North Lake County
Umatilla real estate, by the numbers.
Our home office is in downtown Umatilla, a small city in north Lake County at the edge of the Ocala National Forest. Homes, acreage and small-town commercial property.
Umatilla home sales, past 12 months
Qualified single-family sales through September 19, 2026.
$300,000
Median sale price, compared with $325,000 the 12 months before.
$244,000 to $360,000
Where the middle half of sales landed.
156
Single-family homes sold.
2,980
Single-family homes on the county roll, with a typical year built of 1987.
75%
Of those homes carry a homestead exemption.
5.8%
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
The median went from $150,000 in 2016 to $326,000 in 2025.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $326,000 | 194 |
| 2024 | $315,000 | 189 |
| 2023 | $302,000 | 140 |
| 2022 | $273,000 | 167 |
| 2021 | $222,000 | 178 |
| 2020 | $200,000 | 149 |
| 2019 | $179,000 | 136 |
| 2018 | $171,000 | 109 |
| 2017 | $154,000 | 124 |
| 2016 | $150,000 | 91 |
Umatilla neighborhoods
Median sale price from county records, over 24 months or, for quieter neighborhoods, five years.
- Lake Mary Estates $220,000
- Magnolia Pointe $336,000
- Osceola Park $240,000
- Silver Beach Heights $362,000
- Three Lake $283,000
- Twin Lakes Estates $314,000
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Choosing an agent in Umatilla
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 251 in Umatilla; 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
- Umatilla City Hall is at 1 S. Central Ave., phone 352-669-3125. Source
- Water & sewer
- The City of Umatilla provides water and sewer; start service with the city utility application, a photo ID and your deed or lease. Source
- Trash & recycling
- Waste Management collects garbage for the city on Thursdays, with carts at the curb by 6 a.m. Source
- Electric
- Electric service varies by address; Lake County's provider map shows more than one utility within city limits, so check your address. Source
- Emergency alerts
- Sign up for AlertLake, Lake County's official emergency notification system; the city also offers email and text updates through Notify Me. Source
- Non-emergency police
- Umatilla Police Department, 251 N. Central Ave., 352-669-3561 (call 911 for emergencies). Source
- Library
- Umatilla Public Library, 412 Hatfield Drive, is a Lake County Library System branch. Source
- Local landmark
- Umatilla residents voted to incorporate the town on November 8, 1904. Source
Umatilla questions
How do I choose a real estate agent in Umatilla?
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 is the median home sale price in Umatilla, FL?
$300,000 for qualified single-family sales in the 12 months through September 19, 2026, based on 156 sales in Lake County Property Appraiser records. The middle half sold between $244,000 and $360,000. The median for the 12 months before that was $325,000.
How have Umatilla home prices changed over time?
The median went from $150,000 in 2016 to $326,000 in 2025. Those are qualified single-family sales in Lake County Property Appraiser records, by calendar year.
How much of Umatilla is in a flood zone?
About 5.8% of single-family parcels with a Umatilla 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 Umatilla?
Yes. RLW Realty is a Florida brokerage based in downtown Umatilla, serving Umatilla 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 251 properties in Umatilla.
How can I find out what my Umatilla 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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