Orange Blossom Estates in Tavares

Orange Blossom Estates
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL

All 276 homes for sale in TAVARES, FL · median $329,000 · 259 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale

Community in Tavares · Lake County · ZIP 32778
63 homesBuilt 1953–2001
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Homes listed or recently sold were built 1954 - 1995; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 68 ft). As of September 2026, the MLS records 31 closed sales in Orange Blossom Estates in Tavares, FL since 2004, the most recent in February 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $240,000 to $370,000 (median $365,000), on homes of 1,217 to 2,104 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 $6,080 ($5,410 with the full homestead exemption).

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Tempo
0%
Under contract
Lake: 26% (1,105 of 4,329)
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
73%
Owner-occupied · Orange Blossom Estates
46 of 63 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
27%
Non-owner-occupied · Orange Blossom Estates
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 5% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · Orange Blossom Estates
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2025
63
Homes in the community
63 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1953
Community established
homes built 1953-2001, median 1963 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 6 in 2009
1.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 63 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Orange Blossom Estates is a small, established pocket of 63 homes in Tavares, and pricing here is going to track condition and updates more than anything else. With a median year built of 1963 and a range running from 1953 to 2001, you're looking at a mix of original mid-century construction and later infill, which means two homes on the same street can be in very different shape mechanically and cosmetically.

Right now there is a single active listing against a 12-month supply reading, which is a thin, buyer-leaning setup on paper but doesn't tell you much about turnover pace with so few homes changing hands. For a seller, that scarcity can work in your favor if the home is priced and presented well; for a buyer, it means patience - the right unit may not show up on the market again for a while.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside ORANGE BLOSSOM ESTATES 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.

31944 ELIZABETH LANE
$200K · 0.2 mi away
1 bd · 1 ba · 685 sqft
31944 ELIZABETH LANE
Listed by WEICHERT REALTORS HALLMARK PRO
32420 COUNTY ROAD 473
$1.50M · 0.3 mi away
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,624 sqft
32420 COUNTY ROAD 473
Listed by FLORIDA REAL ESTATE GROWTH SERVICES
31609 TERRACE DRIVE
$335K · 0.7 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,235 sqft
31609 TERRACE DRIVE
Listed by BHHS FLORIDA REALTY
11600 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
$168K · 0.7 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft
11600 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
Listed by CARLINO REAL ESTATE GROUP INC
11723 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
$115K · 0.8 mi away
2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft
11723 MAGNOLIA AVENUE
Listed by CARLINO REAL ESTATE GROUP INC
4316 ABACO DRIVE
$299K · 0.8 mi away
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,624 sqft
4316 ABACO DRIVE
Listed by DAVE LOWE REALTY, INC.

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 compact, older community in Tavares with a small overall home count and a high share of owner-occupied properties, based on homestead exemption filings - a market that moves in small increments rather than large waves.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 35 homes in ORANGE BLOSSOM ESTATES that have changed hands since 2009, built between 1953 and 2024 (median 1964), with a median living area of about 1,400 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.

Best for

  • A buyer who wants a smaller, single-story footprint and is comfortable budgeting for updates to an older home.
  • A buyer prioritizing a specific Tavares location over amenity access.
  • An investor or owner-occupant comfortable with a slow-turnover, low-inventory micro-market.

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants a newer build with fewer expected system replacements in the near term.
  • A buyer who wants HOA-run amenities like a pool or clubhouse as part of the purchase.
  • A buyer who wants a wide selection of active listings to compare before deciding.

The market around Orange Blossom Estates

Orange Blossom Estates is a small community — 26 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.

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 Orange Blossom Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in ORANGE BLOSSOM ESTATES, Tavares

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 1 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-08-31)

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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

If we were buying in Orange Blossom Estates 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 Orange Blossom Estates.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for a smaller, older single-story home in Tavares without a homeowners association amenity package to pay for.
Biggest Risk
The age of the housing stock (median built 1963) means system updates and renovation costs are a real factor in most purchases.
Sweet Spot
A buyer comfortable evaluating an older home's condition directly rather than relying on new-construction assumptions.
Avoid If
You want community amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or organized common areas as part of the purchase.

A Small Pool, an Older Build Stock

With only 63 homes total and a median living area of 1,278 square feet, Orange Blossom Estates skews toward smaller, single-story footprints typical of its 1953-to-2001 construction window. The median year built of 1963 puts the bulk of the stock at over six decades old, so buyers should expect to budget for updated systems - roofs, HVAC, electrical - as a normal part of ownership here rather than an exception.

The homestead share of 73% suggests most of the community is owner-occupied rather than held as investment or rental stock, which tends to correlate with more consistent upkeep over time, though it says nothing about any individual property's condition. No community amenities are listed in current MLS data, so this reads as a straightforward residential street rather than an amenity-driven subdivision - the value proposition is the lot, the structure, and the location, not a clubhouse or pool.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A market this thin - one active listing against 63 total homes - punishes generic pricing and generic marketing. We track what actually closes in small pockets like this one, not broad Lake County averages, so pricing conversations start from real comparable evidence instead of a countywide model that doesn't fit a 1960s-built street.

Orange Blossom Estates in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for a smaller, older single-story home in Tavares without a homeowners association amenity package to pay for.
Biggest advantageLow current competition among active listings gives sellers pricing leverage if the home shows well.
Biggest riskThe age of the housing stock (median built 1963) means system updates and renovation costs are a real factor in most purchases.
Sweet spotA buyer comfortable evaluating an older home's condition directly rather than relying on new-construction assumptions.
Avoid ifYou want community amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or organized common areas as part of the purchase.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the Orange Blossom Estates homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in Orange Blossom Estates.
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 Orange Blossom Estates 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.

$2,222/mo
Lake County typical true cost to own
$146/mo
Lake County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

ORANGE BLOSSOM ESTATES Market Scorecard

No active listings

ORANGE BLOSSOM ESTATES is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

n/a
Months supply
n/a
Median list
$360,000
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/0/3
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 Orange Blossom Estates?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 63 homes in Orange Blossom Estates (public records).
What share of Orange Blossom Estates is owner-occupied?
73% of Orange Blossom Estates parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Orange Blossom Estates built?
Homes in Orange Blossom Estates were built between 1953 and 2001, with a median year built of 1963 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Orange Blossom Estates?
Cash buyers took 33% of Orange Blossom Estates sales in the 12 months ending June 2025 (1 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Orange Blossom Estates?
The best agent for Orange Blossom Estates 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 Orange Blossom Estates.
How do I find a top Tavares real estate agent who knows Orange Blossom Estates?
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 Orange Blossom Estates and the wider Tavares area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Orange Blossom Estates?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Orange Blossom Estates purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Orange Blossom Estates, and what county is it in?
Orange Blossom Estates is in TAVARES, Lake County, FL, ZIP 32778.
A buyer who wants a smaller, single-story footprint and is comfortable budgeting for updates to an older home.Excellent fit
A buyer prioritizing a specific Tavares location over amenity access.Excellent fit
An investor or owner-occupant comfortable with a slow-turnover, low-inventory micro-market.Excellent fit
A buyer who wants a newer build with fewer expected system replacements in the near term.Probably not
A buyer who wants HOA-run amenities like a pool or clubhouse as part of the purchase.Probably not
A buyer who wants a wide selection of active listings to compare before deciding.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 22, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2004 (31 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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Thinking of selling in ORANGE BLOSSOM ESTATES? 1 recorded closings (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Lake County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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