CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH
Homes for Sale in TAVARES, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Chelsea Oaks South is a small, deed-restricted community of 228 homes built out mostly between 2007 and 2022, with a median build year of 2017. That construction window matters more than most stats here: buyers are choosing between homes with over a decade of age spread, so condition and updates inside a similar footprint (median living area of 1,621 square feet) will do more to set value than the community itself.
With only 2 active listings against 24 months of supply, this is a thin, slow-moving market rather than an inactive one. A single recent closing in the tracked window skews the math, but the underlying signal is consistent: sellers should expect a longer runway to find the right buyer, and buyers who do find a listing here have real room to negotiate on price and terms.
CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 50% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).
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Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
A modest, deed-restricted Tavares community built out mostly in the 2010s, where inventory is scarce enough that timing and condition - not competition - tend to drive each deal.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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CHELSEA OAKS SOUTHWho CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH is best for.
Best for
- Buyers focused on a specific, deed-restricted community who are patient enough to wait for the right listing
- Buyers comfortable evaluating homes across a decade-plus construction window and prioritizing condition over new-build status
- Sellers who understand a thin-inventory market means pricing and preparation matter more than speed
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to choose among several active listings at once
- Sellers expecting a quick sale in a market currently running 24 months of supply
- Buyers seeking a large-scale amenity package beyond a playground and standard deed restrictions
The market around CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH
CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH is a small community — 24 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32778, 351 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of TAVARES.
Across Lake County, 3,224 homes are active and 1,105 pending (26% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH, 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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH
Live MLS inventory for CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH. 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.
Active and pending CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH listings as of 2026-08-20, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2007 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Life at CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH
- Playground · reported on 1 of 2 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 1 of 2 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Lake County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Tavares Elem · Elementary
- Tavares Middle · Middle
- Tavares High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH listings and can change; always confirm with Lake County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH address.
The CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH buying strategy.
If we were buying in CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH.
A Small Pool, Slow Currents
With just 228 homes total and only 2 currently listed, Chelsea Oaks South doesn't generate much day-to-day market noise. The 24-month supply figure reflects that thinness as much as any softness in demand - when a market this size has one or two listings, the math behind absorption rates gets exaggerated in both directions. What it does tell a buyer or seller is that this isn't a community where homes move on momentum; each transaction stands largely on its own.
The homes themselves span a construction window from 2007 to 2022, with a median build year of 2017, so most of the stock is a decade or newer without being brand new. At a median living area of 1,621 square feet, this reads as a community of modest, efficient floor plans rather than larger executive homes. A homestead share just over 53.9% suggests the majority of homes are owner-occupied rather than held as rentals or second homes, which tends to support more consistent upkeep across the community over time.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with only 2 active listings, there's no shortcut to knowing the inventory - you have to track it closely and understand what each home's age and condition actually mean for value. We watch small Lake County communities like Chelsea Oaks South closely enough to flag a new listing the moment it hits, and to help sellers price realistically against a 24-month supply backdrop instead of guessing.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH sales matched to your home.
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CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH Market Scorecard
CHELSEA OAKS SOUTH is currently a strong buyer's market. About 24.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $298,500, and homes go under contract in about 146 days.
Typical home value in the 32778 ZIP is $312,096, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| 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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