FERN DRIVE, LEESBURG, FL, 34788
Active363 days on marketListed Aug 12, 2025MLS #O6335288
About this home
FERN DRIVE
Come build your dream home on this prime, cleared residential lot in the heart of Leesburg! Close to all of your shopping, dining, and entertainment needs with historic Mt Dora just minutes away, and less than an hour to Orlando International Airport. Also minutes from Lake Eustis and the chain of lakes for outdoor enthusiasts!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
0.18 ac
Lot size
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$385 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
Estimated payment
$385/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Where it sits
Inside Bassville Park
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Leesburg. See the full Leesburg guide →
Bassville Park — neighborhood snapshot
Population
8,471
Median age
52
Median income
$45,021
Median home value
$179,446
Avg household
3
Households w/ children
691
For the school run
Lake County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Leesburg market
$269K → $290K
Leesburg median sold, yr/yr
96.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
Median sold price, Leesburg, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 89% below the LEESBURG 34788 median. See the full Leesburg market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near FERN DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Feb ’26$160,000
5627 INDIANA DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 844 sqft · $190/sqft · 118 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$450,000
740 STONER ROAD · same community
3 bd · 1 ba · 850 sqft · $529/sqft · 5 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$245,000
9506 NUMBER TWO ROAD · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 893 sqft · $274/sqft · 247 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
John Carpenter
CFO/Broker · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about FERN DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for FERN DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
Live availability from John's calendar — pick a time and it's booked. Confirmation lands in your inbox immediately.
Straight answers
FERN DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for FERN DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $385/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on FERN DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $273. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Leesburg?+
At $32,000, this home is listed about 89% below the Leesburg median of $299,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to FERN DRIVE?+
Treadway Elementary School (elementary), Tavares High School (high), Tavares Middle School (middle) — Lake County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the LEESBURG 34788 market on paper
$32,000 is 89% below the LEESBURG 34788 median of $299,000.
02Time on market is leverage
363 days on market against a Leesburg median of 62 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $39,000, now $32,000 — a $7K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of EXIT REALTY PREMIER LEGACY · Chandler Williams. MLS #O6335288.
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.
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