Imperial Mobile Terrace
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL

Imperial Mobile Terrace is a compact, established community in Tavares, Lake County, where homes range from early-1970s originals to brand-new 2024 builds. About two-thirds of owners hold a homestead exemption, which points to a largely owner-occupied stretch rather than a rental-heavy one.

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 3 qualified sales in Imperial Mobile Terrace across 2024–2024, median $300,000 — 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.

Imperial Mobile Terrace 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 Imperial Mobile Terrace specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

The defining feature here is the build range: 1971 to 2024. That five-decade spread inside 149 homes tells you the community has seen ongoing replacement and rebuilding rather than a single construction era. A newer unit and a half-century-old one can trade very differently, so the median build year of 1977 is a midpoint, not a description of what you will actually tour.

The homestead share of roughly 65% suggests a stable, mostly owner-occupied base. That matters for anyone weighing this as a primary residence versus an investment — turnover and rental supply are likely limited, and pricing leans on the individual home's updates and living space, which sits at a modest 1,296-square-foot median.

In a community this small with this much age variation, the neighborhood average tells you almost nothing about a specific home. We price and evaluate unit by unit — matching a 1970s original against a recent rebuild, reading updates against original condition, and helping you avoid overpaying for a vintage that a headline median can disguise.

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.