Leesburg, FL · Single Family Residence
5401 Essex Ct
Active · MLS MFRG5117967 · Listed by FLORIDA PLUS REALTY, LLC · 352-901-9100.
THE SETTING, AND THE DETAILS
A closer look.
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 POCKET 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 details that help you decide.
Details supplied with the listing. Information that was not provided is marked below.
Home essentials
- Price per square foot
- $184
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Half bathrooms
- 1
- Heated living area
- 2009
- Lot size (acres)
- 0.27
- Lot size (sq ft)
- 11865
- Year built
- 2001
- Property type
- Residential
- Property style
- Traditional
Interior & rooms
- Interior features
- 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
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Softener
- Flooring
- Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Additional rooms
- Attic,Breakfast Room Separate
Land, water & community
- Waterfront
- No
- Waterfront type
- Not provided
- Water body / lake name
- Not provided
- Water view
- Not provided
- Dock
- No
- Dock features
- Not provided
- Other views
- Garden
- Lot features
- Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, In County, Irregular Lot, Landscaped, Level, Oversized Lot, Paved, Private, Unincorporated
- Exterior features
- Rain Gutters
- Community amenities
- 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)
- Zoning
- PUD
- Current use
- Not provided
- Horse amenities
- Not provided
- Fencing
- Not provided
- Other structures
- Not provided
Pool, parking & systems
- Private pool
- No
- Pool features
- Not provided
- Garage
- Yes
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Carport
- No
- Carport spaces
- Not provided
- Parking features
- Not provided
- Fireplace
- No
- Fireplace features
- Not provided
- Heating
- Central, Exhaust Fan, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Water supply
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Construction
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Stories
- 1
- Levels
- One
Location & schools
- City
- LEESBURG
- Subdivision
- ROYAL HIGHLANDS PH 01B
- County
- Lake
- ZIP code
- 34748
- Elementary school
- Not provided
- Middle school
- Not provided
- High school
- Not provided
Association, taxes & listing
- HOA / association
- Yes
- Association fee
- $229
- Fee frequency
- Monthly
- Included services
- Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Internet, Management, Private Road, Recreational Facilities
- Association amenities
- Basketball Court, Cable TV, Clubhouse, Fence Restrictions, Fitness Center, Gated, Golf Course, Optional Additional Fees, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s), Trail(s), Vehicle Restrictions
- Additional association fee
- Not provided
- Additional fee frequency
- Not provided
- Condo fee
- Not provided
- Condo fee frequency
- Not provided
- Annual property taxes
- $2,489.73
- Tax year
- 2025
- Other annual assessments
- Not provided
- CDD
- No
- Listing status
- Active
- Days on market
- 13
- Listing broker
- FLORIDA PLUS REALTY, LLC
- MLS number
- MFRG5117967
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Listed by FLORIDA PLUS REALTY, LLC · MLS MFRG5117967
Source: mfrmls · Listing updated 2026-10-01 21:38:10 UTC.
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