Fantastic opportunity to build your dream home in beautiful Lake Helen! This vacant corner lot is conveniently located on the intersection of Main and Lakeview, one block off the lake. Just steps away from the downtown post office and parks, the new owner can enjoy small town living in picturesque Lake Helen. Don't miss your opportunity! Call agent today!
Escape the noise and discover your own slice of untouched land. This ½-acre parcel sits in a quiet, off-the-grid area—perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, future builders, or anyone seeking privacy and open skies. Discover the possibilities on this ½-acre vacant parcel tucked away in a peaceful, secluded setting. With open space, natural surroundings, and no nearby neighbors.
Potential to build multifamily or mixed-use units located in Lake Helen’s Beautiful Downtown Commercial District (DCD). Permitted uses include multifamily residential, mixed-use commercial, retail, professional, medical office, and much more. This property does not appear to have wetlands and is not located in a flood zone. Easy access to I-4, shopping, beaches, Orlando Attractions, and all your favorite restaurants.
Discover an exceptional development opportunity in the heart of Lake Helen, FL! This 6.86-acre parcel is entitled and development-ready, offering 10 buildable lots—each with paved road frontage and convenient access to utilities for easy hookup. The property features beautiful water-view homesites overlooking a private 4-acre pond, creating a serene and picturesque setting for future homeowners. With oversized lot sizes ranging from approximately 0.28 to 0.50 acres, there’s ample space for custom home designs, gardens, and outdoor living areas. The land is cleared and ready to build, saving time and cost for developers or builders. Nestled in a peaceful rural-residential community, this location provides the best of both worlds—quiet country living with quick access to major transit routes leading to Orlando, area beaches, shopping, and dining. Whether you’re a builder seeking your next project or an investor looking for a turnkey development site, this Lake Helen property is a rare find with endless potential. Flexible purchase options available—different lot groupings may be sold separately at reduced pricing
10+ acres of Improved Land near Orlando and Daytona Beach is waiting for your Dream Homes, horses, cattle, chickens, goats, and toys. Located in Flood Zone X means high and dry with the added bonus of being builder ready and cleared. This site has a Rural (R) Future Land Use (FLU) designation. The R designation allows a density of one dwelling unit (DU) / 5 acres and could be the place to build your future family homes or compound. Situated 3.1 miles to I-4, 15 miles to I-95, 1.7 miles to the Lake Helen Riding Arena, 3.8 miles to the Volusia County Fairgrounds, 25 minutes to New Smyrna Beach, 14 miles to Sanford International Airport, 22 miles to Daytona International Airport. The property has roadway frontage on a county maintained, paved road and has both water and electric on-site. It is Zoned Rural Agriculture A-2 Classification with the following improvements: A spacious 4,847 square ft Horse Barn contains eight (8) Interior Stalls, including three (3) Steel-gridded Stalls for stud horses and/ or those sweet little nippers, as well as four (4) Exterior In-paddock Run-ins and two (2) Foaling Stalls. Additionally, there is a concrete-floored Feed Room and Tack Room situated nearby the large Equipment Barn. The A-Frame Wooden Barn is fully enclosed, lighted, and has a clay sand floor perfect for groundwork and riding horses on rainy afternoons or in the evening serving as a small, covered riding arena. This parcel has a current Agriculture Classification, also known as Greenbelt, and is currently used as Pastureland for Cattle, but was previously an Equine Breeding Facility. Property is fenced and cross fenced in no-climb, woven wire. The pastures are a mixture of Bahia and native grasses. Additionally, Dutch clover has been planted in the back pastures for enhanced forage for both livestock and wildlife. This property is home to deer, bear, hawks, turkey, wood storks, cranes, egrets, bald eagles, woodpeckers, squirrels, and kites. While the back acreage lies within the Florida Wildlife Corridor, the front acreage does not. Subsurface, mineral, and other rights are intact. See attached Agriculture Classification Guidelines; See attached Surveys. All Volusia County Staff Review Comments and Approvals available upon request. Not in city limits - No HOA - County trash services available. *Cattle, portable panels, feed bunks and liquid feed tanks Do Not Convey.
Great investment opportunity to own over an acre of land in the growing area of Deland. This is undeveloped land with no access located in University Highland. Owner does not have any information or reports on the property.
