The Howey Mansion is a historic home in Howey-in-the-Hills,

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. 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 William John Howey (January 19, 1876 – June 7, 1938) was an American real-estate developer, citrus grower and Republican politician from Florida. He founded and served as mayor for the town of Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida. He developed an ...

, 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

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. 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.

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Lake County listings
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National Register of Historic Places

Lake County listings
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Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
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