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Overview

3 bd2 ba1,616 sqft2 car garageSingle Family
TypeSingle Family
HOA$220/qtr
Built2018
Lot5,252 sqft
Living area1,616 sqft
Price / sqft$217
Garage2 car

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1281 Water Willow Dr is a 2018-built home in Lake Douglas Preserve, Groveland. Inside you'll find 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,616 square feet of living space. Listed at $349,900 (about $217/sqft), 66 days on market. Flood zone X - outside the FEMA high-risk areas, which keeps insurance manageable. HOA runs $220 quarterly.

From the listing

Virtually Staged. JUST REDUCED BY OVER $20,000! Skip the wait, build delays, and high taxes of new construction—step straight into this freshly updated, turn-key home in Lake Douglas Preserve with NO CDD FEE and a low HOA! To make your move even easier, the seller is offering a $2,000 credit at closing to assist with closing costs or an interest-rate buydown. Built in 2018 and impeccably refreshed with brand-new interior paint and professionally deep-cleaned carpets, this layout offers a crisp, modern feel from the moment you walk through the door. Interior Highlights: Upgraded Flooring: Premium wood-look tile runs seamlessly through the open-concept main living areas and into the primary suite, offering polished style with easy-care durability. Energy Efficiency: Upgraded storm/impact windows add year-round energy savings, noise reduction, and peace of mind. Move-In Ready Essentials: Includes a GE extra-large capacity washer and dryer so you don't have to spend thousands on appliances after closing. Outdoor Sanctuary: Expansive Concrete Patio: Step through sliding glass doors to a custom ~18' × 20' poured concrete patio (approx. 360 sq. ft.)—ideal for lounging or grilling under the Florida sun. Shaded Pergola & Mature Palms: Features an established pergola for shaded outdoor dining, surrounded by a fully fenced yard and anchored by two mature royal palms for instant tropical landscaping. Set in a quiet, boutique community minutes from major Central Florida routes, local dining, and shopping. With key updates completed and major price improvements locked in, this is the best value under $350k in Groveland. Unpack, relax, and make it yours today!

The essentials

Built
2018
Price / sqft
$217
On market
66 days
Annual tax
$3,395
HOA
$220/qtr
Flood zone
X · Low risk
Lot
5,252 sqft
Type
Single Family Residence

At a glance

Single family
Built 2018
2 car garage
5,252 sqft lot
Lot size
1,616 sqft
Living area

Payment

Est. monthly payment
$2,356/mo
Down payment (20%)
$69,980
Property taxes
$283/mo
HOA
$220/qtr
Rate assumed
6.8% · 30 yr
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Details

Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
2018
Lot
5,252 sqft
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Parking
-
Days on Market
66
Ceiling Fans(s)
Dishwasher
Dryer
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Washer
Elementary
Groveland Elem
Middle
Gray Middle
High
South Lake High

Districts can re-zone, so verify directly with the district before relying on these.

Homestead exemption on file Flood Zone X
Annual Tax (2025)
$3,395
Parcel #
21-22-25-0200-000-01700

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
Lake Douglas Preserve
County
Lake
MLS Area
34736 - Groveland
Lot Size
5,252 sqft
Sidewalk
HOA
$220/qtr
Specialty Mgmt Co.

Price history

Date
Event
Price
9/4/2026
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #O6430729
$349,900-4.1%
$217/sqft
-
Price change
Source: Stellar MLS #O6430729
$365,000-1.4%
$226/sqft
8/7/2026
Listed for sale
Source: Stellar MLS #O6430729
$370,000
$229/sqft

Neighborhood

1281 Water Willow Dr
Groveland, FL, 34736 · 34736 - Groveland

Market insights

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List price: $349,900
$347,500 – $349,900
99.5% – 100% of listTops out right at the list price
80% of listList price
174 of the last 287 home closings in 34736 landed at this number or higher (61%). The median one sat 38 days before it went under contract, and this one is on day 66 after a $20,100 cut.

Sample: 287 closed home sales in 34736 over the last 8 months, Stellar MLS. A starting point, not a guarantee.

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Est. monthly payment
$2,356/mo
Principal & interest$1,825
Property taxes$283
Insurance$175
HOA$73
Down payment20% · $69,980
Interest rate6.80%
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Quick answers.

Price

$349,900

$217 per sq ft

Beds and baths

3 beds, 2 baths

Size

1,616 sq ft

Time on market

66 days

Year built

2018

Monthly payment

About $2,356/mo

That is 20% down on a 30-year fixed at 6.8%, plus the home's $3,395 annual tax bill, insurance, and the $220/qtr HOA fee.

HOA fee

$220/qtr

Managed by Specialty Mgmt Co..

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 byMARK SPAIN REAL ESTATEListing agent: Michelle ForbesListing data from Stellar MLS, MLS# O6430729.

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