Lake Smith Estates
Homes for Sale in Umatilla, FL
All 70 homes for sale in UMATILLA, FL · median $364,900 · 63 homes for sale in 32784 · Lake County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Lake Smith Estates Sub in Umatilla, FL since 2015, the most recent in September 2025. Across Umatilla as a whole, 56 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $313,990, 92 median days on market, with 13 homes for sale today. At that median and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,230 ($4,560 with the full homestead exemption).
There is very little to read here right now, and that itself is the read. With zero active listings and only a single closing in the most recent window, Lake Smith Estates is not generating enough transaction volume for pricing patterns, days-on-market trends, or condition premiums to show up in the data. Anyone quoting you a confident price trend for this subdivision right now is working from something other than the current MLS feed.
For a seller, thin inventory can work in your favor if you are the only listing a buyer can look at, but it also means there is no recent comparable set to lean on for pricing - an appraisal or a buyer's agent may have to reach outside the subdivision. For a buyer, patience is the strategy. This is a community to watch and set an alert on, not one to expect to shop actively today.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lake Smith Estates Sub right now. These are the 6 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 Smith Estates sits in Umatilla, in Lake County, and the current MLS snapshot shows no active listings and just one recorded closing in the latest window - a subdivision that trades rarely rather than one with a defined, active market rhythm.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 8 homes in Lake Smith Estates that have changed hands since 2010, built between 1997 and 2005 (median 2002), with a median living area of about 1,800 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% 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.
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 Smith Estates is best for.
Best for
- A buyer targeting Umatilla specifically who is comfortable waiting for a listing to surface
- Someone who wants to purchase and hold long-term in a low-turnover subdivision rather than trade frequently
- A buyer working with an agent who can build pricing guidance from comparable Lake County sales rather than relying on subdivision-specific data
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants to compare multiple active listings within the same subdivision before deciding
- Someone relying on a clear, recent price trend to justify an offer or a listing price
- A buyer who needs confirmed community amenities in place before committing to a purchase
The market around Lake Smith Estates
Lake Smith Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32784, 94 homes are on the market and 22% are under contract — a steady corner of Umatilla.
Across Lake County, 3,179 homes are active and 1,077 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32784 (UMATILLA), 318 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $247K ($178/sq ft), down 2.8% year over year, with a median 73 days on market. Right now 15 active and 7 pending listings put supply at about 3.1 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32784 housing market and the Lake County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Smith Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Lake Smith Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Smith Estates 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 Smith Estates.
A market with almost no visible activity
Zero active listings means there is nothing on the market to compare against today, and one closing in the window is too thin a sample to establish a price trend, a typical days-on-market figure, or a going rate per square foot. This is simply what a low-turnover subdivision looks like in the data - homes here do not change hands often, and when one does sell, it can sit as an outlier rather than a signal.
No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, which may reflect the subdivision's actual offering or simply a gap in how listings have been described - it is worth confirming directly with a listing agent or an HOA before assuming either way. Either way, this is a subdivision where the property itself, and its immediate lot and location within Umatilla, will carry more weight in the sale than any comparable market story.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Smith Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a subdivision this quiet, the value of local representation shifts from interpreting market trends to knowing how to price and position a home with almost no direct comparables - or, for a buyer, knowing how to move quickly and credibly the moment something does list. Momentum tracks the Umatilla and broader Lake County market closely enough to build a defensible comparable set from outside the subdivision when the subdivision itself cannot supply one, and to make sure a rare listing here does not get missed.
Lake Smith Estates in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Lake Smith Estates buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lake Smith Estates sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (6 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 Smith Estates
Where is Lake Smith Estates?
Lake Smith Estates is a community in UMATILLA, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 32784.
Are there homes for sale in Lake Smith Estates right now?
No active listings inside Lake Smith Estates 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 Smith Estates have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Lake Smith Estates 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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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Lake County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Lake County scorecard.
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.
LAKE SMITH ESTATES SUB Market Scorecard
LAKE SMITH ESTATES SUB is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32784 ZIP is $294,131, about 15.4% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.