Welcome to this custom-built Arthur Rutenberg home in the Lake Forest community, offering an unparalleled lakefront location on one of the largest lots in the area. Spanning an impressive .70 acres with 270 feet of shoreline, this exceptional property rests at the end of a cul-de-sac, providing panoramic lake views from multiple rooms. Surrounded by natural beauty, this distinctive home boasts over $250,000 in upgrades, showcasing an array of notable features. The formal living and dining rooms set the stage for elegance with their decorative coffered ceilings adorned with double crown molding. A versatile guest suite or second master bedroom, featuring a window seat and a built-in bar fridge, offers flexibility in its use. The kitchen is a chef's dream, boasting upgraded built-in stainless-steel appliances, a walk-in pantry, a spacious center island, 3" granite countertops, a convenient pot filler, and custom wood cabinets with accent lighting. A butler's pantry/bar with custom cabinets and a refrigerator adds a touch of sophistication, making it perfect for entertaining guests. Step outside into the expansive screened enclosure and covered patio, providing ample space for outdoor gatherings. The summer kitchen is equipped with a Thermador grill, bar fridge, ice maker, and gas fireplace, while still leaving enough room for a full-sized outdoor dining table and chairs. The exterior is adorned with brick pavers in the front, back, and driveway. The property features a saltwater pool with a raised spa, water features, a Pebble Tec finish, and solar heating for both the pool and spa. Lake Forest, an award-winning community, offers 24-hour guarded/gated entry and resort-style amenities. A clubhouse with a fitness room, a Jr. Olympic-sized swimming pool and spa, a playground, a spring-fed lake, a fishing pier, and tennis courts provide a wealth of recreational options. The community spans 538 acres of natural beauty, privacy, and recreation, featuring stunning pine and oak stands, natural woods, and a picturesque 55-acre spring-fed lake. With designated conservation areas, Lake Forest is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including bald eagles, ospreys, hawks, deer, and native waterfowl. Resort-style amenities continue with a 10,000 square foot clubhouse boasting a full fitness center, kitchen, and meeting rooms. Additionally, residents can enjoy 6 lighted tennis courts, 2 lighted pickleball courts, basketball courts, a playground, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, a volleyball court on a private sand beach, and more. The community's winding roads are perfect for jogging, biking, rollerblading, or leisurely strolls beneath the canopy of trees. Residents often walk their dogs or push strollers along the 2.4 miles of picturesque lakefront. Community events and resident social groups create a strong sense of community, with activities held around holidays and various family-centric gatherings. Lake Forest has earned the Grand Aurora Award for "The Best Community in the Southeastern United States," a testament to its exceptional lifestyle and natural beauty.
Sold for $1,225,000
$1,225,000
5229 VISTA CLUB RUN, SANFORD, FL 32771
4beds
3,952sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
0.69 Acres Lot
$1,396,500 Zestimate®
$310/sqft
$4,054 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,396,500
$1.31M - $1.51M
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Private sand beachGas fireplaceFishing pierUnparalleled lakefront locationPanoramic lake viewsSolar heatingBald eagles
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Karen Arbutine 407-928-3788,
CENTRAL REALTY GROUP INC 407-333-4400
Bought with:
Mel Bernstein, 638692
PREMIER SOTHEBYS INT'L REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: O6119165
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Living Room
Other
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19x14
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 23x13
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15x12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Dual Sinks, Garden Bath, Tub with Separate Shower Stall
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16x9
Dining room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 15x13
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 21x15
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19x17
Office
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17x12
Utility room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 11x10
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Bar Fridge, Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Solar Hot Water Owned, Water Softener, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile
- Doors: French Doors, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room, Other Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,384
- Total interior livable area: 3,952 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 34x21
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Sidewalk
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground, Other, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, Solar Heat
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 0.69 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Additional structures: Outdoor Kitchen
- Parcel number: 20193050800003110
- Zoning: PUD
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stone, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Street Lights
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fishing, Lake, Waterfront, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Fitness Center, Golf Carts OK, Park, Playground, Pool
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: LAKE FOREST SEC THREE B PH 5
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: 24-Hour Guard, Community Pool, Maintenance Grounds, Pool Maintenance, Private Road, Recreational Facilities
- HOA fee: $204 monthly
- HOA name: Artemis Lifestyle Services/Gaby Steffenson
- HOA phone: 407-302-8202
Location
- Region: Sanford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $310/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,089,931
- Annual tax amount: $9,484
- Date on market: 6/30/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 20 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2023 | Sold | $1,225,000-1.9%$310/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #O6119165 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2023 | Pending sale | $1,249,000$316/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6119165 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2023 | Price change | $1,249,000-2%$316/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6119165 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,274,000+41.7%$322/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6119165 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2017 | Listing removed | $899,000$227/sqft |
Source: Tolaris Realty Group- Lisa Scott Team #O5449184 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2017 | Listed for sale | $899,000+4.5%$227/sqft |
Source: Tolaris Realty Group- Lisa Scott Team #O5449184 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2016 | Sold | $860,000-4.3%$218/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O5449184 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2016 | Pending sale | $899,000$227/sqft |
Source: Tolaris Realty Group- Lisa Scott Team #O5449184 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2016 | Listing removed | $899,000$227/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Professional Group, Inc #O5379685 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2015 | Listed for sale | $899,000-7.8%$227/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Professional Group, Inc #O5379685 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2005 | Sold | $975,000+298%$247/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2004 | Sold | $245,000$62/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,317 +9.3% | $919,018 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $11,269 +19.8% | $893,118 +19.6% |
| 2023 | $9,404 +2.4% | $746,518 +3% |
| 2022 | $9,184 -2.3% | $724,775 +3% |
| 2021 | $9,403 -0.4% | $703,665 +0.3% |
| 2020 | $9,444 +0.9% | $701,237 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $9,364 | $685,471 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $9,364 +0.7% | $672,690 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $9,300 +0.3% | $658,854 +11.3% |
| 2016 | $9,269 +8.3% | $591,880 +1.4% |
| 2015 | $8,562 | $583,680 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $8,562 +0.3% | $579,048 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $8,539 +6.2% | $570,491 +1.7% |
| 2012 | $8,042 -1.8% | $560,955 -0.7% |
| 2011 | $8,191 -13.2% | $564,691 -11.6% |
| 2010 | $9,435 -8.1% | $638,464 -8.1% |
| 2009 | $10,265 -5.8% | $694,616 -8.8% |
| 2008 | $10,901 -3.6% | $761,310 -3.8% |
| 2007 | $11,313 +192.5% | $791,047 +229.6% |
| 2006 | $3,868 +24.2% | $240,000 +26.3% |
| 2005 | $3,113 -3% | $190,000 |
| 2004 | $3,211 +5.5% | $190,000 +7% |
| 2003 | $3,043 +62.4% | $177,500 +65.1% |
| 2002 | $1,873 | $107,500 |
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Neighborhood: 32771
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