Come and discover all there is to fall in love with at this 5.5 acre private retreat with a custom built home loaded with desirable features. The house sits back from the road providing you privacy and serenity. You are welcomed home to a large covered front porch that is perfect for rocking chairs or swing. At the rear of the house is the large covered, screened lanai with a heated pool and spa overlooking an expansive backyard that is perfect for horses, farm animals, or a large garden. There is even space for your own target and golf driving range. This updated and newly-painted home with a two-car attached garage with an additional parking pad offers a split floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an updated laundry room, an office, and an open layout from the kitchen, dining, and family room. Inside you will discover luxury LVT flooring, vaulted ceilings, and updated light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout. A bright living room at the front of the house greets guests upon arrival. The owner's suite boasts both an over-sized bedroom with large windows providing lots of natural light, two walk-in closets with custom organizers, and an ensuite with double vanities, a garden tub with separate shower, and pool access. The kitchen is well-equipped with solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, touch free faucet, a large island featuring a prep sink, an abundance of cabinets, and two large pantries providing ample storage. The kitchen opens to breakfast area and combined dining and family room. French doors off the breakfast area offer access to the lanai and pool and French doors off the family room access the open patio area. The three additional bedrooms have large windows, ceiling fans, and ample closet space with organizers. A full hallway bath has a dual sink vanity, a tub shower, and pool access also. Live comfortably with 2 A/C & heat pumps for temperature control with Wi-Fi thermostats, ADT security and fire monitoring system, high-efficiency pool heater (1 year old), high-efficiency VSD pool pump (approximately 1 year old), irrigation for landscaping installed, well pump (2 years old). Additionally, this home is equipped with a 400-amp electrical service and includes a 2,400 sq. ft. two-story metal building with a workshop, storage, water, and electricity that can also be used for stables or RV or boat storage. The upstairs is completely open ready to be finished with whatever you can imagine. The home's location offers easy access to all the major Orlando attractions, Gulf beaches, numerous parks within a short distance, and only minutes to Groveland and Clermont for shopping and dining in historical Clermont. This gem won’t last in the market! Come and see your new home today!
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
5.5 acresLot Size
$260Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sara Maizie• HOUWZER LLC
Bought with Jamye Toale• COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD LIFESTYLE REALTY
THE GREAT ESCAPE to your Private, Peaceful 5.5+/- acre Country Ranch where sits your Custom-Built 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath screened Pool Home, Chef's kitchen features S/S appliances, Convection Oven & micro, prep sink, solid wood cabinets, island, 2 pantries plus. All rooms are oversized to include master bedroom with direct access to the lanai. Includes 2400 sf, 2 story BARN. MUST SEE!
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #G4842504
May 15, 2018
Listing Removed
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Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #O4891355
May 18, 2009
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Mar 21, 2003
Sold
$129,900
$46/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 17, 1998
Sold
$85,000
$30/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 5, 1996
Sold
$28,000
$10/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1981
Sold
$22,500
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,634 (+7.4%)
$180,400 + $459,400
$639,800
2024
$8,043 (+3.5%)
$180,400 + $411,274
$591,674
2023
$7,772 (+67.3%)
$180,400 + $400,205
$580,605
2022
$4,646 (+0.4%)
2021
$4,627 (−11.0%)
$83,600 + $261,108
$344,708
2020
$5,197 (−0.2%)
$83,600 + $261,513
$345,113
2019
$5,207 (+50.5%)
$83,600 + $242,811
$326,411
2018
$3,460 (+2.7%)
$83,600 + $242,811
$326,411
2017
$3,371 (−1.6%)
$65,835 + $180,002
$245,837
2016
$3,427 (−2.6%)
2015
$3,518 (−0.5%)
$65,835 + $177,159
$242,994
2014
$3,537 (+6.8%)
2013
$3,311 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,996
Tax history for 2831 Empire Church Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,634 (+7.4%)
$180,400 + $459,400
$639,800
2024
$8,043 (+3.5%)
$180,400 + $411,274
$591,674
2023
$7,772 (+67.3%)
$180,400 + $400,205
$580,605
2022
$4,646 (+0.4%)
2021
$4,627 (−11.0%)
$83,600 + $261,108
$344,708
2020
$5,197 (−0.2%)
$83,600 + $261,513
$345,113
2019
$5,207 (+50.5%)
$83,600 + $242,811
$326,411
2018
$3,460 (+2.7%)
$83,600 + $242,811
$326,411
2017
$3,371 (−1.6%)
$65,835 + $180,002
$245,837
2016
$3,427 (−2.6%)
2015
$3,518 (−0.5%)
$65,835 + $177,159
$242,994
2014
$3,537 (+6.8%)
2013
$3,311 (+10.5%)
2012
$2,996
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.09 Acres
Year renovated
2013
Sq. Ft.
3,376
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
01-22-24-1100-010-00035
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
A
GREEN SWAMP AREA OF CRITICAL STATE CONCERN
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Boat, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Off Street
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
Other Rooms Information
# of Rooms: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central
Cooling Information: Central Air, Zoned
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, In Wall Pest System, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, L Dining, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Master Bedroom Main Floor, Open Floorplan, Pest Guard System, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Block, Stone, Stucco
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
Exterior Features: French Doors, Irrigation System, Lighting, Storage
Pool Information
Spa Features: Heated, In Ground
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Child Safety Fence, Chlorine Free, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Lighting, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, Solar Cover
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
HOA Information
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
Location Information
Directions: From Clermont travel WEST on #50 toward Groveland, Left on SR 33, Right on Anderson Road, Left on Empire Church Road (4 miles) Home is on Right.
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,376
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.09 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: 2013
County: Lake County
APN: 01-22-24-1100-010-00035
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 14
Status Contractual Search Date: 2022-05-11
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 245.90
Green Information
Direction Faces: South
Home Information
Living Area: 2826
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Builder
Living Area Meters: 262.54
Building Area Total: 4220
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Owner
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Security Features: Fire Alarm, Secured Garage / Parking, Security Lights, Security System Leased, Smoke Detector(s)
Around this home
Schools
Groveland Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.1mi
2/10
Gray Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
4/10
South Lake High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
7/10 Fire Factor
16% 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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Groveland, FL • 34736
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 6.5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.8 hrs
6.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$698,000 – $845,000
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