Homes for sale in
Altoona, Florida
Ocala forest country living north of the lakes
10
Homes for sale
$594,950
Median list price
$395
Avg price / sqft
24
Median days on market
Altoona sits at the edge of the Ocala National Forest in northern Lake County, where acreage, pine woods, and a slower pace replace the suburban grid. This is a place for buyers who want room to breathe — the housing stock leans toward single-family homes on land, with a few manufactured homes mixed in, and the kind of quiet that keeps people here for decades. Orlando is close enough to matter, with downtown about 65 minutes away and Universal roughly 70.
The market here is small and uneven, which is exactly what makes it interesting. There are just 11 active listings and the median list price is $550,000, but that figure is pulled up by a couple of luxury homes ($1m+) — the range runs from $60,000 all the way to $2.5 million. Homes that sold over the past year actually closed at a median of $200,000, so there's real room to browse by price and find something grounded.
Altoona is in Lake County, Florida.
Quick facts
$60,000 – $2.5M price range
1,660 sqft median home
Leans seller right now
Drive times
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Altoona
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$1,399,000
19529 DORR ROAD, ALTOONA
6 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,225 sqft
$60,000
47903 DEER CROSSING ROAD, ALTOONA
1 bd · 1 ba · 552 sqft
$2,500,000
29025 SE 150TH STREET, ALTOONA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft
$550,000
TBD Lot 6 KEENE ROAD, ALTOONA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,700 sqft
$777,900$789,900
19106 CLAYTON TRAIL, ALTOONA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,869 sqft
$164,900$174,900
20315 GREENWING ROAD, ALTOONA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,620 sqft
$114,900$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
$639,900$649,900
44131 PARKWAY LANE, ALTOONA
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,264 sqft
$399,000
29160 SE 150TH STREET, ALTOONA
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,133 sqft
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The Altoona market
Leans seller
3.3 months of inventory
Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.
33
Sold, last 12 months
$200,000
Median sold price
90%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
47 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
Ocala Forest at your door
Altoona borders the Ocala National Forest, so acreage and wooded lots are part of everyday life here.
Wide price range
Active listings span $60,000 to $2.5 million, from modest parcels to multi-million-dollar properties.
Land and acreage appeal
With most homes being single-family residences on larger lots, this is country living rather than tract development.
Umatilla schools
Students are typically assigned to Umatilla Elementary, Middle, and High schools nearby.
Commuter reach to Orlando
Downtown Orlando is about 65 minutes away and Universal roughly 70, keeping the metro 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
≈ $3,554/mo
$594,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
30%
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?+
If you want quiet, space, and proximity to the Ocala National Forest, Altoona delivers. It's a small rural community in northern Lake County with single-family homes on land, assigned to Umatilla schools, and Orlando is still reachable at about 65 minutes to downtown. It suits buyers who value acreage and privacy over walkable amenities.
Is Altoona expensive?+
It depends entirely on what you're after. The median list price is $550,000, but that's skewed by two luxury homes ($1m+) in the active inventory — homes actually sold over the last year closed at a median of $200,000. Property taxes are modest, with a median around $2,180 a year.
What do homes cost in Altoona?+
Active listings range from $60,000 to $2.5 million, with an average of about $368 per square foot and a median home size near 1,620 square feet. For a realistic read on everyday pricing, the 33 homes sold in the past year closed at a median of $200,000. You can browse by price to see what fits your budget.
How is the Altoona market right now?+
Inventory is tight with just 11 active listings, and well-priced homes move fast — the median time on market is only 4 days. That said, sellers are averaging about 90% of their asking price, so there's still room to negotiate on homes that have been sitting. Watch the just reduced listings for opportunities.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Altoona's rural, acreage-oriented homes generally don't come with HOA fees, and no median HOA figure is reported here. Property taxes run a median of about $2,180 per year, which is reasonable for the lot sizes you'll find. It's one of the quieter, lower-overhead corners of Lake County.
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IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS. Market statistics are computed from listing and sold data and change as the market moves.
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