Views - Fixer Upper - Primary on Main
Address
31243 Bear Pond Drive, SORRENTO, FL
Price
$ 1,260,000

Your Agent

Gerald Austin

Gerald Austin

REALTOR®

352-330-9400

Property Attributes
  • MLS#O6417163
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyLake
  • CitySORRENTO
  • AreaSorrento / Mount Plymouth
  • NeighborhoodWEKIVA ESTATES
  • Zip32776
  • StyleCustom
  • Year Built2001
  • Taxes$ 8768
  • Price$ 1,260,000
  • Bedrooms6
  • Full Bathrooms4
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage4884
  • Lot Size10.51 Acres
Data Source:
Stellar MLS
Property Description

Virtually Staged. Owner-designed, permitted & built to Code Plus-Plus structural standards that far exceed Florida building code — this extraordinary 6BR/4BA equestrian estate on 10.5 protected acres is a rare convergence of fortress-level construction, generational land value, multiple income streams, and irreplaceable natural surroundings. Whether you are an equestrian, an investor, a multigenerational family, or someone seeking true self- sufficiency, this property delivers. It is just looking for a discerning Buyer ready to put in their personal designer touch. Nearly 9,000 SF under the roof encompassing 4,884 SF under heat/air: main floor residence (2,472 SF) with 2 bedrooms and 3 kitchens; private 3BR/1BA upstairs apartment with soaring vaulted ceilings and full kitchen (1,758 SF); and a studio apartment (560 SF) perfect for a farm hand or even AIRBNB. Additional space includes a 1,344 SF unfinished first floor (48'x28'), a 1,200 SF 4-car built-in garage and workshop (30x40), 864 SF of above-garage storage (24'x36'), and a 1,600 SF covered concrete wrap-around porch (160'x10'). A 2-space carport on the western side easily converts to 3-space by removing the 36' wood picket rail. Total bedrooms: 2 on the first floor, 3 on the second, and 1 in the studio — 6 bedrooms total. Construction upgrades include 2x8 South Yellow Pine pressure-treated exterior framing, 5/8" CDX plywood sheathing, R-26 exterior wall insulation, R-30 between floors, R-38 roof insulation, and R-19 interior wall insulation for exceptional energy efficiency and sound reduction. 5/8" drywall on all ceilings (1/2" on walls), Class 5 commercial floor tiles, and DuraRock shower walls with R-30 felt membrane. The commercial-grade 26- gauge metal roof features a double membrane, continuous ridge vent, and 50-year asphalt shingles — earning the highest wind mitigation rating available in Florida. The result: homeowners' insurance of just $3,400/year while neighboring properties pay $5,000–$9,000 annually. Two-zone Lennox R-454B A/C units replaced August 2025. 400-amp buried electric service with buried lines to both lots. Truly off-grid capable: private 2HP well with 160-ft depth and 110-ft casing, full 3-stage Ispring whole-house water treatment system installed November 2025, and gravity flow septic system — complete self-sufficiency engineered from the ground up. Fully permitted and registered with Lake County and the State of Florida since 2007, the equestrian operation has 19 years of continuous boarding history. The permitted 110- MPH wind load-rated barn has 11 stalls — board at current capacity generating $2,030/month or scale to full occupancy for $6,050/month gross. No horse trailering required — direct trail access to Seminole State Forest and Rock Springs Run Preserve. 7-zone irrigation with 4,000 LF of Schedule 40 PVC, room for a future riding arena, fully fenced perimeter, and a gated concrete driveway with white board fencing. Within the Wekiva River Protection Zone (20-acre minimum for any new SFR development) — no future development possible on any adjacent parcel. Flood Zone X — no flood insurance required. Agriculture zoning. No HOA. 10.5 rectangular acres. Minutes to SR-429, Orlando, Mount Dora, and the World Equestrian Center corridor. Lakes School District. Appraised at $1.18M in March 2026. AS-IS Listing.

Price History
6/16/2026 Listed $1,260,000

General Features

Sewer Septic Tank
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Utilities Other
Possession Close Of Escrow
Roof Metal
Appliances Dryer,Microwave,Range,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Filtration System
Zoning A
Garage Spaces 4
Patio/Porch Features Covered,Front Porch
Architectural Style Custom
Construction Materials HardiPlank Type
Pets Allowed Yes
Year Built 2001
View Trees/Woods
Levels Two
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Horses Allowed
County Lake
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
Attached Garage true
Subdivision Name WEKIVA ESTATES
Facing Direction South
Garage Y/N true
Other Structures Barn(s),Corral(s)
Total Rooms 5
Full Baths 4
Status Active
Directions US-1 N or I-95 N to I-4 W toward Orlando/Orlando area (approximately 80-90 miles). Continue on I-4 W to exit 92 for FL-46 W toward Mount Dora/Sorrento. Turn left/west onto FL-46 W, follow it through Mount Plymouth/Sorrento area (about 10-12 miles). Turn north/right onto Bear Pond Dr (look for access signs if construction present), then proceed to 31243 Bear Pond Dr on the right/left depending on exact positioning.
City SORRENTO
Senior Community Y/N false
MLS Area 32776 - Sorrento / Mount Plymouth
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 457892
Carport Y/N false
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,USDA Loan
Land Lease Y/N false
Tax Annual Amount 8768
Property Condition Fixer
Additional Parcels Y/N false
Lease Considered Y/N true
Virtual Tour https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=JL18N6dxNqc&mls=1
Building Area Units Square Feet
Living Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Occupancy Type Owner
Tax Lot 1
Legal Description WEKIVA ESTATES LOTS 1 2 PB 32 PG 60-61 ORB 1731 PG 277 ORB 1735 PG 1641 ORB 2008 PG 1142 ORB 2488 PGS 777 780
Minimum Lease No Minimum
Water Access Y/N false
Additional Rooms Interior In-Law Suite w/Private Entry,Storage Rooms
ILS Under Air SQFT 1758
Water View Y/N false
Flood Zone Code X
In Law Suite YN true
In Law Suite Description 1 Bathroom,2+ Bedrooms,Private Entrance
Flood Zone Code X Yes

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Ceiling Fan(s),Eating Space In Kitchen,Other,Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Flooring Laminate,Tile
Furnished Y/N Unfurnished
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N false
Laundry Features Laundry Room
Total Bedrooms 6
LivingAreaSource Owner
Total Baths 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Other,Storage
Vegetation Mature Landscaping,Oak Trees
Fencing Fenced
Lot Features Pasture
Water Source Well
Lot Size Area 10.5118
Foundation Details Slab
Building Area Total 5647
Lot Size Acres 10.51
Road Surface Type Asphalt
Private Pool false
Waterfront Y/N false
Covered Spaces 4
Road Responsibility Private Maintained Road

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 32776

Price
AVG $620K
$1.26M
Taxes
AVG $5,495
$8,768
Year Built
AVG 2008
2001

Your Agent

Gerald Austin

Gerald Austin

REALTOR®

352-330-9400

Listed By
ORLANDO REGIONAL REALTY with 407-751-2111. - 407-751-2111

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