Neighborhood · Deer Island, Tavares, Florida
Elysium
Island living where lakefront estates change hands rarely
Elysium sits within Deer Island, Tavares, one of Lake County's genuine island communities surrounded by the water and open space that define this stretch of Central Florida. This is a low-density, upper-tier enclave where large lots and sizable homes set the tone, and where you're close enough to the lakes to make boating and quiet mornings part of daily life. Families here are typically zoned for Apopka High, Wolf Lake Middle, and Zellwood Elementary, and Walt Disney World is roughly 53 minutes away when you want the theme parks.
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
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The Elysium market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$877,500
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
41 days
Median time to sell
Elysium vs Deer Island, Tavares
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 60.2% 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?+
Elysium appeals to buyers who want space, water access, and an island setting inside Deer Island, Tavares. It's a quiet, upper-tier community zoned for Apopka High, Wolf Lake Middle, and Zellwood Elementary, with Walt Disney World roughly 53 minutes away.
Is Elysium expensive?+
Yes, by Lake County standards this is a high-value area. The median sold price over the past 12 months was $875,000, placing it firmly in the upper tier for the Tavares market.
What do homes cost in Elysium?+
There are no active listings right now, so pricing is best read from recent sales. Over the last year, 7 homes sold at a median price of $875,000, and you can watch for new inventory on the live map.
How is the market in Elysium?+
It's a thin, low-turnover market with just 7 sales in the past 12 months and no homes currently listed. Sellers have averaged about 96% of asking price, which points to firm pricing when homes do come up.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Specific HOA and property tax figures aren't available in the current data for this small community. Because inventory is so limited, it's worth reviewing each listing individually and checking comparable sales in Deer Island, Tavares for a fuller picture.
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