289 GARDEN STREET

Welcome to 289 Garden Street in Lake Helen. Situated on a 0.40-acre lot, this 3BR/2.5BA home offers nearly 2,400 square feet of living space, over 3,300 square feet under roof, a two-car garage under air, and an in-ground heated pool. Located just outside the historic district with no HOA, the property provides a quiet residential setting with convenient access to DeLand and Interstate 4. This Mediterranean-inspired concrete block home features a metal roof, circular driveway, and a secondary side-entry drive to the garage with additional parking space for a boat or RV. A large front veranda overlooks mature landscaping and creates a welcoming entrance. Inside, the home features tile and hardwood flooring throughout, along with a functional layout that includes a foyer, half bath, office or den with custom built-ins, family room with propane fireplace, dining room, spacious kitchen, and laundry room with second-floor laundry chute. French doors open to a covered lanai and a fully fenced backyard with an expansive pool deck and rock waterfall feature. The second floor includes three bedrooms, highlighted by a spacious primary suite with dual ensuite baths, soaking tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet. An additional full bath serves the secondary bedrooms. Recent improvements include updated landscaping and sprinkler system, pool heater, and fencing, built-in home office, garage floor coating, and a split HVAC system in the garage. This property offers a balance of indoor functionality, outdoor living, and long-term durability in one of Central Florida’s historic established residential communities.