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Avalon Park Tavares in Tavares

Avalon Park Tavares Homes for Sale

Established 1988 · Tavares · Lake County

A newer mixed-use master plan in Tavares built around Lake Hermosa, with single-family homes and townhomes near a planned walkable town center.

Mixed-use master planNewer constructionLakeside in Tavares
Live Market Pulse
75/100
Momentum
Seller's Market
Tight supply keeps sellers in control, but dated interiors still trade at a discount, so condition is where buyers win.
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data14 years of closingsLocal renovation analysisUpdated twice daily
LiveMarket PulseStellar MLS
$337K
Median Price
2.7mo
Supply
34days
Avg DOM
Strong
Seller Leverage
$180/sf
Median $/Sqft
n/a
1-Yr Price Change
0now
Distress
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"Avalon Park Tavares is a newer mixed-use master-planned community in Tavares, Lake County, set on roughly 150 acres around Lake Hermosa at Huffstetler Drive and Mount Homer Road. The read is a planned live, work, and play village: production single-family homes and townhomes built in phases by national builders, organized around parks, walking paths, and a planned town center with commercial space. Because this is a newer master plan, the buy is the homesite and the phase: confirm the builder, the floor plan, the lot, any community development district bond on the tax bill, and what the town center has actually delivered versus what is still planned. Comp within Avalon Park Tavares and the surrounding Tavares submarket, and read which phase a home sits in."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

Avalon Park Tavares market snapshot (as of June 24, 2026): the median sale price is about $337K ($180 per sq ft), with homes averaging 34 days on market and 2.7 months of supply, a seller's market. Based on 94 recent closings in live Stellar MLS data.

Avalon Park Tavares is a newer mixed-use master-planned community in Tavares (ZIP 32778), Lake County, developed by Avalon Park Group on roughly 150 acres around Lake Hermosa, near Huffstetler Drive and Mount Homer Road (developer and local reporting).

Reporting describes a phased build of single-family homes and townhomes by national builders such as D.R. Horton and Stanley Martin, with more than 1,100 units planned at full buildout alongside over 15 acres of parks, walking paths, and lakes. Treat counts and the build pace as reported and confirm the current phase.

The concept is a walkable village with a planned town center carrying commercial space; how much of that town center is open versus still planned matters to value, so confirm what has actually delivered.

Because this is a newer master plan, value is homesite and phase specific. Confirm the builder and floor plan, read the lot, check for any community development district bond on the tax bill, and comp within the community and the Tavares submarket before you offer.

Quick Match

Who Avalon Park Tavares is best for.

Best for

  • Buyers who want newer construction in a planned, lakeside village setting in Tavares
  • Buyers who value parks, walking paths, and a planned walkable town center
  • Buyers comfortable with HOA rules and a phased master plan still building out

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want an established community where every amenity is already built
  • Buyers who want a large-acreage or rural homesite
  • Buyers who want to avoid HOA rules or a possible community development district bond
Market Pulse

How Avalon Park Tavares is performing right now

75/100
momentum
Seller's Market
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
2.7Months of supplytight
1Median days on marketdays
10 : 21Under contract vs for salestrong demand
94Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+3%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Avalon Park Tavares listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Avalon Park Tavares buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Avalon Park Tavares

Live MLS inventory for Avalon Park Tavares. 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.

