Leesburg Lake Forest
Homes for Sale in Leesburg, FL
All 693 homes for sale in Leesburg, FL · median $284,900 · 494 homes for sale in 34748 · Lake County homes for sale
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Leesburg Lake Forest Unit 01 is a community in Leesburg, Lake County, FL. Across Leesburg as a whole, 1,169 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $272,000, 73 median days on market, with 630 homes for sale today. At that median and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,530 ($3,860 with the full homestead exemption).

Price here is driven by condition, not location premiums. With a median build year of 1955 and stock reaching back to 1900, no two closings are alike — a fully updated home and a deferred-maintenance project can sit on the same block and trade on entirely different terms. Expect a wide spread around the median, and expect the number on any given house to reflect what has and hasn't been touched behind the walls.
This is a small, established pocket of 126 homes with a homestead share near 69%, meaning most of these are held long-term rather than flipped or rented. Turnover is thin, so a seller with a genuinely updated home has room to hold firm, while a buyer should underwrite renovation costs into the offer rather than assuming the median tells the whole story.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Leesburg Lake Forest 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
Leesburg Lake Forest Unit 01 is a compact, older enclave in Leesburg where the housing dates mostly to the mid-20th century and the median footprint sits under 1,400 square feet — a place defined by character and condition rather than uniform new construction.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 12 homes in Leesburg Lake Forest that have changed hands since 2014, built between 1953 and 1967 (median 1957), with a median living area of about 1,782 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.
County records show 6 qualified sales in Leesburg Lake Forest across 2024–2025 (4 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $240,000 — 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 Leesburg Lake Forest is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a renovation budget who want a smaller mid-century home to make their own
- Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable in an established, low-turnover pocket
- Value-minded buyers who will inspect thoroughly and price to condition
Probably not for
- Buyers who need new-construction finishes and modern systems out of the box
- Anyone requiring large square footage or open modern floor plans
- Short-term buyers expecting quick resale in a thin-turnover market
The market around Leesburg Lake Forest
Leesburg Lake Forest is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34748, 598 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a steady corner of Leesburg.
Across Lake County, 3,234 homes are active and 1,077 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 34748 (Leesburg), 1,072 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $290K ($161/sq ft), down 2.6% year over year, with a median 70 days on market. Right now 240 active and 63 pending listings put supply at about 2.7 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34748 housing market and the Lake County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Leesburg Lake Forest specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Leesburg Lake Forest buying strategy.
If we were buying in Leesburg Lake Forest 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 Leesburg Lake Forest.
An older pocket where condition is everything
The build range spans 1900 to 1988, with the median at 1955. That is a meaningful spread: you are looking at pre-war construction alongside post-war and later infill, and the systems, footprints, and finishes vary accordingly. Median living area of roughly 1,398 square feet points to modest, right-sized homes rather than sprawling floor plans. Inspect carefully — roof, electrical, plumbing, and any additions are where the real cost differences live.
With only 126 homes and a homestead share near 69%, this is a stable, owner-occupied core rather than a churn market. Inventory is limited by design, which can favor patient sellers and test the patience of buyers waiting for the right updated home to surface.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Leesburg Lake Forest. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this small and this condition-driven, the median is a starting point, not an answer. We walk the specific home with you, price against what's actually been updated versus deferred, and help you avoid overpaying for cosmetics or underpricing a genuinely renovated house. Thin turnover rewards preparation on both sides of the table.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
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| Location | Leesburg, Lake County, FL · ZIP 34748 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 126 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1900–1988 (median 1955) |
| Typical living area | 1,398 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 69% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Leesburg Lake Forest key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/leesburg-lake-forest-unit-01, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Leesburg Lake Forest Unit 01, Leesburg
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 34748)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (16 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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