Magnolia Ridge
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
All 275 homes for sale in Tavares, FL · median $329,000 · 249 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in magnolia ridge sub in Tavares, FL since 2022, the most recent in September 2025. 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).

Magnolia Ridge is a small, tightly built pocket of 23 homes, all raised in a two-year construction window between 2002 and 2004. That kind of consistency means less guesswork on age-related systems and a housing stock that reads as a single generation rather than a patchwork of eras. With zero active listings as of this snapshot, there is no current inventory to benchmark against - this is a market you have to watch and wait on, not shop in real time.
Just under half of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which points to a mixed base of owner-occupants and non-homestead owners rather than a community dominated by one or the other. For a buyer, that suggests turnover here can come from either owner sales or investment exits, so patience and a standing search alert matter more than usual in a subdivision this size.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside magnolia ridge sub 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
Magnolia Ridge is a compact Tavares subdivision of 23 homes built almost entirely between 2002 and 2004, with a median living area around 1,105 square feet - a small-footprint community rather than a move-up one.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 21 homes in magnolia ridge that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1999 and 2004 (median 2002), with a median living area of about 1,105 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.
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 Magnolia Ridge is best for.
Best for
- A buyer looking for a smaller, low-maintenance home footprint rather than maximum square footage
- Someone comfortable waiting on a small, thin-inventory subdivision rather than shopping actively today
- A buyer who values construction-era consistency (early 2000s) over architectural variety
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants community amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or organized recreation
- Someone who needs to buy on a fixed timeline and cannot wait for a listing to surface
- A buyer seeking a larger home footprint well above roughly 1,100 square feet
The market around Magnolia Ridge
Magnolia Ridge 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 Magnolia Ridge specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in magnolia ridge sub, 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.
Schools
- Lake County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Magnolia Ridge listings and can change; always confirm with Lake County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Magnolia Ridge address.
The Magnolia Ridge buying strategy.
If we were buying in Magnolia Ridge 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 Magnolia Ridge.
A small, single-era pocket with no listings on the board
With only 23 homes total and none currently active on the MLS, Magnolia Ridge does not behave like a typical actively-traded subdivision. Pricing patterns here are driven less by daily market competition and more by whatever individual sellers decide when they do list - condition, lot position, and how much has been updated inside a home built in the early 2000s will carry more weight than broader market timing.
The median living space of 1,105 square feet keeps this squarely in smaller-home territory, which tends to appeal to buyers looking for a manageable footprint over maximum square footage. No community amenities are identified from current MLS records, so this reads as a straightforward residential subdivision - buyers should not expect clubhouse, pool, or recreational infrastructure and should verify anything of that nature directly rather than assuming it exists.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Magnolia Ridge. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A 23-home subdivision with zero active listings is not a community you can shop with a generic search - you need someone tracking it directly for the next listing, off-market conversation, or pocket opportunity. We monitor small Lake County subdivisions like Magnolia Ridge specifically so buyers are not starting from zero the moment something comes up, and we help sellers understand what limited comparable data actually supports before pricing a home built in this same 2002-2004 window.
Magnolia Ridge in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Magnolia Ridge buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Magnolia Ridge sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Magnolia Ridge, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Polk County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Polk County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
Magnolia Ridge Market Scorecard
Magnolia Ridge is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32778 ZIP is $312,096, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2022 (4 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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