- 2 beds
- 2 baths
- 1,380 sq ft
26823 Forest Hills St, Leesburg, FL, 34748
Community: Highland Lakes
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Home type
Single family
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Year built
1997
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Lot size
7,770 sq ft
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Price per sq ft
$181
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Taxes
$2519 / Yr
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HOA fees
$125 / Mo
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Last updated
Today
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Views
4
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Saves
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Overview
"Welcome to this beautifully maintained home in the gated 55+ community of Highland Lakes! With an open floor plan and vaulted ceilings, this 1430 sq. ft. home offers plenty of space for comfortable living. Recent updates include new kitchen cabinet doors with soft-close drawers (2020), a brand-new gas stove (2024), and a new water heater and AC unit (2022). The home also features laminate flooring, 5.5-inch baseboards, and 2.5-inch wood-look blinds. Additional highlights include: - Plantation shutters and custom cornices - Glass block windows and screen-enclosed front entry patio - Solar tubes in the kitchen and living room - Inside laundry room with Maytag washer and dryer - Florida Room with its own heating and cooling unit and hospital-grade shades - Pocket sliding glass doors leading to the outdoor screen-enclosed patio The oversized garage has plenty of storage and features new door insulation (2022). The roof has been replaced in 2025 with a warranty. The backyard offers privacy with minimal maintenance. Highland Lakes offers a range of amenities, including: - Recreational Clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools - Softball field, indoor arena, and stage for community events - Tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, pickleball, and more - Library, exercise room, craft room, and golf driving range - RV and boat storage with 260 secured spaces - Nature trail and seven lakes for catch-and-release fishing
Interior
Appliances
- Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms
- Total bathrooms: 2
- Full baths: 2
Laundry
- Inside
- Laundry Room
Cooling
- Central Air
Heating
- Central
Fireplace
- None
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Main Level Primary, Thermostat, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Levels
- One
Size
- 1,380 sq ft
Exterior
Private Pool
- No
Roof
- Shingle
Garage
- Attached
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Door Opener
- Ground Level
- Open
Carport
- None
Year Built
- 1997
Lot Size
- 0.18 acres
- 7,770 sq ft
Waterfront
- No
Water Source
- Public
Sewer
- Public Sewer
Community Info
HOA Fee
- $125
- Frequency: Monthly
Taxes
- Annual amount: $2,519.00
- Tax year: 2025
Senior Community
- Yes
Features
- Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Gated, Guarded Entrance, Golf Carts Permitted, Modified for Accessibility, Pool, Sidewalks, Tennis Court(s), Wheelchair Accessible
Location
- City: Leesburg
- County/Parrish: Lake
- Township: 20
Listing courtesy of: Josh Duclos, OLYMPUS EXECUTIVE REALTY INC, 407-469-0090
Source: Stellar
MLS ID: G5094946
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Aug 06, 2025, 08:27pm PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
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Community Key Facts
Age Restrictions
- 55+
Amenities & Lifestyle
- See Highland Lakes amenities
- See Highland Lakes clubs, activities, and classes
Homes in Community
- Total Homes: 938
- Home Types: Attached, Single-Family
Gated
- Yes
Construction
- Construction Dates: 1990 - 1999
- Builder: Pringle Development
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The following amenities are available to Highland Lakes - Leesburg, FL residents:
- Clubhouse/Amenity Center
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Indoor Walking Track
- Card Room
- Arts & Crafts Studio
- Woodworking Shop
- Library
- Billiards
- Walking & Biking Trails
- Tennis Courts
- Pickleball Courts
- Bocce Ball Courts
- Shuffleboard Courts
- Horseshoe Pits
- Softball/Baseball Field
- Lakes - Fishing Lakes
- R.V./Boat Parking
- Parks & Natural Space
- Demonstration Kitchen
- Outdoor Patio
- Golf Practice Facilities/Putting Green
- Picnic Area
- Multipurpose Room
- Misc.
- Lounge
There are plenty of activities available in Highland Lakes. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.
- Aerobics
- Art Group
- Basketball
- Men's Billiards
- Women's Billiards
- Bingo
- Bible Study
- Bocce Ball
- Book Club
- Bowling
- Card Club
- Chorus Club
- Computer Club
- Country Line Dancing
- Crafts
- Feast-N-Fun
- Garden Club
- Men's Golf
- Ladies' Golf
- Horseshoes
- Pickleball
- Quilting
- Red Hat Society
- Shuffleboard
- Softball
- Swing Band
- Tennis
- Theater Group
- Travel
- Yoga