Escape to Your Own Private Piece of Wild Old Florida – A Rare 36 Acre Gem on Lake Hires. Nestled behind a long, tree-lined driveway, this extraordinary property offers the perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and endless possibilities. Spanning lush pastures, thriving woodlands, and over 1,100 feet of pristine riverfront shoreline on private Lake Hires, this estate is a true haven for nature lovers, homesteaders, and visionaries alike. A Nature Lover’s Paradise. Old-growth canopy of majestic oaks and towering pines creates a serene, shaded retreat. Wildlife sanctuary teeming with black bears, deer, turkeys, and unmatched birdwatching opportunities. Walking & horseback trails wind through the property, leading to a duck pond and wildflower gardens, and a young established food forest with fruit producing trees. Brand-new apiary for honey enthusiasts and a wildflower garden buzzing with life. ?This entire property is ALL NATURAL and CHEMICAL FREE. Designed for Self-Sufficiency & Opportunity. Industrial-sized 30’ x 56’ greenhouse with new coverings, electrical, lighting and irrigation—ideal for a plant nursery or sustainable farming. Custom-built Key West Village style chicken coops, goat shelters and self-filling water troughs throughout for effortless livestock care. Large 22’ x 48’ pole barn with fully permitted slab foundation, a walk-in refrigerator, work shed and food storage shed perfect for homesteading or agribusiness. Fully fenced with underground electric dog fence and two remote gates for security and seclusion. A Home Where Luxury Meets Rustic Charm. Step into a timeless Florida farmhouse where every detail exudes warmth and craftsmanship. Great room adorned with local knotty and pecky cypress walls and ceilings. Primary bedroom balcony overlooking breathtaking lake views, shaded by a centennial Southern Live Oak. UPGRADES: roof (2018), A/C (2024), full water filtration (2022), pool pump (2022), appliances, luxury vinyl flooring throughout and a primary ensuite bidet toilet. Sparkling deep pool, outdoor shower, brick fireplace, and central vac system for effortless living. Endless Potential. Whether you envision a wedding venue, family compound, farm-to-table business, retreat center or simply your own private oasis, this property is a rare find. With water and electricity throughout every corner, this unique and very special property is ready for your dreams to take root. LOCATION LOCATION – away from it ALL yet conveniently located less than five (5) minutes to Publix and other shopping & dining options. Just minutes to the Stetson University campus and historic bustling downtown DeLand, a vibrant downtown filled with murals, antique stores, restaurants, sculptures and coffee shops. In 2017, DeLand was named as America’s best downtown among 242 main streets in 48 states competing for the title. Travel less than twenty-two (22) miles to stunning beaches on the Atlantic and less than an hour to all of Central Florida’s other attractions & conveniences. The property is located around the corner from the DeLand Municipal Airport with T-Hangar rental and two asphalt paved runways: 12/30 measuring 6,000 x 100 ft and 5/23: 4,300 x 75 ft. Don’t miss the chance to own a slice of this paradise where business and pleasure harmonize.
For sale
$2,000,000
4055 State Route 11, Deland, FL 32724
3beds
2,528sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
35.86 Acres Lot
$1,844,300 Zestimate®
$791/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Duck pondPole barnFruit producing treesFood forestLush pasturesWildlife sanctuaryPristine riverfront shoreline
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 30, 2025 at 10:41am
Listing Provided by:
Tara Moore 407-765-3700,
TARA MOORE REAL ESTATE 407-738-5588
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: O6312930
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Utility Room, Loft, Storage Rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x14
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10x12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x19
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 570 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x30
Utility room
- Level: First
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5x14
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System, Water Softener
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, PrimaryBedroom Upstairs, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile
- Doors: Outdoor Shower, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Drapes, Rods, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,070
- Total interior livable area: 2,528 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Covered, Oversized, Workshop in Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Carport spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Storage
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground
- Fencing: Electric
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Pool, Trees/Woods, Water, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Lake Privileges
- Body of water: LAKE HIRES
Lot
- Size: 35.86 Acres
- Features: Farm, Oversized Lot, Pasture, Private, Unincorporated, Zoned for Horses
- Residential vegetation: Bamboo, Fruit Trees, Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Gazebo, Greenhouse, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 601600000060
- Zoning: RC
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Deland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $791/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $705,043
- Annual tax amount: $12,160
- Date on market: 5/28/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Dirt, Paved
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