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$899,999
O6421547 MLS
Escape the high taxes, brutal winters, and endless crowds of NJ, NY, CA, or even NC—your true Florida homestead freedom starts here! Picture this: Expansive acreage waiting for your custom dream home, complete with a sturdy barn-style outbuilding workshop ready for all your projects—farming, hobbies, storage, or future homestead setups. Peaceful fields teeming with abundant wildlife (deer, birds, and more) create that serene, self-sufficient paradise you've been dreaming of. Best part? You're just minutes from New Smyrna Beach's world-class shores—think pristine sand beach, epic surfing, laid-back vibes, Smyrna Dunes Park adventures, and endless sunshine! Or you're just a short ride to downtown Lake Helen where horseback riding and family gatherings are still in fashion! 10+/- acres of Improved Land located in Central Florida only 20 minutes from New Smyrna 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 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 homestead 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: 1,152 square ft Morton Outbuilding/ Shop, built in 2000, currently being used as storage for equipment. It has three large bays for parking and storage. 230 square ft concrete-floored Shed and Storage Building currently being used as tack/ feed room. 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. 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 Survey. 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. Seller to Credit the Buyer at Closing $10,000

1374 E Ohio Avenue, Lake Helen

$184,000
V4949513 MLS
Build your dream home on this beautiful 2.5-acre high-and-dry homesite in the peaceful community of Lake Helen. Located on a quiet street, this spacious property offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience. Just minutes from I-4, you’ll enjoy easy access to Orlando, Daytona Beach, shopping, dining, and local attractions. Daytona Beach is only about 25 minutes away, making beach days a breeze. Whether you’re looking to create a private estate, family retreat, or custom home, this property provides endless possibilities with plenty of room for your vision to come to life. Offered at $184,000, and the seller is open to reasonable offers. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a prime piece of land in one of Central Florida’s most desirable small-town communities.

462 Church Street, Lake Helen

$144,900
O6414776 MLS
Tucked away in the heart of Lake Helen, this beautiful half-acre lakefront lot offers the kind of setting that's becoming increasingly difficult to find. Situated on Lake Macy, the property enjoys peaceful water views, remarkable privacy, and a quiet shoreline with very limited development. The elevated homesite gently slopes toward the water, creating an ideal backdrop for a custom residence designed to capture the lake views. Surrounded by a relaxed, low traffic neighborhood, you'll appreciate the sense of space, tranquility, and connection to nature. Whether you're dreaming of a primary residence or a private lake front retreat, this property provides the perfect canvas. Short term owner financing is available. Conveniently located just minutes from I-4, historic downtown DeLand, shopping, dining, and New Smyrna Beach, you'll enjoy a secluded feel without sacrificing accessibility.

Vista Street, Lake Helen

$390,000
V4944247 MLS
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!

W Ohio Avenue, Lake Helen

$938,000
NS1081021 MLS
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.

W Main Street, Lake Helen