This Spectacular "Harris Chain of Lakes" buildable 0.74 acre lot has 107 feet lakefront with Panoramic Views across 7 miles of open water. This is one of the last two lots available directly on the lake. in this community, A Complete set of Architectural & Engineering Plans approved by the City of Leesburg included in the price. This is a Gated Community and has million dollar "Custom Built Homes". Deed Restrictions, City water and Sewer, Mature oak trees. Majestic Oaks is a private deed restricted Central Florida community & only minutes to the Hospital, UF Health at Leesburg & Downtown. Utilities are available. Bring your builder and walk the property. Lake Griffin is over 9,327 acres and is the last lake in the Harris Chain. The nine lakes of the Harris Chain total approximately 76,000 acres. Water flows into Lake Griffin through Haines Creek and exits into the Ocklawaha River flowing north through the Ocala National Forest as it winds to the St. Johns River and out to the Atlantic Ocean. Just an hour to Orlando or Ocala & minutes to The Villages. All information is believed to be correct and accurate but is not guaranteed or warranted and subject to change without notice. A complete set of Architectural and Engineering Plans approved by the city available. The dock is in need of TLC, however, it can be repaired on the existing posts. The property has recently been mowed and shows very nicely. Call for Gate code.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.74 acresLot Size
$722,973Price/Acres
$2/moHOA Dues
Listed by Judith Kilgus• CARLINO REAL ESTATE GROUP INC
East Leesburg, located between Lake Griffin State Park and Downtown Leesburg, is a residential and lakeside Leesburg neighborhood with a low-slung ranch-home streetscape and a web of canals and boat ramps. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the US-441/US-27 corridor near Griffin Road, where bait shops, produce stands, and no-frills diners set a working-waterfront tone. Beacon College and the Melon Patch Theatre act as cultural anchors, while the Leesburg Center for the Arts adds gallery energy downtown. Streets mix mid-century block homes with newer infill, often framed by palms and broad oaks. Lake Griffin and the Harris Chain define the pace, with mornings marked by trailers at the ramps and afternoons on shaded sidewalks. The landscape stays flat and open, with long views toward water and marsh.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Buildable lot
Exterior features
Lakefront on Lake Griffin with chain-of-lakes views
214 feet of total waterfront; 107 feet lake frontage
Skiing allowed
Access to the Chain of Lakes with area for a dock, boathouse and lift
Paved private road frontage
Lot dimensions approximately 60 x 104 x 252 x 107 x 281
Approximately 0.74 acre lot
Buildable, residential use
Home design
Property type: Land
Faces north
Parking
Private road access
Security
Gated community
Construction
Zoning compatible
Utilities
Public water available
Canal/Lake irrigation access
Public sewer
Electricity available
Water service available
HOA & community
HOA required; gated community
Association fee $30 annually (approximately $2.50 monthly)
Association fee includes private road maintenance
Pets allowed
Other
Annual tax noted (2025)
Directions available to gated community entrance
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of this district is to delineate areas for primarily single-family residential with associated accessory uses and restricted conditional uses in accordance with the growth management plan.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 107° expected this year, 19 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
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Sun exposure
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Leesburg. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 716 Newell Hill Rd
$470,254
$65K under list price of $535K
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