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261 E MICHIGAN AVE Lake Helen, FL 32744
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Key Details
Sold Price $785,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,488 sqft
Price per Sqft $315
Subdivision Lake Helen
MLS Listing ID O6018617
Sold Date 08/22/22
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Construction Status Inspections
HOA Y/N No
Originating Board Stellar MLS
Year Built 1900
Annual Tax Amount $6,232
Lot Size 5.010 Acres
Acres 5.01
Property Description
Reduced below appraisal! Located in the heart of Historic Lake Helen on 5+ acre that is fenced in with solar electric gate that also has a separate fenced pasture and horse stall/stables for your aspiring equestrian. Nestled between Lake Helen and Lake Harlan you will find this update home originally built in 1900 offers you both tradition and modern lifestyle. The beautiful wrap around wood porch takes you inside the family room with all updated crown molding, brick fireplace and reclaimed wood flooring that flows into the kitchen and dining area. Off the family room is classic style study/den with built-in book cases and elegantly designed crown molding including the ceiling. The downstairs master bedroom has a beautiful bay window overlooking Lake Harlan with a master bathroom that includes a walk-in shower and walk-in closet. Continue into the modern kitchen with all new built in wood cabinets, appliances, a 5 burner gas range, stone counter tops and farmhouse stainless steel sink in the center island. Dining area offers bay window with French doors to the right and left that lead out to two separate screen porches that are 8'x10' with a connecting
wooden deck, 12'x30' overlooking the manicured 5+ acres with oaks trees and water front on Lake Harlan that offers lots of room for family entertaining. Off the kitchen is the tiled laundry room with 1/2 bath. Upstairs are 4 additional bedrooms with an oversized 2nd bathroom that includes double sinks, shower and "old fashion" styled bathtub. The detached oversized 3 car garage has a work shop area and circular driveway for easy access and room for lots of family and/or guests. Detached from the main house is a separate building/studio that includes a mini split heating and cooling system and wood floors that can be used as an office and/or hobby shop that is 24' x 16'. (not included with total square feet of main house). There is a well and irrigation system that covers approximately 2 acres of the property. A new roof for house and garage was installed in 2018, new concrete Hardee board siding in 2019 for the house and garage and exterior painting. Throughout the house include updated lights fixtures, crown molding and refinished heart of pine wood floors. Windows have been replaced with the exception of 2nd bathroom and study/den. Heating and air conditioning along with new duct work replaced in 2018. Electrical panel and gas pipe lines have been updated along with newly installed insta gas hot water heater and water purification system. Spray foam insulation has been added to the attic and under the house. Enjoy nature and natural wild life that includes turtles, racoons, squirrels, sand hill cranes along with the mature and young fruit trees and separate garden area Located 3 miles to I-4, 16 miles to Sanford and 20 miles to Daytona Beach. Shopping and restaurants and hospitals located nearby in Deland.
Location
State FL
County Volusia
Community Lake Helen
Zoning 08R2
Rooms
Other Rooms Attic, Breakfast Room Separate, Den/Library/Office, Great Room, Inside Utility
Interior
Interior Features Built-in Features, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Master Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Heating Central, Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Reclaimed Wood, Tile, Wood
Fireplaces Type Electric
Fireplace true
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Ice Maker, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Purifier
Laundry Inside, Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature French Doors, Irrigation System, Rain Gutters, Storage
Garage Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces 3.0
Fence Other, Wire, Wood
Utilities Available Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Mini Sewer, Phone Available, Propane, Water Available, Water Connected
Waterfront true
Waterfront Description Lake
View Y/N 1
Water Access 1
Water Access Desc Lake
View Trees/Woods, Water
Roof Type Shingle
Porch Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
Parking Type Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Attached Garage false
Garage true
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Historic District, City Limits, Paved, Zoned for Horses
Story 2
Entry Level Two
Foundation Crawlspace
Lot Size Range 5 to less than 10
Sewer Septic Tank, Other
Water Public
Architectural Style Other, Traditional
Structure Type Cement Siding, Wood Frame
New Construction false
Construction Status Inspections
Others
Pets Allowed Yes
Senior Community No
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Special Listing Condition None
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