629 HELEN STREET
Mount Dora, FL 32757
$995,000
Motivated Seller! New lower price! Million Dollar View! Attention Developers, Investors and Home Builders. Located in the heart of Mount Dora's Historic District, and 2 blocks from downtown, this one-of-a-kind, large lot offers amazing panoramic water views of the Dora Chain of Lakes. Perched high and dry, the property is on a summit 184 feet above sea level. There is currently a 3-story single family home on the lot, with a finished basement. The property is zoned R-3, and there is a great opportunity for a multi-family dwelling or large single-family home. The current home was built in 1910 and renovated about 45 years ago with new electrical, plumbing and stucco. The lower-level basement has been converted into a bedroom, bathroom and kitchenette. The main floor (ground level) has the kitchen, living room, dining room, bedroom/family room and 1/2 bathroom. The 2nd floor is accessible via a spiral staircase and has a bedroom, full bathroom and deck. Additionally, there is a large 67 x 80-foot side yard with lush, mature vegetation (large oak trees, palms). You are conveniently located just steps from all of the wonderful festivals, art galleries, shops and cafes in Mount Dora.
Listing Courtesy of: COMPASS FLORIDA LLC
407-203-9441
| Listing Id: | O6452400 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $995,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Bathrooms Half: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 1,564 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $3,253 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 8,441 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.19 |
| Architectural Style: | Contemporary, Courtyard, Custom, Florida, Patio Home |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Mount Dora |
| County Or Parish: | Lake |
| Subdivision Name: | Mount Dora |
| Postal Code: | 32757 |
| Year Built: | 1910 |
| Appliances: | Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator |
| Basement: | Bath/Stubbed, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Partial |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 3 |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 2359 |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Carport?: | Yes |
| Direction Faces: | Southeast |
| Foundation Details: | Block, Concrete Perimeter |
| Construction Materials: | Block, Concrete, Stucco |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s) |
| Fireplace Features: | Electric, Living Room, Wood Burning |
| Directions: | Head west off Donnelly Street in Mount Dora to 7th avenue. Follow 7th to Helen Street. Turn left and the home is immediately on the right. |
| Elementary School: | Triangle Elem |
| Exterior Features: | Balcony, Courtyard, Garden, Lighting |
| Fencing: | Wood |
| Flooring: | Carpet, Wood |
| Furnished: | Unfurnished |
| Community Features: | Street Lights |
| Heating: | Central, Electric |
| High School: | Mount Dora High |
| Interior Features: | Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Thermostat |
| Laundry Features: | Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup |
| Levels: | Two |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-10-23 |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Living Area Source: | Public Records |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Features: | Corner Lot, Historic District, Landscaped, Level, Oversized Lot, Sloped, Paved |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.19 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 4855 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Mount Dora Middle |
| MLS Area Major: | 32757 - Mount Dora |
| MLS Area Major: | 32757 - Mount Dora |
| Other Structures: | Storage |
| Original List Price: | $995,000 |
| Other Equipment: | Irrigation Equipment |
| Parcel Number: | 29-19-27-0010-00A-00001 |
| Parking Features: | Converted Garage, Covered, Driveway, Golf Cart Parking, Basement |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Deck, Patio, Wrap Around |
| Stories Total: | 3 |
| Township: | 19S |
| Road Surface Type: | Asphalt, Paved |
| Roof: | Metal |
| Tax Year: | 2024 |
| Security Features: | Security Fencing/Lighting/Alarms |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| Water Body Name: | DORA CHAIN OF LAKES |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Utilities: | Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available |
| View: | Water |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Property Condition: | Fixer |
| Public Survey Range: | 27E |
| Public Survey Section: | 29 |
| Zoning: | R-3 |
| Vegetation: | Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped |
| Window Features: | Aluminum Frames |
| Additional Lease Restrictions: | The new Owner can choose to lease the property according to local municipality guidelines. |
| Additional Rooms: | Den/Library/Office |
| Additional Water Information: | Public lake access with boat ramp. Mount Dora Yacht Club (private). |
| Alternate Key Folio Num: | 271929001000A00001 |
| Available For Lease Yn: | No |
| Building Area Total Srch Sq M: | 219.16 |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 636.19 |
| Cddyn: | No |
| Complex Community Name Nccb: | HISTORIC DISTRICT |
| Exist Lse Tenant Yn: | Yes |
| Flood Zone Code: | x |
| Green Verification Count: | 0 |
| Homestead Yn: | Yes |
| Listing Exclusion Yn: | No |
| Living Area Meters: | 145.30 |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 784 |
| Month To Month Or Weekly Yn: | Yes |
| Property Description: | Corner Unit, Elevated |
| Realtor Info: | As-Is, Floor Plan Available, Sign |
| Room Count: | 9 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Total Acreage: | 0 to less than 1/4 |
| Unit Number Yn: | No |
| Water Access: | Lake - Chain of Lakes |
| Water Access Yn: | Yes |
| Water Extras Yn: | No |
| Water View: | Yes |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Attribution Contact: | 407-203-9441 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| In Law Suite Yn: | No |
| Green Energy Generation Yn: | No |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
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