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For sale
Price cut: $25.9K (6/20)
$280,000
126 E Magnolia Ave, Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
2beds
1,917sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
0.26 Acres Lot
$263,900 Zestimate®
$146/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large screened lanaiBeautiful french doorsWelcoming family roomSpacious layout
- 82 days |
- 967 |
- 50 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tamara Quilling 352-551-6741,
COLDWELL BANKER HUBBARD HANSEN 352-394-4031,
Tasha Quilling-Hofer 352-406-9924,
COLDWELL BANKER HUBBARD HANSEN
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: G5110848
Originating MLS: Lake and Sumter

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 183.34 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.3x17.8
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 226.63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.1x17.3
Balcony porch lanai
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 202.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.11x25
Dining room
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 249.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.4x17.3
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 211.06 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.2x17.3
Laundry
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 355.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24x14.8
Workshop
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x20
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Thermostat
- Flooring: Terrazzo, Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,166
- Total interior livable area: 1,917 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Guest, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 20x20
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Private Mailbox, Sidewalk, Storage
- Fencing: Board,Chain Link
- Waterfront features: Lake Privileges
- Body of water: LITTLE LAKE HARRIS
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Cleared, City Lot, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Other, Workshop
- Parcel number: 2520250100B0302900
- Zoning: SF4
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Concrete
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: HOWEY EMERY HEIGHTS
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Howey In The Hills
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $146/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $293,234
- Annual tax amount: $2,740
- Date on market: 4/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 83 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved, Asphalt
Estimated market value
$263,900
$251,000 - $277,000
$2,209/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2026 | Price change | $280,000-8.5%$146/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Price change | $305,900-5.8%$160/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $324,900-7.1%$169/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,900+107%$183/sqft |
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| 8/28/2013 | Sold | $169,000$88/sqft |
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| 7/30/2013 | Listed for sale | $169,000$88/sqft |
Source: Morris Realty & Investments #G4694823 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2013 | Listing removed | $169,000$88/sqft |
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| 5/22/2013 | Listed for sale | $169,000+9%$88/sqft |
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| 7/8/2010 | Sold | $155,000$81/sqft |
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| 4/10/2010 | Listed for sale | $155,000$81/sqft |
Source: Howey Realty #G4650560 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2010 | Listing removed | $155,000$81/sqft |
Source: Howey Realty, LLC #G4650560 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2010 | Price change | $155,000-6%$81/sqft |
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| 1/16/2010 | Price change | $164,900+6.4%$86/sqft |
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| 12/3/2009 | Listed for sale | $155,000$81/sqft |
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| 11/1/2009 | Listing removed | $155,000$81/sqft |
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| 10/9/2009 | Price change | $155,000-6.1%$81/sqft |
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| 9/15/2009 | Listed for sale | $165,000-23.2%$86/sqft |
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| 9/29/2008 | Listing removed | $214,900$112/sqft |
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| 7/10/2008 | Price change | $214,900-4.4%$112/sqft |
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| 5/24/2008 | Price change | $224,9000%$117/sqft |
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| 5/9/2008 | Price change | $225,000-4.3%$117/sqft |
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| 4/2/2008 | Price change | $235,000-11.3%$123/sqft |
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| 12/17/2007 | Listed for sale | $265,000+194.4%$138/sqft |
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| 10/8/1999 | Sold | $90,000+32.4%$47/sqft |
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| 7/21/1993 | Sold | $68,000$35/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,740 +0.4% | $159,440 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $2,728 +12.1% | $154,950 +3% |
| 2023 | $2,433 +3% | $150,440 +3% |
| 2022 | $2,361 -7.4% | $146,060 +3% |
| 2021 | $2,550 +9.3% | $141,813 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $2,334 -3.3% | $139,856 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $2,413 +3.4% | $136,712 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $2,333 | $134,163 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $2,333 +3.2% | $131,404 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $2,260 +1.5% | $128,702 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $2,228 -1.8% | $127,808 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $2,268 +53.4% | $126,794 +21.8% |
| 2013 | $1,478 +0.7% | $104,120 -1.1% |
| 2012 | $1,468 -5.9% | $105,301 -5.2% |
| 2011 | $1,560 -39.9% | $111,082 -7.1% |
| 2010 | $2,597 -2.3% | $119,523 -3.1% |
| 2009 | $2,657 -3.8% | $123,340 -7.6% |
| 2008 | $2,761 +111.1% | $133,465 +48.6% |
| 2007 | $1,308 -1.9% | $89,799 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $1,333 +3% | $87,609 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,294 +3.9% | $85,058 |
| 2004 | $1,245 +0.1% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,244 +3.4% | $82,987 +4.9% |
| 2002 | $1,204 +6% | $79,143 +0.9% |
| 2001 | $1,136 -0.1% | $78,424 +1.5% |
| 2000 | $1,137 | $77,243 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 34737
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Astatula Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 5/10Tavares Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 4/10Tavares High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.6 mi
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