261 N Lakeview Drive, Lake Helen, FL 32744
- $449,000
- 4
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 1,872
- SqFt
- Sold Price
- $449,000
- List Price
- $499,000
- Status
- Sold
- Days on Market
- 226
- Closing Date
- Jun 30, 2026
- MLS#
- O6345125
- Property Style
- Single Family
- Architectural Style
- Bungalow, Historic
- Year Built
- 1914
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Baths Half
- 1
- Living Area
- 1,872
- Lot Size
- 40,660
- Acres
- 0.93
- Total Acreage
- 1/2 to less than 1
- Legal Subdivision Name
- Lake Helen Blk 102
- MLS Area Major
- Lake Helen
Property 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 that flood the home 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 DRAIN FIELD HAS BEEN REPLACED. Don't miss this fabulous property.
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Additional Information
- Taxes
- $8033
- Minimum Lease
- No Minimum
- Location
- Historic District, City Limits, Landscaped, Oversized Lot, Paved
- Community Features
- No Deed Restriction
- Property Description
- Two Story
- Zoning
- 08R1
- Interior Layout
- Ceiling Fans(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), PrimaryBedroom Upstairs
- Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), PrimaryBedroom Upstairs
- Floor
- Wood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
- Utilities
- Cable Available, Cable Connected, Water Connected
- Heating
- Central, Electric
- Air Conditioning
- Central Air
- Exterior Construction
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features
- Rain Gutters
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Basement, Crawlspace
- Pool
- No Pool
- Elementary School
- Volusia Pines Elem
- Middle School
- Deland Middle
- High School
- Deland High
- Water Name
- Lake Helen
- Water Extras
- Powerboats None Allowed, Sailboat Water
- Water View
- Lake
- Water Access
- Lake
- Water Frontage
- Lake Front
- Pets
- Allowed
- Flood Zone Code
- A
- Parcel ID
- 7130-02-62-0220
- Legal Description
- LOT 22 & ST ADJ ON S BLK 173 LAKE HELEN MB 2 PG 93 PER OR 1793 PG 1029 PER OR 6170 PG 0151 PER 6860 PGS 2216-2217 PER OR 7246 PG 2402 PER OR 8040 PG 0028
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