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Fawn Lake
Fawn Lake sits behind a gate on the north side of State Road 46, a couple of miles west of I-95 in Mims. Fifteen lakes are scattered through it, lots run three quarters of an acre to an acre and a half, and a second gate at the back opens onto Buck Lake Conservation Area. Dues run about $420 a year.
Fawn Lake In Mims, Florida
Fawn Lake was platted as a planned unit development in three pieces, Phase 1 Unit 1, Phase 1 Unit 2 and Phase 2 Unit 3, and the Fawn Lake Community Association was incorporated as a Florida nonprofit in October 1987. Fawn Lake Boulevard runs north off State Road 46 and everything hangs off it: Sparrow Hawk Trail, Pheasant Trail, Kingfisher Way, Scrub Jay Court, Green Turtle Circle, Amy Way and James Lane. The bird names are not decoration.
The amenity list is longer than the dues suggest. There is a clubhouse residents can rent, picnic areas with tables and grills, tennis and pickleball courts, a community farm and equestrian barn, and a marksman range for bow and airsoft. The piece that matters most is the gated trail access at the rear of the community into Buck Lake Conservation Area, where you can hike, bike or ride a horse straight off the property.
Buck Lake Conservation Area covers 9,625 acres across Brevard and Volusia counties and is managed by the St Johns River Water Management District. It holds fifteen distinct natural communities, more than thirteen miles of marked trail, an observation tower over the lake, a small boat launch, reservable primitive tent camping and seasonal hunting by permit. Having that as your back fence line is the single strongest argument for buying here.
Houses span 1993 to current construction and range from 2,107 to 5,461 square feet, with roughly 2,710 typical. Bedroom counts go from three up to eight, garages from two bays to six, and about half the homes have an in ground pool, most of them screened. Block and stucco with shingle roofs is the dominant build. Seven properties in the community front one of the lakes directly.
Water is public here, which is unusual for rural north Brevard, but wastewater is on septic tanks. Assessments have run roughly $408 to $442 a year against a typical price of $675,000, and the spread of sale prices is wide, from about $400,000 up past $1.1 million. That range is real: a 1990s ranch and a 5,000 square foot estate sit on the same boulevard.
Fawn Lake At A Glance
The numbers behind Fawn Lake, from lot sizes to what the gate covers.
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Detail | Value |
| Location | North off State Road 46, roughly two miles west of I-95 exit 223, Mims 32754 |
| Association formed | October 1987, Fawn Lake Community Association, a Florida nonprofit |
| Built | 1993 through current construction, about 2004 typical |
| Home size | 2,107 to 5,461 square feet, about 2,710 typical |
| Bedrooms | Three to eight, with two to six baths |
| Lot size | 0.75 to 1.54 acres, about 0.84 typical |
| Construction | Block and stucco with shingle roofs, storm shutters common |
| Association | Mandatory. Fawn Lake Community Association, roughly $408 to $442 per year |
| Amenities | Clubhouse, tennis, pickleball, picnic areas, community farm and equestrian barn, marksman range |
| Gated | Yes, controlled access at the main entrance and a rear trail gate |
| Utilities | Public water, septic tank |
| Water frontage | Seven properties front one of the community's fifteen lakes |
| Pools | About half the homes, most screened |
| Garage | Two to six bays |
| Price range | $400,000 to $1,100,000, typical $675,000 |
| Price per square foot | Around $245 |
Fawn Lake Details
A Gate And 9,625 Acres Behind It
Buck Lake Conservation Area wraps the back of the community, and residents reach it through a dedicated gate rather than driving to a trailhead. Thirteen miles of marked trail, an observation tower and a small boat launch are on the far side of that fence.
Fifteen Lakes Inside The Plat
Most homes look at water even when they do not own frontage. Seven properties sit directly on a lake. The rest borrow the view, which is part of why lot premiums here are less about size than about where the lot faces.
Public Water, Private Septic
You get a metered public water supply, which spares you the well pump and the water softener conversation. Wastewater still goes to a septic tank on your own lot, so a drain field inspection belongs on your due diligence list.
