Identity
Leesburg is one of the older cities in the county and functions as a service centre for the surrounding lakes region: hospital, colleges, and a downtown that has been progressively restored.
Lake County
Leesburg
Greater OrlandoFlorida
A Lake County city between Lake Harris and Lake Griffin, with a historic downtown, a regional hospital and a large stock of active-adult communities.
Talk to DaniLocation and access
Lake County on US-441 and US-27, on the Harris Chain of Lakes.
Everyday life
Day to day, this is what you can expect: regional services, lakes and boating; The Villages area is close to the north.
- Venetian Gardens on Lake Harris.
- The restored historic downtown.
- Public ramps onto the Harris Chain.
Housing
- Historic and mid-century homes near downtown.
- Active-adult and gated communities.
- Waterfront properties on both lakes.
New construction
steady, mostly in planned communities on the city's edges.
Getting around
car-based; US-441 and the Turnpike carry regional trips.
The area
A lakefront downtown linking the Harris Chain to the Turnpike corridor.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
A regional service-centre routine: the restored downtown for a walk and dinner, Venetian Gardens for lakefront time between Lake Harris and Lake Griffin, and hospital and college campuses that draw people in from the surrounding lakes towns during the day.
Routines that fit
- Wanting a restored, walkable downtown with lake access on two sides.
- Working in healthcare or education at the local hospital and college campuses.
- Choosing an active-adult or gated community with specific occupancy rules.
Outdoors and leisure
- Venetian Gardens, a lakefront park on Lake Harris with gardens and a marina.
- Public boat ramps onto the Harris Chain of Lakes.
- The restored historic downtown, a short walk from the lakefront.
Eating and shopping
The restored downtown carries a growing set of independent restaurants and cafés; chain dining and larger supermarkets are along US-441 and US-27.
A regional hospital, colleges, banks, pharmacies and full retail serve the wider lakes region from Leesburg, with The Villages area a short drive north.
Seasons
Boating season on the Harris Chain runs spring through early fall; the daily commute to Orlando is long enough that I find most people plan their week around staying local.
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.
Brian’s Technology Daycare LLC
School
1704 Vine St, Leesburg, FL 34748, 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.
The Fire Japanese Steak House
Japanese restaurant
1401 Citrus Blvd, Leesburg, FL 34748, USA
4.7 · 727 reviews$$
WebsiteSki Beach Bar and Grill
American restaurant
21 Dozier Cir, Leesburg, FL 34748, USA
4.6 · 4312 reviews$$
WebsiteRamshackle Cafe
Burgers, fish 'n' chips & other American comfort food in a cozy, kitsch-filled setting with a patio.
1317 N 14th St, Leesburg, FL 34748, USA
4.4 · 4349 reviews$$
WebsiteLegends Bar And Grill
Bar & grill
3323 US-441, Fruitland Park, FL 34731, USA
4.4 · 1451 reviews$$
WebsiteTurners Kitchen + Bar
Warm, easygoing bar & eatery for American classics such as hand-cut steaks in brick-walled environs.
114 S 5th St, Leesburg, FL 34748, USA
4.4 · 780 reviews$$
WebsiteThe Brick & Barrel Public House
Restaurant
209 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748, USA
4.3 · 996 reviews$$
WebsiteAMF Leesburg Lanes
Long-standing chain of bowling alleys featuring casual grub & pitchers, leagues & party events.
2813 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748, USA
4.3 · 663 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.
Source: 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.
Freedom Boat Club - Lake Harris: Venetian Cove Marina
Marina
250 Ball Park Rd, Leesburg, FL 34748, USA
4.9 · 128 reviews
WebsiteMelon Patch Players Inc
Performing arts theater
122 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748, USA
4.7 · 270 reviews
WebsiteSkate World Leesburg
Sports complex
424 N Palmetto St, Leesburg, FL 34748, USA
4.4 · 694 reviews
WebsiteAMF Leesburg Lanes
Long-standing chain of bowling alleys featuring casual grub & pitchers, leagues & party events.
2813 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748, USA
4.3 · 663 reviews
WebsiteWar & Peace MMA & Jiu Jitsu
Sports school
411 N 14th St U 140, Leesburg, FL 34748, USA
5.0 · 47 reviews
WebsiteAdventure Boat Share - Headquarters
Marina
1126 E N Blvd A, Leesburg, FL 34748, USA
4.9 · 75 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.
$400,000
median asking price (USD)
−1.3% vs. a year earlier
August 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $367,906 in August 2021 to $400,000 in August 2026, higher over the period. Low of $367,906 in August 2021 and high of $449,400 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
August 2021, August 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 |
|---|---|
| August 2021 | $367,906 |
| October 2021 | $380,430 |
| December 2021 | $382,665 |
| February 2022 | $382,823 |
| April 2022 | $409,500 |
| June 2022 | $449,400 |
| August 2022 | $419,950 |
| October 2022 | $409,000 |
| December 2022 | $399,900 |
| February 2023 | $399,950 |
| April 2023 | $400,000 |
| June 2023 | $418,825 |
| August 2023 | $429,175 |
| October 2023 | $412,400 |
| December 2023 | $411,000 |
| February 2024 | $414,950 |
| April 2024 | $425,000 |
| June 2024 | $425,000 |
| August 2024 | $415,683 |
| October 2024 | $412,475 |
| December 2024 | $403,368 |
| February 2025 | $405,000 |
| April 2025 | $419,450 |
| June 2025 | $415,000 |
| August 2025 | $405,450 |
| October 2025 | $400,000 |
| December 2025 | $399,000 |
| February 2026 | $399,000 |
| April 2026 | $399,923 |
| June 2026 | $402,195 |
| August 2026 | $400,000 |
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.
