BLUE HERON CIRCLE Lot K-10, TAVARES, FL, 32778
Active367 days on marketListed Aug 5, 2025MLS #TB8412848
About this home
BLUE HERON CIRCLE Lot K-10
RARE WATERFRONT LOT OVERLOOKING MT. DORA, ONE OF THE LAST AVAILABLE WATER LOTS IN DEER ISLAND Welcome to Lot K10, one of the last premier lakefront lots available in the exclusive, gated community of Deer Island—a 400-acre natural paradise surrounded by Lake Dora and Lake Beauclaire, part of the renowned Harris Chain of Lakes. This oversized lot offers 100+ feet of WATER frontage on Lake Dora, panoramic water views, and sits on just over an acre of land with minimal clearing needed—making it ready for your custom dream home. Enjoy incredible privacy, native wildlife, and stunning sunsets over the lake, all from your own backyard. Deer Island offers residents access to top-tier amenities including an 18-hole championship golf course, private clubhouse with dining, tennis courts, resort-style pool, and a boat dock with slips available. Golf cart-friendly roads, scenic walking trails, and peaceful surroundings make this a truly unique place to live. Located less than 5 minutes by boat to historic downtown Mount Dora, you’ll enjoy year-round festivals, dining, and boutique shopping. Only 45 minutes to Orlando and The Villages, Deer Island combines tranquil island living with unbeatable access to Central Florida’s best destinations. Build your lakefront lifestyle today. This is one of the last opportunities to own direct lake access in this one-of-a-kind community.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
1.44 ac
Lot size
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$5,236 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$5,236/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
The investor lens
Two ways this home pays
This home sits inside Island Club, a community zoned to allow true short-term rentals — so it can earn as a nightly rental or a traditional lease. Here’s how the two paths compare.
Short-term rental
Zoned & eligible
Projected nightly rate, occupancy and annual revenue for this exact home.
Long-term rental
$1,950/mo median
Live Tavares rental listing data — this home’s rate depends on size, condition and furnishing.
The Mount Dora short-term market
▼ Softening44%
Occupancy
▼ 26% yr/yr
$224
Avg nightly rate
▲ 13% yr/yr
$26K/yr
Revenue per listing
$101
RevPAR
52 days
Booking lead time
4.4 nights
Avg stay
3
Typical min nights
223
Active rentals
▲ 9% supply
Seasonality — monthly occupancy
Peaks at 60% in Feb · bottoms at 31% in Jun
Last 12 months of data, January–December, bars scaled to the seasonal peak. Market-wide averages across all home sizes in Mount Dora — the projection above is specific to this home’s size.
Where it sits
Inside Island Club
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Island Club is a short-term-rental community. See the full guide →
TAVARES 32778 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
25,099
Median age
53.8
Median income
$61,815
Median home value
$241,500
Avg household
2.16
Households w/ children
2,209
For the school run
Lake County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Tavares market
$318K → $313K
Tavares median sold, yr/yr
96.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
Median sold price, Tavares, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 146% above the TAVARES 32778 median. See the full Tavares market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near BLUE HERON CIRCLE Lot K-10
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$390,000
18134 EAGLES WAY · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,772 sqft · $220/sqft · 118 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$357,000
30433 ISLAND CLUB DRIVE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,786 sqft · $200/sqft · 68 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$420,000
18114 EAGLES WAY · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,851 sqft · $227/sqft · 7 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about BLUE HERON CIRCLE Lot K-10 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for BLUE HERON CIRCLE Lot K-10 — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
Pick a day that works — this goes straight to David's phone and CRM.
Straight answers
BLUE HERON CIRCLE Lot K-10 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for BLUE HERON CIRCLE Lot K-10?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $5,236/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $105/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at BLUE HERON CIRCLE Lot K-10?+
The association fee works out to $105 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on BLUE HERON CIRCLE Lot K-10?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $4,253. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Can BLUE HERON CIRCLE Lot K-10 be rented short-term?+
Yes — this home sits inside Island Club, a community zoned to allow short-term rentals. Nightly-rental income could change the math on this purchase entirely; request a free rental income analysis and our team will prepare projections for this exact home.
Are pets allowed at BLUE HERON CIRCLE Lot K-10?+
The listing reports pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Tavares?+
At $799,999, this home is listed about 137% above the Tavares median of $338,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to BLUE HERON CIRCLE Lot K-10?+
Tavares High School (high), Tavares Elementary School (elementary), Tavares Middle School (middle) — Lake County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$799,999 runs 146% above the TAVARES 32778 median.
02Zoned for nightly rentals
Island Club is one of the communities zoned to allow true short-term rentals — nightly income could change the math on this purchase entirely. Ask for the free rental analysis below.
03Waterfront living
This home sits directly on the water — the single scarcest feature in Florida inventory and the strongest long-term value anchor.
04Time on market is leverage
367 days on market against a Tavares median of 47 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of KEYS TO THE BAY REAL ESTATE · Michelle Wall. MLS #TB8412848.
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