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$417,079$215 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $257,700 on Sep 29, 2020

243 MESSINA PL

HOWEY IN THE HILLS, FL 34737
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,936 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$417K
$395K low$439K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$257,700 · Sep 29, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,359 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$331,440 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$251,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$321,794
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$355,709

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLake
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Finished
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Astatula Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.1 mi
M
Tavares Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.2 mi
H
Tavares High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.8 mi

District: Lake County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 34737These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.190
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.25

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,861
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.167 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,085
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,509
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.72°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

243 Messina Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 66% of homes in Lake County
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in Lake County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Howey in the Hills 34737
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Lake County

What homes are worth in Howey in the Hills 34737

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$171K$1M

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Howey in the Hills 34737.

How it measures up in Howey in the Hills 34737

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Howey in the Hills 34737.

Estimated value$417,079
CheaperTypical $422,731Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$215
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Living area1,936 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,059 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built2020
OlderTypical 2003Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 243 Messina Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHowey in the Hills 34737Lake County
Estimated valuepricier than$417,07949% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21563% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,936 ft²42% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac14% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than202085% of homes89% of homes

About 243 Messina Pl

How much is 243 Messina Pl, Howey In The Hills, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 243 Messina Pl, Howey In The Hills, FL is $417,079 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $395,276 to $438,882. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 243 Messina Pl, Howey In The Hills, FL last sell?

243 Messina Pl, Howey In The Hills, FL last sold on Sep 29, 2020 for $257,700, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 243 Messina Pl, Howey In The Hills, FL?

243 Messina Pl, Howey In The Hills, FL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,936 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 243 Messina Pl, Howey In The Hills, FL built?

243 Messina Pl, Howey In The Hills, FL was built in 2020, making it 6 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 243 Messina Pl, Howey In The Hills, FL?

243 Messina Pl, Howey In The Hills, FL is assigned to Astatula Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Tavares Middle School (middle), rated C+; Tavares High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Lake County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 243 Messina Pl, Howey In The Hills, FL compare to other homes in Howey in the Hills 34737?

Among the 1,866 homes in Howey in the Hills 34737, it is worth more than 49% of them ($417,079 against a typical $422,731), its price per square foot is higher than 63% of them ($215 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,936 ft² against a typical 2,059 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (2020 against a typical 2003). Measured against all of Lake County, it is worth more than 66% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 243 Messina Pl, Howey In The Hills, FL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 243 Messina Pl, Howey In The Hills, FL was $6,359. The county assessed it at $331,440.

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