Mascotte Homes for Sale

In 1885, a man by the name of J. W. Payne, a native of Baltimore, established a settlement in the area of modern-day Mascotte. Payne named his settlement Mascotte after a ship called “The S.S. Mascotte." The word “mascotte” comes from the French word “mascot,” meaning an animal or thing that brings good luck. This small ship was known for hauling tobacco from Havana, Cuba to Tampa, Florida, During the Spanish-American War. Today, Mascotte is a city of Lake County and is a member of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Area. It is a small quaint city with a population of just 5,000 residents or so.

Residents of Mascotte are fortunate to live in such a place that allows them to be only minutes away from Orlando, with all the fantastic wonders it has to offer while enjoying a small town environment. The most popular destinations in Lake County are any one of the numerous natural green spaces available. For example, you have Lake Louisa State Park only seven miles away in Clermont, comprised of saw palmettos, live oak, and bald cypress. Besides Lake Louisa, other smaller lakes are contained within the State Park as well, including Bear Lake, Dude Lake, Dixie Lake, Hammond Lake, and a few smaller lakes scattered about. Located in Fruitland Park, you have Lake Griffin State Park which is comprised of approximately 578 acres of hardwood upland and swampland. A few of the activities allowed at Lake Griffin State Park are kayaking, canoeing, hiking, fishing, camping, as well as wildlife viewing. As you stroll through the park, you’re bound to see bald eagles, anhinga, American alligator, osprey, and various other kinds of wildlife. Another favorite lake near Mascotte is Lake Harris, around 31 miles northwest of Orlando. The residents refer to Lake Harris as "Ocklawaha Chain of Lakes" or "Harris Chain of Lakes," depending on who you’re talking to. In addition to that, The Mall at Millenia is only a short distance away when you’re looking to do some serious shopping and dining out. Located at 4200 Conroy Road in Orlando, this upscale shopping mall has over 150 stores and anchored by big names such as Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, and Macy's.

Single-family homes for sale in the Mascotte, Florida, feature a variety of floor plans, architectural designs, as well as lot sizes. Houses for sale in Mascotte range in size from two bedrooms, one bathroom, and 875 square feet to four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and approximately 3,102 square feet. Some of the amenities found in these homes include split floor plans, large double front doors, state-of-the-art gourmet kitchens, granite countertops, along with a long list of others. If you’re interested in building a home or a business in Mascotte, there are plenty of vacant lots on the market for both residential and commercial use. Furthermore, if you haven’t found anything you like in Mascotte, we can help you find what you’re looking for in one of our neighboring cities. Whether you’re interested in Mascotte real estate or other properties in Lake County, contact us today for more information or to schedule a tour.