Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park
Homes for Sale in Pomona Park, FL

Community in Pomona Park · Putnam County · ZIP 32181
179 homesBuilt 1890–2024Median sale $92K
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Price
$92K
Median sold · 12 mo
$106/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $133 in 2023
93.2%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
98days
Median DOM · closed
47 days at the 2017 low
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
34%
Owner-occupied · Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park
101 of 298 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
66%
Non-owner-occupied · Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park
incl. 9% trust or LLC-held · 16% out-of-state
67%
Cash buyers · Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park
2 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending July 2017
179
Homes in the community
plus 119 vacant residential lots · 298 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 25 years of records
Est. 1890
Community established
homes built 1890-2024, median 1989 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 19 in 2007
924sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
2.2%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 179 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Price here is driven by condition and structure, not location premium. With a median around $92,450 and a median of $106.14 per square foot, this is one of the more affordable pockets in Putnam County. But the housing stock spans from 1890 to 2024, so what you pay tracks almost entirely to how much work a given home needs. Two homes at the same square footage can sit far apart on price, and the median masks that spread.

The market posture is patient. A median of roughly 97.5 days on market tells you homes here do not move on a weekend — they sit while the right buyer works through condition, financing, and rural logistics. For sellers, that means realistic pricing and prep matter more than timing. For buyers, it means room to inspect carefully and negotiate rather than rushing an offer.

The 60-Second Overview

Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park market snapshot (as of July 11, 2026): the median sale price is about $92K ($106 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 98 days on market for closed sales.

Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park is a community of 179 homes in Pomona Park, Putnam County, built between 1890 and 2024 (median 1989), with a median living area of about 1,544 square feet. 34% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Lake Margaret Unit 1 is a small, mixed-vintage lakeside community in Pomona Park, where roughly a third of homes carry a homestead exemption and the balance skews toward seasonal, investment, or second-home use. It rewards buyers who value affordability and space over turnkey convenience.

Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Source: Data provided by realMLS. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Every sale since 2001 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K1k2k2k
33 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
02420122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 4 a year; 4 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
01020200420082012201620242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 19 quit in 2007; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Putnam County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,231/mo
Putnam County typical true cost to own
$112/mo
Putnam County typical home insurance
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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.

How much local inventory is already under contract

12% of homes for sale in ZIP 32181 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 (2026-07-10).

A wide-vintage lake community that trades on condition

The defining feature here is age range. A century-and-a-third separates the oldest and newest homes, with the median built in 1989 and a median footprint near 1,544 square feet. That mix means the community offers everything from original cottages needing renovation to recently built construction, and the price you see reflects exactly where a home lands on that scale. Do not read the median as a floor or ceiling — read it as the middle of a genuinely wide field.

With a homestead share around 34 percent, most homes here are not owner-occupied primary residences, which is consistent with a lake-oriented area that draws seasonal and investment interest. Closings are thin — only four in the current window — so comparable sales are limited and pricing takes judgment rather than a dense sales record. That thinness is normal for a community this size and rural setting, but it puts a premium on local read and careful inspection.

Why work with Momentum here

Thin closing data and a wide condition spread make this a market where a generic valuation misleads. We work the actual comps, read each home on its own condition and structure, and price against the reality of a roughly three-month days-on-market pace — so buyers do not overpay for a project and sellers do not sit unpriced. In a small rural market, local judgment beats any algorithm.

Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers seeking affordable lakeside acreage or a project home in a rural setting.
Biggest advantageLow entry cost per square foot relative to much of the region.
Biggest riskThin comps and a wide condition range make valuation and resale timing uncertain.
Sweet spotA structurally sound mid-vintage home priced honestly for its condition.
Avoid ifYou need a quick, predictable resale or a turnkey move-in on a short timeline.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park?
The median sale price in Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park was $92K over the 12 months ending July 11, 2026 (4 closed sales, realMLS).
How long do homes in Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending July 11, 2026 took a median 98 days on market (4 sales, realMLS).
How many homes are in Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 179 homes plus 119 vacant residential lots in Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park (public records).
What share of Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park is owner-occupied?
34% of Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park built?
Homes in Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park were built between 1890 and 2024, with a median year built of 1989 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park?
Cash buyers took 67% of Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park sales in the 12 months ending July 2017 (2 of 3 closings, realMLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park?
The best agent for Lake Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park is one who actively works Pomona Park 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 Margaret Unit1 Pomona Park.
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Value-focused buyers on a modest budget who want more space and land for the dollarExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers comfortable taking on an older home as a projectExcellent fit
Second-home or seasonal buyers looking for an affordable lake-area footprintExcellent fit
Buyers who need to sell again quickly and want a fast, liquid resale marketProbably not
Anyone requiring a fully turnkey, recently updated home on a tight timelineProbably not
Buyers who want a dense record of recent comparable sales to anchor their offerProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Community market statsrealMLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 11, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32112/32181))
Under-contract sharesrealMLS records, as of 2026-07-10
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2001 (33 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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