$213
USD per square foot
−0.9% vs. a year earlier
August 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $183 in August 2021 to $213 in August 2026, higher over the period. Low of $183 in August 2021 and high of $220 in May 2022. 61 real observations.
August 2021, August 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 |
|---|---|
| August 2021 | $183 |
| October 2021 | $189 |
| December 2021 | $194 |
| February 2022 | $199 |
| April 2022 | $215 |
| June 2022 | $220 |
| August 2022 | $214 |
| October 2022 | $212 |
| December 2022 | $209 |
| February 2023 | $208 |
| April 2023 | $207 |
| June 2023 | $216 |
| August 2023 | $218 |
| October 2023 | $219 |
| December 2023 | $218 |
| February 2024 | $218 |
| April 2024 | $219 |
| June 2024 | $219 |
| August 2024 | $219 |
| October 2024 | $218 |
| December 2024 | $217 |
| February 2025 | $216 |
| April 2025 | $217 |
| June 2025 | $216 |
| August 2025 | $215 |
| October 2025 | $214 |
| December 2025 | $213 |
| February 2026 | $213 |
| April 2026 | $211 |
| June 2026 | $212 |
| August 2026 | $213 |
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.
2,520
active listings
+1.8% vs. a year earlier
August 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 716 in August 2021 to 2,520 in August 2026, higher over the period. Low of 480 in March 2022 and high of 2,520 in August 2026. 61 real observations.
August 2021, August 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 |
|---|---|
| August 2021 | 716 |
| October 2021 | 709 |
| December 2021 | 637 |
| February 2022 | 500 |
| April 2022 | 518 |
| June 2022 | 845 |
| August 2022 | 1,220 |
| October 2022 | 1,277 |
| December 2022 | 1,365 |
| February 2023 | 1,231 |
| April 2023 | 1,177 |
| June 2023 | 1,089 |
| August 2023 | 1,209 |
| October 2023 | 1,397 |
| December 2023 | 1,525 |
| February 2024 | 1,527 |
| April 2024 | 1,593 |
| June 2024 | 1,824 |
| August 2024 | 1,972 |
| October 2024 | 2,169 |
| December 2024 | 2,195 |
| February 2025 | 2,278 |
| April 2025 | 2,401 |
| June 2025 | 2,480 |
| August 2025 | 2,475 |
| October 2025 | 2,427 |
| December 2025 | 2,324 |
| February 2026 | 2,394 |
| April 2026 | 2,459 |
| June 2026 | 2,498 |
| August 2026 | 2,520 |
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.
720
new listings in the month
−2.2% vs. a year earlier
August 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 800 in August 2021 to 720 in August 2026, lower over the period. Low of 472 in December 2022 and high of 918 in April 2025. 61 real observations.
August 2021, August 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 |
|---|---|
| August 2021 | 800 |
| October 2021 | 688 |
| December 2021 | 596 |
| February 2022 | 724 |
| April 2022 | 840 |
| June 2022 | 870 |
| August 2022 | 744 |
| October 2022 | 568 |
| December 2022 | 472 |
| February 2023 | 626 |
| April 2023 | 636 |
| June 2023 | 648 |
| August 2023 | 686 |
| October 2023 | 576 |
| December 2023 | 516 |
| February 2024 | 630 |
| April 2024 | 774 |
| June 2024 | 780 |
| August 2024 | 736 |
| October 2024 | 726 |
| December 2024 | 526 |
| February 2025 | 830 |
| April 2025 | 918 |
| June 2025 | 742 |
| August 2025 | 736 |
| October 2025 | 676 |
| December 2025 | 518 |
| February 2026 | 822 |
| April 2026 | 738 |
| June 2026 | 812 |
| August 2026 | 720 |
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.
73
days on market
−5.2% vs. a year earlier
August 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 32 in August 2021 to 73 in August 2026, higher over the period. Low of 28 in May 2022 and high of 82 in January 2026. 61 real observations.
August 2021, August 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 |
|---|---|
| August 2021 | 32 |
| October 2021 | 40 |
| December 2021 | 52 |
| February 2022 | 38 |
| April 2022 | 31 |
| June 2022 | 30 |
| August 2022 | 43 |
| October 2022 | 56 |
| December 2022 | 67 |
| February 2023 | 64 |
| April 2023 | 51 |
| June 2023 | 50 |
| August 2023 | 48 |
| October 2023 | 52 |
| December 2023 | 59 |
| February 2024 | 66 |
| April 2024 | 51 |
| June 2024 | 52 |
| August 2024 | 61 |
| October 2024 | 64 |
| December 2024 | 79 |
| February 2025 | 74 |
| April 2025 | 59 |
| June 2025 | 71 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| August 2026 | 73 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Lake County, FL
Metro and statewide context
Median listing price
$415,000
median asking price (USD)
−1.9% vs. a year earlier
August 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
6.76%
annual rate
+0.41 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Sep 10, 2026 · weekly average
Honest trade-offs
What you accept when you choose this area.
Trade-offs
- Orlando commuting is long from here.
- Condition varies widely across older neighbourhoods.
- Age-restricted communities carry specific occupancy rules.
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