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Preferred Lender incentive available for qualified buyers. You can receive up to $5,000 in lender credits to assist with closing costs. Privacy, space & modern luxury — all in one. Completely renovated 5BD/3BA estate on 7.48 private acres with soaring beams, dream kitchen, screened pool & 4-car garage. Hilltop views, no HOA, nothing left to do but move in Where Space Meets Style in the Heart of Central Florida Some homes offer a house. This one offers a life. Perched among the rolling hills of Clermont's Sugar Loaf Mountain corridor — one of the few places in all of Florida where the land actually breathes — this fully renovated 5-bedroom, 3-bath estate sits on 7.48 private acres and delivers the kind of space most families only dream about. Every inch of this home has been thoughtfully updated, and it shows. Luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout, setting a clean, modern foundation that ties every room together. The heart of the home is an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining space anchored by stunning wood beams overhead — warm enough to feel like home, elevated enough to impress. The kitchen itself is a dream, with quartz counter tops, under-mount lighting and 9-foot island. While the walk in pantry will make even the most organized family smile. Double sliders erase the line between indoors and out, opening the living space directly to the screened pool and those sweeping hilltop views beyond. The primary suite is a true retreat — a spacious sanctuary finished with an oversized shower that feels more spa than suburb. The additional four bedrooms offer room for everyone, while the fully renovated bathrooms mean that nothing has been left for the next owner to do. The flex room off the kitchen provides the perfect additional space for entertaining or lounging. Outside, 7.48 open acres give your family space to breathe, play, and make your own. The screened-in heated pool/spa is ready for year-round Florida living, framed by views that remind you why you chose this zip code. A 4-car garage handles every hobby, vehicle, and storage need with ease. The entire property is enclosed with no-climb wire fencing — ready for livestock, horses, or hobby farming — with a separate inner fence creating a private yard around the home. A powered woodworking shed adds even more versatility that truly has room for every vision. Whether you're dreaming of a hobby farm, equestrian setup, or simply wide open space that's yours alone, the land delivers. No HOA. No compromises. Just a completely renovated, move-in-ready estate where privacy and style finally coexist — minutes from the Minneola Turnpike, top-rated schools, Crooked Can-Minneola, Montverde Academy, Advent Health and everything Central Florida has to offer. This is the one families wait years to find.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
7.39 acresLot Size
$455Price/Sq.Ft.
5 car garageParking
Listed by Scott Alexander• CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY ORLANDO
Embrace the serenity of country life with this exceptional 7.43-acre property, set on a hill that offers sweeping, picturesque views. Located in the desirable area known as Sugarloaf Mountain, the entire acreage is cleared pasture, cross-fenced and ready for your cows or horses! The home has been thoughtfully updated, featuring fresh interior and exterior paint, new sstainless appliances, a new roof installed in June 2024, and updated HVAC and ductwork in 2021. The welcoming kitchen opens to a spacious family room with an inviting stone fireplace, while the formal living and dining rooms provide additional space for entertaining. The split floor plan includes generously sized bedrooms for added comfort. Additional perks include a workshop with concrete floors and electric, and a pole barn with two bays and barn doors, and a fully paved asphalt driveway. Enjoy the stunning vistas from either the front porch or the rear screened-in porch! With ample space for livestock or all your hobbies, this property offers a perfect blend of comfort and functionality. Don't miss out on this exceptional property, schedule a visit today!
Public Records
Jul 1, 1988
Sold
$22,500
$7/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1985
Sold
$22,500
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,208 (−0.2%)
$408,650 + $236,346
$644,996
2024
$9,227 (+2.3%)
$408,650 + $234,600
$643,250
2023
$9,016 (+198.4%)
$408,650 + $227,337
$635,987
2022
$3,021 (+0.6%)
2021
$3,003 (+0.5%)
2020
$2,990 (−2.3%)
2019
$3,060 (+4.4%)
2018
$2,932 (+2.9%)
2017
$2,850 (−0.5%)
$78,015 + $131,952
$209,967
2016
$2,863 (−2.0%)
2015
$2,921 (−0.1%)
2014
$2,925 (+6.8%)
2013
$2,740 (+16.4%)
2012
$2,353
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7.39 Acres
Year renovated
1996
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,039
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,039
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
19-21-26-0002-000-01602
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
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YALAHA - LAKE APOPKA RPA
Agriculture District
The purpose and intent of the district is to provide an area where low-Density rural Development can occur while preserving Environmentally Sensitive areas. The continued use of the Land for traditional agricultural purposes is maintained where consistent with Best Management Practices and policies of the Lake County Comprehensive Plan. This overlay district will protect Environmentally Sensitive areas while encouraging rural uses which prevent further Encroachment by urban uses.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Fire house
Police station
Veterinary clinic
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Clermont, FL • 34715
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Clermont. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
7.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 12305 Howey Cross Rd
$1,390,363
$110K under list price of $1.50M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $580K to $1.1M.