1608 HICKORY RIDGE DRIVE, FRUITLAND PARK, FL, 34731
Active361 days on marketListed Aug 12, 2025MLS #O6334043
About this home
1608 HICKORY RIDGE DRIVE
We present an elegant residence featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, situated on a generous lot within a tranquil setting. The interior design is distinguished by a modern kitchen, complete with a functional central island—ideal for culinary preparation or intimate gatherings. The living spaces flow with harmony, offering brightness and comfort in every corner. Its peaceful surroundings are perfect for those who value privacy, quality of life, and a serene ambiance. An exceptional opportunity for discerning buyers seeking style, functionality, and well-being in one remarkable hom
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
2,000
Sqft
0.76 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2025
Year built
$240
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$3,631 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
Estimated payment
$3,631/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Fruitland Park actives
$240 vs $187
Days on market
361 vs 37 typical
Where $240/sqft sits among the 71 Fruitland Park actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
The investor lens
Two ways this home pays
This home sits inside Spring Lake, a community zoned to allow true short-term rentals — so it can earn as a nightly rental or a traditional lease. Here’s how the two paths compare.
Short-term rental
Zoned & eligible
Projected nightly rate, occupancy and annual revenue for this exact home.
Long-term rental
$2,175/mo median
Live Fruitland Park rental listing data — this home’s rate depends on size, condition and furnishing.
Where it sits
Inside Spring Lake
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Spring Lake is a short-term-rental community. See the full guide →
FRUITLAND PARK 34731 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
12,239
Median age
48.7
Median income
$63,329
Median home value
$185,900
Avg household
2.4
Households w/ children
978
For the school run
Lake County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Fruitland Park market
$345K → $277K
Fruitland Park median sold, yr/yr
97.0%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
31 of 71
Fruitland Park actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Fruitland Park, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 60% above the FRUITLAND PARK 34731 median. See the full Fruitland Park market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1608 HICKORY RIDGE DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Nov ’25$363,000
1642 HICKORY RIDGE DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,508 sqft · $145/sqft · 103 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$212,000
2050 SPRING LAKE ROAD
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,002 sqft · $106/sqft · 71 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$330,000
985 FIESTA KEY CIRCLE
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,025 sqft · $163/sqft · 14 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1608 HICKORY RIDGE DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1608 HICKORY RIDGE DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1608 HICKORY RIDGE DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1608 HICKORY RIDGE DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,631/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
Can 1608 HICKORY RIDGE DRIVE be rented short-term?+
Yes — this home sits inside Spring Lake, a community zoned to allow short-term rentals. Nightly-rental income could change the math on this purchase entirely; request a free rental income analysis and our team will prepare projections for this exact home.
How does the price compare to other homes in Fruitland Park?+
At $479,000, this home is listed about 39% above the Fruitland Park median of $344,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1608 HICKORY RIDGE DRIVE?+
Fruitland Park Elementary School (elementary), Carver Middle School (middle), Leesburg High School (high) — Lake County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$479,000 runs 60% above the FRUITLAND PARK 34731 median.
02Zoned for nightly rentals
Spring Lake is one of the communities zoned to allow true short-term rentals — nightly income could change the math on this purchase entirely. Ask for the free rental analysis below.
03Time on market is leverage
361 days on market against a Fruitland Park median of 37 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $489,000, now $479,000 — a $10K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of BORGES & JAIME REAL ESTATE , LLC · Betsy Sanchez Castillo De Diaz. MLS #O6334043.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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