Shirley Shores
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
All 275 homes for sale in Tavares, FL · median $326,000 · 268 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale
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Homes listed or recently sold were built 1975 - 2019; none of the 3 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 66 ft). As of November 2026, the MLS records 16 closed sales in Shirley Shores in Tavares, FL since 2006, the most recent in July 2026. 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 254 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).
Last 30 days in Shirley Shores: 1 new listing (median asking $1,349,995). As of October 30, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Shirley Shores is a condition-driven market, not a priced-by-the-door one. With homes built anywhere from 1957 to 2024 and a median year of 2002, what sets price here is less the street and more the specific house: a mid-century home on acreage trades on entirely different terms than a 2020s build. The median living area of roughly 2,678 square feet points to genuinely larger homes, and the Horses Allowed designation tells you lots run bigger than a typical subdivision. Expect a wide spread in pricing and plan to underwrite each property on its own merits.
With zero active listings in the snapshot and only two closings in the trailing window, this is a thin, low-turnover market. That posture favors sellers in the sense that competing inventory is scarce, but it also means comparables are limited and buyers should be prepared to move when something does list. A homestead share near 79% reinforces the picture of an owner-occupied community where homes are held rather than flipped.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Shirley Shores 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
A small, acreage-oriented community of about 100 homes in Tavares where lots are sized for horses and most owners stay put. The housing stock spans nearly seven decades, so the real story is in the individual property, not an average.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 26 homes in Shirley Shores that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1957 and 2019 (median 1993), with a median living area of about 2,752 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-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.
County records show 5 qualified sales in Shirley Shores across 2024 - 2025 (3 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $910,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
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 Shirley Shores is best for.
Best for
- Buying for space and acreage with the option to keep horses on the property
- Buyers willing to wait for the right listing in a low-turnover market
- Buying to hold long-term rather than to flip
Probably not for
- Needing to close quickly against a fixed deadline
- Buyers who want a predictable, comparable-driven price without property-by-property underwriting
- Wanting a maintenance-light newer build with no appetite for inspecting older systems
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, 343 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a slower corner of Tavares.
Across Lake County, 3,234 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 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 Shirley Shores specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Shirley Shores
Live MLS inventory for Shirley Shores. 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 Shirley Shores listings as of 2026-10-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Shirley Shores on the map.
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Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Life at Shirley Shores
- Horses Allowed · reported on 1 of 2 listings
- Security Lights · reported on 1 of 2 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.
Schools
- Lake County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Eustis Elem · Elementary
- Eustis Middle · Middle
- Mount Dora High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Shirley Shores listings and can change; always confirm with Lake County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Shirley Shores
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Shirley Shores, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Development
Lake County approves 2,241-acre Panther Run rezoning for up to 2,624 homes near Clermont
The Lake County Commission voted 3-1 on Sept. 1 to rezone about 2,241 acres in the Wellness Way area, north of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, for GT Homes. The planned unit development allows up to 2,624 residential units and more than 1 million square feet of non-residential space, with sites reserved for a future public high school and public safety facilities. Plans include extending County Road 455 and about 11 miles of public trails.
What it may mean for the marketThe plan adds long-term housing supply, employment space and new connector roads in south Lake County, with infrastructure planned ahead of residential growth. The project is about 25 miles south of Shirley Shores, elsewhere in Lake County.
Source: Clermont Sun - August 2026Parks & Amenities
Lake County approves buying 11 miles of CSX rail corridor for Wekiva Trail extension
Lake County commissioners voted to buy an 11-mile CSX rail corridor to extend the Wekiva Trail from Sorrento toward Mount Dora, Eustis and Leesburg. Property costs exceed $20 million, funded by the Lake Forever bond, an expected Florida Communities Trust grant and other sources. The final purchase agreement waits on the outcome of the November property tax amendment.
What it may mean for the marketA continuous trail linking Sorrento, Mount Dora, Eustis and Leesburg would add recreation and non-car connections across north Lake County. The site is about 8 miles east of Shirley Shores.
Source: Spectrum News 13 - March 2025Development
Lake County approves rezoning for the Wolf Branch Innovation District near Mount Dora
Lake County approved a rezoning for the Wolf Branch Innovation District, a large mixed-use employment district planned near Mount Dora and State Road 46, clearing the way for a long-term jobs and commercial hub in east Lake County.
What it may mean for the marketA large new employment and mixed-use district near Mount Dora points to long-term job growth in east Lake County, a structural demand driver for housing in the surrounding area. The site is about 5 miles east of Shirley Shores.
Source: GrowthSpotter
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
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 horse-friendly enclave that trades on the house, not the sign
The two amenities reported across MLS listings - Horses Allowed and Security Lights - frame what Shirley Shores is: rural-residential parcels where keeping animals is part of the appeal. That zoning context, combined with a median home size near 2,678 square feet, shapes who the inventory suits and how it should be valued. Confirm acreage, well, septic, and any current HOA rules before you write; the amenities note explicitly asks buyers to verify access with the HOA.
Because the build range runs from 1957 to 2024, two homes a few hundred feet apart can differ by decades of systems, finishes, and construction standards. A buyer should budget inspection time accordingly, and a seller should document updates clearly - in a market this quiet, the house that shows and proves its condition is the one that moves.
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
Thin inventory and a wide age range make this a market where a single comparable can swing a valuation. We underwrite each property on its own condition, acreage, and systems rather than leaning on a neighborhood average, and we help buyers verify the acreage and animal-keeping rules that actually drive value here before they commit.
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| Location | Tavares, Lake County, FL · ZIP 32778 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 100 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1957–2024 (median 2002) |
| Typical living area | 2,678 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Security Lights, Security System |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 79% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Shirley Shores key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/shirley-shores-tavares, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Shirley Shores, 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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Every Home for Sale in Shirley Shores Tavares Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Shirley Shores Tavares listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 16206 East Shirley Shores Road · $1,349,995 · 5 bd / 3 ba · listed Oct 6, 2026 · listed by Mark Spain Real Estate
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- Shirley Shores Road (2 homes on record)
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13% of homes for sale in ZIP 32778 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-31).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 26, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32778)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (16 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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