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Property Description
"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
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 26823 Forest Hills St
General
- Sold For: $245,000
- HOA FEE: $125/month
- Taxes: $2,519 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: G5094946
- Added to Site: 276 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 1-2 Years
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Skylight(s), Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Furnishings: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Awning(s), Irrigation System, Sidewalk
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Ground Level, Open
Location
- Area: 34788 - Leesburg / Haines Creek
- County: Lake
- Development Name: 34788 - Leesburg / Haines Creek
- Subdivision: HIGHLAND LAKES
- Driving Directions: Driving south on 44 from Leesburg, make a left onto Highland Lakes Blvd. Stay on Highland lakes and make a left onto Forest Hills St. The house is on your left.
- Direction Faces: West
Community
- Community Name: 34788 - Leesburg / Haines Creek
- 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
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Penny Myers
- Assoc. Fees Include: Common Area Taxes, Community Pool, Manager, Private Road, Recreational Facilities
- Adult Community: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Public
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Wood Frame
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: One
- Square Feet: 1,380
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,380 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1997
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,770
- Lot Size: 7770
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Lake
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $125
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
- Tax Amount: $2,519
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: HIGHLAND LAKES SUB PHASE 5 LOT 1027 PB 36 PGS 65-66 ORB 6135 PG 717
- Flood Zone Info: X
- APN: 242024054000010270
- Property ID: 242024054000010270
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Schools
Schools serving 26823 Forest Hills St
School District:Lake County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Leesburg Elementary School 2229 South Street, Leesburg, FL 34748 | PK-5 | 5.4 mi |
Oak Park Middle School 2101 South Street, Leesburg, FL 34748 | 6-8 | 5.3 mi |
Leesburg High School 1401 Yellow Jacket Way, Leesburg, FL 34748 | 9-12 | 5.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 26823 Forest Hills St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/02/2025
Sold
$245,000
0.41%
MLS
8/12/2025
Price Reduced
$244,000
-0.41%
MLS
8/08/2025
Price Reduced
$245,000
-2%
MLS
7/30/2025
Price Reduced
$250,000
-7.37%
MLS
7/08/2025
Price Reduced
$269,900
-1.82%
MLS
5/18/2025
Price Reduced
$274,900
-1.79%
MLS
4/16/2025
Listed
$279,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
26823 Forest Hills Street, Leesburg, FL 34788 (MLS# G5094946) is a Single Family property that was sold at $245,000 on October 02, 2025. Want to learn more about 26823 Forest Hills Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Leesburg? You can browse all Leesburg real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

