Tavares South Shores on Lake Eustis
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, Tavares South Shores On Lake Eustis in Tavares, FL has 1 home for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 12 closed sales in Tavares South Shores On Lake Eustis in Tavares, FL since 2014, the most recent in October 2024. 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, mostly built-out pocket on Lake Eustis - 43 homes total, built out over a long stretch from 1988 to 2023, with a median build year of 1996. That age spread means condition and updates, not lot size or floor plan, do most of the work in setting a home's price here. Two houses of similar square footage can land in very different places depending on whether the kitchen and systems were touched in the last decade.
With only one active listing against 43 total homes and no closings recorded in the current window, there is not enough current transaction activity to read a reliable price trend. A homestead share of 76.7% tells you most owners here have been in place long enough to file for the exemption, which is consistent with a market that turns over slowly. For sellers, that scarcity can work in your favor if the home shows well. For buyers, it means you may be negotiating against very little comparable data, so a private appraisal-grade opinion of value matters more here than in a high-volume subdivision.
The 60-Second Overview
Tavares South Shores sits directly on Lake Eustis in a compact, low-turnover pocket of 43 homes with no listed community amenities - the draw here is the lake frontage and setting itself, not a clubhouse or gate.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 18 homes in Tavares South Shores On Lake Eustis that have changed hands since 2014, built between 1988 and 2006 (median 1996), with a median living area of about 2,043 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 4 qualified sales in Tavares South Shores On Lake Eustis across 2024 - 2024, median $450,000 - 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 South Shores on Lake Eustis is best for.
Best for
- A buyer prioritizing lake proximity and setting over clubhouse-style amenities.
- Someone comfortable doing extra diligence on condition and comps in a low-inventory, low-turnover market.
- A buyer or seller planning to hold long-term rather than trade in and out quickly.
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants a managed community with pools, gates, or organized common areas.
- Someone who needs a wide selection of active listings to compare before deciding.
- A buyer relying heavily on recent closed-sale data to justify an offer, given the current lack of closings in this window.
The market around Tavares South Shores on Lake Eustis
Tavares South Shores on Lake Eustis 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 South Shores on Lake Eustis specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
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.
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 SOUTH SHORES ON LAKE EUSTIS Market Scorecard
TAVARES SOUTH SHORES ON LAKE EUSTIS is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $469,950, and homes go under contract in about 138 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: 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Tavares South Shores on Lake Eustis
Live MLS inventory for Tavares South Shores on Lake Eustis. 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 South Shores on Lake Eustis listings as of 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2024. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Tavares South Shores On Lake Eustis Tavares Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Tavares South Shores On Lake Eustis Tavares listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 107 Shorewood Court · $450,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 11, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Vanguard Edge Realty
- 336 Lakecrest Drive · $489,900 · 3 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jun 23, 2026 · listed by Realty Professionals Of Fl,Llc
Schools
- Lake County Public Schools
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- 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 South Shores on Lake Eustis listings and can change; always confirm with Lake County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Tavares South Shores on Lake Eustis buying strategy.
If we were buying in Tavares South Shores on Lake Eustis 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 South Shores on Lake Eustis.
A lake-first, amenity-light community
With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, this is not an HOA-managed lifestyle community - there is no clubhouse, pool, or programmed common space driving value. What buyers are paying for is direct or near proximity to Lake Eustis and the setting that comes with it, plus a home built sometime in a three-decade window (1988 to 2023) with a typical living area around 2,238 square feet.
The high homestead share (76.7%) and thin current inventory (one active listing across 43 homes) point to a neighborhood where owners tend to stay. That is good news for stability but it means new listings are infrequent, and when one does hit the market, there is often little in the way of recent, comparable closed data to lean on for pricing. Expect to do more legwork on condition and comps than you would in a larger, faster-turning subdivision nearby.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tavares South Shores on Lake Eustis. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this small and this thin on current listings, pricing a home correctly takes more than pulling the last few sales - with zero closings in the current window, we build the case from condition, lot position relative to the lake, and what limited comparable data exists across the full 1988-2023 build range. That is the kind of read that keeps a seller from underpricing scarcity or a buyer from overpaying for a listing with no recent benchmark.
Tavares South Shores on Lake Eustis in 15 seconds.
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 2014 (12 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 South Shores on Lake Eustis
Where is Tavares South Shores on Lake Eustis?
Tavares South Shores on Lake Eustis is a community in TAVARES, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 32778.
Are there homes for sale in Tavares South Shores on Lake Eustis right now?
Yes - 2 active and 0 pending listings as of the last feed refresh (twice daily). They are listed on this page.
Does Tavares South Shores on Lake Eustis have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Tavares South Shores on Lake Eustis 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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