Tavadora Shores
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
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 15 closed sales in Tavadora Shores in Tavares, FL since 2005, the most recent in November 2025. 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 $5,490 ($4,820 with the full homestead exemption).

Tavadora Shores is a small, thin-traded pocket of Tavares - only 20 homes total and a single active listing as of this snapshot. With that little inventory, price and pace here are set almost entirely by whatever one or two sellers decide to do in a given season, not by broad neighborhood trend lines.
Twelve months of supply puts this squarely in buyer-leaning territory, which in a community this small usually means a seller has to price to the specific condition and age of their home rather than lean on comparable sales - there simply aren't many to point to. For a buyer, that translates into real room to negotiate on terms and timeline, provided the home itself checks out.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Tavadora 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 tight cluster of 20 homes in Tavares spanning original 1957 construction through more recent 2024 builds, with a median build year of 1972 - so age and updates vary widely from one property to the next.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 22 homes in Tavadora Shores that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1959 and 2001 (median 1975), with a median living area of about 2,296 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.
County records show 8 qualified sales in Tavadora Shores across 2024 - 2025 (5 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $760,500 - 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 Tavadora Shores is best for.
Best for
- Buyers wanting a larger home (median 2,670 sq ft) without competing against a deep pool of other bidders
- Buyers comfortable evaluating an individual property's age and condition rather than relying on subdivision-wide comps
- Buyers with flexible timelines who can negotiate patiently in a buyer-leaning, low-inventory setting
Probably not for
- Buyers who want the reassurance of shared community amenities as part of the purchase
- Buyers who need several active listings to compare before making a decision
- Buyers seeking a home built in a single, uniform construction era rather than a 1957 - 2024 range
The market around Tavadora Shores
Tavadora 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 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 Tavadora Shores specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Tavadora 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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Tavadora Shores buying strategy.
If we were buying in Tavadora 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 Tavadora Shores.
A Small Pool, Priced on Its Own Terms
With homes ranging from 1957 to 2024 construction and a median year built of 1972, this is not a neighborhood where every house shares a common era or floor plan. Buyers should expect to evaluate each property largely on its own - roof age, systems, and renovation history will matter more here than in a subdivision built out in a single phase.
Living space runs larger than typical starter-home territory, with a median of 2,670 square feet, and a 70% homestead share indicates most of these properties are owner-occupied rather than held as rentals or investment stock. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so this reads as a standalone residential pocket rather than an amenity-driven development - the draw here is the homes and the setting, not a clubhouse or shared recreation.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tavadora Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with only 20 homes and a single active listing, there is no meaningful comp set to lean on - pricing and negotiation strategy have to be built from the specific home, its age, and its condition rather than a neighborhood average. We track this kind of thin market closely so a buyer or seller here isn't guessing.
Tavadora Shores in 15 seconds.
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 Tavadora Shores buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (15 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 Tavadora Shores
Where is Tavadora Shores?
Tavadora Shores is a community in TAVARES, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 32778.
Are there homes for sale in Tavadora Shores right now?
No active listings inside Tavadora 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 Tavadora Shores have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Tavadora 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.
TAVADORA SHORES Market Scorecard
TAVADORA SHORES 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.






