Deacon Shores
Homes for Sale in Groveland, FL
All 239 homes for sale in Groveland, FL · median $399,990 · 214 homes for sale in 34736 · Lake County homes for sale
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Deacon Shores is a community in Groveland, Lake County, FL (ZIP 34736). Across Groveland as a whole, 319 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $372,113, 46 median days on market, with 71 homes for sale today. At that median and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,190 ($5,520 with the full homestead exemption).
What defines Deacon Shores is an expected entry point in the mid $300,000s for a 1,700+ sq ft rear-garage townhome with no CDD. The ZIP median list price is $400,000 across 235 homes, so the expected start is a comparison point, not a statement about the whole market.
Because the pricing is described as expected, confirm in writing what the introductory price covers, how long it applies and which units qualify. Also get the HOA dues and scope, the deposit and refund terms, incentives and conditions, and a dated completion estimate. The bungalow price has not been given at all.
The 60-Second Overview
Deacon Shores is a Highland Homes community off West Libby Road in Groveland, Lake County, Florida (ZIP 34736), offering townhomes and a limited number of detached bungalows. It is listed as coming soon, so this is a pre-launch page and no homes are for sale yet. The townhomes are three bedrooms with 1,700+ sq ft and a rear 2-car garage, with introductory pricing expected to start in the mid $300,000s. The builder states there is no CDD. Planned amenities are a dog park, open spaces, pocket parks and walking trails. For market context, Groveland shows 239 homes for sale at a median list price of $399,990, and ZIP 34736 shows 235 at a median of $400,000. HOA dues have not been published.
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 market around Deacon Shores
In ZIP 34736 (Groveland), 763 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $372K ($190/sq ft), down 1.3% year over year, with a median 43 days on market. Right now 72 active and 23 pending listings put supply at about 4.5 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 34736 housing market and the Lake County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Deacon Shores specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Who Deacon Shores is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a townhome without CDD fees.
- Buyers who like a rear 2-car garage layout.
- Buyers who can wait for introductory pricing to be confirmed.
Probably not for
- Buyers who need a detached home on a large lot.
- Buyers who need a firm opening date.
- Buyers who want HOA dues known before engaging.
Deacon Shores: what we know so far
Deacon Shores is not selling yet. There are no active listings and no recorded resales, so every number on this page comes from public records, county approvals and builder announcements, and is dated. We re-verify status on every rebuild.
| Builders | Highland Homes |
|---|---|
| Community type | Townhomes and bungalows |
| ZIP | 34736 |
| County | Lake County, Florida |
| Status | coming soon |
| Pricing | Townhome introductory pricing expected to start in the mid $300,000s |
| CDD | no |
| School district | Lake County Schools |
| Amenities (per builder) | dog park, open spaces, pocket parks, walking trails |
| Builder page | highlandhomes.org |
| Last verified | October 8, 2026 |
| Sources | highlandhomes.org (October 8, 2026) |
Status note: Highland Homes coming-soon community off West Libby Road in Groveland with 1,700+ sq ft three-bedroom townhomes (rear 2-car garage) and a limited number of detached bungalows; no CDD per builder.
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Recent Developments in Deacon Shores
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Deacon Shores, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Builder Activity
Deacon Shores: Coming soon (Highland Homes)
Highland Homes coming-soon community off West Libby Road in Groveland with 1,700+ sq ft three-bedroom townhomes (rear 2-car garage) and a limited number of detached bungalows; no CDD per builder.
What it may mean for the marketBuilder timelines and pricing change; confirm current status, release schedule and fees with the builder before relying on them.
Source: highlandhomes.org
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 Deacon Shores buying strategy.
If we were buying in Deacon Shores 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 Deacon Shores.
Rear-garage townhomes off West Libby Road
Deacon Shores is off West Libby Road in Groveland, ZIP 34736, in Lake County. The builder is Highland Homes, and the community is listed as coming soon.
The core product is a three-bedroom townhome of 1,700+ sq ft with a rear 2-car garage, alongside a limited number of detached bungalows. Introductory townhome pricing is expected to start in the mid $300,000s. The builder reports no CDD, and the amenity plan lists a dog park, open spaces, pocket parks and walking trails.
Not yet confirmed: the home count, HOA dues, bungalow pricing and the opening date. Highland Homes' Deacon Shores page is the source to watch, and a written price list is the proof.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Deacon Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
We watch Highland Homes releases around Groveland and can tell you when introductory pricing is actually published. We also keep Lake County alternatives lined up so the mid $300,000s expectation can be compared with homes you can tour today.
With a contract in hand, we go through the deposit, the introductory price terms, HOA language and the completion clause with you. It is free to you, since the builder pays.
Deacon Shores in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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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Data sources & freshness
| Community record | public records & builder filings listing records: the community is present in the MLS feed; no closed sale is on record in our archive yet, so no price statistics are shown |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of public records & builder filings 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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