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26823 Forest Hills Street

LEESBURG, FL 34788

2 beds
2 baths
1,380 sqft
7,770 sqft lot
$202 per sqft
1997 build
– on site

This well cared for home has an open floor plan you always search for at an affordable price. Cabinet doors have been updated in 2020. with vaulted ceilings & an open floor plan has been updated with new kitchen cabinet doors in 2020 with soft close drawers. A brand-new gas stove has been installed in 2024; a new water heater was installed and a new AC in 2022. Including appliances with Whirlpool fridge and Bush dishwasher. Look at the new laminate flooring, 5 1/2-inch baseboards, 2 1/2-inch wood-look blinds, Plantation Shutters, custom Cornices/window treatments, Glass Block windows, screen enclosed front entry patio, Solar Tubes in kitchen and living room, inside laundry room including washer & dryer by Maytag. The Florida Room Comes complete with its own heating and cooling unit and complete with hospital grade shades. Pocket sliding glass doors. The outdoor screen enclosed patio will inspire you to reflect on the new activities you will want to accomplish. Gas. Roof is being replaced in 2025 and will come with a warranty. Oversized garage has plenty of storage & new door insulation (2022). The back yard will give privacy and yet keep the maintenance to its minimum. You will find everything handy around the house to properly keep up with your new home. Highland Lakes is a gated 55+ community located off Highway 27 South of Leesburg & offers residents the following amenities: Recreational Clubhouse with two swimming pools; indoor (heated) & outdoor, a softball field, an indoor arena with a stage for community events, kitchen, billiard/ping pong rm., 6 tennis courts (2 courts are lighted & 4 courts have a cushion surface), 8 lighted shuffle board courts, bocce ball courts, pickleball, 7 horseshoe pits, covered picnic pavilion with picnic tables & grills to barbeque, library, meeting/card room, exercise room/fitness, craft room, golf driving range, RV/boat storage is also included & has 260 spaces on a secured lot (fenced & lockable), a Craftsmen building/woodworking shop (homeowners can join the club for only $12 annually and use any/all tools available), there's also a Nature Trail within the community & seven lakes scattered throughout Highland Lakes; 4 are used by residents for catch & release (fishing)!!

Listing courtesy of STELLAR_MLS / OLYMPUS EXECUTIVE REALTY INC

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 17, 2025 •

MLS# G5094946 —

The Building

Year Built:

1997
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Stucco
Levels:

One
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Slab
Building Area Total:

2308
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Interior Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Furnished:

Unfurnished
Flooring:

Luxury Vinyl
Fireplace:

false

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1380
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Public Records

Location

Directions:

Driving south on 44 from Leesburg, make a left onto Highland Lakes Blvd. Stay on Highland lakes and make a left onto Forest Hills St. The house is on your left.
Latitude:

28.737422
Longitude:

-81.848606
Coordinates:

-81.848606, 28.737422

The Property

Parcel Number:

242024054000010270
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Lot Size Acres:

0.18
Lot Size Area:

7770
Lot Size SqFt:

7770
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Total Acres:

0 to less than 1/4
Direction Faces:

West
View:

false
Exterior Features:

Awning(s)
Water Source:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type:

Asphalt
Flood Zone Code:

X
Additional Parcels:

false
Homestead:

true
Lease Restrictions:

true
Land Lease:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Lot:

1027
Tax Legal Description:

HIGHLAND LAKES SUB PHASE 5 LOT 1027 PB 36 PGS 65-66 ORB 6135 PG 717
Tax Book Number:

36
Tax Annual Amount:

2519

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Virtual Tour URL Unbranded:

https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/stellar/G5094946
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Utilities:

Public
Sewer:

Public Sewer

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher
Laundry Features:

Inside

The Community

Subdivision Name:

HIGHLAND LAKES
Senior Community:

true
Community Features:

Fishing
Waterview:

false
Water Access:

false
Waterfront:

false
Waterfront Features:

Lake
Pool Private:

false
Pets Allowed:

Cats OK
Association:

true
Association Fee:

125
Association Fee Frequency:

Monthly
Association Fee Includes:

Common Area Taxes
Association Fee Requirement:

Required
Monthly HOA Amount:

125
Ownership:

Fee Simple
Association Approval Required:

true

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

2
Open Parking:

true
Parking Features:

Garage Door Opener

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$279,900

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,498
Taxes	$209
Insurance	$76
HOA fees	$125
Utilities	$164 See report
Total	$2,072/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/16/25 Apr 16, 2025	Listed / Active	STELLAR_MLS	$279,900	7.7% (3.9% / YR)
4/28/23 Apr 28, 2023		STELLAR_MLS	$260,000	-3.7%
3/28/23 Mar 28, 2023		STELLAR_MLS	$270,000

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This house located in Highland Lakes, FL 34788 is currently for sale for $279,900. 26823 Forest Hills Street is a 1,380 square foot house with 2 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 5 days. 26823 Forest Hills Street is in the Highland Lakes neighborhood of LEESBURG. This house is in the attendance area of Oak Park Middle School, Leesburg Elementary School, and Leesburg High School.

Listing Courtesy of: STELLAR_MLS and OLYMPUS EXECUTIVE REALTY INC.

Based on information from the My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS 2025.

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.