Chelsea Oaks South
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL

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.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 45 homes in Chelsea Oaks South that have changed hands since 2007, built between 2007 and 2018 (median 2012), with a median living area of about 1,772 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% 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.

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.

Chelsea Oaks South is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32778, 339 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of Tavares.

Across Lake County, 3,179 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 5.1% year over year, with a median 70 days on market. Right now 124 active and 35 pending listings put supply at about 4.3 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 Chelsea Oaks South specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

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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.

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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.

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.

Listings in this community report association dues of about $40 per month ($480 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 6 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.