261 N Lakeview Drive
Lake Helen, FL 32744

Listed at $499,000

Details

  • MLS# O6345125
  • Residential - Single Family
  • Status Active
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 full 1 partial Bathrooms
  • 1,872 Square Feet
  • 0.930 acres
  • Built in 1914
  • Local Schools

Description

Historic District Lakefront Gem in Lake Helen. Step back in time with this designated historic district home built in 1914, beautifully situated on nearly one acre of pristine lakefront property on Lake Helen. Once occupied by the author of 'Lake Helen, The Gem of Florida, this residence blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. This beautiful lake front property could be used as a Bed & Breakfast, AIRBNB, or your students housing while attending Stetson University. Inside, you'll find 4 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, featuring restored heart pine floors (2016) and oversized wavy glass windows (2016) that flood the home...read more with natural light. Sixteen new windows (2023), two new HVAC units Air Handlers and Condensers (2024), and a brand-new roof (2024) provide peace of mind for years to come. Enjoy the charm of the wrap-around porch, with the lake side screened in for serene lakefront views-perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Launch your canoe, paddleboard, or small sailboat right from your backyard and take in the beauty of this peaceful setting. With its unique history, character, and location, this home is truly a rare find-just 23 miles to Daytona Beach, 35 miles to Orlando, and only 7.3 miles to Stetson University in Deland. Other improvements since current ownership: Driveway installed, laundry room moved inside, updates to kitchen including quartz countertops & primary bathroom, new stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer, fresh paint inside & out, sealed shed to add air conditioning, new closet doors, concrete added to basement housing new water heater and HVAC air handlers, new landscaping, septic tank emptied in 2025, tree work in August 2025, and termite annual inspections. Dont miss this fabulous property.

Features

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Dryer
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Water Softener
  • Central Air
  • Wood
  • Central, Electric
  • 2.0 Stories
  • $7,959 Taxes
  • Public
  • Built in 1914
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All Property Features

  • Property Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
  • Basement: Yes
  • Body of Water: LAKE HELEN
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Days on Site: 207
  • Directions: I4 EAST TO EXIT 116 AT STOP SIGN GO LEFT (EAST) TO N LAKEVIEW DR GO LEFT (NORTH) TO HOME ON RIGHT.
  • Exterior: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Flood Zone Code: A
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Foundation: Basement, Crawlspace
  • Frontage Lake: 172
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Home Style: Bungalow, Historic
  • Home Warranty Y/N: No
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), PrimaryBedroom Upstairs
  • Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
  • Lot Description: Historic District, City Limits, Landscaped, Oversized Lot, Paved
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.93
  • Lot Size: 0.93 Acres
  • Number of Septics: 1
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Patio/Porch: Screened, Wrap Around
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Property Attached Y/N: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Roof Type: Shingle
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Showing Instructions: Sentri Lock Box, Appointment Only, Call Listing Agent, See Remarks, ShowingTime
  • Special Sale Provisions: None
  • Special View Info: Water
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Taxes: $7,959
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Water Connected
  • Water: Public
  • Water Access: Lake
  • Water Access Y/N: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front, Powerboats â?? None Allowed, Sailboat Water
  • Water View: Lake
  • Windows: Blinds
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Zoning: 08R1