Florida Lakefront Homes, Lots and Investment Property
Information valuable to anyone wishing to purchase Florida lakefront
homes, lots or investment properties. Search our database of over 1,000
waterfront properties. Central Florida lakefront homes are some of
the most desirable properties in Florida. Learn about lake environmental
issues, dock restrictions, flood zones, canal homes, lake view and lake
access properties.
The
vast Harris Chain of Lakes is located in our area along with hundreds of
small and medium sized spring-fed lakes. The Cites of Mount Dora, Eustis,
Tavares and Leesburg are true lakefront cities with great waterfront
amenities and recreational opportunities. Here, boating, fishing,
waterskiing, cruising and exploring our natural waterways is a way of
life.
Lakefront living is a dream lifestyle for many retirees. Some come
to Lake County for our great fishing, others love to cruise our waterways,
watch our abundant wildlife or catch lunch with their friends at a
waterfront restaurant. Lake County offers residents a more simple and
natural view of Old Florida. Instead of touting the largest theme
park or coaster, our area’s greatest assets are courtesy of Mother Nature.
With
more than 1,000 lakes and rivers, there’s no surprise how Lake County got
its name. This Central Florida County is not only home to hundreds of
waterways, but the freshwater fishing and boating amenities are some of
the best in the nation. From expansive lakeside parks and boating
facilities, to nationally recognized kayaking and canoeing trials, Lake
County is the closest thing in the State to a freshwater boater’s
paradise.
Recently, the City of Tavares has worked to become “Americas
Seaplane City”. A new 88 slip marina and sea plane base has
been constructed on the edge of the downtown area. The base serves an
east-west sea lane on the lake and includes a floating fuel dock with
marine gas, three floating seaplane slips, a grassy beaching area
protected by floating docks positioned offshore, and a new shallow-angle
concrete ramp leading to paved parking for amphibians. Al’s Landing,
a popular restaurant overlooking the new Sea Plane base is a popular place
to enjoy lunch while watching the seaplanes land and take flight on Lake
Dora.
Phil
and Judy Kelley are specialists in Lake County Florida lakefront homes,
lots and investment properties. Each lake in Florida is unique.
Buyers need to match their lifestyle, expectations and budget to each lake
in order to make the right choice. As a team, we listen to our clients
and use our experience and knowledge to guide them to lakes that fit each
personal profile. With so many choices, it is important to ascertain the
nuances of each client’s “wish list”. Are you a fisherman? Water
skier? Cruiser? Do you want access to waterfront restaurants or just
want a nice lake view? The size of the lake is very important.
For example, a cruiser would be very bored if limited to a lake of 300
acres, while a fisherman would be delighted to fish in a lake where public
access is limited.
Many
people are surprised to find how affordable a Harris Chain canal or lagoon
home can be. While direct lakefront property has remained some of the most
desirable real estate in our area, canal homes offer an affordable
waterfront living alternative. The Harris Chain is surrounded by canals
leading into the main lake. Boat docks line these canals offering a
popular lake lifestyle without the high cost of living directly on the
lake.
This
website offers a unique property search feature that allows public access
to the Central Florida MLS database. This is the same database that
Realtors use to find homes for their clients. In addition, we have
teamed with “Listing Book” to offer personally customized searches along
with email notifications of a change in status or availability of a home
within their search criteria. If you are interested in a custom search
for your own use, please don’t hesitate to
contact us.
Finding the right lakefront home or property can be a daunting task.
Most Realtors do not have intimate knowledge of these properties and this
can lead to disappointments and wasted time. Some of the properties
listed in the MLS as “lakefront” are not. Sometimes the so-called
lake is actually a drainage area or “seasonal pond”. Lake levels
fluctuate and canals can become shallow or dry during droughts. You not
only need to know the conditions of the lake as it currently exists, you
need to know the historic and seasonal levels and conditions of each lake.
We
hope you enjoy this website, find it useful and will return again.
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