MLS data updated Oct 14, 2026
Highland LakesReal Estate Market Report · October 2026
Gated 55+ living among seven lakes, with a resort clubhouse near the Turnpike
Leesburg, FL
Highland Lakes is a gated 55+ active-adult community in Leesburg, Florida, set among seven small lakes and built in the 1990s, offering single-family homes and villas plus a large clubhouse with indoor tennis, heated pools, and a golf driving range near the Florida Turnpike.
Median sold: $250K · Median days on market: 65 · Sold-to-list: 95.7% · Source: Stellar MLS, last 12 mo
About 3.3 months of inventory — homes are selling faster than new ones come on the market, so sellers hold the leverage (under 4 months = seller's market).
Aggregate statistics from Stellar MLS closed sales over the last 12 months and live MLS inventory. A market read, not an appraisal of any home or a listing of individual sales.
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Ryan's Take on Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes in Leesburg draws a very specific buyer — the active retiree who wants a resort lifestyle without the sprawl of a mega-development. With 938 homes and villas tucked behind a 24/7 staffed gate among several small lakes and natural wetlands, this 55+ community offers the intimacy that larger retirement destinations can't match. Buyers here have made a conscious choice: they want to be known by name at the gate, not lost in a crowd of tens of thousands.
The Florida Turnpike access just south of Leesburg is a real anchor for this demand. Residents can reach Orlando in under an hour — Orlando Health, AdventHealth, and the airport all stay in range — without paying Central Florida suburban prices or tolerating urban density. US-441 and US-27 also make The Villages and Ocala easy drives for day trips or medical specialists, giving the community genuine regional flexibility.
What makes Highland Lakes stand out within its market is the depth of its amenity package: six tennis courts, pickleball, bocce, a golf driving range, indoor and outdoor pools, a woodcraft building, free RV and boat storage, and a full-time activities director overseeing more than fifty clubs and interest groups. The housing stock runs single-story — villas and ranch-style homes — built for low-maintenance living. Buyers cross-shopping Highland Lakes most often compare it against The Villages to the south or On Top of the World in Ocala to the north; those who choose Highland Lakes typically value the smaller community scale and the direct Turnpike corridor back to Orlando.
— Ryan Solberg, Broker/Owner, MaxLife Realty
Under Contract
7 homes pending in Highland Lakes · Avg. $271K
Highland Lakes · 4th Quarter 2026
65 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo
$250K
Median Sale Price
65 days
Median Days on Market
95.7%
Sold-to-List
$157
Median $/sqft
Currently For Sale
18 active listings in Highland Lakes
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| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | List Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM | Waterfront | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1,545 | $275,000 | $178 | 1 | — | — |
| 2 | 2 | 1,210 | $229,900 | $190 | 21 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,591 | $225,000 | $141 | 29 | — | — |
| 2 | 2 | 1,440 | $252,000 | $175 | 9 | — | Water |
| 2 | 2 | 1,350 | $210,000 | $156 | 57 | — | — |
| 2 | 2 | 1,120 | $219,000 | $196 | 199 | — | — |
| 2 | 2 | 1,306 | $205,000 | $157 | 195 | — | — |
| 2 | 2 | 1,332 | $219,900 | $165 | 147 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 2,025 | $329,900 | $163 | 28 | — | Water |
| 3 | 3 | 2,302 | $339,900 | $148 | 42 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,919 | $350,000 | $182 | 39 | — | Water |
| 3 | 2 | 2,254 | $275,000 | $122 | 62 | ✓ | Water |
| 3 | 3 | 2,377 | $360,000 | $151 | 48 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 2,886 | $325,000 | $113 | 96 | — | Water |
| 3 | 2 | 2,040 | $307,500 | $151 | 61 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,964 | $279,900 | $143 | 147 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 2,017 | $279,000 | $138 | 55 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 2,498 | $360,000 | $144 | 146 | — | — |
Highland Lakes Market — Common Questions
Is Highland Lakes a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?+
Highland Lakes is currently a seller's market with about 3.3 months of inventory. About 3.3 months of inventory — homes are selling faster than new ones come on the market, so sellers hold the leverage (under 4 months = seller's market).
What is the median home sale price in Highland Lakes?+
Based on Stellar MLS closed sales over the last 12 months, the median sale price in Highland Lakes is approximately $250K, down about 3.8% from a year earlier.
How many homes are for sale in Highland Lakes?+
There are currently 18 active listings in Highland Lakes, with homes selling at roughly 5.4 per month. That works out to about 3.3 months of inventory.
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Report generated October 14, 2026 at 7:56 PM ET · Powered by Stellar MLS
MLS Data:Active and pending listing data is sourced from the Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The MLS GRID does not guarantee the accuracy of this data, which may not reflect all real estate activity in the area.
Sold Data: Sales analysis is derived from Florida Department of Revenue public property records (arm's-length transactions). Ryan Solberg and MaxLife Realty LLC are not affiliated with Highland Lakesor its HOA. This report is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale nor to cause a breach of an existing agency relationship. Data should be independently verified. E&OE.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 14, 2026 at 6:32 PM ET. 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.
Moving to Highland Lakes
Utilities & Services
Highland Lakes is in Lake County, Florida. Here's who to call to get power, water, and trash service set up in your name before closing.
Electric
Duke Energy Florida · (800) 700-8744The largest share of the county, including most of Clermont and Eustis, plus parts of Leesburg and Tavares.
SECO Energy (co-op) · (352) 793-3801Much of central/north Lake County, including most of Tavares and parts of Leesburg, Clermont, and Eustis.
Water & Sewer
City of Clermont Utility Billing · (352) 241-7320City of Clermont.
City of Tavares Utilities · (352) 742-6400City of Tavares.
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IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 14, 2026 at 6:32 PM ET. 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.
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