Neighborhood · Tavares, Florida
Downtown Tavares
Waterfront living at the heart of Florida's Seaplane City
1
Homes for sale
$329,000
Median list price
$200
Avg price / sqft
476
Median days on market
Downtown Tavares sits along the Harris Chain of Lakes in Lake County, and it's built around walkable streets, the lakefront, and Tavares' identity as "America's Seaplane City." This is a small, close-knit pocket where a short stroll takes you to the water and community life feels genuinely local. Families here are zoned for schools like Tavares High School and Tavares Middle School, with Rimes Early Learning & Literacy Center handling the earliest grades.
For buyers, this is a thin, slow-moving market — there's currently just one active listing among the broader Tavares homes for sale, priced at $329,000. Only four homes sold here over the past year at a median of $274,500, and sellers who priced right got 100% of asking on average. If you want to see everything that comes available, the live map is the best way to track new inventory in real time.
Downtown Tavares is a community in Tavares, Florida.
Quick facts
$329,000 – $329K price range
1,643 sqft median home
$1,100/mo median rent
4 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Downtown Tavares
Every active listing inside the Downtown Tavares boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Downtown Tavares market
4
Sold, last 12 months
$274,500
Median sold price
100%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
16 days
Median time to sell
Downtown Tavares vs Tavares
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 33.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Downtown Tavares boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Downtown Tavares is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Downtown Tavares home
≈ $2,161/mo
$329,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,100/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
565
Median age
47
Median income
$48,801
Median home value
$43,987
Beyond the listings
Living in Downtown Tavares
Culture
Top 5% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 7% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Lifestyles
Top 8% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Emotional
Top 9% 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.
Entertainment
Top 10% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Food & Drink
Top 10% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Straight answers
Downtown Tavares FAQs
Is Downtown Tavares a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want a small, walkable lakefront community as your base in Lake County, with the Harris Chain of Lakes and Tavares' seaplane-town identity right at hand. Families are zoned for Tavares High School and nearby elementary and middle schools. It's quieter and more residential than a big-city downtown.
Is Downtown Tavares expensive?+
No — it's relatively affordable for waterfront-adjacent Central Florida. The median home sold for $274,500 over the past year, and the single active listing is priced at $329,000, or about $200 per square foot. Median rent runs around $1,100 a month.
What do homes cost in Downtown Tavares?+
Homes here have sold at a median of $274,500 in the last 12 months, while the current active listing is $329,000 for roughly 1,643 square feet. At about $200 per square foot, pricing stays accessible compared to many lakefront markets in the region. You can track current pricing on the live map.
How is the market in Downtown Tavares?+
It's a thin, slow-moving market: just one home is active now, four sold in the past year, and the median time on market is 476 days. The upside is that sellers who priced correctly received 100% of their asking price on average, so well-priced homes do transact. Buyers should be patient and ready to act when the right listing appears.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no typical HOA figure reported for the area, though specific communities like Vista Del Largo may have their own dues. Median annual property tax runs about $2,618, which is modest for a Central Florida lakefront community. Always confirm the exact taxes and any HOA on a specific property before you buy.
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