Manhattan
Homes for Sale in Astor, FL
All 31 homes for sale in ASTOR, FL · median $255,500 · 39 homes for sale in 32102 · Lake County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 48 closed sales in Manhattan Sec 07 in Astor, FL since 2004, the most recent in May 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $62,600 to $750,000 (median $250,000), on homes of 720 to 1,984 sq ft. Across Astor as a whole, 25 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $227,000, 70 median days on market, with 10 homes for sale today. At that median and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,160 ($3,490 with the full homestead exemption).
Manhattan is a small pocket in Astor, out in Lake County, with just 56 homes and a build history that runs all the way from 1910 to 2020. That century-plus spread is the whole story here: the median year built lands around 1972, and the median home is a compact 1,056 square feet. Price is going to be driven by condition and vintage far more than by any neighborhood premium, because no two houses on this street were built to the same standard.
With no closings in the current window, there is no clean recent comp to anchor to, so both sides are negotiating on the merits of the specific house rather than a trend line. For a buyer, that means the work of due diligence — age of systems, roof, foundation, what's been updated — carries the whole valuation. For a seller, it means pricing has to be argued from the actual condition of your home, not a market average that doesn't really exist at this size.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside MANHATTAN SEC 07 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
This is a tiny, older enclave in Astor where homes tend to be modest in size and widely varied in age. Roughly half the homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to a mix of owner-occupants and non-owner-held property.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 65 homes in MANHATTAN that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1940 and 2019 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 1,296 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout. 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 Manhattan is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a compact, modestly sized home and willing to inspect an older build closely
- Value-focused buyers who can weigh a house on condition rather than on a market trend
- Owner-occupants planning to homestead a primary residence in a quiet Astor pocket
Probably not for
- Buyers who want large square footage and open, modern floor plans
- Buyers who rely on a thick stack of recent comps to feel confident on price
- Anyone wanting a turnkey home with no tolerance for older systems or renovation work
The market around Manhattan
Manhattan is a small community — 201 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32102, 52 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Astor.
Across Lake County, 3,224 homes are active and 1,105 pending (26% under contract).
The housing mix here is 48% manufactured home - post 1977, 41% single family residence, 6% mobile home - pre 1976.
In ZIP 32102 (ASTOR), 55 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $227K ($159/sq ft), up 7.7% year over year, with a median 67 days on market. Right now 10 active and 1 pending listings put supply at about 4.8 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 32102 housing market and the Lake County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Manhattan specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Manhattan buying strategy.
If we were buying in Manhattan 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 Manhattan.
A small, mixed-vintage pocket
Fifty-six homes is a rounding error in most markets, and it changes how you should read everything. A single renovation or a single distressed sale can move the picture, so treat any one data point with caution. The build range from 1910 to 2020 means you may be comparing a pre-war cottage to a house finished the year before the pandemic — they simply are not the same product.
The median 1,056 square feet tells you to expect compact footprints rather than sprawling floor plans. With a homestead share just under half, ownership is split between primary residences and property held for other uses. None of that is a negative; it just means you buy the specific house here, inspect it hard, and don't assume the place next door tells you anything about yours.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Manhattan. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 56-home community with no recent closings, the market won't do your pricing for you — someone has to build the value case house by house. We do that work: reading condition against vintage, sorting the 1910 cottage from the 2020 build, and setting expectations before you write or accept an offer. That's the difference between a fair deal and a guess.
Manhattan 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (15 streets, ZIP 32102/34797)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (48 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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