4227 Evernia Road home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 1 daysTop listing
$378,990
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,305 sqft · built 2026
4227 Evernia Road, TAVARES, 32778
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by DR HORTON REALTY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LLC
4005 Valerian Way home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 6 days
$376,990
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,305 sqft · built 2026
4005 Valerian Way, TAVARES, 32778
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by DR HORTON REALTY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LLC
3815 Senna Way home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 1 days
$371,990
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,210 sqft · built 2025
3815 Senna Way, TAVARES, 32778
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3830 Senna Way home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 19 days
$369,990
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 2026
3830 Senna Way, TAVARES, 32778
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3543 Salvia Court home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 47 days
$362,490
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 2026
3543 Salvia Court, TAVARES, 32778
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3525 Salvia Court home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 1 days
$359,490
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 2026
3525 Salvia Court, TAVARES, 32778
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3833 Senna Way home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 1 days
$359,490
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,839 sqft · built 2026
3833 Senna Way, TAVARES, 32778
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3821 Senna Way home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 1 days
$359,490
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,004 sqft · built 2026
3821 Senna Way, TAVARES, 32778
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3501 Salvia Court home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 1 days
$349,490
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 2026
3501 Salvia Court, TAVARES, 32778
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3477 Salvia Court home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 1 days
$347,340
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 2026
3477 Salvia Court, TAVARES, 32778
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
2678 Rowan Street home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 1 days
$339,000
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,623 sqft · built 2023
2678 Rowan Street, TAVARES, 32778
Renovated
Listed by SDLP REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC
2637 Rowan Street home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 394 days
$324,900
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 2021
2637 Rowan Street, TAVARES, 32778
Listed by LPT REALTY, LLC
3044 Jessamine Drive home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 1 days
$276,990
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,451 sqft · built 2026
3044 Jessamine Drive, TAVARES, 32778
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3024 Jessamine Drive home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 1 days
$276,990
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,451 sqft · built 2026
3024 Jessamine Drive, TAVARES, 32778
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3020 Jessamine Drive home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 102 days
$275,490
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,451 sqft · built 2026
3020 Jessamine Drive, TAVARES, 32778
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3000 Jessamine Drive home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 39 days
$273,990
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,451 sqft · built 2026
3000 Jessamine Drive, TAVARES, 32778
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3040 Jessamine Drive home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 1 days
$264,490
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,451 sqft · built 2026
3040 Jessamine Drive, TAVARES, 32778
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3032 Jessamine Drive home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 1 days
$264,490
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,451 sqft · built 2026
3032 Jessamine Drive, TAVARES, 32778
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3028 Jessamine Drive home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 1 days
$264,490
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,451 sqft · built 2026
3028 Jessamine Drive, TAVARES, 32778
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3036 Jessamine Drive home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 2 days
$264,490
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,451 sqft · built 2026
3036 Jessamine Drive, TAVARES, 32778
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3008 Jessamine Drive home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresActive · 102 days
$263,490
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,451 sqft · built 2026
3008 Jessamine Drive, TAVARES, 32778
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3717 Salvia Court home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresPending · 19 days
$387,990
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,305 sqft · built 2026
3717 Salvia Court, TAVARES, 32778
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by DR HORTON REALTY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LLC
3824 Senna Way home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresPending · 10 days
$377,990
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,313 sqft · built 2026
3824 Senna Way, TAVARES, 32778
Strong resaleReno opportunityBest value
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
2557 Shamrock Street home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresPending · 21 days
$359,000
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,528 sqft · built 2023
2557 Shamrock Street, TAVARES, 32778
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by SIM REI
1106 Clay Boulevard home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresPending · 180 days
$342,490
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,839 sqft · built 2025
1106 Clay Boulevard, TAVARES, 32778
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3827 Senna Way home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresPending · 20 days
$327,490
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,589 sqft · built 2026
3827 Senna Way, TAVARES, 32778
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3447 Nettle Loop home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresPending · 34 days
$320,990
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,504 sqft · built 2026
3447 Nettle Loop, TAVARES, 32778
Listed by DR HORTON REALTY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA LLC
3428 Salvia Court home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresPending · 20 days
$319,490
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,589 sqft · built 2026
3428 Salvia Court, TAVARES, 32778
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
1088 Clay Boulevard home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresPending · 39 days
$314,990
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,589 sqft · built 2026
1088 Clay Boulevard, TAVARES, 32778
Strong resaleLakefront
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3016 Jessamine Drive home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresPending · 26 days
$261,990
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,451 sqft · built 2026
3016 Jessamine Drive, TAVARES, 32778
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC
3004 Jessamine Drive home for sale in Avalon Park TavaresPending · 33 days
$261,990
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,451 sqft · built 2026
3004 Jessamine Drive, TAVARES, 32778
Reno opportunityBest value
Listed by SM FLORIDA BROKERAGE LLC

Active and pending Avalon Park Tavares listings as of 2026-06-24, priced high to low. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.. Tap any home to ask about it.

