Tavares Heights
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
All 263 homes for sale in Tavares, FL · median $329,000 · 255 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $225,000, $219 per square foot, a median 47 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1958 - 2022; none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 103 ft). At the median price and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,750 ($3,080 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | Tavares, Lake County, FL · ZIP 32778 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 133 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1920–2023 (median 1964) |
| Typical living area | 1,146 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $225,000 median across 3 closed sales · $219 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 47 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 1 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 59% |
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, “tavares heights key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/tavares-heights-tavares, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Tavares Heights: 1 closed sale (median $265,000). As of October 6, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
The 60-Second Overview
Tavares Heights market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $225K ($219 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 47 days on market for closed sales.
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.
County records show 9 qualified sales in tavares heights across 2024 - 2025 (6 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $240,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Tavares Heights is a community of 133 homes in Tavares, Lake County, built between 1920 and 2023 (median 1964), with a median living area of about 1,146 square feet. 59% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Tavares Heights. Swipe to explore the community.
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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($225K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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.
16% 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 (2026-09-28).
Tavares Heights Market Scorecard
Tavares Heights is currently a balanced market..
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in tavares heights, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Tavares Heights
Live MLS inventory for Tavares Heights. 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 Tavares Heights listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Tavares Heights on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Lake County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Tavares Elem · Elementary
- Tavares Middle · Middle
- Tavares High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Tavares Heights listings and can change; always confirm with Lake County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Tavares High High School
The Tavares Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in Tavares Heights 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 Heights.
A closer look at the Tavares Heights market
At a median of $219 per square foot, Tavares Heights prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The housing stock is 133 homes built between 1920 and 2023, and 59% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tavares Heights. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
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 Tavares Heights buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Tavares Heights sales matched to your home.
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Recently off market in tavares heights
Homes in tavares heights that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.
- 1201 Sherman Avenue · off market
- 1300 Sherman Avenue · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32778)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (47 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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