Imperial Terrace
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL

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Community in Tavares · Lake County · ZIP 32778
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 3 closed sales in Imperial Terrace in Tavares, FL since 2005, the most recent in February 2026. 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).

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Imperial Terrace does not carry a published amenity package in current MLS listings, which tells you something on its own: this is a Tavares community where value is set almost entirely by the individual home and lot, not by a clubhouse fee or a shared feature list. Pricing conversations here start with condition, square footage, and how the specific parcel sits in Lake County, not with a community brochure.

Because there is no amenity infrastructure to underwrite or maintain, buyers should expect the usual carrying costs to lean toward taxes and insurance rather than HOA dues, though that should always be confirmed parcel by parcel. For sellers, the absence of a documented amenity story means the listing has to do more work on its own: condition, updates, and presentation carry more of the pricing argument than they would in a community with a pool or gated entry to point to.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Imperial Terrace 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.

11600 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
$168K · 0.0 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft
11600 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
Listed by CARLINO REAL ESTATE GROUP INC
31609 TERRACE DRIVE
$335K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,235 sqft
31609 TERRACE DRIVE
Listed by BHHS FLORIDA REALTY
4316 ABACO DRIVE
$299K · 0.1 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,624 sqft
4316 ABACO DRIVE
Listed by DAVE LOWE REALTY, INC.
4460 MARSH HARBOR DRIVE
$419K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,495 sqft
4460 MARSH HARBOR DRIVE
Listed by ORCHARD BROKERAGE, LLC
4475 CAICOS DRIVE
$225K · 0.2 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,528 sqft
4475 CAICOS DRIVE
Listed by EASY STREET REALTY FLORIDA,INC
11723 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
$115K · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft
11723 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
Listed by CARLINO REAL ESTATE GROUP INC

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Imperial Terrace sits in Tavares, Lake County, without a documented set of shared community amenities in current MLS records, so this reads as a straightforward residential pocket where the home itself, not a community feature list, drives the buying decision.

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.

Best for

  • A buyer focused on Tavares location and a specific home's condition rather than a community amenity list
  • A buyer who wants to minimize exposure to HOA-driven fees and prefers to verify costs at the individual property level
  • A buyer comfortable doing property-specific diligence rather than leaning on a marketed community feature set

Probably not for

  • A buyer whose search criteria require a documented pool, clubhouse, or gated amenity package
  • A buyer who wants an established homeowners association handling shared maintenance and rules
  • A buyer who prefers to shop by community brand rather than evaluate homes individually

The market around Imperial Terrace

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

If we were buying in Imperial Terrace 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 Imperial Terrace.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a Tavares home evaluated on its own condition and lot rather than a bundled amenity package.
Biggest Risk
Limited MLS-documented amenity or community data means more diligence falls on the individual property before an offer.
Sweet Spot
Works well for a buyer prioritizing the home and Lake County location over a clubhouse or shared recreation feature.
Avoid If
Skip it if a resort-style amenity package or an active homeowners association program is a requirement for your search.

A community defined by the home, not the roster

Some Lake County communities are marketed around a pool, a gate, or a clubhouse. Imperial Terrace, based on what current MLS listings show, is not one of them. There is no amenity package showing up in the data, which means any given home's appeal rests on its own condition, layout, and lot rather than on shared infrastructure a buyer is paying into every month.

For a buyer, that shifts the diligence conversation. Instead of asking what the HOA covers, the more useful questions are about the individual property: age of major systems, lot characteristics, and how it compares to what else is available nearby in Tavares. It also means less exposure to HOA rule changes or dues increases, since there is nothing in the record indicating that structure exists here at all. Confirming that directly on any specific listing is still worth doing before writing an offer.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Imperial Terrace. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

When a community's MLS footprint is this lean on amenity detail, the value of a local advisor goes up, not down. We pull the actual listing history and property-level facts for Imperial Terrace rather than relying on a generic community profile, and we tell clients plainly when a detail is unconfirmed instead of filling in gaps with assumption.

Imperial Terrace in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a Tavares home evaluated on its own condition and lot rather than a bundled amenity package.
Biggest advantageNo documented shared amenities likely means fewer recurring community fees to budget around, though this should be confirmed per listing.
Biggest riskLimited MLS-documented amenity or community data means more diligence falls on the individual property before an offer.
Sweet spotWorks well for a buyer prioritizing the home and Lake County location over a clubhouse or shared recreation feature.
Avoid ifSkip it if a resort-style amenity package or an active homeowners association program is a requirement for your search.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • HOA dues reported around $25/month (about $300/yr) · median of 3 MLS listings, most billed monthly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $25 per month ($300 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 3 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, 2026-09.

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 Imperial Terrace sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
A buyer focused on Tavares location and a specific home's condition rather than a community amenity listExcellent fit
A buyer who wants to minimize exposure to HOA-driven fees and prefers to verify costs at the individual property levelExcellent fit
A buyer comfortable doing property-specific diligence rather than leaning on a marketed community feature setExcellent fit
A buyer whose search criteria require a documented pool, clubhouse, or gated amenity packageProbably not
A buyer who wants an established homeowners association handling shared maintenance and rulesProbably not
A buyer who prefers to shop by community brand rather than evaluate homes individuallyProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2005 (3 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 Imperial Terrace

Where is Imperial Terrace?

Imperial Terrace is a community in Tavares, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 32778.

Are there homes for sale in Imperial Terrace right now?

No active listings inside Imperial Terrace at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.

Does Imperial Terrace have an HOA or CDD?

No HOA is on record for Imperial Terrace 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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Imperial Terrace Market Scorecard

No active listings

Imperial Terrace is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Typical home value in the 32778 ZIP is $312,096, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.