Fairview
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
All 265 homes for sale in Tavares, FL · median $325,000 · 255 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 13 closed sales in Fairview Rep in Tavares, FL since 2014, the most recent in December 2025. 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 243 homes for sale today. At that median and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,490 ($4,820 with the full homestead exemption).
What sets price in Fairview Rep is condition and vintage, not a neat product type. With a build range stretching from 1914 to 2024 and a median build year around 1971, you are shopping a genuine mix — early-century homes, mid-century stock, and the occasional new build — often on the same walk. Two homes of similar size can price very differently here depending on what has been updated, so the median tells you the center of gravity, not what any one house will cost.
Posture is measured. This is a small, established pocket of roughly 126 homes rather than a churn-heavy subdivision, and homestead occupancy sits near three-quarters, which tends to hold inventory tight and keep turnover modest. For sellers, that scarcity works in your favor when the home shows well. For buyers, patience and a willingness to underwrite condition matter more than speed.
Figures in this note are as of July 14, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside FairviewHomes 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Fairview Rep is a compact, long-established part of Tavares in Lake County where the housing stock spans more than a century, so no two blocks read quite the same. Median living area lands just over 2,200 square feet, giving most homes real room to work with.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 30 homes in Fairview that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1928 and 2017 (median 1977), with a median living area of about 2,090 sq ft and a typical 3-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.
County records show 10 qualified sales in Fairview across 2024–2025 (5 in 2024, 5 in 2025), median $725,000 — 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 Fairview is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking more established homes with room, comfortable underwriting condition rather than chasing new construction
- Long-hold owner-occupants who value a stable, low-turnover pocket over rapid resale
- Renovation-minded buyers willing to price and plan for updates in older stock
Probably not for
- Buyers who want turnkey, uniform product with predictable pricing
- Investors counting on high inventory and quick flips in a low-turnover area
- Anyone who needs to buy fast and cannot wait for the right listing to surface
The market around Fairview
Fairview 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 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 Fairview specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Fairview buying strategy.
If we were buying in Fairview 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 Fairview.
A century of building on one map
The defining feature is age spread. When the oldest homes date to 1914 and the newest to 2024, you are not buying into a uniform era — you are buying an individual house. That rewards buyers who read a property on its own terms: original character in the older stock, and updated systems or newer construction scattered through. It also means inspection findings will vary widely, and comps deserve a careful eye on vintage and finish, not just square footage.
The homestead share near 74 percent points to an owner-occupied core rather than an investor-driven one. Combined with a home count of only 126, listings here are not constant. That can make well-prepared listings stand out, and it puts a premium on being ready to move when the right one surfaces.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Fairview. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market this varied is priced house by house, not by formula. We know how to weigh a 1971-era home against something built decades on either side, how to underwrite condition instead of guessing at it, and how to position a listing when comparable sales are thin. In a small pocket like Fairview Rep, that local read is the difference between a fair number and a wishful one.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (13 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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Common questions about Fairview
Where is Fairview?
Fairview is a community in Tavares, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 32778.
Are there homes for sale in Fairview right now?
No active listings inside Fairview at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Fairview have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Fairview in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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| Location | Tavares, Lake County, FL · ZIP 32778 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 126 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1914–2024 (median 1971.5) |
| Typical living area | 2,218 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 74% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Fairview key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/fairview-rep, data as of September 20, 2026.
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