North Lake County
Altoona real estate, by the numbers.
An unincorporated community north of Umatilla along State Road 19, near the forest and its springs and trails.
Altoona home sales, past 12 months
Qualified single-family sales through September 19, 2026.
13
Single-family homes sold, too few for a meaningful median.
486
Single-family homes on the county roll, with a typical year built of 1973.
68%
Of those homes carry a homestead exemption.
11.5%
Sit in a FEMA special flood hazard area at the parcel's mapped point.
Source: Lake County Property Appraiser sales file dated October 6, 2026. Sales marked qualified by the Property Appraiser, improved single-family parcels, $50,000 and up, one count per deed. Towns follow the mailing city, which can reach beyond city limits. Recent sales can take time to post. Not an appraisal.
Ten years of sales
Median of $296,000 across 82 sales, 2021 through 2025.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $328,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | Too few sales | 9 |
| 2023 | Too few sales | 14 |
| 2022 | Too few sales | 16 |
| 2021 | $190,000 | 21 |
| 2020 | $231,000 | 26 |
| 2019 | Too few sales | 10 |
| 2018 | Too few sales | 16 |
| 2017 | Too few sales | 7 |
| 2016 | Too few sales | 15 |
What brings you to Altoona?
Our team has sold, leased or managed 88 properties here.
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Choosing an agent in Altoona
Whoever you choose, these are worth checking.
- The license. Look up any Florida agent or brokerage on the state's license search. Ours is CQ1047834.
- All the reviews. Read the low ones too. Here are ours, with a link to every one.
- Local experience. Ask how many properties they've handled near you. Our team has sold, leased or managed 88 in Altoona; see the map.
- The plan and the paperwork. Ask how they'd price, market or search, what the agreement costs and how it ends.
Know before you go
From official sources. Things change, so confirm with the city or provider.
- City hall
- Altoona is unincorporated, so Lake County governs it; the County Administration Building is at 315 W. Main St., Tavares, and the Board of County Commissioners' phone is 352-343-9850. Source
- Water & sewer
- Varies by address: Lake County has no water or sewer service areas, so homes use a city or private utility, or a well and septic system. Source
- Trash & recycling
- FCC is Lake County's franchise hauler for Altoona, with weekly garbage, recycling and yard waste pickup; look up your address on the county's My Public Services map. Source
- Electric
- Electric service varies by address, so check your address with our utility lookup. Source
- Emergency alerts
- Sign up for AlertLake, Lake County's official emergency notification system. Source
- Non-emergency police
- Lake County Sheriff's Office non-emergency line: (352) 343-2101. Source
- Library
- Altoona has no library branch; Umatilla Public Library, 412 Hatfield Drive, Umatilla, is a Lake County Library System branch. Source
- Local landmark
- Lake County's McTureous Memorial Park is at 42100 State Road 19 in Altoona. Source
Altoona questions
How do I choose a real estate agent in Altoona?
Check the license on the Florida DBPR site, read all of the agent's reviews, ask how many homes they've handled near you, and ask how they would price and market yours or find yours. Before you sign, ask what the agreement costs and how it ends.
What do homes sell for in Altoona, FL?
Only 13 qualified single-family sales were recorded in the 12 months through September 19, 2026, too few for a meaningful median. A comparison of the specific sales near a property is the better guide.
What have homes sold for in Altoona over the past five years?
The median was $296,000 across 82 qualified single-family sales from 2021 through 2025, from Lake County Property Appraiser records.
How much of Altoona is in a flood zone?
About 11.5% of single-family parcels with a Altoona mailing city sit in a FEMA special flood hazard area at the parcel's mapped point. It varies street by street, so check the specific address.
Is there a real estate brokerage that works in Altoona?
Yes. RLW Realty is a Florida brokerage based in downtown Umatilla, serving Altoona and the rest of North Lake County for home, land and commercial sales, with property management through RLW Management. Our team has sold, leased or managed 88 properties in Altoona.
How can I find out what my Altoona home is worth?
Enter the address in the free RLW Realty home value tool for an instant estimate from county records, then ask us for a closer number based on the home's condition and the nearest sales.
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