Lake Saunders Pointe
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
All 271 homes for sale in Tavares, FL · median $329,000 · 262 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 37 closed sales in Lake Saunders Pointe in Tavares, FL since 2004, the most recent in May 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $250,000 to $452,000 (median $345,000), on homes of 1,184 to 2,052 sq ft. 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 $5,740 ($5,070 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Tavares, Lake County, FL · ZIP 32778 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 61 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2002–2006 (median 2004.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,542 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Association Recreation - Owned, Clubhouse, Deed Restrictions, Fence Restrictions, Golf Carts OK, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 67% |
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 Pointe key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-saunders-pointe, data as of September 20, 2026.

Lake Saunders Pointe is a compact, single-vintage community of 78 homes in Tavares, all built in a tight window from 2002 to 2006. When the housing stock is this uniform, price is driven less by floor plan or square footage and more by condition and updates. A kitchen, roof, or HVAC that has been addressed will separate one home from an otherwise comparable neighbor, and that spread is where negotiation actually happens.
With a homestead share near 70%, most of these homes are owner-occupied rather than turned over as rentals, which tends to keep inventory measured and turnover modest. For a seller, that means fewer directly competing listings but also a buyer pool that reads condition carefully. For a buyer, patience and a willingness to move when the right updated home surfaces matter more than waiting for a wave of choices.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lake Saunders PointeHomes 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
This is a small, homogeneous early-2000s community where the homes are close in age and size, so the meaningful differences between listings come down to upkeep and updates rather than fundamentally different products.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 17 homes in Lake Saunders Pointe that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1974 and 2005 (median 2005), with a median living area of about 1,364 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 4 qualified sales in Lake Saunders Pointe across 2024–2024, median $405,000 — 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 Pointe is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting a mid-2000s home around 1,500 square feet who value consistency over variety
- Buyers with budget set aside for potential roof or system updates on an original home
- Long-hold owner-occupants comfortable in a small, stable community with modest turnover
Probably not for
- Buyers who want new construction or a broad selection of distinct floor plans
- Investors seeking a high-turnover rental pocket, given the predominantly owner-occupied mix
- Buyers unwilling to budget for deferred maintenance on homes now two decades old
The market around Lake Saunders Pointe
Lake Saunders Pointe 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 Lake Saunders Pointe specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Lake Saunders Pointe buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Saunders Pointe 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 Lake Saunders Pointe.
A single-vintage pocket in Tavares
The 78 homes here were built across just five years, with a median year built of 2004 and a median living area around 1,542 square feet. That consistency is the defining feature: buyers are largely comparing like to like, and homes now sit at an age where original roofs, systems, and finishes are reaching the point of replacement. Whether that work has been done is the single biggest variable in what a given home is worth.
Because the community is small and predominantly owner-occupied, closings come in a thin trickle rather than a steady stream. That makes each recent sale carry more weight as a comp, and it means both sides should lean on condition-adjusted analysis rather than a headline average. The median gives you a center of gravity, not a price for any specific home.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Saunders Pointe. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, uniform community, the numbers only tell you so much — the real work is judging condition against the comps and pricing the gap between an updated home and a dated one. We track every closing in Lake Saunders Pointe and translate a thin sales record into a defensible price, so sellers do not leave money on an updated home and buyers do not overpay for deferred maintenance.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $165/month (about $1,980/yr) · median of 15 MLS listings, most billed monthly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $165 per month ($1,980 a year) — the median AssociationFee across 15 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 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 2004 (37 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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