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$285,000

For Sale - Active
138 Forest Ln, Orange City, FL 32763
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,593 Square Feet
0.23 Acres Lot
Built in 1979
For Sale - Active
1 Units
Checked: 17 hours ago
Updated: Aug 28, 2025 at 10:14AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$305
Cap Rate
4.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-5.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.79
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-1.4%

Property Description


0.23 Acres Lot
Built in 1979
For Sale - Active
1 Units

Beautifully Renovated with Modern Flair in Live Oak Forest, Orange City! This stunning ½ duplex - 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with 2 car garage sits on an oversized cul-de-sac lot in the Live Oak Forest neighborhood. Soaring vaulted ceilings, oversized windows, and an open-concept design flood the home with natural light and create a warm, inviting atmosphere. The gourmet kitchen is equipped with custom granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundance of storage and is an easy flow into the living and dining spaces make it perfect for both cooking and entertaining. Bathrooms feature custom porcelain tile accents, luxury vinyl flooring, and updated vanities. Design details shine throughout—dark wood ceiling beams, a stone fireplace, and neutral tones with timeless elegance. The downstairs primary suite features a lovely en-suite with dual vanities and shower. The generous sized 2nd downstairs bedroom has 2 sets of closets and sliders that lead to the yard and garden. Upstairs, a large bedroom offers flexible space for a guest room, office, or bonus area. Outdoors, mature landscaping, oak trees and bamboo providing much needed shade from the Florida sun – there’s even a separate fenced area with a chicken coop adjacent to the garden. With no homeowners association and ample space to park a boat, you’ll enjoy true freedom and flexibility for your Florida lifestyle. Recent updates include new closet doors, hardware, new roof 2020, new water heater 2025, regularly maintained AC system and thoughtful finishing touches that make this home move-in ready. Convenient to I-4, near restaurants, shopping, and medical facilities, and near popular Blue Springs and St. John’s River. Whether you’re seeking a comfortable primary residence or a weekend retreat with room for your boat and outdoor hobbies, this property offers a rare combination of charm, functionality, and location—ready for you to move in and start making memories.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Boat, Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 6
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Row House

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 800333000081
  • Lot Size: 10148 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Half Duplex
  • Year Built: 1979

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $2,693

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Volusia

Listing Details


Listed by:
Edward Prikryl, Jr
EPIC FLORIDA REALTY LLC
(407) 808-7139

Source:
Stellar MLS
MLS#: O6335778
Stellar MLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$305
Cap Rate
4.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-5.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.79
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-1.4%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$285,000
Amount financed:
-$228,000
Down payment:
$57,000
Closing costs:
$8,550
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$65,550
Square feet:
1,593
Cost per square foot:
$179
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.26

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$228,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.625%
Principal & interest:
$1,460
Property tax:
$225
Insurance:
$140
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$1,825

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,000 $24,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$120 -$1,440
Operating income:
$1,880 $22,560

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (11%)
11%-$225-$2,694
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$140-$1,680
Property management: (8%)
8%-$160-$1,920
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (36%)
36%-$725-$8,694

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,155 $13,860
Mortgage payments:
-$1,460 -$17,520
Cash flow:
$305 $3,660