Imperial Village
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
All 263 homes for sale in Tavares, FL · median $329,000 · 252 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 17 closed sales in Imperial Village in Tavares, FL since 2004, the most recent in August 2023. 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 | 100 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1971–2015 (median 1996.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,272 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 71% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2023; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Imperial Village key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/imperial-village, data as of September 20, 2026.
Imperial Village is a small, established pocket in Tavares — 100 homes built between 1971 and 2015, with the median vintage right around 1996. That spread matters: you're not looking at a uniform tract where every house trades in lockstep. Price here is driven far more by condition and updates than by any single number, because a 1970s home and a 2010s home can sit on the same street. Living space runs compact, with a median near 1,272 square feet, so this is a market where a renovated interior does real work on value.
The homestead share sits above 70%, which points to a community held largely by owner-occupants rather than churned by short-term flips. Practically, that tends to mean steadier inventory and fewer distressed listings, but it also means the homes that do come up vary widely in how they've been maintained. For a buyer, underwrite the specific house, not the ZIP. For a seller, the update gap is your lever — condition is what separates one asking price from another here.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Imperial VillageHomes for Sale in Tavares, FL 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
A compact, owner-occupied enclave in Tavares where the housing stock spans four decades, so the real story is condition-by-condition rather than a single price band.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 17 homes in Imperial Village that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1997 and 2004 (median 2003), with a median living area of about 1,274 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.
County records show 10 qualified sales in Imperial Village across 2024–2025 (7 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $195,000 — 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 Village is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking an efficient, lower-maintenance footprint with manageable carrying costs
- Value-minded buyers willing to trade dated finishes for a renovation opportunity at the right price
- Long-hold owner-occupants who want an established, stable Tavares pocket over a high-churn subdivision
Probably not for
- Buyers who need substantially more than ~1,272 square feet of living space
- Buyers wanting a uniformly new-construction community with consistent finishes
- Investors chasing high turnover and frequent flip inventory in a heavily owner-occupied enclave
The market around Imperial Village
Imperial Village 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 Village specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Imperial Village by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Imperial Village subdivision: 11 homes on record; built 2002–2004; typical size about 1,338 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | $135,000 |
| 2010 | 3 | $105,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | $104,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | $86,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | $139,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | $250,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $250,000 on 2023-08-18.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
Housing distress & ownership in Imperial Village, 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.
The Imperial Village buying strategy.
If we were buying in Imperial Village 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 Imperial Village.
A condition-driven small market
With homes ranging from 1971 to 2015 and a median build near 1996, Imperial Village asks you to read each property on its own terms. Some homes carry original systems and finishes; others have been carried forward with newer work. That variance is the single most important thing to grasp before you make an offer or set a list price — the median tells you the middle of the age range, not the standard of any given house.
At roughly 1,272 square feet at the median, floor plans lean efficient rather than sprawling. That keeps carrying costs contained and makes updated kitchens, baths, and mechanicals disproportionately valuable. In a 100-home community, turnover is naturally limited, so when the right updated home lists, it doesn't sit around waiting for a second look.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Imperial Village. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this condition-sensitive and this small, the wrong comp can cost you thousands in either direction. We price and evaluate the actual house in front of us — age of systems, scope of updates, how it stacks against the handful of recent trades — instead of leaning on an averaged number. That's the difference between a list price that moves and an offer that holds up under inspection.
Imperial Village in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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Data sources & freshness
| 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 2004 (17 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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