Lake Saunders Acres
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As of November 2026, Lake Saunders Acres in Tavares, FL has 1 home for sale. As of November 2026, the MLS records 21 closed sales in Lake Saunders Acres in Tavares, FL since 2004, the most recent in May 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 254 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).
Price here is driven by condition and updates, not by any single template. With homes built across a range that ends in 2018 and a median build year of 1990, you are looking at a pocket where original-condition houses sit next to renovated ones, and the spread between them is wide. There is no meaningful new-construction premium to lean on; what a buyer pays tracks the work already done to the house.
The owner-occupied share sits at roughly 80%, which tells you inventory tends to trickle rather than flood. With only 41 homes in the community, a single listing moves the whole picture. Sellers benefit from thin supply; buyers should be ready to act when the right updated house appears, because the next comparable one may be a while off.
Figures in this note are as of July 13, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Lake Saunders Acres 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, 1 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated November 1, 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
Lake Saunders Acres is a small, established pocket in Tavares where a modest, single-story housing stock — median around 1,360 square feet — meets a high rate of owner occupancy. It reads as a settled street of homes rather than a rotating market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 24 homes in Lake Saunders Acres that have changed hands since 2008, built between 1986 and 2006 (median 1990), with a median living area of about 1,360 sq ft and a typical 3-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 Lake Saunders Acres across 2024–2025 (1 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $219,000 — 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 Lake Saunders Acres is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting a modest, single-story home and willing to wait for the right listing
- Owner-occupants prioritizing a settled, low-turnover street over a fast-moving market
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable pricing an original-condition home on its potential
Probably not for
- Buyers set on new construction or the newest possible build
- Anyone needing a large, high-square-footage floor plan
- Investors seeking a deep, liquid supply of listings to churn
The market around Lake Saunders Acres
Lake Saunders Acres is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32757, 312 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Tavares.
Across Lake County, 3,234 homes are active and 1,077 pending (25% under contract).
In ZIP 32757 (Tavares), 616 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $472K ($206/sq ft), down 1.6% year over year, with a median 50 days on market. Right now 65 active and 23 pending listings put supply at about 3.0 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32757 housing market and the Lake County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Saunders Acres specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Lake Saunders Acres
Live MLS inventory for Lake Saunders Acres. 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 Lake Saunders Acres listings as of 2026-10-30, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Schools
- Lake County Public Schools
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Tavares Elem · Elementary
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lake Saunders Acres listings and can change; always confirm with Lake County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Lake Saunders Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Saunders Acres 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 Lake Saunders Acres.
A small, condition-driven pocket
At 41 homes with a median build year of 1990 and a build range reaching into 2018, this is a compact, largely built-out community. The median living area near 1,360 square feet points to right-sized, mostly single-story homes rather than sprawling floor plans. That consistency in scale makes condition the variable that matters most when you compare one house to the next.
With owner occupancy around 80%, turnover is limited and listings are episodic. That is a stability signal, but it also means comparable sales can be sparse, and pricing an updated home against an original one takes local judgment rather than a quick pull of averages.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Saunders Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 41-home community where sales are episodic and condition drives value, generic pricing tools fall short. We track what actually closes here, read the gap between updated and original homes, and price or negotiate on the specifics of the house in front of us rather than a broad neighborhood average.
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| Location | Tavares, Lake County, FL · ZIP 32757, 32778 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 41 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1986–2018 (median 1990) |
| Typical living area | 1,360 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $220,000 · 12.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 80% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lake Saunders Acres key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-saunders-acres, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Lake Saunders Acres, 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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Every Home for Sale in Lake Saunders Acres Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Lake Saunders Acres listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 15346 Carrolls Court · $200,000 · 2 bd / 2 ba · listed Sep 12, 2026 · listed by Parrish Realty Group Inc
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13% 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 (2026-10-31).
Recent Developments in Lake Saunders Acres
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lake Saunders Acres, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Parks & Amenities
Groveland takes ownership of historic downtown train depot
The city now owns its 101-year-old downtown depot after nearly 20 years of effort and has budgeted $500,000 for a first restoration phase starting in 2027. Long-term plans include an event space, a brick plaza, a downtown gateway and links to nearby trails.
What it may mean for the marketA restored depot and plaza would add a public gathering space and trail connection to downtown Groveland. The project is about 22 miles southwest of Lake Saunders Acres, elsewhere in Lake County.
Source: ClickOrlando (WKMG) - October 2026Civic
Eustis weighs land-use change for waterfront Community Center as second redevelopment offer arrives
The city proposes changing the 601 Northshore Drive Community Center parcel from Public Institution to Commercial Business District, with first-reading hearings set for Nov. 5. A roughly $70 million Aquilo Waterfront District concept with a boutique hotel, residences and restaurants is under review, and the city confirmed a second proposal. No sale or developer selection has been approved.
What it may mean for the marketA commercial designation on the Lake Eustis waterfront could open the door to hotel, dining and housing uses downtown, while any change to Community Center access remains undecided. The project is about 4 miles northwest of Lake Saunders Acres, elsewhere in Lake County.
Source: ClickOrlando (WKMG) - October 2026Retail & Dining
Pinsa Fire plans Roman-style pinsa restaurant on West Main Street in Leesburg
State permit records show Pinsa Fire planning a restaurant at 404 W. Main St., with the owner targeting a spring 2027 opening. It would be the concept's second location, after Clermont, and its first in Lake County's Leesburg.
What it may mean for the marketA new independent restaurant would add a dining option in downtown Leesburg by spring 2027. The project is about 15 miles west of Lake Saunders Acres, elsewhere in Lake County.
Source: What Now Orlando - September 2026Development
Lake County approves 2,241-acre Panther Run rezoning for up to 2,624 homes near Clermont
The Lake County Commission voted 3-1 on Sept. 1 to rezone about 2,241 acres in the Wellness Way area, north of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, for GT Homes. The planned unit development allows up to 2,624 residential units and more than 1 million square feet of non-residential space, with sites reserved for a future public high school and public safety facilities. Plans include extending County Road 455 and about 11 miles of public trails.
What it may mean for the marketThe plan adds long-term housing supply, employment space and new connector roads in south Lake County, with infrastructure planned ahead of residential growth. The project is about 27 miles south of Lake Saunders Acres, elsewhere in Lake County.
Source: Clermont Sun - August 2026Parks & Amenities
Lake County approves buying 11 miles of CSX rail corridor for Wekiva Trail extension
Lake County commissioners voted to buy an 11-mile CSX rail corridor to extend the Wekiva Trail from Sorrento toward Mount Dora, Eustis and Leesburg. Property costs exceed $20 million, funded by the Lake Forever bond, an expected Florida Communities Trust grant and other sources. The final purchase agreement waits on the outcome of the November property tax amendment.
What it may mean for the marketA continuous trail linking Sorrento, Mount Dora, Eustis and Leesburg would add recreation and non-car connections across north Lake County. The site is about 4 miles east of Lake Saunders Acres.
Source: Spectrum News 13 - March 2025Development
Lake County approves rezoning for the Wolf Branch Innovation District near Mount Dora
Lake County approved a rezoning for the Wolf Branch Innovation District, a large mixed-use employment district planned near Mount Dora and State Road 46, clearing the way for a long-term jobs and commercial hub in east Lake County.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment and mixed-use district near Mount Dora points to long-term job growth in east Lake County, a structural demand driver for housing in the surrounding area. The site is about 2 miles southeast of Lake Saunders Acres.
Source: GrowthSpotter
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 30, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32757/32778)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (21 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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