Lake Simmons Estate
Homes for Sale in Brooksville, FL
All 453 homes for sale in Brooksville, FL · median $336,000 · 154 homes for sale in 34601 · Hernando County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 5 closed sales in Lake Simmons Estate in Brooksville, FL since 2017, the most recent in April 2025. Across Brooksville as a whole, 676 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $300,400, 75 median days on market, with 219 homes for sale today. At that median and Hernando County's FY2025-26 rate of 18.64 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,600 ($4,830 with the full homestead exemption).
Lake Simmons Estate is a mixed-vintage pocket of Hernando County, with homes dating from 1945 through 2024 and a median build year of 1987. That spread means condition and updates, not just square footage, are doing most of the work in setting value here — a 1950s house and a recently built one can sit on the same street with very different price logic behind them.
With 118 homes total and a homestead share of 66.1%, this reads as a community where a solid majority of owners are in place long-term rather than cycling through as investment or seasonal stock. For buyers, that generally means fewer turnover listings at any given time; for sellers, it means your home is being judged against a real range of ages and finishes, so pricing it against recent, comparable-condition sales matters more than leaning on a neighborhood average.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lake Simmons EstateHomes for Sale in Brooksville, FL right now. These are the 3 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Lake Simmons Estate is a Brooksville community built out over nearly eight decades, giving it a broader mix of construction eras than most subdivisions of similar size. At a median 2,714 living square feet, the homes here skew larger, which shapes both what buyers are comparing and what sellers need to highlight.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 6 homes in Lake Simmons Estate that have changed hands since 2017, built between 1973 and 2007 (median 1995), with a median living area of about 1,564 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 67% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 12 qualified sales in Lake Simmons Estate across 2024–2025 (6 in 2024, 6 in 2025), median $615,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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.
Who Lake Simmons Estate is best for.
Best for
- Buyers prioritizing larger living space over a newer build year
- Buyers comfortable evaluating each home on its own construction era and condition rather than a neighborhood template
- Sellers with a well-maintained or updated home who want it judged against true condition-matched comparables
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a community built out in a single, consistent construction period
- Buyers who expect a pool, clubhouse, or other shared amenity as part of the purchase
- Sellers hoping a broad neighborhood average will support pricing without condition-specific comps
The market around Lake Simmons Estate
Lake Simmons Estate is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34601, 216 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Brooksville.
Across Hernando County, 1,141 homes are active and 431 pending (27% under contract).
In ZIP 34601 (Brooksville), 1,443 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $300K ($190/sq ft), up 1.4% year over year, with a median 37 days on market. Right now 60 active and 24 pending listings put supply at about 5.1 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34601 housing market and the Hernando County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Simmons Estate specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Lake Simmons Estate by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Lake Simmons Estate subdivision: 6 homes on record; built 1973–2007; typical size about 1,526 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 66%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | $115,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | $106,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | $192,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | $179,900 |
| 2025 | 2 | $285,500 |
Newest recorded sale: $226,000 on 2025-04-17.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Lake Simmons Estate buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Simmons Estate today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Simmons Estate.
A community defined by range, not uniformity
The defining fact about Lake Simmons Estate is its year-built range: homes from 1945 sit within the same 118-home community as homes finished as recently as 2024. That is an unusually wide construction timeline for a neighborhood this size, and it means buyers should walk in expecting real variation in systems, layouts, and finish levels rather than a uniform product built by one or two builders in a short window.
The median living area of 2,714 square feet points to larger homes as the norm rather than the exception, which matters for both use-case fit and resale comparisons. Current MLS data shows no identified community amenities, so whatever appeal the location holds is coming from the homes and lot characteristics themselves, not a clubhouse, pool, or gated infrastructure — worth confirming directly if amenities are a priority for you.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Simmons Estate. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community spanning eight decades of construction, pulling the right comparables is the whole game — a 2024 build and a 1945 build should never be priced off the same formula. We pull actual comps by era and condition, confirm what amenities (if any) genuinely apply to a given listing, and help you read the 66.1% homestead share for what it signals about turnover before you commit to a number.
Lake Simmons Estate in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2017 (5 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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Common questions about Lake Simmons Estate
Where is Lake Simmons Estate?
Lake Simmons Estate is a community in Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida, ZIP 34601.
How many homes are in Lake Simmons Estate?
County property records list 6 homes in Lake Simmons Estate, built between 1973 and 2007; the typical home is about 1,526 heated square feet.
What do homes in Lake Simmons Estate sell for?
Lake Simmons Estate has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2025 (2 sales, median $285,500). For context, ZIP 34601 has 216 homes on the market with 26% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Lake Simmons Estate right now?
No active listings inside Lake Simmons Estate at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Lake Simmons Estate have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Lake Simmons Estate in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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