Avalon Park Tavares vs Silver Lake Pointe
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-12.
| Metric | Avalon Park Tavares | Silver Lake Pointe |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $356K | $330K |
| Price per sq ft | $180 | $170 |
| Avg days on market | 85 days | 110 days |
| Months of supply | 1.9 mo | 3.2 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 96 | 26 |
The verdict
Avalon Park Tavares carries the higher median price — about 8% above Silver Lake Pointe. Homes in Avalon Park Tavares sell faster (85 days on market vs 110). Avalon Park Tavares is the tighter market on inventory (1.9 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Avalon Park Tavares | Silver Lake Pointe | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Tavares | Leesburg |
| ZIP | 32778 | 34788 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 30 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 22 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
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 | Silver Lake Pointe | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 7 |
| Under contract | 6 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $259K to $378K | $290K to $339K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 13 | 7 |
| 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 · Silver Lake Pointe homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Avalon Park Tavares | Silver Lake Pointe | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 567 | 34 |
| Built | 2022–2024 (median 2023) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,781 sq ft | 1,812 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 26% | 12% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 128 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Avalon Park Tavares median | Silver Lake Pointe median |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $358K (38 sales) | $336K (13 sales) |
| 2025 | $336K (20 sales) | $340K (29 sales) |
| 2026 | $330K (85 sales) | $326K (22 sales) |
Since 2024, Avalon Park Tavares's median sale price is -8% and Silver Lake Pointe's is -3% — Silver Lake Pointe has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Avalon Park Tavares | Silver Lake Pointe | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 98.4% | 98.7% |
| New-construction share of sales | 91% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,828 sq ft | 1,839 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 | Silver Lake Pointe | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Eustis Elem | Treadway Elem |
| Middle | Eustis Middle | Oak Park Middle |
| High school | Eustis High School | Leesburg High |
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, Silver Lake Pointe is the lower entry point (median $330K vs $356K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Silver Lake Pointe; Avalon Park Tavares trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Avalon Park Tavares (85 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 Silver Lake Pointe?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Avalon Park Tavares is $356,000 versus $330,000 in Silver Lake Pointe, about 8% higher.
Which has newer homes, Avalon Park Tavares or Silver Lake Pointe?
Silver Lake Pointe: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2023 in Avalon Park Tavares (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, Avalon Park Tavares or Silver Lake Pointe?
From 2024 to 2026 the median sale price rose -8% in Avalon Park Tavares and -3% in Silver Lake Pointe (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
What high schools serve Avalon Park Tavares and Silver Lake Pointe?
Listings in Avalon Park Tavares most often report Eustis High School; listings in Silver Lake Pointe report Leesburg High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Avalon Park Tavares homes, photos & schools · Silver Lake Pointe homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.