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212 W 1ST AVENUE

WINDERMERE, FL 34786

MLS#: S5148430

$1,600,000

Status: Active
Listing number: S5148430
Listing provided by: HOME WISE REALTY GROUP, INC.
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WINDERMERE TOWN - Residential

Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1959

Sq.Footage

2,627

Positioned along the coveted Butler Chain of Lakes, this waterfront residence offers an exceptional opportunity to live in the Town of Windermere. Boasting approximately 85 feet of private frontage and a dedicated boat dock, New boat house has been approved and permitted just waiting for you to build. The property captures sweeping views across Wauseon Bay. There is an option to build a new 3500 sf. home, Permits have been approved including a 900 sf covered boat dock with lift. This option would be $3.7MM. Although this listing is being sold as-is the home is in good condition and ready to move in. The interior showcases a cottage like comfortable design with an open-concept layout, four bedrooms, and thoughtfully updated living spaces. A beautifully appointed kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz surfaces, and premium appliances, while restored hardwood flooring adds timeless character throughout. The primary suite opens to a private balcony overlooking the water, creating a serene retreat. Outdoors, the property offers a fenced yard and a rare combination of circular driveway and rear-access garage. Just moments from Windermere’s parks, tennis courts, farmers market, and private boat ramp, this home embodies the charm and lifestyle of lakefront living in one of Central Florida’s most desirable communities.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Open Floorplan

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Electric

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Block

  • Other Exterior Features

    Awning(s), Balcony, Dock

  • Parking

    Alley Access, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Attached

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    YES

  • View

    Lake, Water

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Cleared, Near Golf Course, Waterfront

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.32

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    13853.0

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Traditional

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,600,000

  • Tax Amount

    $12,462.95

  • Sq. Footage

    2, 627

  • Price/SqFt

    $609

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Windermere Elem

  • Middle School

    Gotha Middle

  • High School

    Olympia High

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Foundation Details

    Slab

  • Ownership

    Fee Simple

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Septic Tank

  • Tax Lot

    427

  • Water Source

    Private, Well

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Positioned along the coveted Butler Chain of Lakes, this waterfront residence offers an exceptional opportunity to live in the Town of Windermere. Boasting approximately 85 feet of private frontage and a dedicated boat dock, New boat house has been approved and permitted just waiting for you to build. The property captures sweeping views across Wauseon Bay. There is an option to build a new 3500 sf. home, Permits have been approved including a 900 sf covered boat dock with lift. This option would be $3.7MM. Although this listing is being sold as-is the home is in good condition and ready to move in. The interior showcases a cottage like comfortable design with an open-concept layout, four bedrooms, and thoughtfully updated living spaces. A beautifully appointed kitchen features custom cabinetry, quartz surfaces, and premium appliances, while restored hardwood flooring adds timeless character throughout. The primary suite opens to a private balcony overlooking the water, creating a serene retreat. Outdoors, the property offers a fenced yard and a rare combination of circular driveway and rear-access garage. Just moments from Windermere’s parks, tennis courts, farmers market, and private boat ramp, this home embodies the charm and lifestyle of lakefront living in one of Central Florida’s most desirable communities.

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