Listing Details for MLS # O6388675
1390 E Ohio Avenue, Lake Helen, Fl 32744

Residential Property - Single Family Residence in Lake Helen

Listing Price: $895,000Days on Market: 22

Description of Property

Welcome to your 5-acre country retreat in Central Florida! This stunning ranch-style block home is less than five minutes from I-4, offering the perfect blend of privacy, space, and accessibility. The property features a custom-built deck, private drive, and a Morton building that can easily be converted into a barn with stalls, workshop, or storage for equipment and toys. The 5 acres of improved pasture are fully fenced, located in Flood Zone X, and bordered by a new fence line along the northern edge to be completed prior to closing. The land boasts mature oak, sweet gum, magnolia, and maple trees, abundant wildlife, and a mixture of improved and native grasses, adjacent to the Blue Spring Basin. *Cattle, portable panels, feed bunks and liquid feed tanks Do Not Convey. Step inside to a spacious eat-in kitchen with new granite countertops, a gunmetal sink and faucet, two pantries, and beautifully refinished solid wood cabinetry, with room for an eight-person dining table. The oversized family room features an authentic river rock fireplace and striking pecky cypress walls, while French doors open to the Florida Room, recently refloored and freshly painted, offering bright, versatile space for relaxing, reading, or enjoying morning coffee. The primary bedroom is generously sized, with an ensuite that includes a new vanity, mirror, and toilet. Throughout the home, you’ll find plantation shutters, new ceiling fans and light fixtures, and freshly painted interiors, including ceilings, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Savor west-facing sunsets from the front porch with a glass of wine, and wake up to east-facing sunrises from the back, including the Florida Room, with your morning coffee. Additional outdoor living spaces include a deck, enclosed patio, screened porch, and inviting front porch, perfect for entertaining or enjoying quiet moments outdoors. The entire home, including the garage, features $32,000 in new VIWINCO High Energy Performance, wind-rated windows with a fully transferable lifetime warranty. The roof was replaced in 2017, and a new hot water heater will be installed prior to closing. Located outside city limits with no HOA, this property allows room for animals, boats, RVs, and other recreational toys, with cable and trash service available. For those seeking even more land, an adjoining sister parcel totaling 10+ acres is available for purchase separately (MLS #O6355586 – vacant land), offering additional flexibility and expansion potential. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this private, spacious, and versatile country retreat — your perfect home awaits!The average asking price for a 3 bedroom/2 bath single family residence in this Zip code is $665,000. This single family residence is listed at about 135% of the average asking price. This is the only 3 bedroom/2 bath single family residence between $800,000 and $1,000,000 currently listed for sale in this Zip code.