Royal Harbor vs Seaport Village
Two Lake communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-29.
| Metric | Royal Harbor | Seaport Village |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $342K | $390K |
| Price per sq ft | $178 | $176 |
| Avg days on market | 115 days | 98 days |
| Months of supply | 7.5 mo | 4.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer's Market | Buyer-Leaning Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 32 | 25 |
The verdict
Seaport Village carries the higher median price — about 14% above Royal Harbor. Homes in Seaport Village sell faster (98 days on market vs 115). Seaport Village is the tighter market on inventory (4.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Royal Harbor | Seaport Village | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Lake County, FL | Lake County, FL |
| City / area | Tavares | Tavares |
| ZIP | 32778, 34757 | 32778 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 27 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 94% of 16 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
| Royal Harbor | Seaport Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 20 | 10 |
| Under contract | 3 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $283K to $800K | $335K to $431K |
| Listed in the last 7 days | 0 | 10 |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Royal Harbor homes for sale · Seaport Village homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Royal Harbor | Seaport Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 421 | 2 |
| Built | 1990–2022 (median 2006) | 2024–2024 (median 2024) |
| Typical living area | 1,870 sq ft | 1,938 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 83% | 0% |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 54 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Royal Harbor | Seaport Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.4% | 94.3% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 100% |
| Typical sold home | 1,908 sq ft | 1,938 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
| Royal Harbor | Seaport Village | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Astatula Elem | Tavares Elem |
| Middle | Tavares Middle | Tavares Middle |
| High school | Tavares High | Tavares 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, Royal Harbor is the lower entry point (median $342K vs $390K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Seaport Village; Royal Harbor trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Seaport Village (98 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 Seaport Village more expensive than Royal Harbor?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Seaport Village is $390,000 versus $342,000 in Royal Harbor, about 14% higher.
Which has newer homes, Royal Harbor or Seaport Village?
Seaport Village: its homes were built 2024–2024 with a median year of 2024, versus a median of 2006 in Royal Harbor (Florida DOR assessment roll).
What high schools serve Royal Harbor and Seaport Village?
Listings in Royal Harbor most often report Tavares High; listings in Seaport Village report Tavares High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Royal Harbor homes, photos & schools · Seaport Village homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.