Martins Grove in TAVARES

Martins Grove
Homes for Sale in TAVARES, FL

Community in TAVARES · Lake County · ZIP 32778
137 homesBuilt 2006–2017
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data17 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
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Tempo
100%
Under contract
Lake: 26% (1,105 of 4,329)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
71%
Owner-occupied · Martins Grove
97 of 137 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
29%
Non-owner-occupied · Martins Grove
incl. 14% trust or LLC-held · 14% out-of-state
40%
Cash buyers · Martins Grove
2 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2022
137
Homes in the community
137 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 17 years of records
Est. 2006
Community established
homes built 2006-2017, median 2014 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 4 in 2009
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Martins Grove is a tight, single-phase community built out between 2006 and 2017, with a median build year of 2014 - meaning most of the stock is now a decade or so old, past the point of needing anything but routine upkeep but not so new that owners are still under original builder warranty. At 137 homes total, this is a small, self-contained market, so pricing here tends to move on individual condition and lot rather than broad neighborhood trends.

There is no active MLS inventory and no recorded closings in the current window, which means there is nothing to benchmark against right now. That is not unusual for a community this size - it simply means a buyer or seller has to rely on the underlying fundamentals (build era, size, occupancy pattern) rather than a live comp set, and should expect any new listing to get scrutinized closely against the last few sales that did happen.

The 60-Second Overview

Martins Grove Tavares is a compact, built-out community of 137 homes constructed mainly between 2006 and 2017, with a typical home running around 1,885 square feet. Just over seven in ten homes carry a homestead exemption, pointing to a largely owner-occupied footprint rather than a heavy rental or investor presence.

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 looking for a smaller, quiet, fully built subdivision rather than an amenity-heavy master plan.
  • A buyer comfortable with a build-era home (2006 - 2017) that likely needs only routine maintenance, not a full renovation.
  • A buyer targeting a primary residence in a mostly owner-occupied setting rather than a rental-heavy pocket.

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants a pool, clubhouse, or other on-site community amenities as part of the purchase.
  • A buyer who needs multiple active listings to compare before making a decision - inventory here is currently very thin.
  • An investor expecting a high-turnover rental market, given the strong homestead-occupancy pattern.

The market around Martins Grove

Martins Grove is a small community — 29 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32778, 351 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of TAVARES.

Across Lake County, 3,224 homes are active and 1,105 pending (26% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Martins Grove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Martins Grove

Live MLS inventory for Martins Grove. 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 Martins Grove listings as of 2026-09-02, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2009 through 2023. Tap any home to ask about it.

If we were buying in Martins Grove 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 Martins Grove.

Best Buy
Buyers seeking a smaller, fully built 2006 - 2017 vintage community without amenity fees baked into the equation.
Biggest Risk
Zero current active listings and zero closings means there is no live pricing signal to lean on right now.
Sweet Spot
A home near the median 1,885 sq ft and median 2014 build year, which represents the typical unit in the community.
Avoid If
You want resort-style amenities - none are identified here, so this is a no-frills residential setting.

A small, owner-held pocket with no live comps

With zero active listings and zero closings in the current tracking window, Martins Grove is effectively quiet on the MLS right now. That is common in smaller, fully built communities where turnover is naturally slower - there simply are not many households cycling through at any given time. For a buyer, this means patience: the right home may not show up for a while, and when it does, there will not be five others nearby to compare it against directly.

The homestead share of roughly 71% is the more telling number here. It signals that most owners are living in these homes as their primary residence rather than holding them as rentals or second homes, which tends to correlate with steadier upkeep and fewer investor-driven listings. No community amenities are identified in current MLS data, so this reads as a straightforward residential subdivision rather than an amenity-driven one - value here will come down to the home and lot, not a clubhouse or pool.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community this small, with no active listings to study, there is no substitute for someone who tracks off-market activity and knows the handful of recent sales in detail. We watch Martins Grove closely enough to flag a new listing the moment it hits, and we can walk a seller through exactly how the build-year and square footage of their specific home stacks up against the rest of the 137 in the absence of a broader comp pool.

Martins Grove in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers seeking a smaller, fully built 2006 - 2017 vintage community without amenity fees baked into the equation.
Biggest advantageA largely owner-occupied base, with roughly 71% homestead share pointing to stable, long-term occupancy.
Biggest riskZero current active listings and zero closings means there is no live pricing signal to lean on right now.
Sweet spotA home near the median 1,885 sq ft and median 2014 build year, which represents the typical unit in the community.
Avoid ifYou want resort-style amenities - none are identified here, so this is a no-frills residential setting.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Martins Grove sales matched to your home.

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The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Lake County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$2,201/mo
Lake County typical true cost to own
$146/mo
Lake County typical home insurance
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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.

MARTINS GROVE Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

MARTINS GROVE is currently a strong buyer's market. About 12.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $302,000, and homes go under contract in about 125 days.

12.0
Months supply
$302,000
Median list
$330,000
Median sold
$119
Per sqft
125
Days on mkt
1/0/1
Active/Pend/Sold

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Martins Grove?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 137 homes in Martins Grove (public records).
What share of Martins Grove is owner-occupied?
71% of Martins Grove parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Martins Grove built?
Homes in Martins Grove were built between 2006 and 2017, with a median year built of 2014 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Martins Grove?
Cash buyers took 40% of Martins Grove sales in the 12 months ending June 2022 (2 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Martins Grove?
The best agent for Martins Grove is one who actively works TAVARES and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Martins Grove.
How do I find a top TAVARES real estate agent who knows Martins Grove?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Martins Grove and the wider TAVARES area.
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A buyer looking for a smaller, quiet, fully built subdivision rather than an amenity-heavy master plan.Excellent fit
A buyer comfortable with a build-era home (2006 - 2017) that likely needs only routine maintenance, not a full renovation.Excellent fit
A buyer targeting a primary residence in a mostly owner-occupied setting rather than a rental-heavy pocket.Excellent fit
A buyer who wants a pool, clubhouse, or other on-site community amenities as part of the purchase.Probably not
A buyer who needs multiple active listings to compare before making a decision - inventory here is currently very thin.Probably not
An investor expecting a high-turnover rental market, given the strong homestead-occupancy pattern.Probably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32778))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2009 (32 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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