Lake Yale
A haven for outdoor enthusiasts
Surrounded by lakes and protected land, the community is an outdoor haven. “It attracts people who like fishing, boating and nature in general,” says Bent Danholm, a broker at Maxim Realty Orlando with more than 20 years of real estate experience. Both Lake Yale and the much larger Lake Griffin nearby hum with daily activity. Boaters and watercraft enthusiasts enjoy the freedom to roam more than 10,000 acres of open water. Anglers take advantage of some of the state’s best sport-fishing. “Lake Yale is the best bass-fishing lake in the area,” says Evans, who adds that the lake hosts regular tournaments. The community’s native marshlands are home to Sawgrass Island Preserve, which features primitive hiking trails and is a prime spot for bird-watchers and other nature lovers. Similar recreational opportunities are available at the Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area that borders the community to the south. Golfers can hone their game at the nearby Harbor Hills Country Club, a semi-private course that features an 18-hole, 6,900-yard layout.Large acreage homes, amenities-filled manufactured home community are highlights
Large homes on acreage lots dot the community’s farmland and highlight the residential solitude the area can provide. Ranch-style designs are common among the overall single-family housing. Prices typically range from the high $200,000s to the mid-$600,000s. Lakefront manufactured homes provide a more affordable alternative, with prices ranging from under $100,000 to more than $200,000. Sunlake Estates is an amenities-filled 55-plus community with an interesting history. “What makes us different is that we started out in the ‘70s as a street-built subdivision that failed,” Evans says. “The developers went to Lake County and asked if they could change the streets and lot sizes, and the county said no. So, technically, we’re a subdivision with manufactured homes in it. We have wide streets and cul-de-sacs.” Amenities include a pool, clubhouse, fitness center and craft room, as well as boat slips. But that’s not all. “Only two communities in Lake County have first-responders, and we’re one of them,” Evans adds. “On top of that, we’re a gated community with security that drives around at night.”Umatilla schools serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade
Florida offers school choice, so students aren’t bound by their zip code. However, most students are zoned into a trio of schools in a neighboring community. Umatilla Elementary is a B-rated school by Niche. Umatilla Middle is a B-minus-rated school. Umatilla High, a C-plus-rated school, offers extracurricular activities as diverse as Army JROTC and a bass anglers club.Shopping and dining require a bit of a drive
The Publix-anchored Woodland Center in Eustis is about a 10-mile drive. There's also a Winn-Dixie nearby. The Gator Bay Bar & Grill is a popular destination for food and fun in nearby Leesburg. More retail and dining options are concentrated further south in Leesburg along the U.S. Highway 441 corridor.U.S. Highway 441 is a major regional thoroughfare
U.S. Highway 441 provides access to points of interest throughout the region. If residents do get the itch to be in the thick of things, the highway can be taken directly into the heart of Central Florida’s largest city. “You’re still just an hour from Orlando, so that’s not bad,” Danholm says.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kelly Monroe
Responds QuicklyLPT REALTY, LLC
(567) 706-6586
89 Total Sales
1 in Lake Yale
$285,000 Price
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Lisa Pownall
LISA REALTY PARTNERS
(321) 316-6461
39 Total Sales
1 in Lake Yale
$339,900 Price
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Nanette Elliott
REALTY EXECUTIVES IN THE VILLAGES
(352) 747-9547
28 Total Sales
1 in Lake Yale
$328,000 Price
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Jaret Whitney
EXIT REALTY TRI-COUNTY
(352) 720-8780
44 Total Sales
1 in Lake Yale
$480,000 Price
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Margaret Harrington
WEICHERT, REALTORS-HALLMARK PR
(321) 449-7709
15 Total Sales
1 in Lake Yale
$110,100 Price
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Justin Brown
RE/MAX ELITE
(321) 301-1918
69 Total Sales
1 in Lake Yale
$370,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Lake Yale | US |
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Homicide | 2 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 1 | 4 |
Burglary | 1 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
Larceny | 1 | 4 |
Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lake Yale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake Yale, Leesburg sell after 171 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Yale, Leesburg over the last 12 months is $492,595.
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