South Lake Yale Shores
Homes for Sale in Grand Island, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in South Lake Yale Shores in Grand Island, FL since 2005, the most recent in October 2025. Across Grand Island as a whole, 61 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $329,900, 52 median days on market, with 16 homes for sale today. At that median and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,490 ($4,820 with the full homestead exemption).

South Lake Yale Shores is a small market — 65 homes on record — and its value story is age-driven rather than amenity-driven. Construction spans from 1924 to 2019, with a median build year of 1988, so buyers are choosing between a genuine range of eras rather than a single production-built look. That spread means two houses on the same street can carry very different mechanical ages, and it puts real weight on inspection findings over curb appeal.
With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, this reads as a straightforward housing market rather than a lifestyle package — value sits in the lot, the structure, and any lake proximity, not in a clubhouse or maintained common area. The 80.3% homestead share tells you most owners here are living in the home as a primary residence, which tends to support steadier upkeep and fewer absentee-owner surprises, but it also means inventory turns slowly. Sellers should expect a patient search for the right match; buyers should expect to compete less on speed and more on being ready when something in the right condition comes up.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside South Lake Yale Shores 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
South Lake Yale Shores in Grand Island is a small, established pocket of Lake County housing where a near-century of construction dates sit side by side and most owners hold the home as their primary residence.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 6 homes in South Lake Yale Shores that have changed hands since 2015, built between 1977 and 1996 (median 1983), with a median living area of about 1,800 sq ft and a typical 4-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 South Lake Yale Shores is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a primary residence with no amenity fees or shared-facility upkeep to factor in
- Buyers comfortable evaluating homes individually, given the wide range of construction years
- Buyers prioritizing a modest, manageable home size over maximum square footage
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a clubhouse, pool, or other organized community amenities as part of the purchase
- Buyers seeking a uniform, newer-construction look across the neighborhood
- Buyers who need a fast-turnover market with frequent new listings to choose from
The market around South Lake Yale Shores
South Lake Yale Shores is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32735, 33 homes are on the market and 24% are under contract — a steady corner of Grand Island.
Across Lake County, 3,179 homes are active and 1,077 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32735 (Grand Island), 77 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330K ($171/sq ft), down 4.2% year over year, with a median 50 days on market. Right now 21 active and 3 pending listings put supply at about 4.4 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32735 housing market and the Lake County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not South Lake Yale Shores specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The South Lake Yale Shores buying strategy.
If we were buying in South Lake Yale Shores 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 South Lake Yale Shores.
A market built on age and condition, not amenities
The build-year range here — 1924 to 2019 — is unusually wide for a market this size. A median year built of 1988 puts the typical home well past its first few decades, meaning roof, HVAC, and plumbing age become central to how a given listing is priced and negotiated, more so than layout or finish trends. At a median living area of 1,780 square feet, homes are modestly sized rather than expansive, which keeps maintenance and utility costs proportionate but also limits how much square footage a buyer can expect at any given price point.
There is no shared amenity package attached to this community based on current MLS data — no clubhouse, pool, or organized common area showing up in listings. That absence isn't necessarily a drawback; it means the market is priced purely on the home and land, without an HOA fee layered on for upkeep of shared features. Buyers who want that kind of infrastructure should look elsewhere; buyers who want a straightforward residential purchase without a monthly amenity assessment will find that simplicity here.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in South Lake Yale Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market spanning nearly a century of construction rewards careful, house-by-house evaluation rather than a formula. We walk each listing on its own mechanical and structural merits, compare it against what else has closed nearby, and help buyers and sellers price to condition rather than to a neighborhood average that doesn't really apply here.
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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
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 13, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (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 South Lake Yale Shores
Where is South Lake Yale Shores?
South Lake Yale Shores is a community in Grand Island, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 32735.
Are there homes for sale in South Lake Yale Shores right now?
No active listings inside South Lake Yale Shores at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does South Lake Yale Shores have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for South Lake Yale Shores 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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South Lake Yale Shores Market Scorecard
South Lake Yale Shores is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32735 ZIP is $321,802, about 5.8% 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.






