1218 Howard Road

Sold 1/15/16Virtual Tour
Sold 1/15/16Virtual Tour
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$685,000
4 beds5,391 sqft$127/sqft
1218 Howard Rd, Leesburg, FL 34748
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.86 acresLot Size
1979Year Built
$127/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Don’t Miss the Boat! It’s “Paradise found” in this completely renovated and updated 4 or 5 bedroom, 6 ½ bath, grand 2 story mansion with nearly 5400 square feet of living area, plus a boathouse. AND the boat comes with it! This home offers glorious views of Lake Harris from virtually every room in the house! Your journey begins with the impressive formal dining room, spacious living (great) room with stone fireplace, a very fancy and new powder room, den or office area with fireplace, media room...Don’t Miss the Boat! It’s “Paradise found” in this completely renovated and updated 4 or 5 bedroom, 6 ½ bath, grand 2 story mansion with nearly 5400 square feet of living area, plus a boathouse. AND the boat comes with it! This home offers glorious views of Lake Harris from virtually every room in the house! Your journey begins with the impressive formal dining room, spacious living (great) room with stone fireplace, a very fancy and new powder room, den or office area with fireplace, media room all set with 6 recliners and a 65" flat screen, glass enclosed Florida room with French doors to the pool, more office space, and a full bath that opens to the pool area. There is also a bedroom & separate bath which would make a perfect haven of rest for guests! The updated incredible kitchen boasts GE Profile appliances, a built-in Miele coffee maker, a breakfast bar, along with the wet bar that also has granite countertops. Upstairs is the very exclusive and intimate master suite with sitting area, a balcony, and his’ n hers separate bathrooms! The two additional upstairs bedroom suites are private, spacious and welcoming to family and friends. Outside, your journey to paradise is complete with all the activities afforded you! The large pool area is great for hot summer days. The private dock, sun deck and boathouse are ideal for cookouts and endless hours of fun on the lake. The boathouse is air conditioned and even has a summer kitchen! Its a tropical paradise and once you arrive you'll never want to leave!
  • Listed by: Linda Grizzard 352.267.0668 linda@eragrizzard.com Brokerage DRE #156139 • ERA GRIZZARD REAL ESTATE
Listing closed: 01/15/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: G4818455

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$660,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

94.8%

Leesburg, FL

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Property Information for 1218 Howard Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,669 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Lake County
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Township: 20
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Lake, Lake - Chain of Lakes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Lot Size: 0.86 AC / 37,352 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 6270.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: From Leesburg South on US Hwy 27, just past Lake Harris Turn Left on Howard Rd & House will be on the Left, Look for Sign
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Paved
  • Senior Community: No
  • Subdivision Num: 0002
  • SW Subdiv Community Name: Not Applicable
  • Street Number: 1218
  • Street Name: Howard
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: LEESBURG
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Dimensions: 24X22
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association Fee Requirement: None
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: 000
  • Tax Book Number: 0/0
  • Tax Legal Description: FROM W 1/4 COR OF SEC 2 RUN N ALONG W LINE OF SAID SEC 1511.25 FT, S 76DEG 00MIN 30SEC E 670.43 FT, S 77DEG 48MIN E 356.84 FT, S 68DEG 45MIN E 27.31 FT FOR POB, RUN S 45DEG W 17.58 FT TO NLY EDGE OF CLAY RD, SELY ALONG NLY EDGE OF CLAY RD TO PT S 46DEG 08
  • Tax Lot: 002
  • Tax Year: 2014
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Future Land Use: 0103
  • Lot Features: In County
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 116.0 x 322.0
  • Parcel Number: 022024000200000200
  • Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
  • Water Access: Lake, Lake - Chain of Lakes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Lake Harris
  • Water Extras: Boathouse, Lift, Seawall - Concrete, Skiing Allowed
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Boathouse, Lift, Seawall - Concrete, Skiing Allowed
  • Zoning: R-6
  • Zoning Compatible: No
  • Living Area: 5391
  • Lot Dimensions: 116.0 x 322.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1979
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Public Survey Range: 24
  • Public Survey Section: 02
  • Dock Description: Dock - Slip Deeded On-Site
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Siding, Stone, Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Kitchen, Outdoor Shower
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Structures: Boat House, Outdoor Kitchen
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Security Features: Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
  • Waterfront Features: Lake - Chain of Lakes, Lake
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 116
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 6
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Bonus Room, Den/Library/Office, Florida Room, Formal Dining Room Separate, Foyer, Great Room, Inside Utility, Loft, Media Room
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Other Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Zoned
  • Interior Features: Attic, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dry Bar, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 15.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 1218 Howard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 15, 2016

Sold

MFRMLS #G4818455

$685,000—
Nov 9, 2015

Pending

MFRMLS #G4818455

—
Oct 5, 2015

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #G4818455

$799,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/2016

Sold

MFRMLS #G4818455

$685,000
11/09/2015

Pending

MFRMLS #G4818455

—
10/05/2015

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #G4818455

$799,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1218 Howard Road

Taxable ValueLand$213,990Additions$443,670Total$657,660
Tax Record2024$8,909 ($742 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths11Total Finished SqFt5,391 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,391 SqFtStories2Lot Size32,365 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979Year Renovated2010CountyLAKEAPN02-20-24-0002-000-00200Fireplace TypeSingle

Schools near 1218 Howard Road

This home is within Lake County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Leesburg Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Oak Park Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Leesburg High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center
Public - PK to 2
Rating
School
Distance
Leesburg Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Oak Park Middle School
Public6 to 8

Leesburg High School
Public9 to 12

Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center
PublicPK to 2

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1218 Howard Road, Leesburg, FL 34748
$685,000
4
5,391
37,352
1212 Howard Road, Leesburg, FL 34748
$300,000
4
2
3,225
34,541
1224 Howard Road, Leesburg, FL 34748
$575,000
4
3,276
103,750
1206 Howard Road, Leesburg, FL 34748
$1,410,000
3
3,595
61,506
1306 Howard Road, Leesburg, FL 34748
$650,000
3
2,124
54,000
1221 Howard Road, Leesburg, FL 34748
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4
4,278
158,994

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