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  • MLS#: O6345125 ( Residential )
  • Street Address: 261 Lakeview Drive
  • Viewed: 27
  • Price: $640,000
  • Price sqft: $234
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Wateraccess: Yes
  • Waterfront Type: Lake Front
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Bldg sqft: 2736
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Baths: 3
  • Full Baths: 2
  • 1/2 Baths: 1
  • Days On Market: 15
  • Additional Information
  • Geolocation: 28.9878 / -81.2315
  • County: VOLUSIA
  • City: LAKE HELEN
  • Zipcode: 32744
  • Subdivision: Lake Helen Blk 102
  • Elementary School: Volusia Pines Elem
  • Middle School: Deland
  • High School: Deland
  • Provided by: PROMAX PROPERTY SOLUTIONS
  • Contact: David Murray
  • 407-647-3377
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  • Description
    Historic District Lakefront Gem in Lake Helen. Step back in time with this designated historic district home built in 1914, beautifully situated on nearly one acre of pristine lakefront property on Lake Helen. Once occupied by the author of Lake Helen, The Gem of Florida, this residence blends timeless character with thoughtful modern updates. This beautiful lake front property could be used as a Bed & Breakfast, AIRBNB, or your students housing while attending Stetson University. Inside, youll find 4 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, featuring restored heart pine floors (2016) and oversized wavy glass windows (2016) that flood the home with natural light. Sixteen new windows (2023), two new HVAC units Air Handlers and Condensers (2024), and a brand new roof (2024) provide peace of mind for years to come. Enjoy the charm of the wrap around porch, with the lake side screened in for serene lakefront viewsperfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Launch your canoe, paddleboard, or small sailboat right from your backyard and take in the beauty of this peaceful setting. With its unique history, character, and location, this home is truly a rare findjust 23 miles to Daytona Beach, 35 miles to Orlando, and only 7.3 miles to Stetson University in Deland. Other improvements since current ownership: Driveway installed, laundry room moved inside, updates to kitchen including quartz countertops & primary bathroom, new stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer, fresh paint inside & out, water purification, sealed shed to add air conditioning, new closet doors, concrete added to basement housing new water heater and HVAC air handlers, new landscaping, septic tank emptied in 2025, tree work in August 2025, and termite annual inspections. Don't miss this fabulous property.
Property Features
Waterfront Description
  1. Lake Front
Appliances
  1. Dishwasher
  2. Disposal
  3. Dryer
  4. Range
  5. Refrigerator
  6. Washer
  7. Water Softener
Home Owners Association Fee
  1. 0.00
Basement
  1. Crawl Space
  2. Other
Carport Spaces
  1. 0.00
Close Date
  1. 0000-00-00
Cooling
  1. Central Air
Country
  1. US
Covered Spaces
  1. 0.00
Exterior Features
  1. Rain Gutters
Flooring
  1. Wood
Furnished
  1. Unfurnished
Garage Spaces
  1. 0.00
Heating
  1. Central
  2. Electric
High School
  1. Deland High
Insurance Expense
  1. 0.00
Interior Features
  1. Ceiling Fans(s)
  2. Coffered Ceiling(s)
  3. PrimaryBedroom Upstairs
Legal Description
  1. LOT 22 & ST ADJ ON S BLK 173 LAKE HELEN MB 2 PG 93 PER OR 1793 PG 1029 PER OR 6170 PG 0151 PER 6860 PGS 2216-2217 PER OR 7246 PG 2402 PER OR 8040 PG 0028
Levels
  1. Two
Living Area
  1. 1872.00
Lot Features
  1. Historic District
  2. City Limits
  3. Landscaped
  4. Oversized Lot
  5. Paved
Middle School
  1. Deland Middle
Area Major
  1. 32744 - Lake Helen
Net Operating Income
  1. 0.00
Occupant Type
  1. Owner
Open Parking Spaces
  1. 0.00
Other Expense
  1. 0.00
Other Structures
  1. Workshop
Parcel Number
  1. 7130-02-62-0220
Pets Allowed
  1. Yes
Property Type
  1. Residential
Roof
  1. Shingle
School Elementary
  1. Volusia Pines Elem
Sewer
  1. Septic Tank
Style
  1. Bungalow
  2. Historic
Tax Year
  1. 2024
Township
  1. 17
Utilities
  1. Cable Available
  2. Cable Connected
  3. Water Connected
View
  1. Water
Views
  1. 27
Virtual Tour Url
  1. https://360.reyvilla.com/ProMax/N_Lakeview_Drive/final_clean_n_lakeview.mp4
Water Source
  1. Public
Year Built
  1. 1914
Zoning Code
  1. 08R1