Homes for sale in
Altoona, Florida
Rural Lake County living near the Ocala National Forest
5
Homes for sale
$565,000
Median list price
$256
Avg price / sqft
18
Median days on market
Altoona sits in the northern reaches of Lake County, on the edge of the Ocala National Forest where the pace slows down and land is measured in acres, not lot lines. This is a place for people who want space, quiet, and a genuine rural rhythm while still being able to reach Orlando when they need to — roughly 65 minutes to downtown and 70 to Universal.
The market here is small and moves quickly: just 5 active listings right now, with a median list price of $565,000 and homes going under contract in about 18 days. Most of what trades is single-family homes on generous parcels, and if you're weighing a build there's also land & lots to consider. With inventory this thin, keeping an eye on just reduced listings is worth your time.
Altoona is in Lake County, Florida.
Quick facts
$229,000 – $650K price range
2,059 sqft median home
Seller’s market right now
Drive times
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Altoona
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$119,900
45901 MICHIGAN ROAD, ALTOONA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft
$649,000
41832 CARRIE LANE, ALTOONA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,059 sqft
$184,900
20315 GREENWING ROAD, ALTOONA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,620 sqft
$399,000
29160 SE 150TH STREET, ALTOONA
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,133 sqft
$639,900$649,900
44131 PARKWAY LANE, ALTOONA
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,264 sqft
$229,000
47807 STATE ROAD 19, ALTOONA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft
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The Altoona market
Seller’s market
1.7 months of inventory
Homes sell fast and inventory is thin — buyers should come prepared.
36
Sold, last 12 months
$209,000
Median sold price
90%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
49 days
Median time to sell
Altoona vs Lake County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 42.8% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 54.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Altoona, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Assigned schools as reported on active MLS listings — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Altoona
Edge of the National Forest
Altoona borders the Ocala National Forest, giving residents easy access to some of Central Florida's most protected wild land.
Space to spread out
The housing stock leans toward single-family homes on acreage, with a median size of 2,059 sqft.
Fast-moving small market
With only 5 active listings and a median 18 days on market, homes here don't sit long.
Umatilla-zoned schools
Most homes feed into Umatilla Elementary, Middle, and High School.
Commutable to Orlando
Downtown Orlando is about 65 minutes away and Universal roughly 70, keeping the city within reach.
Population
33
Median age
71.1
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Top 11% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Beliefs
Top 13% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Active
Top 14% in the U.S.Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Relationships
Top 19% in the U.S.Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 20% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 20% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Altoona home
≈ $3,473/mo
$565,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
20%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
Straight answers
Altoona real estate FAQs
Is Altoona a good place to live?+
Altoona suits buyers who value rural quiet and proximity to the Ocala National Forest over walkable convenience. It's a small community in northern Lake County with generous lots, and while Orlando is about 65 minutes off, day-to-day life here is decidedly slower-paced.
Is Altoona expensive?+
It's a mixed picture. The current median list price is $565,000, but sold homes over the last 12 months came in at a median of just $209,000 — a gap that reflects how few homes trade and how much size and acreage vary between listings.
What do homes cost in Altoona?+
Active listings run from $229,000 to $649,900, averaging about $256 per square foot on a median home size of 2,059 sqft. If you want to see what's available in the lower band, you can browse by price.
How is the Altoona housing market?+
It's a thin, quick market: 5 homes are active now, 36 sold in the past year, and the median time to contract is 18 days. Sellers are getting about 90% of their asking price on average, so there's room to negotiate but not indefinitely.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most Altoona properties are individual parcels rather than managed communities, so there's no meaningful HOA data to report. Property taxes run a median of about $3,431 per year.
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