Imperial Mobile Terrace
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
All 262 homes for sale in TAVARES, FL · median $325,500 · 253 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, Imperial Mobile Terrace 5Th Add in Tavares, FL has 1 home for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 23 closed sales in Imperial Mobile Terrace 5Th Add in Tavares, FL since 2005, the most recent in July 2026. 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 132 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).
| Location | TAVARES, Lake County, FL · ZIP 32778 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 43 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1978–1984 (median 1980) |
| Typical living area | 1,152 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Golf Carts OK |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $189,999 · 12.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 60% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Imperial Mobile Terrace 5Th Add key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/imperial-mobile-terrace-5th-add-tavares, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Imperial Mobile Terrace: 1 new listing (median asking $165,000). As of October 12, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Imperial Mobile Terrace is a 64-home manufactured/mobile home community built out between 1978 and 1989, with a median build year of 1980. The housing stock is compact, with a median living area of 1,200 square feet, which puts a hard ceiling on what any given unit can command relative to site-built homes in Tavares.
There are zero active listings as of this snapshot, so there is no current inventory to read for pricing or pace. A homestead share of 57.8% tells you a majority of these homes are owner-occupied primary residences rather than rentals or investment holdings, which tends to support steadier turnover and more consistent upkeep across the community than you'd see in a rental-heavy park.
Imperial Mobile Terrace right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 12.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.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 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated October 12, 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
Imperial Mobile Terrace 5th Add is a small, established mobile home community in Tavares built almost entirely in a single decade (1978-1989), giving it a consistent housing stock rather than a mix of eras.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 163 homes in Imperial Mobile Terrace that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1963 and 2021 (median 1970), with a median living area of about 1,080 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout. 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 5 qualified sales in Imperial Mobile Terrace across 2024 - 2025 (4 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $170,000 - 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 Imperial Mobile Terrace is best for.
Best for
- A buyer prioritizing a smaller, easier-to-maintain home over square footage
- Someone comfortable with mobile/manufactured home ownership structures and willing to verify land vs. park lease terms
- A buyer who wants a settled, single-era build community rather than mixed vintages
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants shared community amenities like a pool or clubhouse, since none are identified here
- Anyone needing a home well above 1,200 square feet
- A buyer expecting active listings to compare prices against right now, given zero currently on the market
The market around Imperial Mobile Terrace
Imperial Mobile Terrace is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32778, 343 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a slower corner of Tavares.
Across Lake County, 3,234 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 Imperial Mobile Terrace specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Imperial Mobile Terrace 5Th Add, 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 Imperial Mobile Terrace
Live MLS inventory for Imperial Mobile Terrace. 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 Imperial Mobile Terrace listings as of 2026-10-09, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Imperial Mobile Terrace 5Th Add Tavares Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Imperial Mobile Terrace 5Th Add Tavares listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 695 Buccaneer Boulevard · $165,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Hubbard Hansen
The Imperial Mobile Terrace buying strategy.
If we were buying in Imperial Mobile Terrace 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Imperial Mobile Terrace.
A tight, uniform pocket of Tavares
With only 64 homes and a build window spanning just eleven years, this community reads as a single, cohesive development rather than a patchwork of additions over time. The median 1,200 square foot footprint is consistent with the mobile home format and means buyers here are shopping a narrower size range than in most site-built subdivisions nearby.
No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so this is a community valued on the home itself and its site, not on shared recreational infrastructure. With zero active listings at the moment, anyone tracking this community should expect thin, intermittent inventory rather than a steady flow of comparable sales to watch.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Imperial Mobile Terrace. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A community this small, with no active listings and no recent comparable sales to lean on, requires someone who tracks off-MLS activity and knows how mobile home ownership structures (land, park, or co-op) affect value here. We do that legwork before you make an offer, not after.
Imperial Mobile Terrace in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $50/month (about $600/yr) · median of 60 MLS listings, most billed monthly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $50 per month ($600 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 60 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
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 Imperial Mobile Terrace 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 Imperial Mobile Terrace sales matched to your home.
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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.
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16% 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 (2026-10-10).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 9, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32778)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (23 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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