892
Community established
homes built 1892-2024, median 1980 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 11 in 2010
0.9%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 220 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Lake Crescent Estates sits on Lake Crescent in Crescent City, and with just 2 homes actively listed out of 220 total and 12 months of supply on the books, this reads as a buyer-leaning market where sellers need patience more than an aggressive pricing strategy.

Condition and access carry more weight here than era. The housing stock spans build years from 1892 to 2024, with a median build year of 1980, so buyers are effectively choosing between older lakefront homes and recent construction inside the same community. With only 43% of homes carrying a homestead exemption, a meaningful share of this inventory functions as second homes or investment property, which shapes how listings come to market and how long they sit before selling.

Lake Crescent Estates Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of July 14, 2026

Lake Crescent Estates right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% 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 realMLS records, as of July 14, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated July 14, 2026 · Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

Best for

  • Buyers prioritizing lake and fishing access over a specific home size or build era.
  • Buyers comfortable with a slower-moving, buyer-leaning market and open to negotiating on price and terms.
  • Second-home or investment buyers, given the meaningful share of non-homestead ownership in this community.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need to choose from a wide pool of active listings right now, with only 2 currently on the market.
  • Buyers who want a uniform, recently built housing stock, given the 1892-to-2024 build range.
  • Sellers expecting a fast sale, given 12 months of supply in this market.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Lake Crescent Estates

Live MLS inventory for Lake Crescent Estates. 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 Lake Crescent Estates listings as of 2026-07-14, priced high to low. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from realMLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Lake Crescent Estates

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

The takeaway

Everyday stops around Lake Crescent Estates are close: the nearest groceries is about 1 minutes away.

Approximate drive times via Mapbox Search + Directions, 2026-07-03. Verify for a specific address.

Schools

In short
  • Putnam County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Crescent City Elementary School · PreK-6 (new campus, 2025-26)
  • Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High SchoolFLDOE grade C · 7-12

Grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades for 2025-26. Assignments are reported as of the 2025-26 year and can change; always confirm with Putnam County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Lake Crescent Estates address.

If we were buying in Lake Crescent Estates 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 Lake Crescent Estates.

Best Buy
Buyers who want lake access and are comfortable evaluating homes one at a time rather than shopping a deep list.
Biggest Risk
With only 2 active listings, buyers may need to wait for the right home to come to market.
Sweet Spot
Buyers focused on fishing access and lake living who are flexible on the exact build era of the home.
Avoid If
Avoid if you need a fast transaction or a wide pool of comparable homes to choose from.

A Lake Community Where Supply Tells the Story

Crescent City's Lake Crescent Estates is organized around water access, with fishing listed as the community's defining amenity across MLS listings — worth verifying current access and rules directly with the HOA. The 220 homes here carry a median living area of 1,052 square feet, on the smaller end, and build years stretch from 1892 to 2024, a spread wide enough that shoppers should expect real variation in systems, finishes, and lot orientation from one listing to the next rather than a uniform product.

The ownership pattern reinforces that variation: with only 43% of homes claiming a homestead exemption, well over half the housing stock here is not an owner's primary residence. Combined with 12 months of supply and just 2 active listings at any given time, this is a market where inventory turns over slowly and each listing needs to be evaluated on its own condition and history rather than compared against a deep set of recent comparable sales.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

With only 2 active listings across 220 homes spanning build years from 1892 to 2024, searching Lake Crescent Estates takes more legwork than a typical MLS search. Momentum tracks this thin inventory as it turns over, digs into individual home condition and ownership history, and verifies amenities like fishing access directly with the HOA rather than relying on listing descriptions alone.

Lake Crescent Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want lake access and are comfortable evaluating homes one at a time rather than shopping a deep list.
Biggest advantageBuyer-leaning conditions and 12 months of supply mean less competition and more room to negotiate.
Biggest riskWith only 2 active listings, buyers may need to wait for the right home to come to market.
Sweet spotBuyers focused on fishing access and lake living who are flexible on the exact build era of the home.
Avoid ifAvoid if you need a fast transaction or a wide pool of comparable homes to choose from.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • No CDD
  • 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.

Page states no CDD.

The takeaway

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

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Lake Crescent Estates Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

Lake Crescent Estates is currently a strong buyer's market. About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $197,000, and homes go under contract in about 122 days.

12.0
Months supply
$197,000
Median list
$121,500
Median sold
$175
Per sqft
122
Days on mkt
2/0/2
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32112 ZIP is $213,881, about 9.1% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

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 Lake Crescent Estates a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of July 14, 2026, Lake Crescent Estates leans toward buyers: 12.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (realMLS live counts).
How many homes are in Lake Crescent Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 220 homes plus 15 vacant residential lots in Lake Crescent Estates (public records).
What share of Lake Crescent Estates is owner-occupied?
43% of Lake Crescent Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Lake Crescent Estates built?
Homes in Lake Crescent Estates were built between 1892 and 2024, with a median year built of 1980.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Lake Crescent Estates?
Cash buyers took 67% of Lake Crescent Estates sales in the 12 months ending July 2025 (2 of 3 closings, realMLS).
What schools serve Lake Crescent Estates?
Lake Crescent Estates is served by Putnam County Public Schools, typically Crescent City Elementary School and Crescent City Jr.-Sr. High School. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Lake Crescent Estates?
The best agent for Lake Crescent Estates is one who actively works Crescent City 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 Lake Crescent Estates.
How do I find a top Crescent City real estate agent who knows Lake Crescent Estates?
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 Lake Crescent Estates and the wider Crescent City area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Lake Crescent Estates?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Lake Crescent Estates purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers prioritizing lake and fishing access over a specific home size or build era.Excellent fit
Buyers comfortable with a slower-moving, buyer-leaning market and open to negotiating on price and terms.Excellent fit
Second-home or investment buyers, given the meaningful share of non-homestead ownership in this community.Excellent fit
Buyers who need to choose from a wide pool of active listings right now, with only 2 currently on the market.Probably not
Buyers who want a uniform, recently built housing stock, given the 1892-to-2024 build range.Probably not
Sellers expecting a fast sale, given 12 months of supply in this market.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsrealMLS, refreshed twice daily (last: July 14, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32112))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2007 (80 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 realMLS 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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