SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD in TAVARES

SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD
Homes for Sale in TAVARES, FL

Community in TAVARES · Lake County · ZIP 32778
115 homesBuilt 1957–2024
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For sale · pending
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Ownership and context
82%
Owner-occupied · SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD
97 of 119 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
18%
Non-owner-occupied · SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
115
Homes in the community
plus 4 vacant residential lots · 119 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
Est. 1957
Community established
homes built 1957-2024, median 1999 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 1 in 2016
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

There is no active inventory in Shirley Shores First Add 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.

The 60-Second Overview

Shirley Shores First Add 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.

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

  • 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 FIRST ADD

SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD is a small community — 3 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — 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 SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD 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.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 5 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-24)

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, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

If we were buying in SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD 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 SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a larger living footprint in a small, low-turnover Tavares subdivision and can be patient for the right listing.
Biggest Risk
With zero active listings, there may be nothing to see or tour until a home actually comes up for sale.
Sweet Spot
Buyers targeting a median-size home around 2,700 square feet who are comfortable evaluating a wide range of build years on a case-by-case basis.
Avoid If
You need a uniform, recently-built streetscape or a robust HOA amenity package — only security lights are reported here.

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 FIRST ADD. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

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 First Add 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.

SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a larger living footprint in a small, low-turnover Tavares subdivision and can be patient for the right listing.
Biggest advantageThe homestead share of over 80% points to a community held mostly by owner-occupants rather than investors.
Biggest riskWith zero active listings, there may be nothing to see or tour until a home actually comes up for sale.
Sweet spotBuyers targeting a median-size home around 2,700 square feet who are comfortable evaluating a wide range of build years on a case-by-case basis.
Avoid ifYou need a uniform, recently-built streetscape or a robust HOA amenity package — only security lights are reported here.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • 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 SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD sales matched to your home.

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SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD Market Scorecard

No active listings

SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
n/a
Median list
$972,500
Median sold
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Per sqft
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Days on mkt
0/1/2
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: realMLS, 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 SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 115 homes plus 4 vacant residential lots in SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD (public records).
What share of SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD is owner-occupied?
82% of SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD built?
Homes in SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD were built between 1957 and 2024, with a median year built of 1999.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD?
The best agent for SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD 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 SHIRLEY SHORES FIRST ADD.
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Buyers who want more living space than a typical starter home and are comfortable with a mid-century-to-modern range of build yearsExcellent fit
Buyers who prefer a low-turnover, owner-occupied setting over a high-volume resale marketExcellent fit
Buyers who are patient and willing to wait for the next listing to surface rather than needing to choose among several homes todayExcellent fit
Buyers who need to compare several active listings side by side right nowProbably not
Buyers who want a subdivision built in a single era with consistent architectureProbably not
Buyers who are counting on a full slate of HOA-managed amenities beyond basic lightingProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 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 2015 (6 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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