Tavares Tavares in TAVARES

Tavares Tavares
Homes for Sale in TAVARES, FL

Community in TAVARES · Lake County · ZIP 32778
156 homesBuilt 1920–2023
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Tempo
0%
Under contract
Lake: 26% (1,105 of 4,329)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
38%
Owner-occupied · Tavares Tavares
60 of 157 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
62%
Non-owner-occupied · Tavares Tavares
incl. 12% trust or LLC-held · 31% out-of-state
100%
Cash buyers · Tavares Tavares
3 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2024
156
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 157 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 10 years of records
Est. 1920
Community established
homes built 1920-2023, median 1969 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 2 in 2015
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Tavares Tavares Tavares is a small, older pocket of Tavares: 156 homes total, a median build year of 1969, and living space that runs compact — the typical home here sits right around 980 square feet. That combination of age and size tells you the pricing story is going to be driven by condition and updates far more than by square footage or lot amenities, because there simply aren't community amenities recorded here to shape value.

With only 2 active listings against a base of 156 homes, this is a market where inventory dictates behavior more than pricing trends do. A seller with a well-maintained property is negotiating from a position of scarcity. A buyer has very little to compare against and needs to move with real information rather than wait for a broader set of options to show up.

The 60-Second Overview

A modest, older-vintage pocket of Tavares built out mostly in the mid-20th century, with homes that run smaller than typical new construction and almost no listing inventory at any given moment.

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

  • A buyer prioritizing a smaller, lower-maintenance footprint over square footage
  • Someone comfortable evaluating an older home's condition and updates on a case-by-case basis
  • A buyer willing to act quickly given how few listings surface here at once

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants community amenities as part of the purchase decision
  • Someone who needs a larger living area as a baseline requirement
  • A buyer who wants to compare many active listings before deciding

The market around Tavares Tavares

Tavares Tavares is a small community — 7 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32778, 351 homes are on the market and 20% are under contract — a steady corner of TAVARES.

Across Lake County, 3,224 homes are active and 1,105 pending (26% under contract).

The housing mix here is 79% mobile home - pre 1976, 21% manufactured home - post 1977.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Tavares Tavares specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in TAVARES TAVARES, 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 → 2026-08-31)

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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in Tavares Tavares

Live MLS inventory for Tavares Tavares. 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 Tavares listings as of 2026-09-02, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2024. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

If we were buying in Tavares Tavares 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 Tavares.

Best Buy
Buyers looking for an older, smaller-footprint home in Tavares rather than new construction.
Biggest Risk
With only 2 active listings, timing is unpredictable and choice is limited at any given moment.
Sweet Spot
A buyer comfortable evaluating an older home's condition and system age rather than relying on amenities or new construction finishes.
Avoid If
You need a larger floor plan or listed community amenities — neither is typical of this pocket's current stock.

Small Homes, Scarce Listings

The build-year spread here is wide — homes go back to 1920 and as recent as 2023 — but the median sits at 1969, meaning most of the stock predates modern floor plans and mechanical systems. Combined with a median living area of about 982 square feet, this reads as a community of original or lightly-updated smaller homes rather than a subdivision of comparable newer builds. Expect real variance from one listing to the next in terms of what's been replaced and what hasn't.

Homestead share sits at 38.2%, which is a useful signal about how the area functions day to day but shouldn't be read as a market-timing indicator on its own. What matters more right now is the supply side: with just 2 active listings across 156 homes, any given week can look completely different depending on what happens to come to market. This is not a community where you browse — it's one where you get alerts and act.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tavares Tavares. 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 pocket this thin on inventory, the difference between missing a listing and catching one often comes down to who's watching the feed and how fast they can get you real information — condition, age of systems, what's actually been touched since 1969 versus what hasn't. We track this kind of small, older inventory closely because generic search alerts won't catch nuance like that.

Tavares Tavares in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers looking for an older, smaller-footprint home in Tavares rather than new construction.
Biggest advantageScarce inventory means well-priced, well-maintained listings tend to draw attention quickly.
Biggest riskWith only 2 active listings, timing is unpredictable and choice is limited at any given moment.
Sweet spotA buyer comfortable evaluating an older home's condition and system age rather than relying on amenities or new construction finishes.
Avoid ifYou need a larger floor plan or listed community amenities — neither is typical of this pocket's current stock.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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TAVARES TAVARES Market Scorecard

Thin data

TAVARES TAVARES is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $192,500, and homes go under contract in about 4 days.

n/a
Months supply
$192,500
Median list
n/a
Median sold
$189
Per sqft
4
Days on mkt
2/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Tavares Tavares?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 156 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Tavares Tavares (public records).
What share of Tavares Tavares is owner-occupied?
38% of Tavares Tavares parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Tavares Tavares built?
Homes in Tavares Tavares were built between 1920 and 2023, with a median year built of 1969.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Tavares Tavares?
Cash buyers took 100% of Tavares Tavares sales in the 12 months ending June 2024 (3 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Tavares Tavares?
The best agent for Tavares Tavares 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 Tavares.
How do I find a top TAVARES real estate agent who knows Tavares Tavares?
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 Tavares and the wider TAVARES area.
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A buyer prioritizing a smaller, lower-maintenance footprint over square footageExcellent fit
Someone comfortable evaluating an older home's condition and updates on a case-by-case basisExcellent fit
A buyer willing to act quickly given how few listings surface here at onceExcellent fit
A buyer who wants community amenities as part of the purchase decisionProbably not
Someone who needs a larger living area as a baseline requirementProbably not
A buyer who wants to compare many active listings before decidingProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32778))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2016 (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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