Tavares Palm Dora Park in Tavares

Tavares Palm Dora Park
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL

All 273 homes for sale in Tavares, FL · median $325,000 · 260 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale

Community in Tavares · Lake County · ZIP 32778
11 homesBuilt 1947–2007
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As of November 2026, Tavares Palm Dora Park in Tavares, FL has 2 homes for sale. As of November 2026, the MLS records 2 closed sales in Tavares Palm Dora Park in Tavares, FL since 2016, the most recent in July 2023. Across Tavares as a whole, 538 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $329,990, 69 median days on market, with 247 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).

Live · Tavares Palm Dora Park Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0%
Under contract
Lake: 25% (1,077 of 4,311)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
55%
Owner-occupied · Tavares Palm Dora Park
6 of 11 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
46%
Non-owner-occupied · Tavares Palm Dora Park
incl. 46% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
11
Homes in the community
11 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 10 years of records
1947–2007
Years homes were built
median 1962 · county roll (FL DOR 2025)
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written October 26, 2026

This is a small, older pocket in Tavares - eleven homes total, with a median build year of 1962 and a median footprint around 1,140 square feet. Price here is driven less by the market and more by the individual house: how much of the original 1947-to-2007 vintage has been updated, and what condition the roof, systems, and interior are in. Expect a wide spread in asking prices for what look like comparable homes, because condition does the heavy lifting.

With only two active listings against eleven homes, inventory is thin and movement is episodic. A seller with a well-kept house has little direct competition; a buyer has to be ready to act when something right surfaces, because the next comparable listing may be months away. Just over half the homes carry homestead status, which tends to mean fewer rapid turnovers and limited resale supply.

Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

The 60-Second Overview

Tavares Palm Dora Park is a compact, established enclave in Lake County where golf carts are permitted and a park and playground anchor the common space. The homes skew small and older, so this is a condition-and-character market rather than a cookie-cutter subdivision.

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.

Best for

  • Buying a modest, older home with room to renovate to taste
  • Wanting a low-density, golf-cart-friendly setting with a park and playground nearby
  • Buyers who can move quickly when one of the rare listings hits the market

Probably not for

  • Needing a large or newly built home
  • Wanting broad inventory and frequent listings to choose from
  • Requiring move-in-ready condition with no updating or systems work

The market around Tavares Palm Dora Park

Tavares Palm Dora Park 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 Palm Dora Park specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Tavares Palm Dora Park

Live MLS inventory for Tavares Palm Dora 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.

Active and pending Tavares Palm Dora Park listings as of 2026-10-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2023. Tap any home to ask about it.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

Schools

In short
  • 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 Palm Dora Park listings and can change; always confirm with Lake County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Tavares Palm Dora Park address.

If we were buying in Tavares Palm Dora 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 Palm Dora Park.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a small, quiet established pocket and don't need a large or new home.
Biggest Risk
Mid-century stock means condition and systems vary widely and can drive real cost differences.
Sweet Spot
A well-updated home on a good lot bought when one of the few listings appears.
Avoid If
You need new construction, lots of square footage, or a fast, predictable transaction.

A small, condition-driven pocket

The build range runs from 1947 to 2007, but the median year of 1962 tells you most of the stock is mid-century and modest in size - a median of about 1,140 living square feet. That means buyers are weighing original systems, lot value, and renovation potential more than square-footage premiums. Two homes that photograph similarly can trade very differently depending on what's been done to them.

Amenities are practical rather than resort-style: a park, a playground, and golf-cart-friendly streets. These are reported from MLS listings, so confirm current access and any HOA details directly before you count on them. The scale of the community - eleven homes - keeps the character low-density and quiet, with the tradeoff that listings are rare and data points are few.

“

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community this small, there is no deep comp set to lean on - pricing a sale or sizing up a purchase comes down to reading condition against a handful of older homes. We work these micro-markets in Lake County and will tell you plainly when a listing is priced for its renovations and when it isn't, and we'll verify amenity and HOA specifics before you commit.

Tavares Palm Dora Park in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a small, quiet established pocket and don't need a large or new home.
Biggest advantageLow-density character with park, playground, and golf-cart-friendly streets.
Biggest riskMid-century stock means condition and systems vary widely and can drive real cost differences.
Sweet spotA well-updated home on a good lot bought when one of the few listings appears.
Avoid ifYou need new construction, lots of square footage, or a fast, predictable transaction.
The takeaway

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

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Tavares Palm Dora Park key facts
LocationTavares, Lake County, FL · ZIP 32778
Homes in the community11 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll)
Years built1947–2007 (median 1962)
Typical living area1,140 sq ft (median)
Amenities listed by sellersGolf Carts OK, Park, Playground
For sale right now2 active, 0 pending · median asking $574,500
Owner-occupied (homestead) share55%

Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2023; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Tavares Palm Dora Park key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/tavares-palm-dora-park-tavares, data as of September 20, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in Tavares Palm Dora 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 7 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-10-25)

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 Palm Dora Park

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How much local inventory is already under contract

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 (2026-11-03).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Tavares Palm Dora Park?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 11 homes in Tavares Palm Dora Park (public records).
What share of Tavares Palm Dora Park is owner-occupied?
55% of Tavares Palm Dora 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 Palm Dora Park built?
Homes in Tavares Palm Dora Park were built between 1947 and 2007, with a median year built of 1962 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for Tavares Palm Dora Park?
The best agent for Tavares Palm Dora 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 Palm Dora Park.
How do I find a top Tavares real estate agent who knows Tavares Palm Dora Park?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Tavares Palm Dora Park and the wider Tavares area.
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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 Palm Dora Park purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Tavares Palm Dora Park, and what county is it in?
Tavares Palm Dora Park is in Tavares, Lake County, FL, ZIP 32778.
Buying a modest, older home with room to renovate to tasteExcellent fit
Wanting a low-density, golf-cart-friendly setting with a park and playground nearbyExcellent fit
Buyers who can move quickly when one of the rare listings hits the marketExcellent fit
Needing a large or newly built homeProbably not
Wanting broad inventory and frequent listings to choose fromProbably not
Requiring move-in-ready condition with no updating or systems workProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 26, 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 2016 (2 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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