Homes for sale in
Deer Island, Tavares, Florida
Island living on the Harris Chain of Lakes
1
Homes for sale
$520,000
Median list price
$183
Avg price / sqft
299
Median days on market
Deer Island is a small, gated community set on its own island in Tavares, surrounded by the water that defines this part of Lake County. The setting is quiet and low-density, with a golf course and the feel of a place removed from the pace of Central Florida — even though downtown Orlando is about 55 minutes away and Orlando International Airport roughly 64 minutes out.
The market here is genuinely tiny, so buyers should expect limited choices and be ready to move when the right listing appears. Right now there's a single active single-family home listed at $520,000, and with a median 299 days on market, the pace favors patient, decisive buyers. Keep an eye on just reduced listings and open houses this week to catch inventory as it turns over.
Deer Island, Tavares is in Lake County, Florida.
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$520,000 – $520K price range
2,847 sqft median home
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Deer Island, Tavares vs Lake County
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Deer Island, Tavares neighborhoods
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Living in Deer Island, Tavares
A gated island community
Deer Island sits on its own island in Tavares, gated and buffered by the surrounding lakes.
Golf close to home
The community includes golf, giving residents a course within the island itself.
All single-family homes
The housing here is entirely single-family residences, with a median size around 2,847 square feet.
Reasonable Orlando commute
Downtown Orlando is roughly 55 minutes away and Universal Orlando about 57 minutes.
Modest HOA for a gated setting
The median HOA runs about $113 a month, low for a gated island community.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Deer Island, Tavares home
≈ $3,540/mo
$520,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
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In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
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Deer Island, Tavares real estate FAQs
Is Deer Island a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, gated island setting with golf and lake surroundings rather than a bustling neighborhood. Homes are all single-family, typically around 2,847 square feet, so it leans toward buyers wanting space. The trade-off is a longer drive to Orlando — about 55 minutes to downtown.
Is Deer Island expensive?+
The one active listing is priced at $520,000, which reflects the size and gated island character of the community. At roughly $183 per square foot, it's competitive for a home of nearly 2,850 square feet in Lake County. Inventory is thin, so pricing is best judged one home at a time.
What do homes cost on Deer Island?+
Current inventory shows a median list price of $520,000, with the single available home at that price. Homes here are single-family residences averaging about $183 per square foot and roughly 2,847 square feet. Because so few homes trade here, expect prices to vary with each individual property.
How is the market on Deer Island right now?+
It's a very small, slow-moving market with just one active single-family home and a median of 299 days on market. That long timeline gives buyers room to negotiate but also means limited selection. Patience and quick action when the right listing appears both matter here.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA is about $113 a month, modest for a gated island community with golf. Property taxes run around $5,721 a year at current values. Always confirm the exact figures for a specific home, since assessments and dues can vary.
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