Interactive Map

Avalon Park Tavares on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The location is the everyday-convenience case: shopping, schools, and the major roads are all a manageable drive.

Drive times from Avalon Park Tavares. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact start point.

Downtown Tavares / Wooton Park seaplane base~10 min · approximate
Downtown Mount Dora~15 to 20 min · approximate
Eustis~10 to 15 min · approximate
Leesburg~15 to 20 min · approximate
Florida Turnpike / SR 429 corridor~25 to 35 min · approximate
Orlando~45 to 60 min · approximate, traffic dependent

Distances and drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Avalon Park Tavares (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Lake County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Avalon Park Tavares is served by Lake County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Avalon Park Tavares address.

The takeaway

What actually shapes value at Avalon Park Tavares, sourced and dated. We do not publish rumor.

Recent Developments in Avalon Park Tavares

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Avalon Park Tavares, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishThe structural story is a newer phased master plan around Lake Hermosa with a planned town center. The watch items are the homesite and phase, any community development district bond, builder and plan, and how much of the town center has delivered. Comp within the community.

Phased master plan and planned town center

NeutralValue depends on the phase and on how much of the planned town center and parks are actually built; confirm what has delivered versus what is still planned. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Phased master plan and planned town center

Newer construction by national builders

BullishNewer homes by established builders can mean lower near-term maintenance, but confirm warranty, builder, and the specific plan and lot. impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Newer construction by national builders

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Avalon Park Tavares, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. 2018
    Development

    Avalon Park Group preps lakeside Tavares project

    Reporting describes Avalon Park Group preparing initial home lots for a mixed-use lakeside development in Tavares, a smaller version of its Orlando-area Avalon Park concept. Treat planning details as reported and confirm current status. Why it matters: A planned live, work, and play village; value still turns on the homesite, the phase, and what the town center delivers. Source

  2. 2020
    Construction

    Construction starts on residential units

    Local reporting describes Avalon Park Tavares starting construction on residential units with national builders including D.R. Horton and Stanley Martin across phases. Confirm the current phase and builder for a specific home. Why it matters: Phased delivery means the phase a home sits in shapes both finishes and proximity to completed amenities. Source

  3. 2025
    Development

    Second phase progressing

    Reporting describes the mixed-use Avalon Park Tavares development progressing through its second phase with additional single-family homes and townhomes. Treat unit counts as reported and confirm current buildout. Why it matters: An actively building master plan; confirm what is delivered versus planned before you anchor value. Source

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

The Strategy

The Avalon Park Tavares buying strategy.

If we were buying in Avalon Park Tavares, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Confirm the builder and plan, who built or is building the home, the floor plan, and the warranty status.

2

Check for a community development district bond, since newer master plans often carry a CDD line on the tax bill; confirm per parcel.

3

Read the homesite and phase, the lot, the orientation, proximity to Lake Hermosa, parks, and completed amenities.

4

Confirm what the town center has delivered, versus what is still planned, since that shapes the walkable promise.

5

Comp within Avalon Park Tavares, and the Tavares submarket, reading the phase, not a countywide average.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A well-placed homesite in a delivered phase, near parks or the lake, priced to its lot, plan, and carrying cost.
Biggest Risk
Underbudgeting a community development district bond or HOA, or paying for a town center that is still mostly planned.
Best Lot
The lot, its phase, and proximity to Lake Hermosa, parks, and completed amenities shape value here.
Smart Timing
Confirm the HOA, any CDD bond, and the delivered amenities before you write.
Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Avalon Park Tavares is a newer mixed-use master-planned community in Tavares (32778), Lake County, developed by Avalon Park Group on roughly 150 acres around Lake Hermosa near Huffstetler Drive and Mount Homer Road. Reporting describes a phased build of single-family homes and townhomes by national builders, with more than 1,100 units planned at buildout alongside parks, walking paths, lakes, and a planned town center with commercial space. As a newer master plan it carries an HOA and may carry a community development district bond on the tax bill; confirm per parcel. Homes are zoned to Lake County public schools by address; verify zoning with the district. Confirm the builder, plan, lot, and delivered amenities for the specific home.

