Secret Hill
Homes for Sale in Leesburg, FL
All 632 homes for sale in Leesburg, FL · median $285,000 · 138 homes for sale in 34788 · Lake County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 13 closed sales in Secret Hill Sub in Leesburg, FL since 2015, the most recent in May 2026. 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).
Secret Hill is a small subdivision in Leesburg, and with only a two-closing window in the current snapshot, there is not enough recent transaction volume to draw a firm price trend. What that means practically: pricing here is driven far more by the condition and specifics of the individual home than by any established neighborhood-wide benchmark.
For a seller, thin recent activity cuts both ways — there is little comparable data to anchor an appraisal, so presentation and pricing discipline matter more than usual. For a buyer, the same quiet market can mean less competition, but it also means you are pricing off the property in front of you rather than a deep stack of recent sales.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Secret HillHomes 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
Secret Hill is a modest subdivision within Leesburg in Lake County, characterized by low recent turnover rather than a fast-moving market. Expect to evaluate homes here on their own merits.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 16 homes in Secret Hill that have changed hands since 2012, built between 1999 and 2006 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 1,570 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 Secret Hill is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a quieter, lower-turnover corner of Leesburg and are patient about timing
- Buyers willing to judge a property on its condition and lot rather than neighborhood momentum
- Sellers prepared to price with discipline and invest in presentation when comps are scarce
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a large set of recent sales to validate an offer
- Investors chasing a documented, fast-moving appreciation trend
- Sellers expecting a quick sale driven by heavy local demand
The market around Secret Hill
Secret Hill is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 34788, 178 homes are on the market and 16% 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 34788 (Leesburg), 330 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $250K ($160/sq ft), down 2.7% year over year, with a median 69 days on market. Right now 81 active and 22 pending listings put supply at about 4.2 months — a buyer's market. See the live ZIP 34788 housing market and the Lake County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Secret Hill specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Secret Hill buying strategy.
If we were buying in Secret Hill 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 Secret Hill.
A thin-data market in Leesburg
The defining feature of Secret Hill right now is scarcity of recent closings. With such a limited transaction window, this is a community where you cannot lean on a robust set of recent comparables to justify a number in either direction.
That puts the weight on the physical property: layout, updates, lot, and overall condition will move value more than any subdivision-level story. Both sides should be prepared to build their case from the home itself and from broader Leesburg and Lake County context rather than from a dense local sales history.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Secret Hill. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a low-volume subdivision like Secret Hill, the analysis has to be done by hand — pulling context from the surrounding Leesburg market, reading each property on its own condition, and setting a defensible price without a deep comparable set to hide behind. That is exactly the kind of situation where a broker who will tell you the data is thin earns their keep, rather than papering over it with confident-sounding numbers that do not exist.
Secret Hill 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 Secret Hill 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 Secret Hill sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (13 transactions analyzed) |
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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 Secret Hill
Where is Secret Hill?
Secret Hill is a community in Leesburg, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 34788.
Are there homes for sale in Secret Hill right now?
No active listings inside Secret Hill at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Secret Hill have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Secret Hill 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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Secret Hill Sub Market Scorecard
Secret Hill Sub is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 34788 ZIP is $281,058, about 2.0% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.