Leesburg Lake Forest
Homes for Sale in Leesburg, FL
All 626 homes for sale in Leesburg, FL · median $285,000 · 464 homes for sale in 34748 · Lake County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 16 closed sales in Leesburg Lake Forest Unit 01 in Leesburg, FL since 2014, the most recent in October 2025. Across Leesburg as a whole, 836 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $282,000, 71 median days on market, with 305 homes for sale today. At that median and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,690 ($4,020 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.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Leesburg Lake ForestHomes for Sale in Leesburg, FL 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, 583 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a slower corner of Leesburg.
Across Lake County, 3,179 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 5.0 months — a buyer's 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
- 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.
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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 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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Common questions about Leesburg Lake Forest
Where is Leesburg Lake Forest?
Leesburg Lake Forest is a community in Leesburg, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 34748.
Are there homes for sale in Leesburg Lake Forest right now?
No active listings inside Leesburg Lake Forest at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Leesburg Lake Forest have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Leesburg Lake Forest 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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