$435,000
OPEN SAT 12PM - 3PM

488 N Summit Ave Lake Helen, FL 32744

Estimated payment $2,526/month

Total Views 528
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,229 Sq Ft
$354 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • RV Carport
  • Wood Flooring
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Pole Barn

About This Home

Welcome home to 488 North Summit Avenue, a charming retreat located in the gateway historical district of Lake Helen, Florida-the Gem of Florida's historic heart! This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home, built in 1992, boasts 1,229 square feet of cozy living on a generous 0.62-acre lot. Inside, enjoy beautiful hardwood floors with vaulted ceiling Family Room. Newly carpeted bedroom floors. The well equipped kitchen has Whirlpool Gold appliances and a great breakfast nook which overlooks your backyard oasis. Ready for that outdoor retreat then just steps away is your Florida Room. This home also has an attached garage, offering ample space for parking and storage. With Lake Helen's historic allure, this home could have great potential for a Short Term Rental opportunity, perfect for guests craving a quaint escape. But there is more to see on your tour, a place to keep all your big toys and trucks. The backyard is an amazing space, and you must see to believe just how much storage is available on these spacious 2 lots, RV and Boat pole barn. Two additional storage buildings. This property features a well-insulated absolutely, beautiful cypress sided workshop measuring 20 by 25 feet, complemented by an attached 24 by 36-foot parking stall suitable for large vehicles and equipment. This space has its own private gated entrance this too would make a great short- or long-Term Rental. Just a short drive away, explore vibrant shopping in Port Orange's bustling boutiques and plazas or soak up the sun and surf at New Smyrna Beach's stunning seashore, both within easy reach. Nestled in a quaint neighborhood, this home blends small-town charm with big possibilities. First time on the market and this amazing property definitely reflects the love of the homeowners. Grab your dream-come-true Lake Helen home-book your showing, it's going fast!
INFO IN LISTING IS DEEMED TO BE ACCURATE BUT MUST BE VERIFIED BY BUYERS. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH THE CITY OF LAKE HELEN, VOLUSIA COUNTY TAX, BUILDING, ZONING, ENVIRONMENTAL RELATED QUESTIONS, AND/OR PERMITTING TO THEM!

Listing Agent

Karen (Rene) Compton

WEICHERT REALTORS HALLMARK PR Brokerage Phone: 386-427-2622 License #3357089 Listed on: 08/29/2025

WEICHERT REALTORS HALLMARK PR

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,087

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 0.62 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 121 x 224
  • East Facing Home
  • Cross Fenced
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Oversized Lot
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Carport Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Epoxy
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Guest Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking
  • RV Carport

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,229 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • French Doors
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Single Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Security Gate
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Visitor Bathroom
  • Accessible Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Pole Barn
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed

Location

  • The property is located in a historic district

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Norris Lake Helen Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,087

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame, Wood Siding
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 1229
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.62
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Full Bath, Visitor Bathroom, Accessible Washer/Dryer
  • Building Area Total: 1650
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 27200
  • Directions to Property: From Orlando take I-4 East exit 116 toward Deland then turn left onto W Main St toward Lake Helen, Turn left onto N Summit Ave and home is on your left. From New Smyrna Beach SR 44 West turn left onto N Summit Avenue and home will be on your right. From Daytona Beach take I-4 West toward Orlando and Take Exit 118B-A onto SR-44. Keep right onto SR-44 West and turn left onto N Summit Ave. The home will be on your right. From Port Orange take Williamson Blvd towards New Smyrna Beach then turn right on Airport Rd. Keep left onto Airport Rd and turn right onto Pioneer Trail and then merge onto SR-44 then in 7.6 miles turn left onto N Summit Ave and home will be on your right.
  • Status: Active
  • Street Direction: N
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Available for Lease YN: 1
  • Escrow City: Orlando
  • Escrow Postal Code: 32801
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: E Colonial Dr
  • Escrow Street Number: 215
  • Floor Number: 1
  • List Office Head Office Key Nume: 1050385
  • Minimum Lease: No Minimum
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 353.95
  • Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1
  • Unit Number YN: 0
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • Barn Features: Pole Barn
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 386-427-2622
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: 4097

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Street Number Modifier: 488
  • Additional Rooms: Florida Room
  • Living Area Meters: 114.18
  • Room Count: 10

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: East
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
  • Exterior Features: French Doors
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Concrete, Paved
  • Water Extras YN: 0
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0
  • Flood Zone Date: 2017-09-29
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12127C0630K

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Spaces: 4
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Covered, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Off Street, Open, Oversized, RV Carport, RV Access/Parking

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air, Attic Fan
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Security Gate, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Development: Lake Helen

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R1
  • Parcel Number: 7025-13-00-0200
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Cross Fenced, Fenced
  • Lot Features: Historic District, City Limits, Oversized Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 121 x 224
  • Flood Zone Code: X
  • Homestead YN: 1
  • Lot Size Square Meters: 2527

Green Features

  • Green Verification Count: 0

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2087
  • Tax Block: 02
  • Tax Book Number: 42-95
  • Tax Lot: 19

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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 $1,789 $102,295 -- --
2024 $1,789 $99,414 -- --
2023 $1,789 $96,518 $0 $0
2022 $1,549 $93,707 $0 $0
2021 $1,536 $90,978 $0 $0
2020 $1,486 $89,722 $0 $0
2019 $1,491 $87,705 $0 $0
2018 $1,479 $86,070 $0 $0
2017 $1,447 $84,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,341 $82,566 $0 $0
2015 $1,293 $81,992 $0 $0
2014 $1,298 $81,341 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2025 08/29/25 For Sale $435,000 -- $354 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Jett Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $55,000 --
Deed $100 --
Deed $100 --
Deed $11,200 --
Deed $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $107,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $54,375 Unknown
Previous Owner $34,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $52,100 VA
Previous Owner $34,000 Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: NS1085842

Stellar MLS

APN: 7025-13-00-0200