"Welcome to this beautifully maintained home in the gated 55+ community of Highland Lakes! With an open floor plan and vaulted ceilings, this 1430 sq. ft. home offers plenty of space for comfortable living. Recent updates include new kitchen cabinet doors with soft-close drawers (2020), a brand-new gas stove (2024), and a new water heater and AC unit (2022). The home also features laminate flooring, 5.5-inch baseboards, and 2.5-inch wood-look blinds. Additional highlights include: - Plantation shutters and custom cornices - Glass block windows and screen-enclosed front entry patio - Solar tubes in the kitchen and living room - Inside laundry room with Maytag washer and dryer - Florida Room with its own heating and cooling unit and hospital-grade shades - Pocket sliding glass doors leading to the outdoor screen-enclosed patio The oversized garage has plenty of storage and features new door insulation (2022). The roof has been replaced in 2025 with a warranty. The backyard offers privacy with minimal maintenance. Highland Lakes offers a range of amenities, including: - Recreational Clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools - Softball field, indoor arena, and stage for community events - Tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, pickleball, and more - Library, exercise room, craft room, and golf driving range - RV and boat storage with 260 secured spaces - Nature trail and seven lakes for catch-and-release fishing
Sold for $245,000
$245,000
26823 Forest Hills St, Leesburg, FL 34748
2beds
1,380sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
7,770 Square Feet Lot
$244,200 Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$1,797 Estimated rent
Home value
$244,200
$225,000 - $266,000
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Brand-new gas stoveCustom cornicesHospital-grade shadesNew door insulationOpen floor planGlass block windowsVaulted ceilings
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Listed by:
Josh Duclos 352-552-1266,
OLYMPUS EXECUTIVE REALTY INC 407-469-0090
Bought with:
Laura Petersen, 3124946
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Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: G5094946
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x18
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bathroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x10
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x10
Bonus room
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x17
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x10
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x18
Laundry
- Level: First
- Area: 78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6x13
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x20
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,308
- Total interior livable area: 1,380 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Open
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Irrigation System, Sidewalk
- Waterfront features: Lake
Lot
- Size: 7,770 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 242024054000010270
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fishing, Lake, Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Gated Community - Guard, Golf Carts OK, Handicap Modified, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Wheelchair Access
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: HIGHLAND LAKES
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Manager, Private Road, Recreational Facilities
- HOA fee: $125 monthly
- HOA name: Penny Myers
- HOA phone: 352-365-1457
Location
- Region: Leesburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $224,396
- Annual tax amount: $2,519
- Date on market: 4/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 145 days
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2025 | Sold | $245,000+0.4%$178/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #G5094946 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2025 | Pending sale | $244,000$177/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #G5094946 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $244,000$177/sqft |
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| 9/8/2025 | Pending sale | $244,000$177/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #G5094946 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2025 | Price change | $244,000-0.4%$177/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #G5094946 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2025 | Price change | $245,000-2%$178/sqft |
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| 7/30/2025 | Price change | $250,000-7.4%$181/sqft |
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| 7/8/2025 | Price change | $269,900-1.8%$196/sqft |
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| 5/18/2025 | Price change | $274,900-1.8%$199/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $279,900+7.7%$203/sqft |
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| 5/3/2023 | Sold | $260,000-3.7%$188/sqft |
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| 3/28/2023 | Pending sale | $270,000$196/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6094764 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $270,000+125%$196/sqft |
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| 9/20/2010 | Sold | $120,000-7.6%$87/sqft |
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| 9/18/2010 | Listed for sale | $129,900+673.2%$94/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Carlino Realty #G4663252 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/1997 | Sold | $16,800$12/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,275 +1% | $224,396 +1.3% |
| 2024 | $3,242 +177% | $221,609 +105.7% |
| 2023 | $1,170 +19.7% | $107,720 +3% |
| 2022 | $977 +4.9% | $104,590 +3% |
| 2021 | $932 -4.8% | $101,548 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $979 +0.9% | $100,146 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $970 +6.3% | $97,895 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $912 | $96,070 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $912 +5.5% | $94,095 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $865 -0.6% | $92,160 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $870 -25.9% | $91,520 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $1,174 +53.2% | $90,794 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $766 -14.3% | $89,453 -8.1% |
| 2012 | $894 -42.4% | $97,296 -6% |
| 2011 | $1,553 +46.9% | $103,452 -3.4% |
| 2010 | $1,057 +4.3% | $107,067 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $1,013 +0.3% | $104,253 +0.1% |
| 2008 | $1,011 -12.8% | $104,149 +3% |
| 2007 | $1,159 -4.2% | $101,116 +2.5% |
| 2006 | $1,211 +3% | $98,650 +3% |
| 2005 | $1,175 +3.6% | $95,777 |
| 2004 | $1,134 -0.8% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,143 +10.7% | $91,360 +2.5% |
| 2002 | $1,033 | $89,117 |
| 2001 | $1,033 -3.2% | $89,117 -1.2% |
| 2000 | $1,067 | $90,168 |
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