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130 W Pennsylvania Avenue, Lake Helen, FL 32744

$200,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,271 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Closed
Current Price: $200,000 List Date: 3/04/2026 Last Modified: 5/08/2026

Overview

Description

Discover timeless charm and exceptional potential with this 1935 cottage located at 130 W Pennsylvania Avenue in Lake Helen. Situated within the Downtown Commercial District (DCD) and part of the city's Historic Gateway corridor, the property offers unique flexibility with the potential for short-term rental use, live-work opportunities, or the thoughtful restoration of a classic Florida cottage. The main home features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, showcasing original pine wood floors, a metal roof, classic gable architecture, and a welcoming front porch reflective of its era. While the home is ready for updates and improvements, its character and setting provide a wonderful canvas for those looking to restore and personalize a charming piece of Central Florida history. Beyond the main residence, a detached 24 × 12 shed with electricity and air conditioning provides flexible space that could serve as a workshop, studio, hobby room, creative workspace, or private office.

Supplements: An additional structure on the property offers space for storage or potential use as an animal enclosure. Set on a generous 72 × 146 lot, the property provides ample outdoor space for gardening, animals, expansion, or outdoor enjoyment. Mature trees and peaceful surroundings add to the quiet charm that makes Lake Helen so special. Offered as-is ...

Listing Details MLS# 1223707

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Bathrooms Total
Yes
Living Area
768
Year Built
1935
Lot Size Acres
0.24
Lot Size Dimensions
72.0 ft x 146.0 ft
Association YN
No
CDD Fee YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Stories
Yes
Senior Community YN
No
Directions
From I-4, take Exit 116 toward Deltona / Lake Helen. Head east on W Main Street toward Lake Helen. Continue straight for approximately 2 miles into Lake Helen. Turn right onto S Lakeview Drive, then left onto W Pennsylvania Avenue. 130 W Pennsylvania Avenue will be on your left.
Public Remarks
Discover timeless charm and exceptional potential with this 1935 cottage located at 130 W Pennsylvania Avenue in Lake Helen. Situated within the Downtown Commercial District (DCD) and part of the city's Historic Gateway corridor, the property offers unique flexibility with the potential for short-term rental use, live-work opportunities, or the thoughtful restoration of a classic Florida cottage. The main home features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, showcasing original pine wood floors, a metal roof, classic gable architecture, and a welcoming front porch reflective of its era. While the home is ready for updates and improvements, its character and setting provide a wonderful canvas for those looking to restore and personalize a charming piece of Central Florida history. Beyond the main residence, a detached 24 × 12 shed with electricity and air conditioning provides flexible space that could serve as a workshop, studio, hobby room, creative workspace, or private office.
List Price/SqFt
299.35
Sold Price/SqFt
260.42

Property Features

Foundation Details: Raised Lock Box Type: None Architectural Style: Historic Levels: One Property Condition: Fixer Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Refrigerator Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen Flooring: Tile; Wood Laundry Features: In Unit Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Cooling: Central Air Heating: Central Water Source: Public Sewer: Septic Tank Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Rear Porch Roof: Metal Parking Features: Other Lot Features: Historic Area Pets Allowed: Yes Fencing: Chain Link Current Use: Residential Possession: Close Of Escrow Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Room Types: Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Other Room

Contract Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Contract Date
2026-03-02

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
130
Street Direction Prefix
W
Street Name
Pennsylvania
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Volusia
State
FL
Postal Code
32744
MLS Area Major
99 - Other
Subdivision Name
Lake Helen

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-05-08T19:48:10Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Purchase Contract Date
2026-04-07
Close Date
2026-05-08
Close Price
200000

Room Types

Bedroom 1 Level
Main
Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Laundry Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Other Room Level
Main
Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Other Room
Yes

More Information

Currently Not Used

Bedrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Bathrooms Half
0
Bathrooms Total
1
Living Area Source
Public Records
Building Area Total
1271
Year Built
1935
Accessibility Features YN
No
New Construction YN
No
Garage YN
No
Carport YN
No
Pool Private YN
No

Location, Tax, and Legal

Country
US
Parcel Number
7131-17-00-0180
Tax Annual Amount
1427.93
Tax Year
2025
Tax Legal Description
LOT 18 EXC W 7 FT JAMES SUB BLK 17 & W 1/2 BLK 18 LAKE HELEN MB 1 PG 98 PER OR 5163 PG 0949 PER OR 5651 PG 2630 PER OR 5 651 PG 2631 PER OR 7293 PG 2411 PER OR 7347 PG 4633 PER UNRE

Foundation Details

Raised
Yes

Lock Box Type

None
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Electric Cooktop
Yes
Electric Oven
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes

Current Use

Residential
Yes

Fencing

Chain Link
Yes

Flooring

Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes

Laundry Features

In Unit
Yes

Levels

One
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Lot Features

Historic Area
Yes

Parking Features

Other
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected
Yes
Electricity Connected
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Connected
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Architectural Style

Historic
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes

Property Condition

Fixer
Yes

Pets Allowed

Yes
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Bedroom 1 Main 12.00 10.20 need to measure
Kitchen Main 15.00 9.00 need to measure
Bedroom 2 Main 11.70 14.50 need to measure
Living Room Main 18.00 11.10 need to measure
Laundry Main 8.30 5.00 need to measure
Other Main 0.00 0.00 Front Porch / need to measure
Other Main 0.00 0.00 Back Porch / need to measure
Other Main 24.00 12.00 Detached Cottage
Listing Office: Oceans Luxury Realty Full Service LLC
Last Updated: May - 08 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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