Tavares Orange Acres
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
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As of September 2026, Tavares Orange Acres Sub in Tavares, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $268,500, $196 per square foot, a median 17 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1958–1967. At the median price and Lake County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.65 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,470 ($3,800 with the full homestead exemption).
Tavares Orange Acres is trading around a median of $268,500, with price per square foot near $195.70. That combination points to a smaller-footprint, value-oriented segment of the Tavares market rather than a premium price band.
With only three closings in the current window, this is a thin data set. A median dropping this fast, at 17 days, can reflect real demand for a well-priced listing or simply the behavior of a handful of transactions. Treat the numbers here as directional, not definitive, and lean on a current comparable pull before pricing or offering.
Tavares Orange Acres right now
🟡 Balanced market. 3.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 12, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated September 22, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Tavares Orange Acres market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $268K ($196 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 17 days on market for closed sales, and 3.0 months of supply, a balanced market.
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.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 10 homes in Tavares Orange Acres that have changed hands since 2018, built between 1954 and 1984 (median 1960), with a median living area of about 1,372 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.
Tavares Orange Acres sits in Lake County within Tavares, priced at a level that keeps it accessible relative to more amenity-heavy communities in the area, with no community amenities identified from current MLS listings.
Who Tavares Orange Acres is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a lower entry price point in Lake County without amenity requirements
- Sellers whose home is in move-in condition and priced to match recent fast-moving activity
- Buyers who prioritize the home and lot itself over shared community features
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a pool, clubhouse, or other maintained community amenities as part of the purchase
- Anyone drawing firm conclusions from a market snapshot built on only three closings
- Buyers expecting a wide selection of price points; this snapshot reflects a narrow, specific band
Homes For Sale Right Now in Tavares Orange Acres
Live MLS inventory for Tavares Orange Acres. 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 Orange Acres listings as of 2026-09-19, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2025 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Tavares Orange Acres Sub Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Tavares Orange Acres Sub listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 1301 Nichols Drive · $360,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · listed Jul 27, 2026 · listed by Empire Network Realty
Tavares Orange Acres on the map.
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The Tavares Orange Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in Tavares Orange Acres 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 Orange Acres.
A Small, Fast-Moving Data Set
The median days on market of 17 suggests listings here, when priced correctly, are not sitting. That is a useful signal for sellers weighing list price against speed, but with only three closings feeding this snapshot, one aggressive or one stale listing can swing the median meaningfully in either direction.
No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, which points to a subdivision built around the homes and lots themselves rather than shared recreational infrastructure. Buyers should budget accordingly for any amenity needs and confirm current listing details directly, since a three-closing window will not capture the full range of what's actually on the ground.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tavares Orange Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market this thin rewards someone who pulls fresh comparables before every conversation about price, rather than leaning on a stale median. We track the Tavares Orange Acres numbers as they update and will tell you plainly when the sample size is too small to lean on.
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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.
Tools for a Tavares Orange Acres buy.
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18% 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 (2026-09-20).
Tavares Orange Acres Sub Market Scorecard
Tavares Orange Acres Sub is currently a seller's market. About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $360,000, and homes go under contract in about 45 days.
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: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 19, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2025 (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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