Tavares St Clair-Abrams
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, the MLS records 3 closed sales in Tavares St Clair-Abrams in Tavares, FL since 2016, the most recent in June 2025. 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).
Tavares St Clair-Abrams is an older, in-town pocket of Tavares where the housing stock does most of the talking. With a median year built of 1952 and a range stretching from 1915 to as recent as 2024, this is a mixed-vintage area rather than a uniform subdivision — some infill and renovation activity sits alongside original-era homes. That spread means condition, not location alone, is usually what separates one listing's value from the next.
The homestead share sits just under half (47.9%), which points to a market with meaningful turnover potential rather than one where most owners have settled in for the long haul. For buyers, that suggests more inventory movement over time than a fully built-out, static neighborhood. For sellers, it means positioning on updates and lot specifics matters more than leaning on the address alone.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Tavares St Clair-Abrams 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
This is a small, established in-town Tavares community — 71 homes total — built out over more than a century, so age and condition vary widely from one listing to the next rather than following a single era or builder pattern.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 12 homes in Tavares St Clair-Abrams that have changed hands since 2015, built between 1919 and 2000 (median 1952), with a median living area of about 1,804 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 5 qualified sales in Tavares St Clair-Abrams across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 2 in 2025), median $240,000 — 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 St Clair-Abrams is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking an established in-town Tavares address without needing new construction
- Renovation-minded buyers comfortable evaluating condition on a case-by-case basis given the wide year-built range
- Buyers prioritizing location and lot over amenity packages, since none are identified in current listings
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a consistent build era or architectural uniformity across the block
- Buyers seeking a community with a clubhouse, pool, or organized shared amenities
- Buyers who prefer a larger living footprint as a baseline, given the median size runs modest
The market around Tavares St Clair-Abrams
Tavares St Clair-Abrams 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 St Clair-Abrams specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Tavares St Clair-Abrams by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the Tavares St Clair-Abrams subdivision: 7 homes on record; built 1919–1964; typical size about 1,470 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | $91,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | $167,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | $218,702 |
| 2021 | 1 | $185,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | $242,500 |
| 2025 | 1 | $240,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $240,000 on 2025-06-30.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Tavares St Clair-Abrams buying strategy.
If we were buying in Tavares St Clair-Abrams 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 St Clair-Abrams.
A century of building, one small footprint
At a median living area of 1,186 square feet, homes here run modest by current new-construction standards. Combined with a year-built range running from 1915 up through 2024, this is a community where lot size, layout, and how (or whether) a home has been updated will matter more to a buyer's decision than square footage alone.
No community amenities are identified in current MLS listings, so the draw here is the housing itself and its position within Tavares and Lake County — not a clubhouse, pool, or planned-community package. Buyers should treat this as a value-and-condition play on individual homes rather than a lifestyle-amenity purchase.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tavares St Clair-Abrams. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a small, mixed-vintage market like this one, the difference between a fair offer and an overpay often comes down to reading a specific home's age and condition against what's actually traded nearby — not a neighborhood-wide number. We pull the comparable sales and renovation history that let you negotiate from facts, whether you're buying an original 1950s-era home or something newer built in on an infill lot.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2016 (3 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 St Clair-Abrams
Where is Tavares St Clair-Abrams?
Tavares St Clair-Abrams is a community in Tavares, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 32778.
How many homes are in Tavares St Clair-Abrams?
County property records list 7 homes in Tavares St Clair-Abrams, built between 1919 and 1964; the typical home is about 1,470 heated square feet.
What do homes in Tavares St Clair-Abrams sell for?
Tavares St Clair-Abrams has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2025 (1 sale, median $240,000). For context, ZIP 32778 has 339 homes on the market with 20% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Tavares St Clair-Abrams right now?
No active listings inside Tavares St Clair-Abrams 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 St Clair-Abrams have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Tavares St Clair-Abrams in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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