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Lake Helen 32744

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.FloridaSeller's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Seller's market · 69
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$353K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
+35.0%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
52
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$318K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.1,590
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$318K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,452 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1980
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.94%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.58%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.8%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.86%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.6%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.41%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.9.5 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.54
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,960
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.437 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.71°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Lake Helen 32744 compares

By median home value, Lake Helen 32744 is the 12th most expensive of 26 ZIP codes in Volusia County, and its typical home is worth more than 49% of all homes in Volusia County.

Home values in Lake Helen 32744

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$150K$751K
ZIP codes in Volusia County ranked by median home value
#Volusia CountyMedian valueHomes
1New Smyrna Beach 32169$594K11,244
2Port Orange 32128$458K8,360
3Daytona Beach 32124$452K6,816
4Ormond Beach 32174$399K22,394
5Osteen 32764$392K1,812
6Oak Hill 32759$384K1,499
7New Smyrna Beach 32168$372K14,693
8Ormond Beach 32176$369K10,083
9Debary 32713$367K9,880
10Port Orange 32127$358K13,530
11Deland 32724$331K15,942
12Lake Helen 32744$318K1,590
13Pierson 32180$310K1,398
14De Leon Springs 32130$306K1,917
15Daytona Beach 32118$299K15,073
16Deltona 32738$298K18,001
17Deland 32720$297K12,447
18Edgewater 32141$297K8,593
19Deltona 32725$293K19,679
20Edgewater 32132$282K3,164
21Orange City 32763$277K7,813
22Port Orange 32129$265K6,946
23Daytona Beach 32119$256K8,320
24Seville 32190$221K420

26 ZIP codes in Volusia County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Lake Helen 32744 market

What is the median home price in Lake Helen 32744, FL?

The median sale price in Lake Helen 32744, FL is $353,333 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 35.0% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Lake Helen 32744, FL each year?

52 homes sold in Lake Helen 32744, FL over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Lake Helen 32744, FL a buyer's or seller's market?

Lake Helen 32744, FL is currently a seller's market, scoring 69 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Lake Helen 32744, FL?

Lake Helen 32744, FL contains 1,590 residential properties, with a median of 1,452 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1980. The median TopHap Estimate is $318K.

How does Lake Helen 32744, FL compare to the rest of Volusia County?

By median home value, Lake Helen 32744, FL is the 12th most expensive of 26 ZIP codes in Volusia County. Its typical home is worth more than 49% of all homes in Volusia County. Deland 32724 ranks just above it and Pierson 32180 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Lake Helen 32744, FL?

86% of homes in Lake Helen 32744, FL are owner-occupied. 9% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Lake Helen 32744, FL hold?

58% of mortgaged homes in Lake Helen 32744, FL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.8% owe more than the home is worth.

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