198 CYPRESS, HOWEY IN THE HILLS, FL 34737

$355,000 Was $360,000

Beds: 3

Baths: 2 Full

Sq. Ft.: 1,196 Sq. Ft.

Year Built: 1972

Lot Size: 0.34 Acres

Garage: 1

Pool: Yes

DOM: 119

Property Overview

Status: Closed

Property Type: Residential

MLS #: 945ef9c90d13d0d867d730c691a7956f

Subdivision: HOWEY

County: Lake

HOA Fee: N/A

Year Built: 1972

Construction: Block, Wood Frame

Foundation: Slab

Roof: Shingle

Cooling: Central Air

Heating: Central

Sewer: Septic Tank

Water Source: Public

Zoning: SF4

Tax Amount: $4,339.60 (2024)

Date Sold: Jan 5, 2026

Sold Price: $347,000

Listed On: Aug 7, 2025

Description

The Hidden Gem of Howey-in-the-HillsTucked beyond the moss-draped oaks and whispering cypress trees, where the breeze carries from the glistening shores of Little Lake Harris, there lies a storybook home waiting for its next chapter.Welcome to 198 W Cypress Avenue, a fully-renovated sanctuary of style and serenity, where modern luxury meets old-Florida charm on a sprawling, fenced-in lot.3 bedrooms. 2 baths. Endless possibilities.Step inside, where sunlight spills across laminate flooring laid new in 2022, casting sparkle hues on quartz countertops that gleam like polished stone in the heart of the gourmet kitchen. The home breathes easy with all-new ducting, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Even the water that flows through this home has been softened and filtered for comfort and clarity.But this isn’t just a house. It’s a life reimagined.Step out back to discover a pool that shimmers like a sapphire under the Florida sun, with an upgraded pump and filtration system whispering quietly in the background. Nearby, a five-bed garden waits patiently for spring blooms or autumn vegetables, while a large shed and carport provide storage and shelter for all your tools, toys, and tales yet to be told.Need backup power? A generator inlet box stands ready. Want shade and peace? The screened-in porch is your front-row seat to Florida’s famous sunsets and symphonies of songbirds.And for those drawn to the water, a private boat ramp to Little Lake Harris grants you exclusive access to one of Central Florida’s most enchanting waterways.Small town living close to city amenities, this home is more than move-in ready. It's a chapter just waiting to be written.Will you be the author of its next adventure?

Exterior Features

Garden, Other

Directions

From South Florida Turnpike, take exit 285 toward US 27/FL-19/Leesburg/Tavares. Continue straight. Turn left onto US Hwy 27 S. Turn left onto the FL-19 N ramp to Howey-in-the-Hills/Tavares. After 6.2 miles turn left onto W Cypress Ave.

School Information

Elementary: Astatula Elem

Middle: Tavares Middle

High: Tavares High

Location

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Listing Information

Provided Courtesy of:

EXP REALTY LLC

Listing Agent: Chelsey Rasmussen

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Data last updated: February 15, 2026, 10:17 pm UTC

MLS Source: Stellar MLS Copyright © 2026

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