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Tavares Lakewood Park in Tavares

Tavares Lakewood Park
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL

By , Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · Updated November 1, 2026

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All 275 homes for sale in Tavares, FL · median $326,000 · 268 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale

Community in Tavares · Lake County · ZIP 32778
48 homesBuilt 1952–1991Median sale $268K
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data11 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 8 recorded sales closed at a median of $268,000, $208 per square foot, a median 15 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1954 - 1981; none of the 11 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 74 ft). At the median price and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,460 ($3,790 with the full homestead exemption).

Last 30 days in Tavares Lakewood Park: 1 new listing (median asking $249,900), 1 closed sale (median $230,000). As of October 30, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Live · Tavares Lakewood Park Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$268K
Median sold · 12 mo
$208/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $208 in 2026
93.9%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
16days
Median DOM · closed
9 days at the 2022 low
100%
Under contract
Lake: 25% (1,077 of 4,311)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
8
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 4 a year
Ownership and context
73%
Owner-occupied · Tavares Lakewood Park
35 of 48 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
27%
Non-owner-occupied · Tavares Lakewood Park
incl. 10% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
48
Homes in the community
48 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 11 years of records
1952–1991
Years homes were built
median 1959 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
1,448sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
16.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 8 of 48 homes trade a year

The 60-Second Overview

Tavares Lakewood Park market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $268K ($208 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 16 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.

Flood zones in Tavares Lakewood Park: of 9 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Tavares.

Tavares Lakewood Park is a community of 48 homes in Tavares, Lake County, built between 1952 and 1991 (median 1959.0), with a median living area of about 1,548 square feet. 73% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 11 sales each (8 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 2015 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Every sale since 2015 · price vs size
$0$200K$400K$600K1k2k
40 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
0510201620182020202220242026
0 to 11 a year; 8 in the current window.

TAVARES LAKEWOOD PARK Market Scorecard

Seller's market

TAVARES LAKEWOOD PARK is currently a seller's market. About 2.7 months of supply, a median asking price of $245,925, and homes go under contract in about 18 days.

2.7
Months supply
$245,925
Median list
$261,000
Median sold
$223
Per sqft
18
Days on mkt
2/0/9
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32778 ZIP is $307,655, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Tavares Lakewood Park

Live MLS inventory for Tavares Lakewood Park. 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.

1031 PARK AVENUE home for sale in Tavares Lakewood ParkActive · 1 daysTop listing
$249,900
2 bd · 1 ba · 975 sqft · built 1981
1031 PARK AVENUE, Tavares, 32778
Listed by DUNN REALTY
1300 PARK AVENUE home for sale in Tavares Lakewood ParkActive · 31 days
$241,950
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,269 sqft · built 1954
1300 PARK AVENUE, Tavares, 32778
Listed by RCR REAL ESTATE LLC

Active and pending Tavares Lakewood Park listings as of 2026-10-30, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

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Tavares Lakewood Park 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 contributors.

Recent Developments in Tavares Lakewood Park

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Tavares Lakewood Park, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.

Dev Momentum44/100 · Moderate
  1. September 2026
    Development

    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 27 miles south of Tavares Lakewood Park, elsewhere in Lake County.

    Source: Clermont Sun
  2. August 2026
    Parks & 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 site is about 10 miles east of Tavares Lakewood Park.

    Source: Spectrum News 13
  3. March 2025
    Development

    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 Lakewood Park.

    Source: GrowthSpotter

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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.

The Strategy

The Tavares Lakewood Park buying strategy.

If we were buying in Tavares Lakewood Park 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 Lakewood Park.

The Deep Dive

A closer look at the Tavares Lakewood Park market

At a median of $208 per square foot, Tavares Lakewood Park 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 48 homes built between 1952 and 1991, and 73% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
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The takeaway

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

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Recently off market in Tavares Lakewood Park

Homes in Tavares Lakewood Park 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. 4 on record.

Tavares Lakewood Park key facts
LocationTavares, Lake County, FL · ZIP 32778
Homes in the community48 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1952–1991 (median 1959.0)
Typical living area1,548 sq ft (median)
Home types (current listings and sales)single-family 100%
Sale prices, last 12 months$268,000 median across 8 closed sales · $208 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)15 median
For sale right now0 active, 1 pending
Owner-occupied (homestead) share73%

Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Tavares Lakewood Park key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/tavares-lakewood-park-tavares, data as of September 20, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Tavares Lakewood Park, 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 3 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-10-28)

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.

Just listed in Tavares Lakewood Park

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Tavares Lakewood Park?
The median sale price in Tavares Lakewood Park was $268K over the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 (8 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Tavares Lakewood Park take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending September 20, 2026 took a median 16 days on market (8 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in Tavares Lakewood Park?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 48 homes in Tavares Lakewood Park (public records).
What share of Tavares Lakewood Park is owner-occupied?
73% of Tavares Lakewood Park parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Tavares Lakewood Park built?
Homes in Tavares Lakewood Park were built between 1952 and 1991, with a median year built of 1959.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Tavares Lakewood Park?
The best agent for Tavares Lakewood Park 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 Lakewood Park.
How do I find a top Tavares real estate agent who knows Tavares Lakewood Park?
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Tavares Lakewood Park purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Tavares Lakewood Park, and what county is it in?
Tavares Lakewood Park is in Tavares, Lake County, FL, ZIP 32778.
Is Tavares Lakewood Park a good place to live?
That depends on your budget, commute and what you want in a home, so here is what the data says about Tavares Lakewood Park: the median sale price over the last 12 months was $268K (8 sales), 19% below the Tavares median of $330K; homes took a median 16 days to go under contract; the assessment roll counts 48 homes, 73% of them homesteaded (owner-occupied). The full numbers, price history and the flood and school sections are above.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 30, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (1 streets, ZIP 32778))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (40 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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