
It’s no wonder South Lake County appeals to home buyers. Anyone looking for a new or existing home can appreciate its attributes: a convenient location, local governments that provide superior municipal services and still boast of small-town charm, a scenic landscape and a range of housing styles and prices to meet any buyer’s needs.
The housing landscape is only getting better as plans for new housing developments indicate. First-time homebuyers have a large selection to choose from, including new subdivisions, older cottage-style homes in downtown districts, and townhouse communities with amenities for active adults and a no-maintenance lifestyle.
All-adult communities provide extensive recreational amenities such as pools, golf, tennis, clubhouses and fitness centers. In addition, the South Lake area has several assisted living communities with the ability for aging adults to transition to a full-care facility.
For buyers looking to “buy-up” to the next level, housing options include golf course communities, large estate homes, gated communities, lake front properties or custom built homes. The luxury home market has arrived in South Lake County with large mansions on the waterfront now available in the multi-million-dollar range.
The “Four Corners” area has seen tremendous growth and many new housing communities are now available. At south Highway 27 and Highway 192, housing here is geared to the short-term rental and vacation market but also to many of the employees of the theme parks.
With new subdivisions and retirement communities, the “Four Corners” area has experienced a surge in commercial development to serve the needs of the residents and is carving out its own unique identity.
The county also retains its rural flavor in unincorporated areas of Groveland, Mascotte and Montverde. The agricultural history can still be found in five, 10, and even 20-acre tracts of land for home sites. Many areas are still zoned agricultural and people enjoy privacy on large ranches and farms.
