Tropical Shores Manor
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
All 271 homes for sale in Tavares, FL · median $329,000 · 263 homes for sale in 32778 · Lake County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 11 closed sales in Tropical Shores Mnr in Tavares, FL since 2011, the most recent in September 2014. 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).
Price here is driven by condition and structure, not by any single spec. With a building span running from 1945 to 2021 and a median year built of 1970, you are looking at a pocket where original mid-century stock sits next to newer construction. That mix means two homes on the same street can trade very differently depending on updates, roof, systems, and how much of the original footprint remains. Median living area sits around 1,274 square feet, so this is a smaller-home market where a thoughtful renovation or an addition can move value more than location alone.
With no closings in the current window, there is no fresh comp to anchor a number, so pricing leans on condition and recent activity in the surrounding Tavares market. For sellers, that puts the burden on presentation and honest positioning rather than riding a hot print. For buyers, it means you should underwrite the house in front of you — age of systems, scope of any prior work — instead of assuming the neighborhood sets your price.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Tropical Shores ManorHomes for Sale in Tavares, FL 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
Tropical Shores Manor is a compact 89-home enclave in Tavares, Lake County, where a long build range and a modest median footprint make it a condition-first market rather than a cookie-cutter subdivision.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 37 homes in Tropical Shores Manor that have changed hands since 2009, built between 1957 and 2006 (median 1974), with a median living area of about 1,256 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 Tropical Shores Manor across 2024–2025 (3 in 2024, 1 in 2025), median $430,000 — 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 Tropical Shores Manor is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a smaller-footprint home and are open to renovation upside
- Owner-occupants planning to hold rather than flip
- Value-minded buyers willing to underwrite an individual home's condition and systems
Probably not for
- Buyers who need new construction and uniform floor plans
- Anyone wanting a large home, given the modest median living area
- Buyers who rely on abundant recent comps to justify an offer
The market around Tropical Shores Manor
Tropical Shores Manor 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 Tropical Shores Manor specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Tropical Shores Manor buying strategy.
If we were buying in Tropical Shores Manor 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 Tropical Shores Manor.
A mixed-vintage pocket
The defining trait here is age spread. A 1945-to-2021 build range across just 89 homes tells you the block was filled in over decades, not all at once, so you should expect variation in lot layout, home size, and construction era from one property to the next. The median year built of 1970 signals that the core of the inventory is older, and much of the value question comes down to what has been updated since.
The homestead share sits near 71 percent, which points to a community weighted toward owner-occupants rather than short-hold turnover. Combined with the smaller median living area, that tends to mean homes are held and lived in, and when one comes to market its condition story matters more than any neighborhood average.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Tropical Shores Manor. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a market this small and this varied by vintage, generic pricing fails. With no recent closing to lean on, we value the specific house — its systems, its updates, its footprint — against real Tavares activity, and we tell you plainly where a renovation adds value and where it does not. That candor is worth more here than in a subdivision where every home is a comp.
Tropical Shores Manor 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
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2011 (11 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 Tropical Shores Manor
Where is Tropical Shores Manor?
Tropical Shores Manor is a community in Tavares, Lake County, Florida, ZIP 32778.
Are there homes for sale in Tropical Shores Manor right now?
No active listings inside Tropical Shores Manor at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Tropical Shores Manor have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Tropical Shores Manor in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
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