This is not just a home, it’s an experience. Set on 5 private, gated lakefront acres, this one-of-a-kind retreat offers a rare opportunity to truly escape the stress and chaos of everyday life and step into a setting that feels peaceful, inspiring, & completely connected to nature. It’s the kind of place where you instantly exhale… yet you’re just minutes from Mount Dora’s dining, shops, and year-round festivals. Home to your getaway… or your everyday!! Designed with striking mid-century modern influence, the home is filled with warmth, character, and natural light. Vaulted ceilings with rich wood detail, hardwood floors, clerestory windows, & expansive glass create a bright, open atmosphere that blurs the line between indoors & out. Every space feels intentional, inviting, and unlike anything you’ll find in a typical home. The large, updated kitchen is both beautiful & functional, featuring high-end appliances, generous workspace, & a bright eat-in area overlooking the natural landscape. A split-bedroom floor plan adds privacy, with the convenience of an indoor laundry room. The primary suite is its own retreat, complete with a glass slider to the outdoor living area, a beautifully remodeled bath, & a generous walk-in closet. Step outside and the property truly comes to life. A hidden concrete pathway winds through the trees, leading you to a secluded screened room overlooking the lake, an unforgettable feature that feels like your own private sanctuary. The pool & deck are perfectly positioned to capture wide, tranquil water views, where the sounds of nature and shifting light create a setting that feels more like a getaway than a residence. The lake itself becomes part of your everyday lifestyle—perfect for canoeing at sunrise, jet skiing across open water, or fishing right from your own property, all while enjoying lakefront living that is not located in a flood zone. You’ll also appreciate the added peace of mind of a 2024 roof. It’s a setting that invites you to slow down, explore, and enjoy the outdoors. Beyond the main home, the property unfolds into a rare private compound with incredible flexibility. In total, there are five finished buildings, all with air conditioning, ideal for guest space, offices, fitness, studios, or creative use along with two additional storage buildings. A detached garage and large covered carport provide ample space for vehicles, equipment, or hobbies. A full outdoor bath enhances the indoor-outdoor lifestyle. This is a property for someone who wants something different, something special. Private, peaceful, and full of personality, it offers a lifestyle that is hard to find and impossible to replicate. GREAT SCHOOLS! Zellwood offers a peaceful, tucked-away setting while placing you just minutes from the charm of Mount Dora, known for some of the finest dining in Central Florida, boutique shopping, and its famous year-round craft shows. With convenient access to Sanford, Orlando, and major interstates, you truly have the best of both worlds. Zellwood, FL, is a small community spanning less than 4 square miles, characterized by its rural charm and agricultural surroundings. It is known for its signature Zellwood Sweet Corn and features marshes, farms, and citrus orchards. Despite its secluded feel, Zellwood is located close to everything and theme park! Welcome home to where life slows down and living begins. To see the Matterport- go to homes dot…
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
5.03 acresLot Size
$456Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michelle Chase• HOME WISE REALTY GROUP, INC.
Contact: 407-712-2000
Bought with Michelle Chase• HOME WISE REALTY GROUP, INC.
Est. $2,503 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3717 Laughlin Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #O6396785
May 18, 2026
Sold
$655,000
$456/sq ft
May 5, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 29, 2026
Relisted
—
Apr 17, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 13, 2026
Listed
$700,000
$487/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 22, 2019
Sold
$162,000
$113/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #O5393119
Nov 6, 2015
Sold
$225,000
$157/sq ft
Oct 24, 2015
Pending
—
Sep 19, 2015
Listed
$240,000
$167/sq ft
Lakefront 3/2 home with dock and just under 5 peaceful acres! Private gate and a beautifully canopied private drive leading to your new home! Palm trees, ferns, big, beautiful oak trees, and lots more. What a retreat! Sweet, 3/2 with hardwood floors, volume, tongue and groove ceilings, and skylights! Screened porch runs the whole back of the house with access from living room, and all bedrooms. Double sided, wood burning fireplace. Clerestory windows in almost every room of the house! Newer SS appliances. Save lots of money every month with your own well and septic, and no HOA dues! Zoned for horses, chickens, etc. Relax on the porch and enjoy your private views of the lake, and wonderful sounds of nature. Go boating, fishing, or skiing, and your own private dock! New roof and updated well in 2012. Just appraised at list price. Shopping, restaurants, Mt. Dora, Apopka, and major roadways are all close by. If you are looking for a private place that's away from it all, and yet close to it all, this is it!
The purpose of the country estate district is to establish areas where very low residential densities may be maintained and where investment in homes will be protected from the adverse effects sometimes found in agricultural districts. This district is primarily residential. However, certain uses found only in agricultural districts may be permitted as special exceptions.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Fire house
Police station
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Boat, Covered, Ground Level, Guest, Open
Additional Water Information: Could not find rules online for skiing on this lake. The owner doesn't know, but he's seen jetski's.
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
Furnished: Negotiable
HOA Information
Association Name: N/A
MFR_Association2YN: 0
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Zellwood Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Wolf Lake Middle
High School: Apopka High
Location Information
Directions: From 429 and Hwy 441, Go North on Hwy 441, pass light in Zellwood, first street on right is Laughlin, turn right, Driveway is on your right.
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,436
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Orange County
APN: 272015950400370
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Attribution Contact: 407-712-2000
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 0
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 22
BOM Date: 2026-04-29T00:00:00.000
Status Contractual Search Date: 2026-05-18
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 487.47
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: West
Green Indoor Air Quality: No/Low VOC Cabinets/Counters, No/Low VOC Flooring, No/Low VOC Paint/Finish, Non Toxic Pest Control