Shirley Shores
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
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Homes listed or recently sold were built 1996–2018; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 67 ft). As of September 2026, the MLS records 7 closed sales in Shirley Shores First Add in Tavares, FL since 2015, the most recent in July 2026. 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).
There is no active inventory in Shirley Shores right now, and with 115 homes total, that is a small pool to begin with. Pricing here is not going to be set by comps sitting on the market today - it will be set by whatever the next seller and buyer negotiate, informed by condition and lot specifics rather than a visible list of competing homes.
The construction span runs from 1957 to 2024, with a median year built of 1999, so this is not a uniform-era subdivision. Expect real variation in mechanical age, finish level, and layout from one house to the next, which matters more here than in a community built out in a single wave.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Shirley Shores First Add 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
Shirley Shores is a modest-sized Tavares community of 115 homes spanning nearly seven decades of construction, with a median living area of roughly 2,697 square feet - larger than a typical starter footprint.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 25 homes in Shirley Shores that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1957 and 2019 (median 1992), with a median living area of about 2,735 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-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.
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Shirley Shores. Swipe to explore the community.
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Photos from Stellar MLS listings in Shirley Shores; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Who Shirley Shores is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want more living space than a typical starter home and are comfortable with a mid-century-to-modern range of build years
- Buyers who prefer a low-turnover, owner-occupied setting over a high-volume resale market
- Buyers who are patient and willing to wait for the next listing to surface rather than needing to choose among several homes today
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to compare several active listings side by side right now
- Buyers who want a subdivision built in a single era with consistent architecture
- Buyers who are counting on a full slate of HOA-managed amenities beyond basic lighting
The market around Shirley Shores
Shirley Shores 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 Shirley Shores specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD, 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.
Shirley Shores 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.
Life at Shirley Shores
- Security Lights · reported on 1 of 3 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
The Shirley Shores buying strategy.
If we were buying in Shirley Shores 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 Shirley Shores.
A small, owner-held pocket of Tavares
At 115 homes with a homestead share of 81.5%, this is a community where most owners are living in the home as their primary residence rather than holding it as a rental or investment. That tends to translate into slower turnover and fewer listings hitting the market at any given time - consistent with the zero active listings on record as of this snapshot.
The reported amenity set is limited to security lights, and that comes from MLS listing data rather than a verified HOA amenity roster, so anything beyond that - pool, dock access, common areas - should be confirmed directly with the HOA before you assume it exists. This reads as a straightforward residential subdivision, not an amenity-driven community.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Shirley Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With zero active listings and a community this size, timing and off-market awareness matter more than scrolling a portal. We track when homes in Shirley Shores come up for sale, help you weigh a wide range of build years and condition on their merits, and confirm HOA details - like what amenities are actually active - before you write an offer.
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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 Shirley Shores buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Shirley Shores sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (7 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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Common questions about Shirley Shores
Where is Shirley Shores?
Shirley Shores is a community in TAVARES, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 32778.
Are there homes for sale in Shirley Shores right now?
No active listings inside Shirley Shores at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Shirley Shores have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Shirley Shores in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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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.
SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD Market Scorecard
SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD 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.