Hardens
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
All 280 homes for sale in TAVARES, FL · median $329,000 · 262 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, Hardens in Tavares, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $699,000, $438 per square foot, a median 117 days on market, sellers accepting 92% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1945 - 2025 with 1 new construction; none of the 6 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 65 ft). At the median price and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $11,640 ($10,970 with the full homestead exemption).
Hardens is a thin market right now: four active listings against a 24-month supply figure, which tells us that even with so little on the shelf, absorption has been slow. That combination is the real story here, not price. With no community amenities identified from current MLS data, whatever value a given home carries is going to come down to the property itself: condition, lot, updates, layout, not a shared clubhouse or pool.
For a seller, a 24-month supply reading is a signal to price and present carefully, since a buyer-leaning posture means offers will be measured and comparisons will be direct, home to home rather than to a community brand. For a buyer, four listings is not much to choose from, so the opportunity is less about picking off the best deal in a crowded field and more about being ready to act decisively when the right one of those few homes fits.
Hardens right now
🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 67% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 12, 2026. Confidence: Low (3 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated September 22, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Hardens is a small, quiet corner of the Tavares market in Lake County, currently showing very few active listings and a buyer-leaning supply picture, which means patience and direct property evaluation matter more here than chasing community features.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 8 homes in Hardens that have changed hands since 2014, built between 1945 and 2025 (median 1964), with a median living area of about 1,572 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.
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Hardens. Swipe to explore the community.
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Photos from Stellar MLS listings in Hardens; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Who Hardens is best for.
Best for
- A buyer targeting a specific home in Tavares who values negotiating leverage over community perks.
- A seller prepared to price a single, well-presented property against very little direct competition.
- A buyer comfortable with a slower, more deliberate purchase timeline given the current supply picture.
Probably not for
- A buyer expecting shared amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or organized common areas.
- A buyer wanting a wide selection of comparable homes to choose between.
- A seller expecting a fast sale in a market currently showing a 24-month supply.
The market around Hardens
Hardens 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 Hardens specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in HARDENS, TAVARES
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Hardens
Live MLS inventory for Hardens. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Hardens listings as of 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Hardens Tavares Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Hardens Tavares listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 32805 Lake Eustis Drive · $475,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Jul 11, 2026 · listed by Nexthome Lott Premier Realty
- 32739 Lake Eustis Drive · $1,050,000 · 4 bd / 4 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Hickory Hill Realty & Mgt Inc.
Hardens on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Lake County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Tavares Elem · Elementary
- Tavares Middle · Middle
- Tavares High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Hardens listings and can change; always confirm with Lake County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Hardens address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Tavares High High School
The Hardens buying strategy.
If we were buying in Hardens 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 Hardens.
A market defined by scarcity, not competition
With only four active listings, Hardens does not behave like a typical subdivision market where dozens of comparable sales set a clear price rhythm. Instead, each listing effectively sets its own conversation. The 24-month supply figure, paired with a buyer-leaning market band, suggests that recent sales activity has been limited relative to what has been listed, giving buyers more room to negotiate on timeline and terms than they would find in a tighter market.
No community amenities have been identified from current MLS listings, which means this is not a community being marketed on shared features. Anyone evaluating a home here should expect the price conversation to center on the individual property, its condition, its lot, and how it compares to the very small pool of other active listings, rather than on neighborhood-wide perks.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Hardens. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market with only a handful of active listings, missing one, or misjudging how to price and position one, has an outsized effect. We track Hardens closely enough to know when a new listing hits, how it compares to the other three or four options on the table, and how a 24-month supply figure should shape a realistic offer or list strategy.
Hardens 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.
Tools for a Hardens buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Hardens sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Hardens, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Recently off market in Hardens
Homes in Hardens that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 32749 Lake Eustis Drive · off market
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Lake County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Lake County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
18% of homes for sale in ZIP 32778 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-20).
HARDENS Market Scorecard
HARDENS is currently a seller's market. About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,050,000, and homes go under contract in about 118 days.
Typical home value in the 32778 ZIP is $312,096, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2016 (6 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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