Avalon Park Tavares Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Avalon Park Tavares.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Avalon Park Tavares today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

Entry: townhomes and smaller plans
$258K to $315K

The most attainable product is townhomes and smaller single-family plans. Read the lot, the phase, and the carrying cost before assuming value.

Lowest entry
Mid: core single-family plans
$315K to $370K

The core is mid-size single-family homes on standard lots. Plan, condition, phase, and proximity to amenities separate these more than size alone.

Most inventory
High: larger plans and premium lots
$370K to $390K

The top end is larger floor plans and premium lots near the lake or parks. These trade on the homesite and finish level.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$337K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

$258K to $315K
Entry: townhomes and smaller plans
The most attainable product is townhomes and smaller single-family plans. Read the lot, the phase, and the carrying cost before assuming value.
$315K to $370K
Mid: core single-family plans
The core is mid-size single-family homes on standard lots. Plan, condition, phase, and proximity to amenities separate these more than size alone.
$370K to $390K
High: larger plans and premium lots
The top end is larger floor plans and premium lots near the lake or parks. These trade on the homesite and finish level.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Avalon Park Tavares, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Updated homes ask about 14% more per square foot than original-condition homes, and they tend to sell faster. In an all-resale market, condition is the single biggest swing in value, which is why reading the renovation math is the whole game.

Asking price per square foot
Renovated$209
Original$184
Median days on market
Renovated1
Original14

From current Avalon Park Tavares listings (renovated 1, original 30); condition inferred from listing descriptions, asking not closed figures. The exact number depends on a specific home's updates, lot, and view, which is the read we do before you offer.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The trap here is a beautifully staged original-condition home. Staging is cheap; a roof, HVAC, and a full modernization are not. We price the real renovation before you fall for the listing photos, because in an all-resale market that number is the difference between a deal and the most expensive house on the street.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Avalon Park Tavares holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

No CDD on the tax billStrong
Central Tavares locationStrong
Scarce, established homesitesStrong
Established, in-demand locationPositive
All-resale 1990s conditionManage it

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Avalon Park Tavares

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Avalon Park Tavares1

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Avalon Park Tavares2

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Avalon Park Tavares3

Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Avalon Park Tavares4

Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

Avalon Park Tavares5

Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The newer construction and the planned village are priced into every Avalon Park Tavares listing. The deal is won on the homesite, the phase, and the real carrying cost, HOA and any CDD, not the sticker.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.5B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.4/10
Renovation Risk4.0/10
Location Efficiency7.6/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.1/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.4/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Avalon Park Tavares is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.
About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • The lot and its phase shape value more than raw size here.
  • Proximity to Lake Hermosa, parks, and completed amenities matters.
  • Newer stock means condition is strong; confirm builder and warranty.

In a newer master plan like Avalon Park Tavares, the homesite, the phase it sits in, and proximity to Lake Hermosa, parks, and completed amenities set value, with the HOA and any community development district bond shaping cost. Compare a home against the closest sale within the community and the Tavares submarket, read the phase and the delivered amenities, and confirm the builder, plan, and carrying cost before the finishes.

The 15-Second Verdict

Avalon Park Tavares in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want newer construction in a planned, lakeside village in Tavares with parks and a planned walkable town center.
Strong onNewer homes by national builders, lakeside setting around Lake Hermosa, parks and walking paths, and a planned town center.
WatchAny community development district bond, the HOA, the phase a home sits in, and how much of the town center has actually delivered.
Not forBuyers who want an established, fully built community, a large rural homesite, or no HOA and no possible CDD bond.
The edgeThe planned village and newer stock are the draw; matching the right homesite in a delivered phase at the right carrying cost is the find.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • HOA community; confirm dues and what they cover.
  • Check for a community development district bond per parcel.
  • Amenities and town center are being built in phases.
  • The phase and lot shape value here.
  • Comp within Avalon Park Tavares and the Tavares submarket.

