Baytree
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
All 275 homes for sale in Tavares, FL · median $326,000 · 268 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 35 closed sales in Baytree Ph Ii in Tavares, FL since 2007, the most recent in February 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $215,000 to $262,000 (median $230,000), on homes of 1,111 to 1,344 sq ft. Across Tavares as a whole, 435 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $329,990, 69 median days on market, with 254 homes for sale today. At that median and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,830 ($3,160 with the full homestead exemption).
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Baytree Ph II is an established Tavares community of 217 homes built between 1990 and 2023, with the bulk dating to the mid-1990s and a median living area of about 1,442 square feet. Price here is driven less by lot premiums or new construction and more by condition and updates — with a housing stock that has been standing for roughly three decades, the gap between a maintained, updated home and a dated one is where the real dollars move.
The median year built near 1996 tells you most of this inventory is at the age where roofs, HVAC, and systems either have been addressed or are due. Buyers should read every listing through that lens; sellers who have documented recent work can defend their number, while those who haven't should expect scrutiny. With closings data limited to a single-window snapshot, we're not going to pretend to a precise trend line — the smart posture is to price and shop against comparable condition, not headline averages.
Figures in this note are as of July 13, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside BaytreeHomes for Sale in Tavares, FL right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
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The 60-Second Overview
Baytree Ph II is a mid-sized, largely built-out neighborhood in Tavares where the homes are modest in footprint and the age of the stock makes condition the single biggest variable in value.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 80 homes in Baytree that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1990 and 2006 (median 1996), with a median living area of about 1,482 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 68% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
County records show 18 qualified sales in Baytree across 2024–2025 (9 in 2024, 9 in 2025), median $262,000 — the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Baytree is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a modest, single-owner-era home they intend to occupy long term
- Value-minded buyers willing to update a dated home to build equity through condition
- Buyers prioritizing a settled, low-churn Tavares neighborhood over new-build finishes
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a large-footprint or newly built home
- Buyers unwilling to budget for roof, HVAC, or systems on an older home
- Investors chasing high turnover and rental churn in a heavily owner-occupied community
The market around Baytree
Baytree is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32778, 343 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a slower corner of Tavares.
Across Lake County, 3,234 homes are active and 1,077 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32778 (Tavares), 713 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330K ($183/sq ft), down 4.9% year over year, with a median 69 days on market. Right now 131 active and 35 pending listings put supply at about 4.4 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32778 housing market and the Lake County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Baytree specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Baytree buying strategy.
If we were buying in Baytree today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Baytree.
An owner-occupied, condition-driven pocket
Roughly 82.5% of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which points to a community held mostly by owner-occupants rather than investors or short-term holders. That tends to translate into steadier upkeep and less churn, but it also means inventory can be thin — when you find the right home in the right condition, hesitation is expensive.
The build range runs from 1990 to 2023, so there is some variation, but the median near 1996 and a median size around 1,442 square feet define the core of what trades here: right-sized, single-story-era homes rather than large or new-build product. Expect a wide spread in asking prices tied almost entirely to how much updating a given home has seen. Budget for inspection, and weigh the cost of deferred maintenance into any offer.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Baytree. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a condition-driven market like Baytree Ph II, the number on the listing tells you less than the condition behind it. We walk the systems, read the updates against the home's age, and price your offer or your listing against genuinely comparable properties — not a blended average that hides the difference between a renovated home and one that still needs work.
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| Location | Tavares, Lake County, FL · ZIP 32778 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 217 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1990–2023 (median 1996.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,442 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 82% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2007 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Baytree key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/baytree-ph-ii, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Baytree Ph Ii, Tavares
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Recent Developments in Baytree Ph Ii
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Baytree Ph Ii, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Parks & Amenities
Groveland takes ownership of historic downtown train depot
The city now owns its 101-year-old downtown depot after nearly 20 years of effort and has budgeted $500,000 for a first restoration phase starting in 2027. Long-term plans include an event space, a brick plaza, a downtown gateway and links to nearby trails.
What it may mean for the marketA restored depot and plaza would add a public gathering space and trail connection to downtown Groveland. The project is about 21 miles southwest of Baytree Ph Ii, elsewhere in Lake County.
Source: ClickOrlando (WKMG) - October 2026Civic
Eustis weighs land-use change for waterfront Community Center as second redevelopment offer arrives
The city proposes changing the 601 Northshore Drive Community Center parcel from Public Institution to Commercial Business District, with first-reading hearings set for Nov. 5. A roughly $70 million Aquilo Waterfront District concept with a boutique hotel, residences and restaurants is under review, and the city confirmed a second proposal. No sale or developer selection has been approved.
What it may mean for the marketA commercial designation on the Lake Eustis waterfront could open the door to hotel, dining and housing uses downtown, while any change to Community Center access remains undecided. The project is about 4 miles northwest of Baytree Ph Ii, elsewhere in Lake County.
Source: ClickOrlando (WKMG) - October 2026Retail & Dining
Pinsa Fire plans Roman-style pinsa restaurant on West Main Street in Leesburg
State permit records show Pinsa Fire planning a restaurant at 404 W. Main St., with the owner targeting a spring 2027 opening. It would be the concept's second location, after Clermont, and its first in Lake County's Leesburg.
What it may mean for the marketA new independent restaurant would add a dining option in downtown Leesburg by spring 2027. The project is about 14 miles west of Baytree Ph Ii, elsewhere in Lake County.
Source: What Now Orlando - September 2026Development
Lake County approves 2,241-acre Panther Run rezoning for up to 2,624 homes near Clermont
The Lake County Commission voted 3-1 on Sept. 1 to rezone about 2,241 acres in the Wellness Way area, north of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, for GT Homes. The planned unit development allows up to 2,624 residential units and more than 1 million square feet of non-residential space, with sites reserved for a future public high school and public safety facilities. Plans include extending County Road 455 and about 11 miles of public trails.
What it may mean for the marketThe plan adds long-term housing supply, employment space and new connector roads in south Lake County, with infrastructure planned ahead of residential growth. The project is about 27 miles south of Baytree Ph Ii, elsewhere in Lake County.
Source: Clermont Sun - August 2026Parks & Amenities
Lake County approves buying 11 miles of CSX rail corridor for Wekiva Trail extension
Lake County commissioners voted to buy an 11-mile CSX rail corridor to extend the Wekiva Trail from Sorrento toward Mount Dora, Eustis and Leesburg. Property costs exceed $20 million, funded by the Lake Forever bond, an expected Florida Communities Trust grant and other sources. The final purchase agreement waits on the outcome of the November property tax amendment.
What it may mean for the marketA continuous trail linking Sorrento, Mount Dora, Eustis and Leesburg would add recreation and non-car connections across north Lake County. The site is about 6 miles east of Baytree Ph Ii.
Source: Spectrum News 13 - March 2025Development
Lake County approves rezoning for the Wolf Branch Innovation District near Mount Dora
Lake County approved a rezoning for the Wolf Branch Innovation District, a large mixed-use employment district planned near Mount Dora and State Road 46, clearing the way for a long-term jobs and commercial hub in east Lake County.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment and mixed-use district near Mount Dora points to long-term job growth in east Lake County, a structural demand driver for housing in the surrounding area. The site is about 3 miles east of Baytree Ph Ii.
Source: GrowthSpotter
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32778)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2007 (35 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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