Hidden River Lakes
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
All 271 homes for sale in TAVARES, FL · median $329,000 · 262 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, Hidden River Lakes in Tavares, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $737,000, $335 per square foot, a median 85 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking (-38% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2022–2025 with 1 new construction; 6 of 6 report an HOA (median $106/mo); 1 of the 6 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 66 ft). At the median price and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,270 ($11,600 with the full homestead exemption).
Hidden River Lakes right now
🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 12, 2026. Confidence: Medium (2 active and pending listings, 4 closed sales in 12 months).
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($737K) is down 37.5% from the prior 12 months ($1.18M). With about 2 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12. Confidence: Low (4 and 3 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 19, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Hidden River Lakes market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $737K ($335 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 85 days on market for closed sales, and 6.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 38% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (4 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32778 (TAVARES), 713 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330K ($183/sq ft), down 5.1% year over year, with a median 70 days on market. Right now 124 active and 35 pending listings put supply at about 4.3 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32778 housing market and the Lake County market.
Hidden River Lakes is a community of 25 homes in Tavares, Lake County, built between 2022 and 2024 (median 2023), with a median living area of about 2,921 square feet. 27% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
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Housing distress & ownership in HIDDEN RIVER LAKES, TAVARES
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Hidden River Lakes
Live MLS inventory for Hidden River Lakes. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Hidden River Lakes listings as of 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2023 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Hidden River Lakes on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Life at Hidden River Lakes
- Gated · reported on 6 of 7 listings
- Gated Community - No Guard · reported on 6 of 7 listings
- Golf Carts OK · reported on 5 of 7 listings
- Horses Allowed · reported on 2 of 7 listings
- Gated Community · reported on 1 of 7 listings
- Security Lights · reported on 1 of 7 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Lake County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Tavares Elem · Elementary
- Tavares Middle · Middle
- Tavares High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Hidden River Lakes listings and can change; always confirm with Lake County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Hidden River Lakes address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Tavares High High School
The Hidden River Lakes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hidden River Lakes today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Hidden River Lakes.
A closer look at the Hidden River Lakes market
At a median of $335 per square foot, Hidden River Lakes prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
Inventory runs at 6.0 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median down 38% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 85 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 25 homes built between 2022 and 2024, and 27% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hidden River Lakes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Hidden River Lakes buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (3.2). Basis: Recent Direction -37.5% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 6.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 27% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 94.2% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $106/month (about $1,272/yr) · median of 42 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $106 per month ($1,272 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 42 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Hidden River Lakes buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Hidden River Lakes sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Hidden River Lakes, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in Hidden River Lakes
Homes in Hidden River Lakes that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 3430 Lake Diane Road · off market
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Lake County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Lake County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
17% of homes for sale in ZIP 32778 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-19).
HIDDEN RIVER LAKES Market Scorecard
HIDDEN RIVER LAKES is currently a buyer's market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,637,000, and homes go under contract in about 310 days.
Typical home value in the 32778 ZIP is $312,096, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32778)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2023 (10 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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