Is Lake Helen, FL 32744 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Lake Helen is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 6% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 20% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #270 of 796 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Lake Helen housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 6% of homes in Lake Helen, FL 32744 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 19 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (142 days then) and the median sale price fell 22% to $344,851. Overall, Lake Helen is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Volusia County, homes here sell faster than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Lake Helen ranks #270 of 796 FL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 25 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Osteen 32764 (0% sold over asking) or Oak Hill 32759 (0% sold over asking), while De Leon Springs 32130 (25% sold over asking) and Deltona 32738 (21% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Lake Helen real estate
Is Lake Helen a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Lake Helen, FL 32744 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Lake Helen?
The typical home went under contract in 40 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Lake Helen sell over asking?
6% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 94.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Lake Helen?
About 0.77% of a home’s value a year in Volusia County, or roughly $3,080 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Lake Helen?
The median sale price was $344,851 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $238 per square foot.
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