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Overlook at Lake Louisa

The Overlook at Lake Louisa in Clermont Florida is located off of Lake Louisa Road just southwest of the Legends Golf & Country Club. This is a non-gated yet exclusive community of about 130 homes in a closed circuit neighborhood. These homes range in size from $250,000 to about $400,000 on lots between 8500 ft.² and 10,000 ft.². Most of the homes are between 1900 and 3000 ft.² with three, four, and five bedroom layouts with 2 to 4 bathrooms. Homeowners dues are roughly $30-$35 per month or roughly $375 paid annually, which covers common area maintenance, property management, landscaping and road maintenance. But be sure to check with current listings on exact prices and specifics.

The majority of homes in Overlook were built around the mid to thousands and range about $85 per square foot. Properties are for sale by owner, short sales or even bank owned homes, perfect for catching up a great deal or an investment property. Due to the age of the homes, most have granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and open floor plans. Many master suites features separate sitting/office areas with walk-in shower, walk-in closets, garden tub, separate vanities and wet bar. All homes feature a two or three car garage depending on the size of the home itself.

Shops, restaurants, modern convenience and markets by less than 5 to 10 minutes from your front door and Lake Louisa water sports are less than 2 to 3 minutes. There is no lake access from these homes as the complex is on the opposite side of Lake Louisa Road.

For more information about homes and real estate please browse my website or click here for specifics on Overlook and the homes for sale therein.

Homes on Crescent Lake, Clermont Florida

Homes and Real Estate on Crescent Lake, Clermont Florida

I love talking about lakefront homes because that’s what I specialize in throughout Minneola, Clermont and Winter Garden. Today I want to talk about homes on Crescent Lake. This lake sits it just south of Lake Minnehaha and is literally about 1/16 the size of Lake Louisa, Lake Mineola and Lake Minnehaha but it has a high concentration of homes right on the lake with the docks, boardwalks and waterfront properties.

There are several ways to get to the homes along Crescent Lake; you can access it by Lakeshore Drive which runs north and south from downtown Clermont, or from the Westside along Highway 561 to a variety of inlets into residential neighborhoods. Log House Road connects the two at the south end of the lake but the only connection at the north end of the lake is along Bronson Road and Harder Road, which border Lake Louisa on the south end since many of these lakes are actually connected by tributaries.

One of the best things about Crescent Lake is that there are still lots available for custom building. Lots range in price from about $100,000-$250,000 depending on the size and the amenities or utilities attached with the property. Most of the single-family homes were built from the 1970s up until today and range from about $255,000-$580,000 currently. Many of the lots are at least 1/3 to 3/4 acre. These homes are designed to increase at about 3 to 4% each year but there are only about 5 to 10 properties around the entire lake for sale at any one time, so they do go quickly because this is a very desirable location. Some homes feature lots that do stretch out into the lake with either a boathouse or a small dock, while others only encompass a small section not including the lake even though there are not other improvements from the house to the lake.

If you’re interested in learning more about Crescent Lake or residential homes on similar lakes, please contact me anytime. This is what I love and buying a lakefront home is slightly different so let me help you navigate the purchase and find exactly what your looking for.

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Getting Your Clermont Lake House Ready to Sell

Getting Your Clermont Lake House Ready to Sell

When preparing to list your lake house, it’s important to remember that you’re not only selling your home, you’re selling the lake. Buyers can make changes to the structure of the home, but a lake front location is something you’re stuck with. Therefore it’s important to focus on the lake, shoreline and lifestyle in order to hook the buyer. Here are some tips:

Define the destination: Potential buyers will first want to go to the water. Be sure there’s a welcoming, clear and well-lit pathway leading to the water’s edge and/or dock.

Dock & Deck Safety: Be sure docks, decks and shoreline walls are sturdy and safe. Replace or repair any damaged or loose areas. For floating docks, it’s best to rope them off as many people are not used to walking on them.

Curb Appeal on the Shore: Clean all debris, leaves and dead fish from shoreline. Rake all aquatic weeds and bottom muck as far out into the lake as possible. Have photos ready to show the shoreline during every season, especially summer.

Stage for the Lake Front Lifestyle: Buyers are buying a lake home for a reason…the lifestyle. Help potential buyers visualize their new lifestyle by strategically placing kayaks, life jackets, patio furniture, fishing gear and the like. As an extra bonus, have a kayak, canoe or row boat ready (with life jackets) to take them out on the water at a moment’s notice!

Market the Lake: Create flyers that have EVERY detail imaginable on the lake itself. Include things such as size), depth, allowed recreation, boating rules & regulations, Lake Association information, aquatic weeds, public access, boat launches, fish type, etc.

Lake View: Once a buyer enters the home, they will immediately go to where they can see the lake. Be sure that the windows and/or sliding glass doors that provide views of the lake are clean and spotless. Image by Jared Flickr