Motivated Seller may hold private financing with acceptable terms. This property does not appear to have wetlands and is not located in a flood zone. Beautiful Commercial/Residential vacant parcel in the quaint and charming city of Lake Helen. The lot dimensions are approximately 140 x 146. Located in the Downtown Commercial District (DCD) of Lake Helen. Some of the permitted uses are a mixture of single-family, limited-scale multi-family, and diverse retail, personal service, and professional service commercial uses such as medical offices, legal offices, etc. Just one mile from Interstate 4 with easy access to the beaches, attractions, and other municipalities like DeLand, Orange City, Debary, Deltona, and Sanford. There are two adjacent parcels also available. The owner may consider seller financing with acceptable terms.
Welcome to a rare opportunity to build your dream home on a stunning 5.92-acre HIGH and DRY parcel in the serene and historic town of Lake Helen. This unique piece of property offers a peaceful retreat in one of Central Florida’s hidden gems-where timeless charm meets modern convenience. Located just minutes from downtown Lake Helen, you'll love the small-town atmosphere filled with historic homes, friendly neighbors, and vibrant community events like weekly farmer’s markets and festivals. With no HOA restrictions, you're free to design and enjoy your land the way you envision it—whether that’s building a private custom estate, or simply enjoying wide-open space. Conveniently situated near Interstate 4, this homesite offers easy access to major cities including Orlando, Historic Downtown DeLand, and Daytona Beach, all within a short drive. You're also close to Victoria Commons, known for its dining and local conveniences. This lot is already owned by a respected local custom home builder, who is available to build on-site. Choose from a variety of stylish and functional floor plans, or collaborate to create a truly custom home. Inquire for more details!
PERFECT for DEVELOPERS / BUILDERS - This parcel is ready for development of 10 Estate Homes in Lake Helen FL. Each lot is approximately 1.25 acres. Eight of the ten lots will open onto East Ohio and the remaining two will open onto S. Prevatt. This is zoned for residential homesites. All planning for this development has been approved by the City of Lake Helen and recorded with Volusia County. All approved documents will transfer to buyer.
Discover the perfect blend of privacy, beauty, and potential with this 2.5-acre unimproved lot, fully wooded and zoned Resource Corridor—a designation that protects the natural landscape while allowing for thoughtfully planned, low-impact use. Located near Prevatt Ave and the Volusia County Fairgrounds. Buyers should check with the county zoning department to determine if this property can be used for their intended use.
Motivated Seller may hold private financing with acceptable terms. Potential to build up to 6 multifamily or mixed-use units on 3 parcels totaling 1.45 acres located in Lake Helen’s Beautiful Downtown Commercial District (DCD). Permitted uses include multifamily residential, mixed-use commercial, retail, professional, medical office, and much more. This property does not appear to have wetlands and is not located in a flood zone. Easy access to I-4, shopping, beaches, Orlando Attractions, and all your favorite restaurants. Owner may consider financing with acceptable terms. Located between 265 S Lakeview Drive and 287 S Lakeview Drive.
Owners are reducing the price by $10,000 for a quick sale! NEW SURVEY reveals that a larger house than previously thought can be built on this lakefront homesite (see attached). If you can find a better lake lot you should buy it! If not the owner of this lot is motivated to sell and willing to provide some owner financing ! Lovely half acre lakefront lot on Lake Macy, a lightly developed lake with only one home visible off in the distance from your private back yard. Very eclectic laid-back rural neighborhood in the quaint and charming community of Lake Helen, tucked away with very little traffic. The building site would be located high above the lake with a gentle slope to the water’s edge! So it’s perfect for a walk out first floor. The State of Florida provides control and monitoring of water quality, for long term protection of this idyllic environment. Come explore the walkable lot and imagine your dream home for an exciting, but quiet life on the lake with easy access to I-4, attractions, beaches and shopping. Only minutes from I-4, New Smyrna Beach, and the shoppes and restaurants of historic downtown Deland. *** Owner will consider financing with substantial down payment.***
Major Price Cut. Don't miss out! Wooded lot available in the peaceful University Highlands area of Lake Helen. This private parcel offers a quiet setting surrounded by nature, yet it's still close to main roads and nearby towns. A great opportunity for future use or investment. Buyer to confirm zoning and land use with Volusia County. See it today! SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE.
Major Price Cut. Don't miss out! Quiet and wooded lot located in the University Highlands area of Lake Helen. Enjoy privacy and natural surroundings just a short drive from I-4 and nearby shopping and dining. Ideal for future plans or as a long-term investment. Buyer to verify land use and zoning with Volusia County. See it today! SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE.
