Homes for sale in
Altoona, Florida
Rural quiet on the edge of Ocala National Forest
5
Homes for sale
$283,000
Median list price
$255
Avg price / sqft
97
Median days on market
Altoona sits in northeast Lake County, just south of Umatilla and hard against the Ocala National Forest — the kind of place where acreage, quiet, and open sky matter more than sidewalks and streetlights. The housing here is almost entirely single-family homes on generous lots, and if you're the type who wants room to breathe, this stretch of central Florida delivers it.
The market is genuinely small — only 5 active listings right now, so patience pays. Prices run a wide spread, from about $125,000 up to $715,000, with a median list around $283,000, and homes tend to sit (roughly 97 days on market) which gives buyers real room to negotiate. It's worth watching just reduced listings and even the land & lots if you're thinking about building.
Altoona is in Lake County, Florida.
Within a 30-minute drive
Quick facts
$125,000 – $715K price range
1,000 sqft median home
$1,500/mo median rent
Seller’s market right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Altoona
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$715,000
44524 CROSS COUNTRY BOULEVARD, ALTOONA
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,092 sqft
$129,000
20406 BLUE WING ROAD, ALTOONA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,150 sqft
$60,000
9949 SE 309TH AVENUE, ALTOONA
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 576 sqft
$283,000$284,000
42210 W LAKEVIEW DRIVE, ALTOONA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 sqft
$570,000$599,000
43411 STATE ROAD 19, ALTOONA
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,204 sqft
$125,000
45202 NFS RD 572-B, ALTOONA
1 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Altoona market
Seller’s market
1.9 months of inventory
Homes sell fast and inventory is thin — buyers should come prepared.
33
Sold, last 12 months
$195,000
Median sold price
92%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
48 days
Median time to sell
Altoona vs Lake County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 55.9% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▼ 59.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Altoona, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
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School zones with homes for sale
High school
Assigned schools as reported on active MLS listings — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Altoona
On the forest's doorstep
Altoona borders the Ocala National Forest, so nature, trails, and open land are part of daily life here.
Room to spread out
The inventory is all single-family homes on larger rural lots rather than dense subdivisions.
A patient buyer's market
With a median 97 days on market, sellers are motivated and there's room to negotiate.
Wide price range
Listings run from about $125,000 to $715,000, so there's a genuine spread for different budgets.
No HOA overhead
Homes here typically aren't tied to homeowners' associations, keeping monthly carrying costs simple.
Population
33
Median age
71.1
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Top 11% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Beliefs
Top 13% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Active
Top 14% in the U.S.Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Relationships
Top 19% in the U.S.Dating Life
With dating comes highs, lows, and lots of questions. You can find this population talking about dating advice, breakups and how to express their feelings.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 20% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 20% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Altoona home
≈ $1,943/mo
$283,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
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In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
$1,500/mo
Median rent
1 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Altoona real estate FAQs
Is Altoona a good place to live?+
It suits people who want rural quiet and proximity to the Ocala National Forest over city amenities. It's a small, spread-out community in Lake County with almost entirely single-family homes on land, so it's best for buyers who value space and privacy.
Is Altoona expensive?+
It's mid-range for the area, with a median list price around $283,000 and a median sold price of $197,500 over the last year. You'll find entry points near $125,000 and larger properties up toward $715,000, so you can browse by price to match your budget.
What do homes cost in Altoona?+
The median list price is $283,000, and homes average about $255 per square foot on a median size of roughly 1,000 square feet. Because inventory is thin — just 5 active listings — and homes span a wide range, it's worth reviewing single-family homes as they come up.
How is the market in Altoona?+
It's a slow, buyer-friendly market: homes sit a median of 97 days, and sellers are getting about 92% of their asking price on average. With 34 homes sold in the past year and only 5 active now, well-priced listings move but there's clear room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Most Altoona homes have no HOA, which keeps monthly costs low. Property taxes run a median of about $2,908 per year, and if you're renting instead, the median rent is around $1,500 a month.
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