Minneola Homes for Sale

Minneola is a Native American word meaning “much water.” The name is something community leaders are proud of because it is one of the few towns with a lake that retains the original name given by Native Americans long ago. Captain William G. Smith was one of the first settlers in the area after the Civil War ended. After Smith settled in the area of modern-day Minneola, word of the area’s beauty got around and groups of settlers began moving to the area and opening homesteads. In 1881, a man named Henry Wilson moved here and planted a large and flourishing citrus grove. In 1884, George W. Hull, one of the town’s most influential people in those days, obtained a survey and mapped out the boundaries of the town. Hull is the one who named the town after the lake. At the beginning of the 20th century, the small town began to have an influx of people building homes in the area, as it had become a well-known winter retreat for people from all over the country and the world. In 1926, Minneola was incorporated.

Residents of Minneola are fortunate to live in such a place that allows them to be only minutes away from Orlando, with all the amazing wonders it has to offer, while enjoying a small town environment. Some of 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 five 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 popular lake near Minneola is Lake Harris, around 31 miles northwest of Orlando. The local 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 is anchored by big names such as Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, and Macy's.

Single-family homes for sale in Minneola, Florida, area feature a variety of floor plans, architectural designs, as well as lot sizes. Houses for sale in Minneola range in size from two bedrooms, one bathrooms, and 744 square feet to five bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and approximately 3,203 square feet. Some of the amenities that are found in these homes include open and split floor plans, Master Retreats, state-of-the-art gourmet kitchens, granite countertops, and nice sized game rooms, and more. If you’re interested in building a home in one of the neighborhoods in Minneola, there are plenty of vacant lots on the market. Furthermore, if you haven’t found anything you like in Minneola, we can help you find what you’re looking for in one of our neighboring cities. Whether you’re interested in Minneola real estate or other properties in Lake County, contact us today for more information or to schedule a tour.