5401 ESSEX COURT
LEESBURG, FL 34748
Location
About this home
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!
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Living area
- 2,009 sqft
- Heating
- Central, Exhaust Fan, Natural Gas
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Stories
- 1
- Features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Stone Counters…
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Microwave…
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 11,865 sqft (0.27 ac)
- Roof
- Shingle
- Construction
- Block, Stucco
- Exterior
- Rain Gutters
Parking
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- HOA dues
- $229 / monthly
- Annual tax
- $2,490 (2025)
- Price / sqft
- $184/sqft
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available…
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 2001
- Subdivision
- ROYAL HIGHLANDS PH 01B
- County
- Lake
Listing
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 3 days
- MLS #
- MFR811717563
- Source
- Stellar MLS
Listed by Celie White · FLORIDA PLUS REALTY, LLC
Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimate your monthly cost
PITI + HOA- Principal & interest
- $1,871/mo
- Property tax
- $207/mo
- Home insurance
- Left out until you enter a quote
- HOA dues
- $229/mo
Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own 2025 bill. Insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.
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Homes for sale in LEESBURG within the same price band.
Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Listed | $370,000 | — |
Neighbourhood
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Frequently asked questions
What would 5401 ESSEX COURT, LEESBURG cost per month?
About $2,307 a month: $1,871 principal and interest, $207 property tax, $229 HOA. That assumes 20% down at 6.5% over 30 years, and leaves out insurance.
Is 5401 ESSEX COURT, LEESBURG priced fairly?
Comparable homes nearby put it between $320,426 and $368,662, with $344,544 in the middle. Those are asking prices, not closed sales: 8 properties of the same type within three miles, each within 20% of this one's size and a bedroom either way, at a median of $172 a square foot.
How does 5401 ESSEX COURT, LEESBURG compare to nearby homes?
8 comparable properties within three miles. The nearest: 5308 CORNWALL COURT, LEESBURG, FL at $360,000, 1,795 sq ft, 0.26 miles away; 21127 ROYAL ST GEORGES LANE, LEESBURG, FL at $344,900, 1,802 sq ft, 0.29 miles away; 5506 PRINCE CHARLES LANE, LEESBURG, FL at $379,000, 1,895 sq ft, 0.3 miles away.
How long has 5401 ESSEX COURT, LEESBURG been on the market?
1 day on the market.
Has the price of 5401 ESSEX COURT, LEESBURG changed?
The price has not moved since it was listed.
How big is 5401 ESSEX COURT, LEESBURG?
3 bed, 3 bath, 2,009 square feet. That is $184 a square foot.
What year was 5401 ESSEX COURT, LEESBURG built?
Built in 2001.
What is the HOA fee at 5401 ESSEX COURT, LEESBURG?
The association fee works out to $229 a month.
What are the property taxes at 5401 ESSEX COURT, LEESBURG?
Property tax works out to about $207 a month, $2,490 a year, on the 2025 assessment.
Is 5401 ESSEX COURT, LEESBURG still available?
It is still on the market.
