Woodlea
Homes for Sale in Tavares, FL
All 271 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, Woodlea in Tavares, FL has 2 homes for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 23 closed sales in Woodlea in Tavares, FL since 2005, the most recent in October 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).
| Location | TAVARES, Lake County, FL · ZIP 32778 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 79 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1985–1989 (median 1987) |
| Typical living area | 1,026 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 0 pending · median asking $1,477,000 |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 72% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2014; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Woodlea key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/woodlea-tavares, data as of September 20, 2026.
Last 30 days in Woodlea: 1 new listing (median asking $2,700,000). As of September 27, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Woodlea Tavares is a small, tightly built pocket of 85 homes dating almost entirely from the late 1980s, with a median build year of 1987. At a median living area of roughly 1,026 square feet, these are compact, efficient floor plans rather than sprawling houses, and that size point does more to set value here than any single upgrade or amenity.
With only one active listing at the time of this snapshot, there is essentially no competing inventory to benchmark against. A single listing sets the market in the short term, whichever direction it points. Buyers should expect limited choice and sellers should expect that pricing conversations will hinge heavily on condition and updates rather than comparable sales volume.
The 60-Second Overview
Woodlea Tavares is a compact, established community of smaller homes built in the late 1980s, with a homestead share near 73% pointing to a base of owner-occupied houses rather than a rental-heavy pocket.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 17 homes in Woodlea that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1950 and 1989 (median 1986), with a median living area of about 1,053 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 1.5-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 9 qualified sales in Woodlea across 2024 - 2025 (6 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $247,500 - 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 Woodlea is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a smaller, easier-to-maintain home rather than maximum square footage
- Buyers comfortable evaluating a home built in the late 1980s on its individual condition and update history
- Long-term-hold buyers who are not dependent on a wide selection of active listings to choose from
Probably not for
- Buyers who want on-site community amenities as part of the purchase
- Buyers who need a larger living area than roughly 1,026 square feet
- Buyers who want to compare several active listings side by side before deciding
The market around Woodlea
Woodlea 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 Woodlea specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in Woodlea, TAVARES
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Woodlea
Live MLS inventory for Woodlea. 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 Woodlea listings as of 2026-09-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2014. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Woodlea Tavares Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Woodlea Tavares listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 12301 Woodlea Road · $2,700,000 · 3 bd / 1 ba · listed Sep 4, 2026 · listed by Weichert Realtors Hallmark Pro
- 1049 Birch Boulevard · $254,000 · 3 bd / 1.5 ba · listed Aug 16, 2026 · listed by Real Broker, Llc
Schools
- 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 Woodlea listings and can change; always confirm with Lake County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Tavares High High School
The Woodlea buying strategy.
If we were buying in Woodlea 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 Woodlea.
A small, settled footprint with almost no current turnover
The building history here is narrow and consistent - every home in Woodlea Tavares went up between 1985 and 1989, so there is little variation in construction era, systems age, or original floor plan style. That consistency simplifies comparisons between homes but also means most properties are approaching similar points in their lifecycle for roofs, HVAC, and other major systems around the same time.
No community amenities are identified from current MLS listings, so this is a straightforward residential setting rather than an amenity-driven community. With only one active listing and a homestead share near 73%, turnover appears infrequent, and the small size of the community (85 homes total) means inventory swings can be dramatic - one or two listings can represent a meaningful share of what is available at any given time.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Woodlea. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this small, with a single active listing at last check, pricing a home correctly or evaluating an offer requires knowing the recent history of a limited pool of comparable sales rather than relying on broad market averages. Momentum tracks Woodlea Tavares at the individual-listing level so buyers and sellers are working from an accurate, current read rather than a stale or generic one.
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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.
Tools for a Woodlea buy.
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17% 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 (2026-09-26).
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32778)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (23 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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