Identity
Eustis grew as a citrus and boating town and remains oriented to the water: the chain of lakes connects it to neighbouring towns by boat, and the downtown sits directly on the shoreline.
Lake County
Eustis
Greater OrlandoFlorida
A lakeside Lake County city on the Harris Chain of Lakes, with a compact downtown and a working waterfront.
Location and access
Lake County on Lake Eustis, north of Mount Dora on the Harris Chain.
Everyday life
Here is what I'd tell you about daily life: boating, lakefront parks and a small-town downtown; larger retail is in Leesburg and Mount Dora.
- Ferran Park and the lakefront bandshell.
- Public boat ramps on the Harris Chain.
- The historic downtown blocks.
Housing
- Older homes near the lake and downtown.
- Newer subdivisions on the outskirts.
- Waterfront and canal-access properties.
New construction
Something worth watching: growing on the edges as the SR-429 corridor improves access from Orlando.
Getting around
For getting around, here is what you should know: car-based; US-441 is the main route.
The area
A lakefront downtown on the Harris Chain, framed by citrus ridges.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
A working waterfront routine: mornings and evenings on Lake Eustis, a compact downtown for coffee and errands, and boat trips along the Harris Chain to reach neighboring lake towns. Larger shopping trips head to Leesburg or Mount Dora, both close by.
Routines that fit
- Boating regularly on the Harris Chain of Lakes.
- Wanting a small-town downtown without Mount Dora's festival crowds.
- Accepting a longer drive for larger retail in exchange for lake frontage.
Outdoors and leisure
- Ferran Park and the lakefront bandshell on Lake Eustis.
- Public boat ramps onto the Harris Chain of Lakes.
- The historic downtown blocks, a few minutes' walk from the lakefront.
Eating and shopping
The compact downtown carries a handful of independent restaurants and cafés near the lakefront; wider chain dining and full supermarkets are a short drive toward Leesburg or Mount Dora.
Pharmacies, banks and basic clinics are downtown; hospitals and larger retail are concentrated in Leesburg, a short drive south.
Seasons
Boating and lakefront life peak from spring through early fall; waterfront and canal-access properties warrant attention to dock condition and insurance year-round.
Around here
Schools nearby
Real institutions inside this area's radius, ordered by distance. No ratings: assignment depends on the exact address, and a star average does not measure a school.
Eustis High School - Curtright Campus
High school
1801 Bates Ave, Eustis, FL 32726, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Restaurants around
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
Lake Eustis Waterfront Grille
American restaurant
350 Lakeshore Dr, Eustis, FL 32726, USA
4.5 · 2204 reviews$$
WebsiteRed Crab - Juicy Seafood (Eustis)
Seafood restaurant
2884 David Walker Dr, Eustis, FL 32726, USA
4.5 · 661 reviews$$
WebsiteOakwood Smokehouse & Grill
Local BBQ chain serving ribs, steakburgers, seafood & Southern sides in a relaxed atmosphere.
2911 David Walker Dr, Eustis, FL 32726, USA
4.6 · 2105 reviews
WebsiteThe Troff
Old-school eatery specializing in oysters, seafood & other American fare, plus pitchers of beer.
936 N Bay St, Eustis, FL 32726, USA
4.4 · 1860 reviews
WebsiteRosa Mezcal Cocina Mexicana
Mexican restaurant
12 E Magnolia Ave, Eustis, FL 32726, USA
4.7 · 530 reviews$
WebsiteStavro's and Sons Pizza
Simple standby for classic Italian, Greek & Mediterranean cooking served in warm, homey environs.
2100 County Rd 44, Eustis, FL 32726, USA
4.5 · 1761 reviews$
WebsiteThe Crazy Gator
Relaxed lakeside tavern with patio seating dishing up signature wings, steaks & housemade desserts.
402 N Bay St, Eustis, FL 32726, USA
4.0 · 2414 reviews$
WebsiteFroggers Grill and Bar
Down-to-earth joint with a patio offering a variety of casual grub & cocktails in a bright interior.
