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Overview

3 bd3 ba2,009 sqft2 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOA$229/mo
Built2001
Lot11,865 sqft
Living area2,009 sqft
Price / sqft$184
Garage2 car

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Ceiling Fans(s)Living Room/Dining Room ComboOpen FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorSolid Surface CountersStone CountersThermostatTray Ceiling(s)

5401 Essex CT is a 2001-built home in Royal Highlands Ph 01b, Leesburg. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,009 square feet of living space. Listed at $370,000 (about $184/sqft), 16 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $229 monthly.

From the listing

Looking for a LITTLE SLICE OF PARADISE? This beautifully maintained home offers curb appeal, space, comfort and beautiful, Florida-friendly views! Situated on an OVERSIZED (over 1/4 acre), CORNER LOT, this property has been landscaped to LOOK BEAUTIFUL FROM ALL SIDES. This well laid-out Duchess model combines an open floor plan in the living areas, with just enough defined space for privacy and comfort. A SIDE ENTRY GARAGE enhances the curb appeal of this LOVELY HOME and, as you step into the home, views from the living room are of a lush, beautiful backyard nature oasis, comprised of Florida-friendly plantings and a shaded pathway. The spacious living room is the hub of the home. The Kitchen has 42” CABINETS, STONE COUNTERS, a double SS sink, newer appliances, a tiled backsplash, and a solar tube & recipe widows for added natural light. There is a warm, inviting breakfast room just off the kitchen and a dining area on the opposite side of the kitchen. The PRIMARY BEDROOM is located at the rear of the house and has a TRAY CEILING, an AMPLE WALK-IN CLOSET and AN ENSUITE. The private GUEST AREA is located in ANOTHER hallway SEPARATED BY A DOOR and has a FULL BATH with a TILED TUB/SHOWER COMBO. There are FRENCH DOORS in the Living Room through which you enter the FLEX ROOM that can be used as a THIRD BEDROOM, DEN, TV ROOM, OFFICE, CRAFT AREA ~ whatever you like. The LANAI, which can be accessed by either of two sliding glass pocket doors, is a SPACIOUS addition to the living space of the home and looks out onto the beautiful backyard. The 2 ½ CAR GARAGE WAS TOALLY REBUILT IN 2020 and has drop-down access to the attic, a separate door to the outside, and a window. There is direct access to the laundry room, where you will also find a CONVENIENTLY-LOCATED POWDER ROOM. ROOF REPLACED 2025. UPDATES IN 2020 INCLUDE: INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINT, GARAGE REBUILD, WATER HEATER, HVAC, FLOORING, ELECTRCAL PANEL BOX, ATTIC PULL DOWN. This is your opportunity to OWN A HOME WITH LOTS OF ADDED VALUE in this lovely community. Located in the premier GOLF COURSE 55-plus community of ROYAL HIGHLANDS where residents enjoy a full range of amenities, including CABLE & HIGH-SPEED, FIBER OPTIC INTERNET, a GATED entrance with attendants, a GOLF COURSE, a RESTAURANT, tennis, PICKLEBALL, softball, INDOOR & OUTDOOR POOLS, secured RV STORAGE, bocce, shuffleboard, a FITNESS ROOM, a library, arts and crafts, billiards, catch-and-release fishing, and a variety of clubs. There truly is SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE in this vibrant community!

The essentials

Built
2001
Price / sqft
$184
On market
21 days
Annual tax
$2,490
HOA
$229/mo
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
11,865 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 2001
Community pool
Fitness center too
2 car garage
0.27 acres
Lot size
2,009 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$2,551/mo
Down payment (20%)
$74,000
Property taxes
$207/mo
HOA
$229/mo
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
2001
Lot
11,865 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central, Exhaust Fan, Natural Gas
Parking
-
Days on Market
21
Ceiling Fans(s)
Living Room/Dining Room Combo
Open Floorplan
Primary Bedroom Main Floor
Solid Surface Counters
Stone Counters
Thermostat
Tray Ceiling(s)
Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Treatments
Rain Gutters
Association Recreation - Owned
Buyer Approval Required
Clubhouse
Community Mailbox
Deed Restrictions
Fitness Center
Gated Community - Guard
Golf Carts OK
Golf
Pool
Restaurant
Special Community Restrictions
Tennis Court(s)
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Exhaust Fan
Gas Water Heater
Microwave
Range
Range Hood
Refrigerator
Washer
Water Filtration System
Water Softener
Homestead exemption on file Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$2,490
Parcel #
13-21-24-1810-000-51100

Taxes reflect the most recent assessment in the MLS feed. Actual tax owed can vary, so confirm with the county property appraiser before closing.

Subdivision
Royal Highlands Ph 01b
County
Lake
MLS Area
34748 - Leesburg
Lot Size
11,865 sqft
Corner LotCul-De-SacIn CountyIrregular LotLandscapedLevelOversized LotPavedPrivateUnincorporated
HOA
$229/mo
KENESHIA SHEPHERD

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/18/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #G5117967
$370,000
$184/sqft

Neighborhood

5401 Essex CT
Leesburg, FL, 34748 · 34748 - Leesburg

Market insights

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List price: $370,000
$365,000 – $370,000
98.6% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
189 of the last 377 home closings in 34748 landed at this number or higher (50%). The median one sat 50 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 21.

Sample: 377 closed home sales in 34748 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,551/mo
Principal & interest$1,930
Property taxes$207
Insurance$185
HOA$229
Down payment20% · $74,000
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$370,000

$184 per sq ft

Beds and baths

3 beds, 3 baths

Size

2,009 sq ft

Time on market

21 days

Year built

2001

Monthly payment

About $2,551/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $2,490 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $229/mo HOA fee.

HOA fee

$229/mo

Managed by KENESHIA SHEPHERD.

Flood zone

Zone X

That is outside the high-risk areas, so flood insurance is usually optional rather than required by a lender.

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Brokered byFLORIDA PLUS REALTY, LLCListing agent: Celie WhiteListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# G5117967.

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