8943 SILVER LAKE DRIVE, LEESBURG, FL, 34788
Active153 days on marketListed Mar 4, 2026MLS #TB8481421
About this home
8943 SILVER LAKE DRIVE
This Silver Lake waterfront 5 bedroom/3.5 bath home is located on a quiet lot in the heart of Leesburg. Walk into the oversized great room with vaulted ceilings and a cozy brick fireplace. Large windows offer an abundance of natural light and picturesque water views. The bright kitchen (with a new refrigerator and dishwasher) was recently redone. The interiors have been freshly painted. An office/library with built in bookcases and a desk offers a relaxing place to read or work. The master bedroom is a serene retreat and has a private bathroom with two vanities. The screened in pool area is perfect for outdoor entertaining. Adjacent to the pool area is a game room/guest house which has a spacious bedroom with a sitting area. Unique features of this house include Gothic windows and bay windows with window seating. There is a roomy 2 car garage with plenty of storage. The washer and dryer are new. The generous 1.44-acre lot size provides potential with room to expand. The house is in the established Silver Lake Estates community and conveniently located near schools (Treadway Elementary and Lake Sumter State College), restaurants, shopping, and Leesburg International Airport.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
3.5
Bathrooms
3,350
Sqft
1.5 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
1984
Year built
One
Levels
$191
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$4,267 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
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
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$4,267/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. 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 Leesburg actives
$191 vs $172
Days on market
153 vs 56 typical
Where $191/sqft sits among the 400 Leesburg 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.
Where it sits
Inside Leesburg
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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LEESBURG 34788 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
21,867
Median age
56.4
Median income
$57,477
Median home value
$168,900
Avg household
2.33
Households w/ children
1,648
For the school run
Lake County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Leesburg market
$269K → $290K
Leesburg median sold, yr/yr
96.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
205 of 400
Leesburg actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Leesburg, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 122% above the LEESBURG 34788 median. See the full Leesburg market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8943 SILVER LAKE DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Sep ’25$685,000
9269 SILVER LAKE DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,121 sqft · $219/sqft · 53 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$610,000
9565 SILVER LAKE DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,868 sqft · $213/sqft · 131 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$874,900
9233 SILVER LAKE DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,751 sqft · $318/sqft · 322 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 8943 SILVER LAKE DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8943 SILVER LAKE DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
8943 SILVER LAKE DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8943 SILVER LAKE DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,267/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill 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.
What are the property taxes on 8943 SILVER LAKE DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $4,966. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Leesburg?+
At $640,000, this home is listed about 114% above the Leesburg median of $299,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 8943 SILVER LAKE DRIVE?+
Treadway Elementary School (elementary), Leesburg High School (high), Oak Park Middle School (middle) — Lake County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$640,000 runs 122% above the LEESBURG 34788 median — but at 3,350 sqft it's also nearly twice the size of the typical Leesburg listing.
02Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
03Time on market is leverage
153 days on market against a Leesburg median of 56 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
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Listing courtesy of JACK KELLER INC · John Keller. MLS #TB8481421.
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