Equestrian Barn And Community Farm
The association maintains a barn and a farm area, and the trail gate makes riding into the conservation land straightforward. Horses are part of the culture here without every parcel being set up for them, so verify what is actually on the lot you are considering.
A Very Wide Price Band
Sales run from about $400,000 to past $1.1 million inside one gate. Square footage stretches from just over 2,100 to nearly 5,500. Comparing two Fawn Lake homes by price alone will mislead you unless you also compare era, size and lot position.
Thirty Five Minutes To Three Cities
From the State Road 46 entrance you are roughly half an hour to Titusville, and I-95 puts Orlando, Daytona and Melbourne within a manageable drive. That is the practical trade for living somewhere with a conservation area at the back gate.
Homes For Sale In Fawn Lake
Everything currently available in Fawn Lake is listed below. Lakefront lots, 1990s houses and newer estate builds all show up in the same feed, so read the lot size and build year on each one.
Fawn Lake Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fawn Lake gated?
Yes. The main entrance off State Road 46 is a controlled access gate, and there is a second gate at the rear that opens onto Buck Lake Conservation Area for residents on foot, bike or horseback. Security gates are a recorded feature on most properties here.
What are the association dues?
They have run roughly $408 to $442 a year, billed annually. That is a modest assessment for a community carrying a clubhouse, courts, a barn and a gate. Ask for the current budget and reserve study, because a low assessment usually means thin reserves.
Does Fawn Lake have city water?
Water is public, which is not the norm for rural north Brevard. Sewer is not. Every home runs a septic tank on its own lot, so budget for a septic and drain field evaluation before closing.
Can I keep a horse in Fawn Lake?
The community maintains an equestrian barn and a farm area, and the rear gate provides riding access into Buck Lake Conservation Area. Whether a specific lot can support a horse depends on the parcel and the current governing documents, so confirm with the association first.
How big are the lots?
Three quarters of an acre at the small end and about an acre and a half at the large end, with roughly 0.84 acres typical. That is generous for a gated community with an amenity package, and it is the reason the lots feel wooded rather than platted.
What does a home cost in Fawn Lake?
Roughly $675,000 is typical, with sales running from about $400,000 to past $1.1 million. Price per square foot lands near $245. Where a house falls in that band depends mostly on its build year, its size and whether it sits on one of the lakes.
How long do homes take to sell here?
Around 46 days is typical. That is a normal pace for north Brevard acreage, and it reflects a smaller pool of buyers who specifically want a gated rural lot rather than a suburban subdivision.
What is the drive to I-95 and Titusville?
The entrance is a couple of miles west of I-95 exit 223 on State Road 46. Titusville and its shopping are about half an hour southeast on US 1. Everyday errands mean a drive, which is the tradeoff for the setting.
Fawn Lake Boulevard, Mims 32754
Fawn Lake occupies the wooded ground north of State Road 46 between I-95 and the Buck Lake wetlands, in unincorporated Brevard County. You come west off exit 223, turn north onto Fawn Lake Boulevard and pass through the gate, and the road immediately becomes quiet. Buck Lake Conservation Area lies along the western and northern edges, and Salt Lake Wildlife Management Area, another 8,000 acres of state managed scrub and marsh, sits south of State Road 46.
Practically, this is a driving location. US 1 and Titusville are about half an hour away for groceries and services, Kennedy Space Center and the Canaveral National Seashore beaches are within an hour, and I-95 gets you to Melbourne, Daytona or the Orlando side in roughly the same window. Mims is inland north Brevard, not beachside, and the water at your door is a lake rather than the ocean.
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Considering Fawn Lake?
Fawn Lake rewards a slow look. Which lots see water, which back up to the conservation gate, what the association actually maintains and how a 1990s house compares to a newer estate build are all things you learn by walking it, not by reading a listing. My partner Nichole and I know north Brevard and can tell you what a Fawn Lake lot is genuinely worth. Call or text (321) 212-7676.
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