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$699,995 Reduced -$25,000
1210 Gem Lane
Lake Helen, FL 32744
  • 2Beds
  • 2.00Total Baths
  • 2 Full, 0 HalfBaths
  • 1,380SqFt
  • 1980Year Built
  • 5.40Acres
  • MLS# V4945494
  • Residential
  • SingleFamilyResidence
  • Active

  • Approx Time on Market7 months, 18 days
  • Area32744 - Lake Helen
  • CountyVolusia
  • Subdivision N/a

Overview

Officially Relaunched - 5.4 Acres of Private Lakefront Living on Lake ColbyThis rare Lake Helen property has been strategically repositioned and is being reintroduced to the market to align with todays acreage and lakefront demand.Discover a rare chance to live an authentic lifestyle: 5.4 acres of private lakefront land on beautiful Lake Colby, where your days can include fishing at sunrise, watching wildlife, tending to your horses, or building the homestead you have always imagined.This is not just a property. It is a complete lifestyle shift if you have been searching for space, freedom, nature, and possibility.Welcome home.Tucked away at the end of a quiet road, this property offers unmatched privacy and a peacefulness that is increasingly difficult to find in Lake Helen. Whether you dream of raising animals, expanding your family compound, starting a hobby farm, or creating a waterfront retreat, this land provides the setting to make those dreams a reality.Bring your horses. The property includes stables and open land for grazing.Bring your chickens, goats, dogs, or livestock. There is room here for a full homestead lifestyle.With private lake frontage on Lake Colby, you can fish, kayak, paddle, or take a small boat out from your own backyard. Spend evenings by the water watching the sky turn gold and mornings greeted by deer, cranes, and natural wildlife that roam the property.A large metal workshop-style structure provides flexibility for storage, equipment, hobbies, vehicles, boats, or projects. The acreage also offers potential for expansion, additional structures, or future customization.The existing home provides a warm and comfortable place to live while you create your long-term vision. Enjoy evenings by the wood-burning fireplace after a day outdoors. The large front porch overlooking the water offers an ideal setting for morning coffee or sunset relaxation.A 30-amp RV hookup with septic connection adds further flexibility for guests or travel.Although the property feels secluded, it remains conveniently located near I-4, DeLand, downtown Lake Helen, and surrounding amenitiesoffering peaceful country living without sacrificing access.This is not the typical Lake Helen or Deltona home. This is for the buyer who wants land, water, privacy, and the opportunity to build a lifestyle with space and purpose.With improved positioning and renewed momentum, this is the moment to explore what 5.4 acres of lakefront opportunity can provide.Schedule your private tour and experience the land, the lake, and the lifestyle firsthand.



Agriculture / Farm

Horse Amenities:  Stables

Association Fees / Info

Bathroom Info

Total Baths:  2.00

Fullbaths:  2

Building Info

Window Features:  Blinds

Roof:  Shingle

Building Area Source:  PublicRecords

Buyer Compensation

Exterior Features

Patio:  Patio

Exterior Features:  Lighting, RvHookup

Fees / Restrictions

Financial

Original Price:  $775,000

Fencing:  Fenced

Garage / Parking

Green / Env Info

Interior Features

Fireplace Desc:  LivingRoom, WoodBurning

Fireplace:  Yes

Floors:  CeramicTile

Levels:  One

Laundry Features:  WasherHookup, ElectricDryerHookup, LaundryCloset

Interior Features:  CeilingFans

Appliances:  Dryer, Dishwasher, ElectricWaterHeater, Range, Refrigerator, RangeHood, WaterPurifier, Washer

Lot Info

Direction Remarks:  From Howland Boulevard, go onto Catalina Boulevard towards Lake Helen, and make a left turn onto Lake Helen-Osteen Road. Turn left onto McCracken Road, drive .5 miles, then turn right onto Gem Lane. Continue on Gem Lane until you reach 1210 Gem Lane.

Lot Size Units:  Acres

Lot Size Acres:  5.4

Lot Sqft:  235,224

Vegetation:  Wooded

Misc

Other

Other Structures:  Sheds, Workshop

Special Conditions:  None

Other Rooms Info

Property Info

Section:  04

Class Type:  SingleFamilyResidence

Property Sub Type:  SingleFamilyResidence

Construction Materials:  Block

Stories:  1

Foundation:  Slab

Human Modified:  Yes

Room Info

Total Rooms:  5

Sqft Info

Sqft:  1,380

Bulding Area Sqft:  1,776

Living Area Units:  SquareFeet

Living Area Source:  PublicRecords

Tax Info

Tax Year:  2,024

Tax Lot:  5

Tax Legal Description:  4-18-31 N 665.73 FT OF S 1322.74 FT MEAS ON W/L OF W 1/4 OF N 1/2 OF GOV LOT 5 PER OR 2617 PG 1352 PER OR 6010 PG 2860 PER OR 7208 PG 1900

Tax Block:  00

Tax Annual Amount:  1183

Tax Book Number:  4009-3

Unit Info

Utilities / Hvac

Heating:  Central

Water Source:  Private, Well

Sewer:  SepticTank

Cool System:  CentralAir, CeilingFans

Cooling:  Yes

Heating:  Yes

Utilities:  ElectricityAvailable, ElectricityConnected, WaterConnected

Waterfront / Water

Waterfront:  Yes

Waterfront Features:  Lake

View:  Yes

View:  Lake, TreesWoods, Water

Schools

Elem:  Timbercrest Elem

Middle:  Galaxy Middle

High:  Deltona High

Directions

From Howland Boulevard, go onto Catalina Boulevard towards Lake Helen, and make a left turn onto Lake Helen-Osteen Road. Turn left onto McCracken Road, drive .5 miles, then turn right onto Gem Lane. Continue on Gem Lane until you reach 1210 Gem Lane.

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Price & Status History (on davidshippey.com since Mon, Oct 20th 2025)
  • Original Price: $775,000
  • Current Price: $699,995
  • Price Reduced: $75,005
Date ChangedFromTo
04/02/2026$724,995 $699,995 Reduced by $25,000
03/12/2026$724,999 $724,995 Reduced by $4
02/13/2026$775,000 $724,999 Reduced by $50,001

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1210 Gem Lane, Lake Helen, Florida has 2 Beds, 2 Full Bath, and .
The MLS Number for 1210 Gem Lane, Lake Helen, Florida is V4945494.
The price for 1210 Gem Lane, Lake Helen, Florida is $699,995.
The status of 1210 Gem Lane, Lake Helen, Florida is Active.
The subdivision of 1210 Gem Lane, Lake Helen, Florida is N/a.
The home located at 1210 Gem Lane, Lake Helen, Florida was built in 2026.