129 E Laurel AVENUE, Howey In The Hills, FL 34737

$455,000 Asking Price

3 beds
2 baths
1,634  sqft
Built in 1973

Welcome to historic Howey-in-the-Hills or as Howey called it “The Florida Alps”. This well-maintained updated home is move in ready for its next family. The adorable kitchen is open to the family room with a breakfast bar and has a sliding window to the rear porch for serving drinks. The living room/dining room combo is large and open for gatherings or just to sit on the couch and read a book next to the large window. The primary bedroom has a lot of room for your king size bed and other furniture with a vanity area, walk-in closet, and private bath. The split floor plan allows for guests to have privacy and the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms share a large bathroom and ample closet space. Enjoy entertaining or relaxing on your large rear covered porch while enjoying the huge fenced private backyard with lots of mature vegetation. Sit out in your front yard and enjoy a view of Little Lake Harris or take a 1 block stroll down to the park along the lake and sit on the pier or gazebo. Bring your golf cart to enjoy all Howey has to offer. The community has a boat ramp for access to the Harris Chain of Lakes along with the pier and playground. Only two blocks away from the historic Howey Mansion. Need some quick food or drink, then visit the Howey Market at the main intersection of Howey for some homemade food by The Roosters Kitchen, fine wine and food. Want some lunch/dinner just drive 5 minutes in either direction to BoonDockers on the lake or Mission Inn which provides 2 golf courses and 3 restaurants. Publix is 10 minutes down the road in Tavares. This is a great central location to access activities in Clermont, Leesburg, Tavares, and Mount Dora. Roof 2016, New A/C 2023, New water heater 2023, New windows 2023, New Septic field 2023, New garage door and upscale opener 2023, New light switches and outlets 2023, New interior/exterior paint 2023, New front porch screen enclosure 2023, New vanities/toilets/sinks 2023, New plumbing fixtures 2023, New lighting and fans 2023, New appliances 2023, New outside electric panel 2023, New door hardware 2023, New shed 2023. No HOA! It’s clean! Don’t be Shy, schedule a showing today and let’s make history!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances:
Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Laundry:
In Garage
Flooring:
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
A/C:
true, Central Air
Heating:
true, Electric

Exterior

General:
French Doors, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Storage, Shed(s)
Style:
Traditional
Parking:
Driveway, Garage Door Opener

Construction

Roofing:
Shingle
Windows:
Double Pane Windows
General:
Block, Stucco, One, Slab

Location

Road/Access:
Street Paved
Originating MLS:
Stellar MLS
County:
Lake

Lot

Zoning:
SFR, HOWEY, EMERY HEIGHTS LOTS 1, 2, BLK B-3 PB 12 PG 94 ORB 5910 PG 1671, 2520250100B0300100
View:
Trees/Woods
Fencing:
Wood

Utilities

Utilities:
BB/HS Internet Available, Street Lights, Electricity Connected, Fire Hydrant
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Septic Tank

Financial

Source:
Stellar MLS
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.5%
NA Compensation:
2.5%

This listing courtesy of:
WATSON REALTY CORP., REALTORS, Curt Marksbury

About Howey in the Hills, FL

Housing

Number of Units
2,102
Median Home Value
$243,487
Median Rent
$1,096

10.50% of housing units are renter occupied.

9.84% are vacant.

Commute

Car
41.75%
Public Transportation
0.42%
Walk to Work
0.99%
Work from Home
54.03%
Other
2.80%

The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.

People

Population
4,320
Median Age
56.70
Median Household Size
2.50

Education

High School
29.02%
Associate’s Degree
14.68%
Bachelor’s Degree
16.69%
Graduate Degree
8.79%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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