Major Price Cut. Don't miss out! Peaceful lot located in the University Highlands of Lake Helen. Surrounded by natural Florida landscape, this parcel offers a quiet, private setting with easy access to nearby highways and local amenities. Great potential for future use or investment. Buyer to verify zoning and land use with Volusia County. Come and see it today! SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE.
MOTIVATED SELLER, MAKE AN OFFER. Update 6/2/25, Seller was in the process of rezoning to 3 units per acre with favorable feed back from the city but unable to finish because of other investments. Second photo is a concept layout. This beautiful high and dry 5 acres in the quiet little town of Lake Helen, Florida also known as "THE GEM OF FLORIDA" is available for development. The peaceful small town feel with no stop lights and all the necessities of modern day life literally just down the road make this the perfect site for a growing family or the retired couple looking to slow down. How about your own compound where the grandkids only need a short stroll to grandma and grandpa's house. The combination of motivated seller, privacy and location make this a great opportunity. Speaking of location, I-4 access is 2 minutes, the beach 25 minutes, Blue Springs State Park & St Johns River is 15 minutes and Orlando is 30 minutes away for all the theme park action.
Beautiful over-sized lot in Woods of Lake Helen. This home-site is builder ready with underground utilities already installed. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to build your dream home in this desirable, architecturally unique community in Lake Helen.
I-4 property adjacent to exit ramp in an area of central Florida experiencing growth. This 4.11 acres has approx. 620’ of I-4 frontage along with being a corner lot with approx. 405’ feet of Main Street frontage and approx. 245’ feet of Church St. providing an opportunity for creative and convenient design with ample access for your commercial project. This area of I-4 sandwiched between Orlando and Daytona and generates Average Daily Trips (AADT) of 94,500of I-4 traffic passing this property with direct interstate exposure. The property is also sandwiched between the City of DeLand and Lake Helen which are growing communities welcoming commercial projects. The property is zoned Gateway Commercial District allowing multitude of commercial opportunities and located at I-4 Exit 116 and just across the overpass from Victoria Park, which is a very large-planned unit community with golf course, medical center and village center with continuing growth in this area. Sale includes 4 parcels (713001780010, 713001780040, 713001780031 & 713001780030). An additional 0.843 acres (parcel 713001780023), immediately adject to this parcel, is also available increasing total acres almost 5 acres.
BEAUTIFUL VACANT BUILDING LOT IN DESIRABLE LAKE HELEN FL. CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON GARDEN ST, JUST 2 BLOCKS FROM BEAUTIFUL LAKE HELEN LAKE. THIS ZONING ALLOWS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOME AS WELL AS:"LIMITED SCALE MULTIFAMILY OR HOME OFFICE, AND SEVERAL OTHER USES. THIS LOT IS HIGH AND DRY AND LEVEL. BEAUTIFUL MATURE OAKS AND VARIOUS OTHER NATIVE PLANTS AND TREES. MEASURES APPROXIMATELY 103 FEET FRONTAGE ON GARDEN ST AND 145 FEET DEEP. THIS LOT HAS BEEN SURVEYED AND WILL HAVE ITS OWN PARCEL ID PRIOR TO CLOSING.
University Highlands subdivision. Great investment opportunity for this steal of a deal – lowest price lot available there now!! No street easements or road access. 1.25 acre parcel! Buyer must verify all measurements and information. Parcel sold as-is.
For Sale! Commercial Land Located along the rapidly growing I-4 corridor. Potential uses are Office/Warehouse, Light Manufacturing, Distribution Centers, Gas Station, Hotel and Restaurant. Next to Victory Park, a master planned golf community with 3,900 Homes on 1,800 Acres. Located East of Exit 116 of I-4 - Great visibility for any business. Very Unique Opportunity in an Area with Limited Commercial Land Available. Halfway between Deltona and Daytona Beach.
OWNER IS REALLY MOTIVATED AND WILL CONSIDER ALL OFFERS...... THIS IS AN UNDEVELOPED LOT THAT CAN BE PURCHASED WITH THE LOT ADJOINING IT TO CREATE A 2.5 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND


Lake Helen is located in Florida. Lake Helen, Florida has a population of 2,827. Lake Helen is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 31.55% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 21.29%.
The median household income in Lake Helen, Florida is $58,370. The median household income for the surrounding county is $56,786 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Lake Helen is 38.5 years.
The average high temperature in July is 92.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 47.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 54.4 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.