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Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
10,783 sq ftLot Size
$76Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Al Spry• BEACON REAL ESTATE & ASSOC
Contact: 352-253-9200
Bought with Victor Libran• BEACON REAL ESTATE & ASSOC
Est. $1,983 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 6229 Terrell Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #G5116321
Sep 11, 2026
Sold
$75,000
$76/sq ft
Aug 30, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 11, 2026
Listed
$39,900
$41/sq ft
NFMLS #129653
Dec 23, 2025
Listed
$5,000
$5/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,158 (+7.8%)
$35,000 + $74,280
$109,280
2024
$2,002 (+8.6%)
$35,000 + $74,280
$109,280
2023
$1,843 (+260.9%)
$35,000 + $70,728
$105,728
2022
$511 (+5.0%)
2021
$487 (+6.8%)
2020
$456 (+1.5%)
2019
$449 (+2.0%)
2018
$440 (+4.9%)
2017
$420 (+7.3%)
2016
$391
2015
$391 (−7.8%)
2014
$424 (+2.4%)
2013
$414 (+1.5%)
2012
$408
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,783 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1987
Sq. Ft.
984
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Orange County
APN
272004000000070
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 27, 2026.
A-1
Citrus Rural District
It is the intent and purpose of the agricultural districts to provide for agricultural and ranching uses, and not for subdivision and platting residential lots.
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
Furnished: Unfurnished
HOA Information
MFR_Association2YN: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Zellwood Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Wolf Lake Middle
High School: Apopka High
Location Information
Directions: From SR 441 heading north to Mount Dora, Right at Wadsworth Rd, go 0.2 miles, Left on Terell, Go 0.2 miles, 6229 Terell Rd is on your right. Do not park in front of the property, that is someone else's land. Pull ahead to the line of trees and you'll see the entrance to the grass driveway between the set of trees. Pull in and park.
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions, Cats OK, Dogs OK
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 984
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,783 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Orange County
APN: 272004000000070
Home facts updated by county records on May 27, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 352-253-9200
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 0
Home Warranty YN: No
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 17
Status Contractual Search Date: 2026-09-11
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 40.55
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: South
Home Information
Living Area: 984
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 91.42
Building Area Total: 1072
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Crawlspace
Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Zellwood Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
Wolf Lake Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi
6/10
Apopka High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.2mi
4/10
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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, 22 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
Mount Dora, FL • 32757
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Mount Dora. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$72,000 – $87,000
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