$395,000
SOLD FEB 20, 2025

32 S Lake Cortez Dr Apopka, FL 32703

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,709 Sq Ft
6,292 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$231 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

116 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Stone Countertops
  • No HOA
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of February 2025

UNIQUE BASEMENT HOME IN FLORIDA. Located on Lake Cortez close to Altamonte Springs shopping and restaurants. Situated in the secluded community of Lake Mendelin Estates, the home has a fresh coat of exterior paint and features 3 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The master suite is upstairs with an amazing lake view along with a bedroom and full bathroom. Roof was just replaced on 10/2/24 and the Kitchen was remodeled in 2019 with new cabinets and stone countertops. It has a built in oven/microwave and a seperate induction cooktop. The living room is highlighted by a cozy fireplace as well as breathtaking views of the lake. The home also includes an unfinished basement with plenty of storage space. This home wont last long so schedule a showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ricardo Silva Moore

CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY ORLANDO Brokerage Phone: 407-622-2122 License #3579504

CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY ORLANDO

Last Buyer's Agent

Claire Sims LLC

LPT REALTY, LLC License #3413803

LPT REALTY, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,430

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 6,292 Sq Ft Lot
  • Northeast Facing Home

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,709 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Water Views
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Closet Cabinetry
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters
  • Private Mailbox

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Water Well
  • 1 Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Lake Mendelin Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,430

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1709
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Building Area Total: 2347
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6292
  • Directions to Property: From I-4 go west on SR 436, past SR 434. Turn right on South Lake Cortez Drive just pass Line Drive. House is 1/4 mile on your left.
  • Status: Sold
  • Street Direction: S
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow State: FL
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1049393
  • Minimum Lease: 7 Months
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 231.13
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_BedroomClosetType: Built-in Closet
  • MFR_BedroomClosetType: Built-in Closet
  • MFR_BedroomClosetType: Walk-in Closet
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • MFR_DockYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 407-622-2122
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Open Floorplan, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Street Number Modifier: 32
  • Has Basement: Unfinished
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Living Area Meters: 158.77
  • Room Count: 7

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: Northeast
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront: No
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Disclosures: Seller Property Disclosure
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Number Of Septics: 1
  • Number of Wells: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 0.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 0.00

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-1
  • Parcel Number: 12-21-28-4688-04-010
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Homestead YN: 0
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 585

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4430.02
  • Tax Block: D
  • Tax Book Number: R-126
  • Tax Lot: 1

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2024
Closed on
Feb 19, 2025
Sold by
Coffey Shaun M and Moore Ricardo A
Bought by
Vega Christopher D
Seller's Agent
Ricardo Silva Moore
CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY ORLANDO
Buyer's Agent
Claire Sims LLC
LPT REALTY, LLC
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,900
-12.2%
Total Days on Market
116
Views
81
Current Estimated Value
$394,171

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$829
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.78%
Original Mortgage
$395,000
Outstanding Balance
$394,342
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$171

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2019
Sold by
Coffey Shaun M and Moore Ricardo A Silva
Bought by
Coffey Shaun M and Moore Ricardo A Silva

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,600
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2017
Closed on
Jul 11, 2017
Sold by
Hackstie Joseph
Bought by
Coffey Shaun M and Moore Ricardo A Silva
Seller's Agent
Vince Indiveri
LIVE FLORIDA NOW LLC
List Price
$239,900
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-8.3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.68%
Original Mortgage
$216,015
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2016
Sold by
Bourland Carolyn
Bought by
Hackstle Joseph

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,000
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2016
Sold by
Secured Trustee Services Llc
Bought by
Hackstle Joseph

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,000
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2015
Sold by
Blue Label Holdings I Llc
Bought by
Secured Trustee Services Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,000
Interest Rate
12.99%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2013
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2013
Sold by
Japak Anthony T and Japak Carol M
Bought by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2008
Sold by
Us Bank Na
Bought by
Japak Anthony T and Japak Carol M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,651
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2008
Sold by
Bryant John R and Bryant Bonnie M
Bought by
Us Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2005
Sold by
Hill David C and Hill Elizabeth M
Bought by
Bryant John R and Bryant Bonnie M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2002
Sold by
Morrissey Kevin C and Morrissey Diane E
Bought by
Hill David C and Hill Elizabeth M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,000
Interest Rate
5.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 1994
Sold by
Wilson Michael R and Wilson Ivette
Bought by
Morrissey Kevin C and Bivins Diane E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,750
Interest Rate
9.01%

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $395,000 First International Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $220,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- Watson Title Services Inc
Warranty Deed $180,000 Watson Title Services Inc
Special Warranty Deed $116,000 Stonebridge Title Group Llc
Special Warranty Deed $110,100 Stonebridge Title Group Llc
Special Warranty Deed -- Attorney
Trustee Deed $40,100 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $152,000 New House Title Llc
Trustee Deed -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $220,000 --
Warranty Deed $159,000 --
Warranty Deed $105,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $395,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $209,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $216,015 FHA
Previous Owner $171,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $171,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $142,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $149,651 FHA
Previous Owner $176,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $159,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $45,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $99,750 No Value Available
Closed $44,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Sold $395,000 -3.4% $231 / Sq Ft
01/14/2025 01/14/25 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Price Changed $409,000 -2.2% $239 / Sq Ft
12/03/2024 12/03/24 Price Changed $418,000 0.0% $245 / Sq Ft
11/15/2024 11/15/24 Off Market $2,300 -- --
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Price Changed $420,000 -1.2% $246 / Sq Ft
10/28/2024 10/28/24 Price Changed $425,000 0.0% $249 / Sq Ft
10/17/2024 10/17/24 For Rent $2,300 0.0% --
10/02/2024 10/02/24 Price Changed $439,900 -2.2% $257 / Sq Ft
09/20/2024 09/20/24 For Sale $449,900 +104.5% $263 / Sq Ft
10/09/2017 10/09/17 Off Market $220,000 -- --
07/11/2017 07/11/17 Sold $220,000 -8.3% $129 / Sq Ft
05/31/2017 05/31/17 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2017 03/31/17 For Sale $239,900 -- $140 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,944 $303,078 -- --
2024 $4,430 $303,078 -- --
2023 $4,430 $292,243 $100,000 $192,243
2022 $3,916 $246,769 $85,000 $161,769
2021 $3,523 $207,005 $65,000 $142,005
2020 $2,203 $167,822 $0 $0
2019 $2,256 $164,049 $0 $0
2018 $2,234 $160,990 $32,000 $128,990
2017 $2,007 $146,412 $25,000 $121,412
2016 $2,323 $125,189 $18,000 $107,189
2015 $2,261 $118,617 $18,000 $100,617
2014 $2,183 $110,384 $32,000 $78,384
Source: Public Records

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: O6243603

Stellar MLS

APN: 12-2128-4688-04-010