Avalon Park Tavares carries an HOA, and as a newer master plan it may also carry a community development district bond on the tax bill; treat any figure as reported and confirm the HOA dues, what they cover, and any CDD assessment per parcel before you offer.

HOA dues in a master plan like this typically cover common areas, parks, and shared amenities; confirm precisely what is included, what the owner maintains, and whether a CDD bond applies to the specific homesite.

The amenity story is parks, walking paths, lakes, and a planned town center rather than a private club. Confirm which amenities and town center elements are actually open versus still planned.

Run Your Numbers

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The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Avalon Park Tavares

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Your buyer is weighing newer construction, the lakeside village, and the carrying cost, so sell the specifics: the homesite, the phase, the plan and condition, the delivered amenities, and a clear HOA and CDD picture.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Avalon Park Tavares, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Avalon Park Tavares, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

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How much local inventory is already under contract

32% of homes for sale in Avalon Park Tavares 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 (2026-06-24).

Avalon Park Tavares Market Scorecard

Seller's market

Avalon Park Tavares is currently a seller's market. About 2.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $339,000, and homes go under contract in about 1 days.

2.7
Months supply
$339,000
Median list
$337,245
Median sold
$185
Per sqft
1
Days on mkt
21/10/94
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32778 ZIP is $312,823, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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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

What is Avalon Park Tavares?
A newer mixed-use master-planned community in Tavares, Lake County, developed by Avalon Park Group around Lake Hermosa, with single-family homes, townhomes, and a planned walkable town center.
Who developed Avalon Park Tavares?
Avalon Park Group is the developer, with homes built in phases by national builders such as D.R. Horton and Stanley Martin. Confirm the builder for the specific home.
Where is Avalon Park Tavares located?
In Tavares (ZIP 32778), Lake County, near Huffstetler Drive and Mount Homer Road, set around Lake Hermosa, a short drive from downtown Tavares and Mount Dora.
What kinds of homes are in Avalon Park Tavares?
Reporting describes single-family homes and townhomes built in phases. Confirm the builder, floor plan, and phase for the specific home.
Does Avalon Park Tavares have an HOA?
Yes. As a master plan it carries an HOA. Confirm the dues, what they cover, and the rules for the specific home.
Does Avalon Park Tavares have a CDD?
Newer master plans in the area often carry a community development district bond on the tax bill. Confirm whether a CDD applies to the specific parcel before you assume the carrying cost.
Is the town center built?
A walkable town center with commercial space is planned and being delivered in phases. Confirm what is actually open versus still planned before you anchor value.
How far is Avalon Park Tavares from Orlando?
Roughly 45 to 60 minutes by car depending on the route and traffic. Drive times are approximate.
Is Avalon Park Tavares near the water?
Yes, the community is set around Lake Hermosa with parks, walking paths, and lakes. Confirm a specific home's proximity to the water.
What schools serve Avalon Park Tavares?
It is zoned to Lake County public schools by address; assignments change, so verify the exact zoned schools with the district. A charter school has also been reported for the development.
Is Avalon Park Tavares a good investment?
Newer construction in a planned village supports demand, but value is homesite and phase specific. Confirm the HOA, any CDD bond, and the delivered amenities and read the lot before deciding.
What should I check before buying in Avalon Park Tavares?
The builder and plan, any community development district bond, the HOA, the homesite and phase, and how much of the town center and amenities have actually delivered.
Should I use the listing agent to buy in Avalon Park Tavares?
No. The listing agent works for the seller. Where the phase, the homesite, and the carrying cost swing value, having your own representation is the highest-leverage decision you make.
The Verdict

Should you buy in Avalon Park Tavares?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

You want newer construction in a planned, lakeside village in TavaresExcellent fit
You value parks, walking paths, and a planned walkable town centerExcellent fit
You are comfortable with HOA rules and a master plan still building outExcellent fit
You want an established community where every amenity is already builtProbably not
You want a large-acreage or rural homesiteProbably not
You want to avoid HOA rules or a possible community development district bondProbably not

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