GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01
Homes for Sale in TAVARES, FL

Community in TAVARES · Lake County · ZIP 32778
335 homesBuilt 2000–2017
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Tempo
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
70%
Owner-occupied · GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01
235 of 335 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
30%
Non-owner-occupied · GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01
incl. 14% trust or LLC-held · 18% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
335
Homes in the community
335 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 2000
Community established
homes built 2000-2017, median 2006 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 22 in 2007
0.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 335 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Groves At Baytree Ph 01 is a built-out community of 247 homes in Tavares, with construction spread from 2000 to 2017 and a median build year of 2005. That means most of the stock is past its first round of major systems, so condition is what moves price here more than square footage — the median home sits around 1,662 living feet, a fairly consistent footprint. Expect a wide spread between updated homes and those still wearing their original finishes.

With roughly two-thirds of homes homesteaded, this leans owner-occupied and turnover tends to be measured rather than frenzied. For a seller, that means you are competing on presentation and updates, not just listing and waiting. For a buyer, patience pays: the right resale comes up periodically, and knowing what a well-kept comp looks like is the whole game.

Best for

  • Long-term owner-occupants who want a settled, low-turnover community
  • Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home's roof, HVAC, and finish age
  • Value-minded buyers hunting for an updated resale in the mid-1,600 sq ft range

Probably not for

  • Buyers set on new construction or a warranty-fresh build
  • Anyone needing large or highly varied square footage beyond this footprint
  • Investors chasing quick turnover in a heavily owner-occupied community

The market around GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01

GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01 is a small community — 118 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).

The housing mix here is 97% single family residence, 3% ?.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01 specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01 today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01.

Best Buy
Buyers who want an established Tavares community over new construction.
Biggest Risk
The wide age spread (2000–2017) means systems and condition vary sharply.
Sweet Spot
A well-maintained or updated home priced against honest comps.
Avoid If
You need new construction or a broad range of floor plans.

A built-out resale market

The 17-year build window matters. Homes from the early 2000s and homes from 2017 differ meaningfully in age of roof, HVAC, and finishes, even at a similar 1,662-square-foot median footprint. Two listings can look alike on paper and price very differently once you account for what has and hasn't been replaced.

Because inventory here is finite and largely owner-occupied, the community trades on turnover rather than volume. That rewards buyers who move decisively on a clean home and sellers who invest in condition before listing. The homestead share signals a community held for the long term, not flipped.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a built-out community like this, the value is in reading condition against a consistent footprint. We track what actually closes in Groves At Baytree, tell you plainly whether a listing's updates justify its ask, and help sellers spend on the improvements that move a resale in Tavares — not the ones that don't.

GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01 in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want an established Tavares community over new construction.
Biggest advantageA consistent footprint around 1,662 sq ft makes comps easy to read.
Biggest riskThe wide age spread (2000–2017) means systems and condition vary sharply.
Sweet spotA well-maintained or updated home priced against honest comps.
Avoid ifYou need new construction or a broad range of floor plans.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01 sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 335 homes in GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01 (public records).
What share of GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01 is owner-occupied?
70% of GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01 parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01 built?
Homes in GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01 were built between 2000 and 2017, with a median year built of 2006 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01?
Cash buyers took 0% of GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01 sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01?
The best agent for GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01 is one who actively works TAVARES and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for GROVES AT BAYTREE PH 01.
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Long-term owner-occupants who want a settled, low-turnover communityExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home's roof, HVAC, and finish ageExcellent fit
Value-minded buyers hunting for an updated resale in the mid-1,600 sq ft rangeExcellent fit
Buyers set on new construction or a warranty-fresh buildProbably not
Anyone needing large or highly varied square footage beyond this footprintProbably not
Investors chasing quick turnover in a heavily owner-occupied communityProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (8 streets, ZIP 32778))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (125 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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