Real Estate Investing in Umatilla, Florida

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 9,859 • Lake County

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Should you buy in Umatilla, FL? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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  • High vacancy: 18.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.7% 5yr CAGR

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Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $294,131
Avg Monthly Rent $1,197
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Umatilla Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Florida: Umatilla has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

Across Umatilla's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run lackluster: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The $1,197/mo / $294K relationship in Umatilla looks modest once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. appears to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Umatilla — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Towers Property Management provides community association management services to homeowners associations and condominium associations in Central Florida, including Orlando, Altamonte Springs, Oviedo, summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$294,131
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,197
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (FL)

ZIP Codes in Umatilla, FL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Umatilla, FL

How much does a house cost in Umatilla, FL?

In Umatilla, FL the median home value sits at $294K. Against the broader FL market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Umatilla, FL?

Umatilla, FL vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Umatilla, FL?

Tenant demand in Umatilla, FL is solid. The local workforce $1,197/mo rents across most rental classes.

Where do rents currently stand in Umatilla, FL?

The typical rental in Umatilla, FL commands about $1,197/mo monthly. That rent profile even-keeled cash flow against the $294K purchase basis.

Does house hacking work in Umatilla, FL?

House hacking in Umatilla, FL is reasonable to execute. Prices around $294K and rents of $1,197/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

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