Avalon Park Tavares vs Pine Meadows
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-21.
| Metric | Avalon Park Tavares | Pine Meadows |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $363K | $311K |
| Price per sq ft | $176 | $165 |
| Avg days on market | 63 days | 32 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 98 | 27 |
The verdict
Avalon Park Tavares carries the higher median price — about 17% above Pine Meadows. Homes in Pine Meadows sell faster (32 days on market vs 63). Pine Meadows is the tighter market on inventory (1.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Avalon Park Tavares | Pine Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Tavares | Eustis |
| ZIP | 32778 | 32726 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 31 sampled homes outside a flood zone | not enough parcels sampled |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Avalon Park Tavares | Pine Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 16 | 4 |
| Under contract | 6 | 8 |
| Asking prices today | $269K to $378K | $317K to $333K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 15 | 4 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence, Townhouse | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Avalon Park Tavares homes for sale · Pine Meadows homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Avalon Park Tavares | Pine Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 567 | 10 |
| Built | 2022–2024 (median 2023) | 1949–2021 (median 1978) |
| Typical living area | 1,781 sq ft | 1,671 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 26% | 73% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 1 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Avalon Park Tavares | Pine Meadows | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Eustis Elem | not reported |
| Middle | Eustis Middle | not reported |
| High school | Eustis High School | not reported |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Pine Meadows is the lower entry point (median $311K vs $363K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Avalon Park Tavares; Pine Meadows trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Pine Meadows (32 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Avalon Park Tavares more expensive than Pine Meadows?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Avalon Park Tavares is $363,000 versus $311,000 in Pine Meadows, about 17% higher.
Which has newer homes, Avalon Park Tavares or Pine Meadows?
Avalon Park Tavares: its homes were built 2022–2024 with a median year of 2023, versus a median of 1978 in Pine Meadows (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Go deeper on each: Avalon Park Tavares homes, photos & schools · Pine Meadows homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.