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261 LAKEVIEW DRIVE LAKE HELEN FL 32744

$660,000
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261 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, LAKE HELEN, FL 32744 - MLS#MFRO6345125 261 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, LAKE HELEN, FL 32744 - MLS#MFRO6345125 261 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, LAKE HELEN, FL 32744 - MLS#MFRO6345125 261 LAKEVIEW DRIVE, LAKE HELEN, FL 32744 - MLS#MFRO6345125

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Overview of 261 N Lakeview Dr

4 Bedrooms
2/1 Bathrooms
Car Garage
2,736 Square Feet
1,872SF Living Area
Pool:
No
Water
Year Built 1914
Listed For 0 Days

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, you’ll 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 views—perfect 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 find—just 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 with a bond. Don't miss this fabulous property.

This lovely single family home was built in 1914 and features 4 bedrooms, and 2 full bathrooms plus 1 half bath. This home for sale is 2,736 square feet, with 1,872 sq ft being air conditioned living space. The home has a does not have a private swimming pool.

Directions to this property are as follows: I4 East To Exit 116 At Stop Sign Go Left (east) To N Lakeview Dr Go Left (north) To Home On Right.

Please contact your ZFC agent for more information about MLS# MFRO6345125 or any other homes for sale in Lake Helen or elsewhere in the Volusia County area.

Features & Amenities

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener

Architecture

Bungalow, Historic

Cooling

Central Air

Heating

Central, Electric

Flooring

Wood

Lot Dimensions

168 X 206

Lot Size

40660

View

Water view

Construction Materials

Frame, Wood Siding

Security Features

Smoke Detector(s)

Interior Features

Ceiling Fans(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Primary Bedroom Upstairs

Furnished

Unfurnished

Exterior Features

Rain Gutters

Lot Features

Historic District, City Limits, Landscaped, Oversized Lot, Paved

Patio And Porch Features

Screened, Wrap Around

Roof

Shingle

Window Features

Blinds

Utilities

Cable Available, Cable Connected, Water Connected

Waterfront Features

Lake Front

Water Body Name

L A K E H E L E N

Laundry

Inside, Laundry Room

Zoning

08 R1

Year Built

1914

Pets Allowed

Yes

Annual Real Estate Taxes

$7,959 (2024)

Legal Description

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

Property Type

Single Family Home

Other Structures

Workshop

Direction Faces

West

MLS Number

MFRO6345125

Universal Property Id

U S-12127-N-713002620220-R-N

Community Name

Lake Helen Blk 102

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The payment calculator figures for 261 N Lakeview Dr should be used as an estimate only. Loan terms including interest rate, and required downpayment will vary with each lender and/or individual. RE taxes for this home for sale are estimated based on the actual property taxes for this property for the tax year 2024 which are $7,959 but will likely change when this home sells. These estimations are calculated from a list price of $660,000 and a 25% down payment and do not include homeowners insurance which will vary greatly depending on the home characteristics and location.

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MLS# MFRO6345125 Listing History

10/08/2025 Listed for sale by PROMAX PROPERTY SOLUTIONS with MLS# MFRO6345125 with a list price of $660,000.

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Open House Schedule for 261 N LAKEVIEW DR

Oct 10
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Oct 11
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
This listing of 261 N Lakeview Dr Lake Helen FL 32744 was last updated on 2025-10-08 06:12:03. Listing courtesy of PROMAX PROPERTY SOLUTIONS.
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