National Register of Historic Places

Howey House

Howey in the Hills, Lake County, Florida
Listed
January 27, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83001426

About this property

The Howey Mansion is a historic home in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, United States. It is located at 1001 North Citrus Avenue, Howey in the Hills, Florida. The mansion is a 7188 square foot, 20 room Mediterranean Revival Style home. Howey Mansion is named after William John Howey, who founded Howey in the Hills. The house was designed by architect Katharine Cotheal Budd from 1925 to 1927. On January 27, 1983, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. On April 12, 2017, the house was listed for sale at $480,000. It reportedly attracted widespread attention, with prospective buyers traveling hundreds of miles to see the home. More than 10 offers were made on the home after just 9 days on the market. The new owners, Brad and Clay Cowherd, Orlando real estate investors and entrepreneurs, have made progress on a period-accurate restoration of the house. It will be a venue for weddings and events.

Location

Howey in the Hills, Lake County, Florida
28.72311, -81.77492

Categories

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Sources

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When was Howey House listed on the National Register?

Howey House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 27, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Howey House?

Howey House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Howey House?

The period of significance for Howey House is recorded as the industrial era.

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