TAVARES BARKSDALES in TAVARES

TAVARES BARKSDALES
Homes for Sale in TAVARES, FL

Community in TAVARES · Lake County · ZIP 32778
74 homesBuilt 1881–2022
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Tempo
100%
Under contract
Lake: 26% (1,105 of 4,329)
0 · 2
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
55%
Owner-occupied · TAVARES BARKSDALES
41 of 75 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
45%
Non-owner-occupied · TAVARES BARKSDALES
incl. 15% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
74
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 75 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 8 years of records
Est. 1881
Community established
homes built 1881-2022, median 1969 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2018
peaked at 1 in 2018
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Tavares Barksdales Tavares is a small, established pocket of Tavares with a wide age spread in its housing stock, from homes built in the 1880s through construction as recent as 2022. That range means condition and updates, not just square footage, drive value here far more than in a neighborhood built in one era. With a median living area around 1,347 square feet, this reads as a community of modest, efficient home sizes rather than larger-format housing.

At the moment there is no active MLS inventory in this snapshot, which tells buyers this is a market to watch rather than shop in real time, and tells sellers that listing here means entering with essentially no direct competing inventory. The homestead share of just under 55% suggests a mix of owner-occupied and non-homestead ownership, worth factoring into how a given property has been maintained and how quickly it might come back to market.

The 60-Second Overview

A compact, 74-home pocket of Tavares in Lake County where the housing stock spans well over a century of construction, from 19th-century original builds to recent 2022 completions, with no community amenities identified from current MLS data.

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

  • A buyer who wants a smaller-footprint home in Tavares and is willing to evaluate age and condition property by property
  • A buyer or investor interested in older housing stock with renovation potential given the range back to 1881
  • Someone prioritizing location within Tavares over community amenities, since none are currently identified here

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants to shop active inventory right now, given zero current listings
  • A buyer seeking a community with defined shared amenities like a clubhouse or pool
  • A buyer who wants uniform home age or a single builder era to simplify comparisons

The market around TAVARES BARKSDALES

TAVARES BARKSDALES is a small community — 1 recorded sale on file, most recently in 2018 — 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 TAVARES BARKSDALES specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in TAVARES BARKSDALES, 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 4 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 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.

If we were buying in TAVARES BARKSDALES 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 TAVARES BARKSDALES.

Best Buy
Buyers comfortable evaluating homes individually rather than relying on subdivision uniformity.
Biggest Risk
Zero active listings at this snapshot means there is currently nothing to tour or transact on.
Sweet Spot
A buyer targeting a modest-footprint home in the 1,300-square-foot range within Tavares.
Avoid If
You want a community with established amenities or a uniform architectural style.

A market defined by age spread, not uniformity

With a median year built of 1968.5 but a full range stretching back to 1881 and forward to 2022, this is not a subdivision where every home shares a builder, a floor plan era, or a similar maintenance profile. Buyers should expect to evaluate each property on its own merits: roof age, systems, and renovation history will matter more here than comparable square footage alone.

At 1,347 square feet median living area, homes here trend toward a modest footprint, which keeps the buyer pool broad but also means larger-space needs may not be met by the typical listing. No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so this reads as a housing-first location rather than an amenity-driven one - proximity to Tavares itself, not a clubhouse or gate, is the draw.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in TAVARES BARKSDALES. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community with this much variation in home age and no current active listings to benchmark against, pricing a property correctly or evaluating an off-market opportunity takes local comparison work beyond the surface stats. We track what has closed and what condition issues typically show up in homes of a given era in this pocket of Tavares, so you are not guessing when a listing does surface.

TAVARES BARKSDALES in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers comfortable evaluating homes individually rather than relying on subdivision uniformity.
Biggest advantageA wide age range of housing stock means options from historic to newer construction can exist side by side.
Biggest riskZero active listings at this snapshot means there is currently nothing to tour or transact on.
Sweet spotA buyer targeting a modest-footprint home in the 1,300-square-foot range within Tavares.
Avoid ifYou want a community with established amenities or a uniform architectural style.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed TAVARES BARKSDALES sales matched to your home.

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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.

$2,201/mo
Lake County typical true cost to own
$146/mo
Lake County typical home insurance
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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.

TAVARES BARKSDALES Market Scorecard

Strong buyer's market

TAVARES BARKSDALES is currently a strong buyer's market. About 24.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $374,450, and homes go under contract in about 174 days.

24.0
Months supply
$374,450
Median list
$330,000
Median sold
$189
Per sqft
174
Days on mkt
2/0/1
Active/Pend/Sold

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in TAVARES BARKSDALES?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 74 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in TAVARES BARKSDALES (public records).
What share of TAVARES BARKSDALES is owner-occupied?
55% of TAVARES BARKSDALES parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in TAVARES BARKSDALES built?
Homes in TAVARES BARKSDALES were built between 1881 and 2022, with a median year built of 1968.5 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for TAVARES BARKSDALES?
The best agent for TAVARES BARKSDALES 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 TAVARES BARKSDALES.
How do I find a top TAVARES real estate agent who knows TAVARES BARKSDALES?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows TAVARES BARKSDALES and the wider TAVARES area.
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A buyer who wants a smaller-footprint home in Tavares and is willing to evaluate age and condition property by propertyExcellent fit
A buyer or investor interested in older housing stock with renovation potential given the range back to 1881Excellent fit
Someone prioritizing location within Tavares over community amenities, since none are currently identified hereExcellent fit
A buyer who wants to shop active inventory right now, given zero current listingsProbably not
A buyer seeking a community with defined shared amenities like a clubhouse or poolProbably not
A buyer who wants uniform home age or a single builder era to simplify comparisonsProbably 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 2018 (5 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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