Tavares Martin Homestead
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 7 closed sales in Tavares Martin Homestead in Tavares, FL since 2015, the most recent in May 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).
This is a small, established pocket of 149 homes in Tavares with a median year built of 1971 and a range stretching back to 1920 and as recent as 2022 - so the housing stock itself spans generations, which means condition and updates do more to set value here than location alone. With zero active listings at this snapshot, there is simply nothing on the market to benchmark against in real time, so pricing conversations have to lean on recent closed activity and a careful look at comparable lot and structure age rather than a live comp set.
The homestead share sits at 63.6%, meaning a solid majority of these properties are owner-occupied under the homestead exemption rather than held as rentals or investment stock. That tends to correlate with slower turnover and fewer listings hitting the market at any given time - consistent with the current zero-active read. For a buyer, that means patience and a standing relationship with an agent who will flag a listing the moment it appears; for a seller, it means less direct competition to price against, but also fewer nearby closed sales to lean on for a confident number.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Tavares Martin Homestead 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
Tavares Martin Homestead is a compact, long-established residential pocket of 149 homes with a median build year of 1971 and a modest median living area of 1,227 square feet - older, smaller-footprint homes rather than a new-construction subdivision.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 6 homes in Tavares Martin Homestead that have changed hands since 2022, built between 1949 and 1984 (median 1977), with a median living area of about 1,085 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 10 qualified sales in Tavares Martin Homestead across 2024 - 2025 (7 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $247,500 - 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 Tavares Martin Homestead is best for.
Best for
- A buyer comfortable evaluating older housing stock on a case-by-case, home-by-home condition basis.
- A buyer targeting a smaller, more efficient living footprint rather than a larger new-build home.
- A buyer who wants an established, low-turnover residential pocket in Tavares rather than an active new-development market.
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants access to community amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or planned recreation.
- A buyer who needs to choose from live, active inventory right now rather than wait for something to list.
- A buyer set on new or near-new construction rather than a home stock spanning back to 1920.
The market around Tavares Martin Homestead
Tavares Martin Homestead 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 Tavares Martin Homestead specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Tavares Martin Homestead buying strategy.
If we were buying in Tavares Martin Homestead 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 Martin Homestead.
An established, low-turnover pocket
The year-built range here - 1920 through 2022 - tells you this community grew in layers over a century rather than being built out in one phase. A median of 1971 puts the typical home well into its middle age, which means mechanical systems, roofs, and finishes vary widely from one address to the next. That range is the single biggest driver of value spread in a place like this: two homes with the same square footage can sit far apart in price depending purely on what has and has not been updated.
No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, which fits the profile - this reads as a standard residential area rather than an amenity-anchored development with a clubhouse, pool, or planned recreation. Combined with a median living size of 1,227 square feet, it points toward a market of modest, efficient homes rather than larger executive-style construction. With zero homes currently active, anyone watching this community needs to move on new inventory quickly once it surfaces.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tavares Martin Homestead. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market with zero active listings and a century-wide build range is not one you can price off a quick portal search. We track this pocket of Tavares closely enough to know which recent closings are true comps and which are outliers due to age or condition, and we can move fast the moment something new comes up.
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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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2015 (7 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 Tavares Martin Homestead
Where is Tavares Martin Homestead?
Tavares Martin Homestead is a community in TAVARES, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 32778.
Are there homes for sale in Tavares Martin Homestead right now?
No active listings inside Tavares Martin Homestead at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Tavares Martin Homestead have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Tavares Martin Homestead 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.
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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 MARTIN HOMESTEAD Market Scorecard
TAVARES MARTIN HOMESTEAD 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).
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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.