Musselwhite Farms
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
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As of September 2026, Musselwhite Farms Sub in Tavares, FL has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2006–2022; 3 of 3 report an HOA (median $56/mo); none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 79 ft).
With only one active listing, Musselwhite Farms isn't a market with much to compare against right now - whatever is on the market effectively sets the tone for the whole community. That single listing, combined with a 12-month supply figure, tells us this is a slow-moving, low-volume pocket rather than a community with active price competition.
A buyer-leaning posture here reflects thin activity more than aggressive discounting. For a seller, that means patience and realistic pricing matter more than urgency. For a buyer, it means there is little pressure to rush, but also little to choose from - the deal you find may be the only deal available for a while.
Musselwhite Farms right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 24.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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: Low (2 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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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
Musselwhite Farms is a gated, deed-restricted community in Lake County that allows horses, a combination that points to larger lots and a more rural, low-density feel than typical subdivision living.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 6 homes in Musselwhite Farms that have changed hands since 2016, built between 2006 and 2022 (median 2019), with a median living area of about 3,816 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Musselwhite Farms. Swipe to explore the community.
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Photos from Stellar MLS listings in Musselwhite Farms; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Who Musselwhite Farms is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a gated community that permits horses on the property
- Buyers comfortable with deed restrictions in exchange for community maintenance
- Buyers willing to wait for the right listing in a low-inventory market
Probably not for
- Buyers who want several active listings to compare before deciding
- Buyers seeking a tightly scheduled purchase timeline
- Buyers not interested in acreage-style or horse-oriented living
The market around Musselwhite Farms
Musselwhite Farms is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32778, 339 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Tavares.
Across Lake County, 3,179 homes are active and 1,077 pending (25% under contract).
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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Musselwhite Farms specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in MUSSELWHITE FARMS SUB, 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 Musselwhite Farms
Live MLS inventory for Musselwhite Farms. 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 Musselwhite Farms listings as of 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Musselwhite Farms 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 Musselwhite Farms
- Security Gate · reported on 2 of 2 listings
- Maintenance · reported on 1 of 2 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 1 of 2 listings
- Horses Allowed · reported on 1 of 2 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
- Astatula Elem · Elementary
- Tavares Middle · Middle
- Tavares High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Musselwhite Farms 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 Musselwhite Farms address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Tavares High High School
The Musselwhite Farms buying strategy.
If we were buying in Musselwhite Farms 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Musselwhite Farms.
A Low-Volume Market
This community trades infrequently. With just one active listing and a 12-month supply figure, inventory turns over slowly, and there isn't enough transaction volume to establish a clear pricing pattern from month to month. Anyone watching this community needs to think in terms of individual properties, not market trends.
The gate, deed restrictions, and horse allowance shape who this fits functionally: buyers looking for acreage-style living with some structure around it, rather than a tightly packed neighborhood. Maintenance is reportedly handled at the community level, which is worth confirming directly with the HOA, along with current gate access and any restrictions tied to horse-keeping.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Musselwhite Farms. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with this little active inventory, knowing what's coming before it hits the market matters more than usual. We track listing activity in Musselwhite Farms closely and can help you move quickly when something surfaces, or price patiently if you're the one selling into a thin market.
Musselwhite Farms in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $56/month (about $672/yr) · median of 21 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $56 per month ($672 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 21 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 Musselwhite Farms 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 Musselwhite Farms sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Musselwhite Farms, 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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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).
MUSSELWHITE FARMS SUB Market Scorecard
MUSSELWHITE FARMS SUB is currently a strong buyer's market. About 24.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,212,500, and homes go under contract in about 117 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2016 (3 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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