35045 SWEET LEAF LANE, LEESBURG, FL, 34788
Active156 days on marketListed Mar 5, 2026MLS #S5145082
About this home
35045 SWEET LEAF LANE
Beautiful former model home located in the desirable Bentwood Subdivision in Lake County, offering an exceptional combination of modern design, comfort, and a prime location. This popular Cali floor plan features 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a 2-car garage, all thoughtfully designed within a bright and inviting open-concept layout that creates the perfect setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The home showcases ceramic tile flooring throughout the entire house, including the dining area, kitchen, living areas, and bedrooms, providing a clean and elegant look along with durability and easy maintenance. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the main living space, creating a welcoming atmosphere ideal for gatherings with family and friends. Sliding glass doors lead to a covered lanai with screened mosquito protection, offering a comfortable outdoor living space where you can relax and enjoy Florida’s natural surroundings year-round. Additional upgrades enhance the home’s comfort and functionality, including an antibacterial filter installed in the air conditioning system for improved indoor air quality and a whole-home water softener system that improves water quality throughout the property. Built in 2018, this residence reflects modern construction standards and has been well maintained, offering the feel of a nearly new home. Bentwood is a quiet and secluded single-family community with oversized homesites, centrally located in Lake County, with hospitals, shopping centers, restaurants, and everyday conveniences just minutes away, providing the ideal balance between peaceful living and accessibility.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1,846
Sqft
0.24 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2018
Year built
One
Levels
$181
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 and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$2,517 /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:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$2,517/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. 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.
vs edgeAI estimate
+8.6%
$/sqft vs Leesburg actives
$181 vs $171
Days on market
156 vs 62 typical
Where $181/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)
214 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 14% above the LEESBURG 34788 median. See the full Leesburg market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 35045 SWEET LEAF LANE
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$297,000
35107 SWEET LEAF LANE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,697 sqft · $175/sqft · 100 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$335,000
10521 BRONZE LEAF COURT · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,697 sqft · $197/sqft · 14 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$303,000
33857 SKY BLOSSOM CIRCLE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,845 sqft · $164/sqft · 23 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
John Carpenter
CFO/Broker · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 35045 SWEET LEAF LANE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 35045 SWEET LEAF LANE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
35045 SWEET LEAF LANE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 35045 SWEET LEAF LANE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,517/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $38/mo association fee 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.
How much are the HOA fees at 35045 SWEET LEAF LANE?+
The association fee works out to $38 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 35045 SWEET LEAF LANE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,384. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 35045 SWEET LEAF LANE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Leesburg?+
At $335,000, this home is listed about 12% above the Leesburg median of $299,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 35045 SWEET LEAF LANE?+
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
$335,000 runs 14% above the LEESBURG 34788 median.
02Time on market is leverage
156 days on market against a Leesburg median of 62 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $350,000, now $335,000 — a $15K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of FLORIDA REALTY INVESTMENTS · Goldberg Mayol. MLS #S5145082.
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