$665,000
About this home
Virtually Staged. A Rare Lake Helen Retreat on 2.3 Acres | Main Home + Private Guest Cottage Discover the space, privacy, and versatility of this exceptional Lake Helen property, set on 2.3 beautiful acres in the charming “Gem of Florida.” With a spacious main residence, detached guest cottage, workshop, and room for all your toys, this property offers a lifestyle that is becoming increasingly hard to find. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath main home provides comfortable everyday living with a 2-car garage and a peaceful rear patio overlooking the expansive property. The generous acreage gives you plenty of room to relax, entertain, garden, explore, or simply enjoy the feeling of having space around you. Adding incredible flexibility is the separate 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest cottage, featuring its own full kitchen and split-system A/C. Whether used for extended family, guests, a private retreat, or potential rental income, this additional living space opens the door to countless possibilities. For those who love their hobbies and outdoor toys, the property delivers. A workshop with a 30-amp hookup and a covered carport for an RV, boat, or other recreational equipment make it easy to store, work, and enjoy the things you love. The property is served by city water, with a separate irrigation well to help maintain the lush grounds. Recent updates include the main home roof (2021), guest cottage roof (2024), and water heater (2026). Best of all, you can enjoy the peaceful feel of country living while staying conveniently close to shopping, dining, local amenities, and I-4. Virtually staged and packed with possibilities, this is far more than a home—it’s a unique Lake Helen property designed for flexibility, privacy, and enjoying the Florida lifestyle. Main home. Guest cottage. Workshop. RV/boat storage. 2.3 acres. Endless possibilities. Truly one of a kind. AUDIO VISUAL on the property!!
Property details
- MLS #
- MFRV4949415
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- LAKE HELEN
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 91
- On market date
- June 23, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 2.3 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 946
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
- District
- VOLUSIA
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Student:teacher ratio
- 19.4:1
- District
- VOLUSIA
- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Student:teacher ratio
- 20.8:1
- District
- VOLUSIA
Walkability
Blended score for LAKE HELEN's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 17 days ago.
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