Avalon Park Tavares vs Seasons at Lakeside Forest
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Avalon Park Tavares | Seasons at Lakeside Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $363K | $400K |
| Price per sq ft | $176 | $188 |
| Avg days on market | 63 days | 299 days |
| Months of supply | 1.9 mo | 0.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 99 | 25 |
The verdict
Seasons at Lakeside Forest carries the higher median price — about 10% above Avalon Park Tavares. Homes in Avalon Park Tavares sell faster (63 days on market vs 299). Seasons at Lakeside Forest is the tighter market on inventory (0.5 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Avalon Park Tavares | Seasons at Lakeside Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Tavares | Tavares |
| ZIP | 32778 | 32778 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 31 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 93% of 14 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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 | Seasons at Lakeside Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 16 | 1 |
| Under contract | 6 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $269K to $378K | $490K to $490K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 15 | 0 |
| 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 · Seasons at Lakeside Forest homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Avalon Park Tavares | Seasons at Lakeside Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 567 | 110 |
| Built | 2022–2024 (median 2023) | 2023–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,781 sq ft | 2,053 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 26% | 34% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 33 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Avalon Park Tavares median | Seasons at Lakeside Forest median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $358K (38 sales) | $445K (54 sales) |
| 2025 | $336K (20 sales) | $469K (31 sales) |
| 2026 | $330K (85 sales) | $400K (24 sales) |
Since 2024, Avalon Park Tavares's median sale price is -8% and Seasons at Lakeside Forest's is -10% — Avalon Park Tavares has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Avalon Park Tavares | Seasons at Lakeside Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.4% | 89.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 91% | 92% |
| Typical sold home | 1,828 sq ft | 2,070 sq ft |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Avalon Park Tavares | Seasons at Lakeside Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Avalon Park Tavares is the lower entry point (median $363K vs $400K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Seasons at Lakeside Forest; Avalon Park Tavares trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Avalon Park Tavares (63 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 Seasons at Lakeside Forest more expensive than Avalon Park Tavares?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Seasons at Lakeside Forest is $400,000 versus $363,000 in Avalon Park Tavares, about 10% higher.
Which has newer homes, Avalon Park Tavares or Seasons at Lakeside Forest?
Seasons at Lakeside Forest: its homes were built 2023–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2023 in Avalon Park Tavares (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Seasons at Lakeside Forest. The typical home there is 2,053 sq ft of living area, versus 1,781 sq ft in Avalon Park Tavares.
Which has appreciated more, Avalon Park Tavares or Seasons at Lakeside Forest?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -8% in Avalon Park Tavares and -10% in Seasons at Lakeside Forest (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Avalon Park Tavares — sellers there received 98.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 89.9% in Seasons at Lakeside Forest.
Go deeper on each: Avalon Park Tavares homes, photos & schools · Seasons at Lakeside Forest homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.