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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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 261 N Lakeview Dr
General
- Sold For: $449,000
- Taxes: $8,033 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: O6345125
- Added to Site: 275 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: No Minimum
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), PrimaryBedroom Upstairs
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
- Deck/Patio: Screened, Wrap Around
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Screened, Wrap Around
Location
- Area: 32744 - Lake Helen
- County: Volusia
- Development Name: 32744 - Lake Helen
- Subdivision: LAKE HELEN BLK 102
- Driving Directions: I4 EAST TO EXIT 116 AT STOP SIGN GO LEFT (EAST) TO N LAKEVIEW DR GO LEFT (NORTH) TO HOME ON RIGHT.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- Elementary School: Volusia Pines Elem
- Middle School: Deland Middle
- High School: Deland High
Community
- Community Name: 32744 - Lake Helen
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water District: LAKE HELEN
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Cable Connected, Water Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Bungalow, Historical
- Architectural Style: Bungalow, Historical
- Exterior Const.: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Basement Desc.: Crawl Space, Other
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Blinds
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Square Feet: 1,872
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,872 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1914
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Features
- Property View: Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.93
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 40,660
- Lot Size: 40660
- Lot Dimensions: 168 x 206
- Frontage: Street Paved
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved, Asphalt
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Access Desc: Lake
- Water Extras: Yes
- Water Front Name: LAKE HELEN
- Water Front Desc.: Lake Front
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $8,033
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- 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
- Flood Zone Info: A
- APN: 713002620220
- Property ID: 713002620220
- Block/Lot/Section: 173
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Sold by Charles Rutenberg Realty Orlando
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Schools
Schools serving 261 N Lakeview Dr
School District:Volusia County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Volusia Pines Elementary School 500 East Kicklighter Road, Lake Helen, FL 32744 | PK-5 | 1.1 mi |
Deland High School 800 North Hill Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724 | 9-12 | 4.8 mi |
Deland Middle School 1400 Aquarius Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724 | 6-8 | 4.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 261 N Lakeview Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/30/2026
Sold
$449,000
-10.02%
MLS
2/24/2026
Price Reduced
$499,000
-4.95%
MLS
1/28/2026
Price Reduced
$525,000
-6.08%
MLS
1/02/2026
Price Reduced
$559,000
-3.45%
MLS
12/13/2025
Price Reduced
$579,000
-3.34%
MLS
11/03/2025
Price Reduced
$599,000
-6.41%
MLS
10/20/2025
Price Reduced
$640,000
-3.03%
MLS
10/15/2025
Price Reduced
$660,000
—
MLS
10/08/2025
Listed
$660,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
261 N Lakeview Drive, Lake Helen, FL 32744 (MLS# O6345125) is a Single Family property that was sold at $449,000 on June 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 261 N Lakeview Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lake Helen? You can browse all Lake Helen real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

