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143 Forest Dr, Leesburg, FL, 34788

2beds
2baths
1,080sqft
$65,000
$60price/sqft
$607/moest. monthly cost
$24,280/yrincome needed

About This Home

Don't miss this spacious and well-maintained 1983 Palm Harbor manufactured home located in the highly desirable 55+ community of Mid Florida Lakes! This move-in-ready 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a generous floor plan with oversized living spaces and plenty of room to spread out. The spacious living room is perfect for entertaining, while both bedrooms are large enough to comfortably accommodate king-size bedroom sets and each features a walk-in closet for exceptional storage. The expansive Florida room, complete with vaulted ceilings and its own heating and air conditioning, provides additional year-round living space ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or pursuing your favorite hobbies. Outside, you'll enjoy a screened patio perfect for taking in Florida's beautiful weather, along with an oversized laundry, storage, and workshop area offering plenty of room for projects and extra storage. Major updates include a newer HVAC system and a roof that's only a few years old, providing added peace of mind. This solid, well-cared-for home is truly move-in ready, and the motivated seller makes this an opportunity you won't want to miss. Mid Florida Lakes is a pet-friendly, 55+ community offering resort-style amenities including two swimming pools, a hot tub, fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, shuffleboard, billiards, library, woodworking shop, crafts, planned social activities, and access to the Harris Chain of Lakes through the community marina and boat ramp. Experience the active Florida lifestyle you've been looking for!

Getting Around

10
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
29
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
5/10
Tavares Middle SchoolGrades 6-87.1 mi
4/10
Tavares High SchoolGrades 9-125.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1983

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: MobileManufactured
  • Property subType: Manufactured Home

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Microwave,Oven,Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Finished area above ground: 1,080

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Heat Pump
  • Cooling features: Central

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,080
  • Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Pass-Through

Property

Details

  • On leased land: Yes
  • Lease amount: 950

Features

  • Patio & porch: Screened Porch
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Street

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Lightning
Strong Wind
Tornado
Hurricane
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters in Lake County and Florida

Coastal Storm
Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $328$3,936
Home Insurance *$41$492
Property Taxes $41$492
Electricity $197$2,366
Total$607$7,284
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$20,811/yr
40% on housing$18,210/yr
45% on housing$16,186/yr

Florida FAIR Plan Programs

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation [Florida]

Covered
WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,321,953Commercial: 13,564
Total Premiums$4.60B
Total Exposure$385.82B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 14.9%
14.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 2.2%
2.2%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 3.3%
3.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$60This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 34788$77
Lake County$157

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 34788$170
Lake County$206

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-06Listed for sale$65,000
2025-09-11Listing removed$59,900
2025-07-08Contingent$59,900
2025-04-04Listed for sale$59,900
2025-03-23Contingent$65,000
2025-03-10Listed for sale$65,000
2021-03-24Listing removed--
2019-09-17Listing removed$20,000
2019-09-07Price change$20,000
2019-08-05Listed for sale$21,000
2014-06-24Listing removed$8,000
2014-05-30Listed for sale$8,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMary-beth Palerino
BrokerageWeichert Realtors Hallmark Properties

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