Overview
Description
Welcome to this spacious Bear Lake area home offering deeded lake access and located in the highly desirable Seminole school district (Lake Brantley High). Situated on approximately one-third of an acre on a quiet street with no through traffic, this 3-bedroom, 2½-bath home offers more than 3,000 square feet of living space and plenty of room to enjoy both indoors and out.
Just one lot away, the deeded access to beautiful, spring-fed Bear Lake provides opportunities for boating, fishing, skiing and swimming. Inside, the home features an open, comfortable floor plan with a spacious great room and kitchen with updated appliances—ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Double French doors lead to a versatile bonus room featuring a half bath and a convenient serving window from the kitchen.
The downstairs level includes two bedrooms that share a full bath, providing a convenient and flexible layout for family or guests and a dedicated office, just off the kitchen, so work can still be done. Upstairs, the private primary suite offers attractive views, two walk-in closets and a beautifully updated modern bath. Additional highlights include an oversized utility room, two-car garage and abundant storage.
Outside, enjoy the large fenced backyard, mature trees, spacious wooded deck and a storage shed, with plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, pets or play. With Bear Lake access, a generous lot, over 3,000 square feet of living space and a sought-after location, this home offers a combination that is increasingly hard to find.
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Address
- Street1521 FRANCES
- CityApopka
- SubdivisionPARADISE POINT 2ND SEC
- CountySeminole
- StateFL
- Zip32703
- MLS #O6446364
Interior
- AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Softener
- Bathrooms Full2
- Bathrooms Half1
- Bathrooms Total Integer3
- Bedrooms Total3
- CoolingCentral Air
- CoolingYes
- FlooringCarpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- FurnishedUnfurnished
- HeatingElectric
- HeatingYes
- Interior FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Split Bedroom, Window Treatments
- Laundry FeaturesElectric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- LevelsTwo
- Living Area3,066
- Living Area SourcePublic Records
- Living Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Rooms Total7
Exterior
- Attached GarageYes
- Covered Spaces2
- Direction FacesWest
- Exterior FeaturesIrrigation System, Lighting, Storage
- FencingWood
- Garage Spaces2
- GarageYes
- Lot Size Acres0
- Lot Size Area13,530
- Lot Size Dimensions82 x 165
- Lot Size Square Feet13,530
- Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
- Road Surface TypePaved
- RoofShingle
- Water Body NameBEAR LAKE
- Waterfront FeaturesLake, Waterfront
Structure
- Building Area Total3,835
- Construction MaterialsBlock
- Foundation DetailsSlab
- Stories Total2
- Year Built1992
Utilities
- SewerSeptic Tank
- UtilitiesCable Connected, Electricity Connected
- Water SourceWell
Financial
- Parcel Number18212950901000160
- Tax Annual Amount5,789
- Tax Block0000
- Tax Book Number9-18
- Tax Legal DescriptionLOT 16 TRACT 1 PARADISE POINT 2ND SEC PB 9 PG 18
- Tax Lot16
- Tax Year2025
- ZoningR-1AA
Schools
- Elementary SchoolBear Lake Elementary
- High SchoolLake Brantley High
- Middle Or Junior SchoolTeague Middle
Location
- Community FeaturesCommunity Boat Ramp, Dock, Fishing, Lake, Private Boat Ramp, Water Access, Waterfront
- CountryUnited States
- County Or ParishSeminole
- DirectionsFrom SR 436 and Balmy Beach drive head South on Balmy Beach and turn left on Cecelia and then turn right on France Drive. It will be the first home on your left.
- Latitude29
- Longitude-81
- MLS Area Major32703 - Apopka
- Postal Code32703
- Postal Code Plus47821
- Street NameFRANCES
- Street Number1521
- Street Number Numeric1,521
- Street SuffixDRIVE
- Subdivision NamePARADISE POINT 2ND SEC
- Unparsed Address1521 FRANCES DRIVE
Features & Amenities
- Carpet
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Central Air
- Ceramic Tile
- Community Boat Ramp
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dock
- Dryer
- Eating Space In Kitchen
- Electric
- Electric Dryer Hookup
- Electric Water Heater
- Fishing
- High Ceilings
- Irrigation System
- Kitchen/Family Room Combo
- Lake
- Laminate
- Lighting
- Microwave
- Open Floorplan
- PrimaryBedroom Upstairs
- Private Boat Ramp
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Split Bedroom
- Storage
- Tankless Water Heater
- Washer
- Washer Hookup
- Water Access
- Water Softener
- Waterfront
- Window Treatments
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- Property tax
- Home insurance
- PMI
- HOA dues
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