Groves/Baytree
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
All 275 homes for sale in Tavares, FL · median $329,000 · 249 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Groves/Baytree Ph Iii in Tavares, FL, the most recent in July 2025. Across Tavares as a whole, 428 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $329,990, 70 median days on market, with 125 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).
There isn't enough current MLS activity in Groves/Baytree Ph III to point to a reliable price signal right now. That in itself is useful information: this is a small, quiet pocket of Tavares rather than a high-turnover community, and pricing here tends to get set home-by-home based on condition, lot, and updates rather than by a visible community-wide trend.
For a buyer, that means doing your own comp work street by street rather than trusting a neighborhood average. For a seller, it means your listing may be the market for a while — pricing and presentation carry more weight when there isn't a steady stream of recent sales to lean on.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Groves/Baytree Ph Iii 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
Groves/Baytree Ph III sits in Tavares, in Lake County, and current MLS data shows no listed community amenities — this reads as a standard residential subdivision rather than an amenity-driven development.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 21 homes in Groves/Baytree that have changed hands since 2015, built between 2000 and 2013 (median 2005), with a median living area of about 1,700 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.
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 Groves/Baytree is best for.
Best for
- Buyers looking for a plain residential setting in Tavares without amenity fees
- Buyers willing to evaluate a home on its own merits rather than lean on community-wide pricing trends
- Sellers comfortable pricing based on direct comps rather than a high-volume sales history
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a clubhouse, pool, or other managed community amenities as part of the purchase
- Buyers who need recent, abundant sales data in-community to feel confident on price
- Sellers expecting quick turnover based on strong recent neighborhood activity
The market around Groves/Baytree
Groves/Baytree 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 Groves/Baytree specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Groves/Baytree buying strategy.
If we were buying in Groves/Baytree 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 Groves/Baytree.
A low-data pocket of Tavares
Some communities in Lake County come with a clear amenity package — a pool, a clubhouse, maintained common areas — that shows up consistently in listing data. Groves/Baytree Ph III does not currently show any of that in the MLS feed, which suggests it's a straightforward neighborhood of individual homes rather than a managed, amenity-anchored community.
That's not a knock — plenty of buyers prefer a plain residential setting without the overhead of shared facilities or the fees that come with them. But it does mean the appeal here is going to be about the house itself and its location in Tavares, not about a lifestyle package. Anyone comparing this to a heavily amenitized community should go in with that distinction clear.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Groves/Baytree. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
When a community has thin MLS history, the value of a broker who will actually go look at the comps — not just run an algorithm — goes up. We'll walk you through what's really sold and been shown nearby in Tavares so you're pricing off real information, not guesswork.
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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.
Tools for a Groves/Baytree buy.
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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 Groves/Baytree sales matched to your home.
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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 2025 (1 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 Groves/Baytree
Where is Groves/Baytree?
Groves/Baytree is a community in Tavares, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 32778.
Are there homes for sale in Groves/Baytree right now?
No active listings inside Groves/Baytree at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Groves/Baytree have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Groves/Baytree in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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