Neighborhood · Deer Island, Tavares, Florida
Elysium
Island living on the edge of the Harris Chain
Elysium sits within Deer Island, Tavares, a genuine island community reached by causeway in the heart of Lake County's chain-of-lakes country. This is a small, low-density enclave where large lots and quiet water views set the tone — the kind of place people choose for privacy and space rather than convenience to a strip mall. Families here are zoned to Apopka High, Wolf Lake Middle, and Zellwood Elementary, and Walt Disney World is about 53 minutes down the road when you want the theme parks.
For a buyer, the reality is scarcity. There are no active listings in Elysium right now, and only six homes have sold here in the last twelve months at a median of $845,000 — so this is a market you have to watch rather than shop on demand. When something does list, it tends to move at strong terms, with sellers collecting about 96% of asking on average. Keep an eye on the live map and be ready to act quickly.
Elysium is a community in Deer Island, Tavares, Florida.
Quick facts
6 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Elysium
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Elysium boundary
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The Elysium market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$845,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
56 days
Median time to sell
Elysium vs Deer Island, Tavares
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 16.9% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Elysium boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Elysium is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
170
Median age
44
Median income
$104,632
Median home value
$484,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Elysium
Hobbies & Interests
Top 5% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Culture
Top 8% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Active
Top 10% in the U.S.Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Beliefs
Top 12% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Emotional
Top 14% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 17% in the U.S.Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Straight answers
Elysium FAQs
Is Elysium a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, private island setting over walkable convenience. As part of Deer Island, Tavares, it offers space and water proximity, with assigned schools at Apopka High, Wolf Lake Middle, and Zellwood Elementary. Disney sits about 53 minutes away for family outings.
Is Elysium expensive?+
Yes — it's an upper-bracket community. The six homes that sold in the past year had a median sold price of $845,000, which puts Elysium well above the typical Lake County price point.
What do homes cost in Elysium?+
There are no active listings at the moment, so recent sales are the best guide. Over the last twelve months the median sold price was $845,000, and buyers should expect luxury-tier pricing when inventory appears. Watching the live map is the best way to catch new listings early.
How is the market in Elysium?+
It's a thin, low-turnover market — just six homes sold in the past year and zero active listings right now. When homes do sell, they hold value well, with sellers averaging about 96% of asking, so serious buyers should be pre-approved and ready to move.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Specific HOA and tax figures aren't available in the current data for Elysium. Because it's part of the larger Deer Island, Tavares community, it's worth confirming any association dues and the current tax assessment on a specific property before you make an offer.
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