4931 Lake Park Ct, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.0 · 1914 reviews$
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Parks and green space
Public parks inside this area's radius.
Marsh Park & Boat Ramp
Public park and green space
36545 Yale Retreat Rd, Eustis, FL 32726, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Things to do here
Cinema, bowling, activities for the children, culture and sport around here, without repeating the parks. I list what actually exists, with the public Google rating where there is one.
Wallace Fitness™️ World Class Personal Trainers
Health
4820 County Rd 19A Unit 2, Mt Dora, FL 32757, USA
4.9 · 132 reviews
WebsiteThe State Theatre of Eustis Home of Bay Street Players
Performing arts theater
109 N Bay St, Eustis, FL 32726, USA
4.4 · 325 reviews
WebsiteHideaway Performing Arts Center
Performing arts theater
431 Plaza Dr, Eustis, FL 32726, USA
4.9 · 62 reviews
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
Market in Lake County, with sources.
These numbers are published per county, not per neighbourhood or community. They show the direction of the market around this area, they do not estimate the price of a specific home.
Median listing price (county)
The midpoint asking price of homes listed across the whole county that month. It is what sellers ask, not what buyers pay, and a county is far larger than a single community, a specific neighbourhood can sit well above or below it.
$399,999
median asking price (USD)
−1.8% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $372,259 in September 2021 to $399,999 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $372,259 in September 2021 and high of $449,400 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $372,259 |
| November 2021 | $376,698 |
| January 2022 | $399,000 |
| March 2022 | $394,600 |
| May 2022 | $432,488 |
| July 2022 | $433,690 |
| September 2022 | $406,555 |
| November 2022 | $402,009 |
| January 2023 | $399,700 |
| March 2023 | $408,581 |
| May 2023 | $404,303 |
| July 2023 | $425,000 |
| September 2023 | $420,000 |
| November 2023 | $415,000 |
| January 2024 | $410,750 |
| March 2024 | $420,000 |
| May 2024 | $422,500 |
| July 2024 | $420,000 |
| September 2024 | $415,749 |
| November 2024 | $409,900 |
| January 2025 | $407,000 |
| March 2025 | $410,000 |
| May 2025 | $416,900 |
| July 2025 | $409,987 |
| September 2025 | $407,450 |
| November 2025 | $399,900 |
| January 2026 | $399,000 |
| March 2026 | $399,900 |
| May 2026 | $400,000 |
| July 2026 | $402,950 |
| September 2026 | $399,999 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Lake County, FL
Median listing price per square foot (county)
Asking price divided by interior area, at the county midpoint. It travels better between areas than a total price because it partly removes house size from the comparison, but it still ignores lot, age, finish level and view.
$211
USD per square foot
−1.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $186 in September 2021 to $211 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $186 in September 2021 and high of $220 in May 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $186 |
| November 2021 | $191 |
| January 2022 | $199 |
| March 2022 | $206 |
| May 2022 | $220 |
| July 2022 | $218 |
| September 2022 | $214 |
| November 2022 | $211 |
| January 2023 | $209 |
| March 2023 | $208 |
| May 2023 | $211 |
| July 2023 | $218 |
| September 2023 | $218 |
| November 2023 | $219 |
| January 2024 | $219 |
| March 2024 | $219 |
| May 2024 | $219 |
| July 2024 | $219 |
| September 2024 | $219 |
| November 2024 | $217 |
| January 2025 | $216 |
| March 2025 | $217 |
| May 2025 | $216 |
| July 2025 | $215 |
| September 2025 | $214 |
| November 2025 | $213 |
| January 2026 | $213 |
| March 2026 | $212 |
| May 2026 | $210 |
| July 2026 | $212 |
| September 2026 | $211 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Lake County, FL
Active listings (county)
How many homes were actively listed for sale in the county during the month: a snapshot of available supply. It says nothing about how many sold and excludes homes already under contract.
