Tavares Etowah
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
All 262 homes for sale in Tavares, FL · median $325,500 · 253 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, the MLS records 16 closed sales in Tavares Etowah Ph 01 in Tavares, FL since 2014, the most recent in April 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 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).
| Location | Tavares, Lake County, FL · ZIP 32778 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 84 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2006–2015 (median 2010.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,802 sq ft (median) |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 79% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Tavares Etowah Ph 01 key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/tavares-etowah-ph-01, data as of September 20, 2026.
Etowah is a newer-construction pocket in Tavares, with homes built between 2006 and 2024 and a median build year of 2015. That range matters: what sets price here is less about location tier and more about which build vintage and condition a given home falls into. A recently updated 2024 home and an early 2006 home in the same subdivision are not the same product, and the spread in pricing reflects that. Around a 1,920-square-foot median living area, the difference between original and updated finishes is where negotiations get real.
With a homestead share just over 76%, this is a primary-residence community more than a rental or flip block, which tends to keep inventory turnover measured rather than churny. For a seller, that means pricing to condition honestly instead of to the highest recent close. For a buyer, it means the well-kept, move-in-ready homes are the ones that move, and you should be prepared to compete on those while there is more room to negotiate on homes needing work.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Tavares Etowah 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
Etowah Phase 1 is a 158-home newer-construction neighborhood in Tavares, weighted toward owner-occupants, where a home's price is driven more by its build vintage and condition than by any single street or view.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 33 homes in Tavares Etowah that have changed hands since 2014, built between 2006 and 2021 (median 2010), with a median living area of about 1,801 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 6 qualified sales in Tavares Etowah across 2024–2025 (2 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $380,000 — 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 Tavares Etowah is best for.
Best for
- A primary-residence buyer who wants newer construction and plans to stay put
- A buyer comfortable comparing build vintages to find value in an updated home
- A buyer targeting a mid-size floor plan around 1,920 square feet
Probably not for
- A buyer who will only consider a brand-new 2024 build with current finishes
- An investor seeking a rental-heavy block with high turnover
- A buyer needing a firm price ceiling before touring, given the wide condition-driven spread
The market around Tavares Etowah
Tavares Etowah 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 Tavares Etowah specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Tavares Etowah Ph 01, 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.
The Tavares Etowah buying strategy.
If we were buying in Tavares Etowah 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 Tavares Etowah.
One subdivision, two decades of build vintage
The build window spans 2006 to 2024, and that is the single most useful thing to understand before you shop here. The median year built is 2015, so roughly half the stock predates the newest wave of construction. Systems age, layouts evolve, and finish packages differ across those years, so two homes of similar size can justify meaningfully different pricing. Read each listing on its own merits rather than assuming a subdivision-wide comp.
At a median of about 1,920 square feet, floor plans here sit in a practical middle range rather than at the compact or oversized extremes. With 158 homes, the community is large enough to produce steady comparable sales but small enough that a couple of transactions can shape the recent picture. That is why we lean on condition and vintage as the real price levers instead of a headline range.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tavares Etowah. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Because the pricing story in Etowah lives in the details, we underwrite each home by its build year, its updates, and its condition rather than a single subdivision average. We will show you where a 2015-era home is priced fairly against a newer one, tell you when a listing is asking new-build money for original finishes, and walk sellers through pricing to condition so their home actually moves in a mostly owner-occupied market.
Tavares Etowah in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
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Recent Developments in Tavares Etowah Ph 01
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Tavares Etowah Ph 01, 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 26 miles south of Tavares Etowah Ph 01, 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 project is about 10 miles east of Tavares Etowah Ph 01, elsewhere in Lake County.
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 8 miles east of Tavares Etowah Ph 01.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32778)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (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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