Why Live in Lake Mack-Forest Hills
Lake Mack-Forest Hills is a small, rural, bedroom community about 50 miles from Orlando surrounded by campgrounds, state parks and undeveloped land. Homes on quarter-acre lots and available parcels are here for those looking to get away from the busyness of the metro area. “It’s unincorporated right now, so there are no HOAs,” says Carla Gibson, Realtor with Adams, Cameron & Co. “It’s really secluded, it’s affordable, and you can have a manufactured home.” Gibson, who sells frequently in the area, says manufactured homes are rarely allowed. Two- or three-bedroom manufactured homes are most common in Lake Mack-Forest Hills. Buyers can find properties built in the 1970s and 1980s that need updating or newer ones built after 2020. Some three- or four-bedroom single-family homes are also available. Most are either recently renovated or built in the 2020s. Prices range from $95,000 to around $225,000, with higher-priced homes featuring more square footage or bigger lawns. Those looking for land can find quarter-acre lots typically priced between $8,000 and $25,000. Regarding crime, Lake Mack-Forest Hills scores a 2 out of 10 on the CAP Index, 2 points lower than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Mack-Forest Hills a good place to live?
Lake Mack-Forest Hills is a good place to live. Lake Mack-Forest Hills is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Lake Mack-Forest Hills is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Lake Mack-Forest Hills has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 49. The average household income is $71,616 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 17.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Lake Mack-Forest Hills are home owners, with 16.7% of residents renting and 83.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Lake Mack-Forest Hills can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Lake Mack-Forest Hills neighborhood guide.
Is Lake Mack-Forest Hills, FL a safe neighborhood?
Lake Mack-Forest Hills, FL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Lake Mack-Forest Hills?
The median home price in Lake Mack-Forest Hills is $295,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $59,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,530 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $66K a year to afford the median home price in Lake Mack-Forest Hills. The average household income in Lake Mack-Forest Hills is $72K.
What are the best public schools in Lake Mack-Forest Hills?
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Home Trends in Lake Mack-Forest Hills, FL
On average, homes in Lake Mack-Forest Hills, DeBary sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Mack-Forest Hills, DeBary over the last 12 months is $295,000.
Median Sale Price
$295,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$295,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,038,058
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$299
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$295,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%