Summit Chase Villas
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
All 280 homes for sale in Tavares, FL · median $329,000 · 262 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 49 closed sales in summit chase villas phase i in Tavares, FL since 2004, the most recent in July 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $165,000 to $190,000 (median $185,000), on homes of 918 to 1,105 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 $3,080 ($2,410 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Tavares, Lake County, FL · ZIP 32778 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 57 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1982–1989 (median 1988) |
| Typical living area | 918 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 72% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “summit chase villas phase i key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/summit-chase-villas-phase-i-tavares, data as of September 20, 2026.
Summit Chase Villas Phase I is a small, older villa community in Tavares - 57 homes built between 1982 and 1989, with a median build year of 1988. At a median living area of 918 square feet, these are compact units, and that footprint, combined with age and individual condition, is what drives value here more than anything else. There is no community amenity package listed in current MLS data, so buyers are paying for the unit and its location, not shared facilities.
With only one closing in the most recent window, trading here is thin - this is a small, low-turnover pocket, not a high-volume subdivision. That means pricing conversations need to lean on comparable condition and recent activity rather than broad market trend lines. A homestead share of 71.9% suggests most units are owner-occupied rather than held as rentals or investment flips, which tends to support steadier upkeep across the community.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside summit chase villas phase i 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 enclave of 57 villas built in the 1980s, Summit Chase Villas Phase I offers a compact, low-maintenance footprint in Tavares with no listed community amenities - value here is tied to the individual unit and its condition rather than shared features.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 58 homes in summit chase villas that have changed hands since 2006, built between 1982 and 1989 (median 1987), with a median living area of about 918 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 64% are townhomes. 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 4 qualified sales in summit chase villas across 2024 - 2025 (2 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $185,000 - 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.
Who Summit Chase Villas is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking a smaller, easier-to-maintain villa rather than a larger single-family footprint
- Buyers comfortable evaluating an older (1980s-built) unit on its individual condition and updates
- Buyers who don't require community amenities and prioritize a quiet, low-turnover setting
Probably not for
- Buyers who want pool, clubhouse, or other organized community amenities on-site
- Buyers who need larger living space beyond a compact, roughly 900-square-foot footprint
- Buyers who want a wide pool of recent comparable sales to benchmark pricing against
The market around Summit Chase Villas
Summit Chase Villas 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 Summit Chase Villas specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in summit chase villas phase i, 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.
The Summit Chase Villas buying strategy.
If we were buying in Summit Chase Villas 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 Summit Chase Villas.
A compact, owner-held villa pocket
The numbers describe a very specific product: 57 villas, all built within a tight seven-year window (1982 - 1989), with a median build year of 1988 and a median living area of just 918 square feet. That's a small-footprint, single-generation-of-construction community - homes here share a similar age profile and scale, which simplifies comparisons but also means shared systems-and-age considerations (roofs, plumbing, electrical) tend to cluster across the community rather than varying widely by phase or era.
The "Phase I" designation points to this being one section of a larger original development, and the absence of any community amenities in current MLS listings tells buyers to evaluate this purely as a housing product - not a lifestyle package. A 71.9% homestead share is a meaningful data point: it indicates most owners here treat these as primary residences rather than investment or seasonal units, which typically correlates with more consistent day-to-day upkeep of individual homes.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Summit Chase Villas. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, low-turnover community like this - one closing in the most recent window - pricing a home correctly depends on knowing which of the 57 units have actually traded, and why. We track that activity closely so sellers aren't guessing and buyers aren't overpaying for a unit that looks similar on paper but differs in condition or updates.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32778)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (49 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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