2,513
active listings
+3.1% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 750 in September 2021 to 2,513 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 480 in March 2022 and high of 2,520 in August 2026. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Active listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 750 |
| November 2021 | 675 |
| January 2022 | 580 |
| March 2022 | 480 |
| May 2022 | 682 |
| July 2022 | 1,114 |
| September 2022 | 1,275 |
| November 2022 | 1,416 |
| January 2023 | 1,280 |
| March 2023 | 1,170 |
| May 2023 | 1,070 |
| July 2023 | 1,129 |
| September 2023 | 1,313 |
| November 2023 | 1,496 |
| January 2024 | 1,528 |
| March 2024 | 1,542 |
| May 2024 | 1,698 |
| July 2024 | 1,933 |
| September 2024 | 2,127 |
| November 2024 | 2,222 |
| January 2025 | 2,203 |
| March 2025 | 2,318 |
| May 2025 | 2,434 |
| July 2025 | 2,491 |
| September 2025 | 2,437 |
| November 2025 | 2,413 |
| January 2026 | 2,310 |
| March 2026 | 2,455 |
| May 2026 | 2,469 |
| July 2026 | 2,510 |
| September 2026 | 2,513 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Lake County, FL
New listings (county)
Homes that entered the county market for the first time that month. It measures how much new supply arrived, which is what usually changes negotiating room from one season to the next.
688
new listings in the month
−3.1% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 686 in September 2021 to 688 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 472 in December 2022 and high of 918 in April 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | New listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 686 |
| November 2021 | 628 |
| January 2022 | 612 |
| March 2022 | 754 |
| May 2022 | 862 |
| July 2022 | 840 |
| September 2022 | 682 |
| November 2022 | 488 |
| January 2023 | 576 |
| March 2023 | 662 |
| May 2023 | 634 |
| July 2023 | 600 |
| September 2023 | 596 |
| November 2023 | 616 |
| January 2024 | 610 |
| March 2024 | 784 |
| May 2024 | 778 |
| July 2024 | 720 |
| September 2024 | 696 |
| November 2024 | 600 |
| January 2025 | 736 |
| March 2025 | 852 |
| May 2025 | 776 |
| July 2025 | 680 |
| September 2025 | 710 |
| November 2025 | 684 |
| January 2026 | 820 |
| March 2026 | 796 |
| May 2026 | 872 |
| July 2026 | 814 |
| September 2026 | 688 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Lake County, FL
Median days on market (county)
The midpoint of how long county listings stayed on the market that month: half were listed for less, half for more. It measures pace, not price.
74
days on market
−3.9% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 38 in September 2021 to 74 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 28 in May 2022 and high of 82 in January 2026. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Days on market |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 38 |
| November 2021 | 43 |
| January 2022 | 46 |
| March 2022 | 34 |
| May 2022 | 28 |
| July 2022 | 32 |
| September 2022 | 49 |
| November 2022 | 60 |
| January 2023 | 73 |
| March 2023 | 53 |
| May 2023 | 49 |
| July 2023 | 49 |
| September 2023 | 51 |
| November 2023 | 52 |
| January 2024 | 69 |
| March 2024 | 54 |
| May 2024 | 49 |
| July 2024 | 57 |
| September 2024 | 64 |
| November 2024 | 72 |
| January 2025 | 81 |
| March 2025 | 59 |
| May 2025 | 64 |
| July 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 72 |
| July 2026 | 72 |
| September 2026 | 74 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Lake County, FL
Metro and statewide context
Median listing price
$410,000
median asking price (USD)
−2.5% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Florida house price index
825.7
index · base 1980:Q1 = 100
+1.4% vs. a year earlier
Q2 2026 · quarterly series
30-year fixed mortgage rate
7.24%
annual rate
+1.07 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Oct 29, 2026 · weekly average
Honest trade-offs
What you accept when you choose this area.
Trade-offs
- Waterfront ownership brings insurance and dock questions.
- Employment is largely outside the city.
- Older housing stock requires inspection.
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