Minnetonka
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
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As of September 2026, Minnetonka in Tavares, FL has 2 homes for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1950 - 1950; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 85 ft).
Minnetonka is a small, thinly traded pocket of the Tavares market. With only two active listings, there is not enough volume to read a pricing pattern here - each home effectively sets its own comp until more inventory or sales activity comes through.
The 24-month supply figure puts this squarely in buyer-leaning territory. That number is driven as much by the small size of the community as by demand, so buyers should treat it as a signal of limited turnover rather than a broad market trend, and sellers should expect a longer runway to find the right offer.
Minnetonka right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 24.0 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 12, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated September 15, 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
A small, low-inventory corner of Tavares in Lake County, with too few active listings right now to establish a consistent pricing pattern.
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.
The setting & the homes.
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Who Minnetonka is best for.
Best for
- A buyer focused on one of the two currently active homes rather than shopping a broader community
- A buyer comfortable making a decision with limited comparable sales data on hand
- A buyer prioritizing a Tavares location over amenities or community structure
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants multiple homes to compare before deciding
- A buyer expecting community amenities or an active HOA presence
- A seller expecting a fast sale given the current 24-month supply reading
The market around Minnetonka
Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in MINNETONKA, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Minnetonka
Live MLS inventory for Minnetonka. 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 Minnetonka listings as of 2026-06-22, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2024. Tap any home to ask about it.
Minnetonka on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
The Minnetonka buying strategy.
If we were buying in Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka.
A Market Defined by Scarcity
With just two active listings, Minnetonka does not behave like a typical subdivision market. There is no meaningful price range or condition spread to analyze from the current snapshot - decisions here have to be made listing by listing, based on the specific home's condition and lot rather than a community-wide average.
The 24-month supply reading reinforces that this is a slow-moving corner of the Tavares market. Whether that reflects limited seller activity or limited buyer demand, it means anyone active here should expect fewer comparable sales to lean on and more negotiating room built into a longer timeline.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Minnetonka. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this thinly listed, the value of local, current MLS access matters more than usual - with only a couple of active homes, missing one listing or misreading its condition can mean missing the only real option available. We track this segment of the Tavares market directly through the Stellar MLS feed and can walk you through what is actually on the ground here, not a generic area summary.
Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Minnetonka, 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 Lake 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 · Lake 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.
MINNETONKA Market Scorecard
MINNETONKA is currently a strong buyer's market. About 24.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $950.
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
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Should you buy in Minnetonka?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 22, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (5 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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