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1638 Frances Drive

APOPKA, FL 32703

4 beds
2 baths
1,662 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$300 per sqft
1961 build
– on site

Welcome to a beautifully renovated retreat nestled on a .46-acre corner lot overlooking the serene waters of Bear Lake. This home has been transformed into a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom sanctuary complete with an office and a dining room. An appraisal was conducted and confirms a value of $505K, avaialble upon request. Enjoy stunning, unobstructed views of Bear Lake facing the association's picnic area on the lake. Extensively renovated down to the studs, this home boasts the following BRAND-NEW FEATURES: Water Well, A/C handler, A/C unit, A/C ductwork, plumbing, electrical system, electrical box, tankless water heater, and a NEWER Roof (2023). This home was created and designed for the ultimate in family engagement and entertainment in mind. Featuring an open concept that leaves everything at your fingertips. The HUGE Island Kitchen sets the stage for a thoughtfully RENOVATED experience to enjoy your New Wine Fridge, New Oven, New Refrigerator, New Dishwasher, New Granite Composite Sink, All New Windows, All New Doors, All New Closet Doors, All New Exterior and ALL New Interior Paint. Upgrades Include: Quartz Countertop, Solid Wood Construction Shaker Cabinets with Soft Close Doors & Drawers throughout, Chef’s Kitchen, Dual Zone Climate Control Wine Fridge, Stainless Steel Appliances, Recessed LED Lighting throughout, Porcelain Tile in Bathrooms, & Luxury Vinyl Planks throughout the entire home. Enhancements include a new 4th bedroom, a new dining room, and a new office, providing ample room for work and relaxation. The immense potential this home provides, situated just one street away from multi-million dollar Bear Lake front properties, offers exceptional value at a fraction of the cost. The property also offers the flexibility to expand further by possibly adding a pool and/or mother-in-law suite onto the huge backyard. The possibilites are endless in this FUN LAKE HOUSE with the amazingly convenient distance of just a .1 mile to the private Bear Lake boat ramp, accessible annually for $130, is perfect for water enthusiasts & Lake Life seekers! This meticulously renovated home combines modern comforts with prime lake life living, presenting a rare opportunity to own a piece of tranquility in sought-after Seminole County.

Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / UNITED REAL ESTATE PREFERRED

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Oct 16, 2024 •

MLS# O6216090 —

The Building

Year Built:

1961
New Construction:

true
Construction Materials:

Block
Levels:

One
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Block
Floor Number:

1
Building Area Total:

1662
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Appraiser

Interior

Interior Features:

Dry Bar
Flooring:

Luxury Vinyl
Fireplace:

false

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1662
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Appraiser

Location

Directions:

From 436, make left onto Balmy Beach Drive, veers left and becomes Cecelia Dr., make left onto Frances Dr.
Latitude:

28.653451
Longitude:

-81.454945
Coordinates:

-81.454945, 28.653451

The Property

Parcel Number:

18212950902000100
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Condition:

Completed
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Lot Size Acres:

0.47
Lot Size Area:

20400
Lot Size SqFt:

20400
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Total Acres:

1/4 to less than 1/2
Zoning:

R-1AA
Direction Faces:

West
View:

false
Exterior Features:

Private Mailbox
Water Source:

Well
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Street Paved
Flood Zone Code:

X
Flood Zone Panel:

12117C0140F
Additional Parcels:

false
Homestead:

false
Lease Restrictions:

false
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Lot:

10
Tax Block:

-
Tax Legal Description:

LOTS 10 + 11 TRACT 2 PARADISE POINT 2ND SEC PB 9 PG 18
Tax Book Number:

9-18
Tax Annual Amount:

1174

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/stellar/O6216090
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Cable Available
Sewer:

Septic Tank

Appliances

Appliances:

Convection Oven
Laundry Features:

Electric Dryer Hookup

Schools

Elementary School:

Bear Lake Elementary
Middle Or Junior School:

Teague Middle
High School:

Lake Brantley High

The Community

Subdivision Name:

PARADISE POINT 2ND SEC
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Dock
Water View:

false
Water Access:

false
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

Lake
Pool Private:

false
Pets Allowed:

Cats OK
Association:

true
Association Fee:

130
Association Fee Frequency:

Annually
Association Fee Requirement:

Optional
Monthly HOA Amount:

10.83
Ownership:

Fee Simple
Association Approval Required:

false

Parking

Garage:

false
Carport:

true
Carport Spaces:

2
Covered Spaces:

2

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$499,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,671
Taxes	$97
Insurance	$137
HOA fees	$11
Utilities	$196 See report
Total	$3,112/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
9/5/24 Sep 5, 2024	Price Changed	STELLAR_MLS	$499,000	-1.0%
8/8/24 Aug 8, 2024	Price Changed	STELLAR_MLS	$504,000	-1.2%
6/23/24 Jun 23, 2024	Listed / Active	STELLAR_MLS	$510,000	77.1%

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This house located in Paradise Point, Forest City, FL 32703 is currently for sale for $499,000. 1638 Frances Drive is a 1,662 square foot house with 4 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 135 days. 1638 Frances Drive is in the Paradise Point neighborhood of Forest City and has a WalkScore® of 5, making it car-dependent. This house is in the attendance area of Bear Lake Elementary School.

Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and UNITED REAL ESTATE PREFERRED.

Based on information from the My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS 2024.

All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. Stellar MLS, Estately and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied. The information included in this listing 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 information on each listing is furnished by the owner and deemed reliable to the best of his/her knowledge, but should be verified by the purchaser. Stellar MLS and Estately assume no responsibility for typographical errors, misprints or misinformation. This property is offered without respect to any protected classes in accordance with the law. For any questions please call (407) 499-8911.