Homes for sale in
Lake Helen, Florida
Old-Florida quiet with easy reach to Orlando
16
Homes for sale
$712,450
Median list price
$337
Avg price / sqft
40
Median days on market
Lake Helen is one of Volusia County's smaller, older towns — oak-shaded lots, a slow pace, and a mix that runs heavily toward single-family homes rather than dense subdivisions. It sits close enough to DeLand's schools and services to feel connected, yet the drive to Downtown Orlando is about 40 minutes, putting the city's jobs and airport within reasonable reach while keeping the rural feel intact.
For buyers today, the market is thin and priced with intent: just 16 active listings, a median list price of $731,750, and a range that stretches from $355,000 up to $1,250,000. Homes are moving at a healthy clip — median 31.5 days on market — and over the past year 51 homes sold at a median of $449,000, with sellers collecting about 96% of asking. If you want options, keep an eye on what's just reduced and use browse by price to filter within the wider Volusia County picture.
Lake Helen is in Volusia County, Florida.
Quick facts
$355,000 – $1.3M price range
2,158 sqft median home
Leans seller right now
Drive times
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Lake Helen
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$550,000
840 PLEASANT STREET, LAKE HELEN
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,821 sqft
$649,900
1210 GEM LANE, LAKE HELEN
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft
$875,000
251 W DELAWARE AVENUE, LAKE HELEN
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,489 sqft
$190,000
381 W OHIO AVENUE, LAKE HELEN
2 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft
$575,000
411 GARDEN STREET, LAKE HELEN
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,121 sqft
$559,900$569,900
491 W DELAWARE AVENUE, LAKE HELEN
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,009 sqft
$620,000$630,000
310 W WASHINGTON AVENUE, LAKE HELEN
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,200 sqft
$1,150,000$1,250,000
360 S LAKEVIEW DRIVE, LAKE HELEN
4 bd · 5 ba · 3,684 sqft
$799,000$815,000
212 PLEASANT STREET, LAKE HELEN
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,566 sqft
$749,900$770,000
210 WESTLAKE DRIVE, LAKE HELEN
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,730 sqft
$355,000$375,000
490 JOHN STREET UNIT A & B, LAKE HELEN
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft
$775,000
900 E KICKLIGHTER (5 +- ACRES) ROAD, LAKE HELEN
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,624 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Lake Helen market
Leans seller
3.6 months of inventory
Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.
50
Sold, last 12 months
$446,995
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
27 days
Median time to sell
Lake Helen vs Volusia County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 52.2% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 14.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Lake Helen, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
Where to look
Lake Helen neighborhoods
Show all 3 Lake Helen neighborhoods A–ZHide the full neighborhood list+
Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.
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 Lake Helen
Detached homes, room to breathe
The active inventory is almost entirely single-family residences — 14 of 16 listings — with just one condo-hotel unit and one half-duplex in the mix.
Homes with pools available
Four of the current listings come with a pool, a meaningful share in a market this small.
A handful of luxury options
Three active listings are priced above $1 million, topping out at $1,250,000 for buyers at the high end.
Commuter-friendly location
Downtown Orlando is roughly 40 minutes away, with Orlando International Airport about 54 minutes out.
DeLand-area schools
Most homes feed into schools like Volusia Pines Elementary, DeLand Middle, and DeLand High.
Population
2,877
Median age
43.8
Median income
$94,952
Median home value
$344,900
What people here are into
Active
Top 8% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 8% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 13% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Active
Top 16% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Lifestyles
Top 19% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Lifestyles
Top 23% in the U.S.Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Helen home
≈ $4,450/mo
$712,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
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In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
Straight answers
Lake Helen real estate FAQs
Is Lake Helen a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want an older, quiet Florida town with detached homes on generous lots rather than a busy suburban grid. You're still within about 40 minutes of Downtown Orlando and close to DeLand, and most homes feed into schools such as Volusia Pines Elementary and DeLand High.
Is Lake Helen expensive?+
It's priced above the county average, with a median list price of $731,750 and active listings ranging from $355,000 to $1,250,000. That said, actual sales tell a gentler story — the median sold price over the last 12 months was $449,000, so there's room across the browse by price range.
What do homes cost in Lake Helen?+
Expect to pay around $343 per square foot on a median home of about 2,156 square feet. Prices span from the mid-$300,000s up past $1 million, and three current listings sit in the luxury homes ($1m+) tier.
How is the market right now?+
It's tight but active: only 16 homes are listed, and the median time on market is 31.5 days. Over the past year 51 homes sold, with sellers averaging about 96% of asking — a sign that well-priced homes don't linger, so watch the open houses this week.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $97 a month, which is modest for the area, and median property tax lands near $5,115 a year. Because so much inventory is single-family homes on larger lots, HOA obligations are often lighter than in gated communities.
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