Neighborhood · Tavares, Florida
Downtown Tavares
Florida's Seaplane City, walkable and on the water
2
Homes for sale
$324,500
Median list price
$206
Avg price / sqft
341
Median days on market
Downtown Tavares sits at the heart of Lake County's Harris Chain, where the streets end at the water and the town leans into its identity as Florida's Seaplane City. It's a small, walkable core with an easygoing pace — the kind of place where you know the folks at the counter and the lake is always a block or two away. Communities like Vista Del Largo give the area a settled, residential feel just steps from the action.
For buyers, this is a thin, slow-moving pocket of the Tavares homes for sale market — only a couple of active listings at any given time, so patience matters. Homes that are priced right tend to hold their value well, with sellers here averaging full asking price over the past year. Check the live map to see what's currently available, because inventory turns over slowly.
Downtown Tavares is a community in Tavares, Florida.
Quick facts
$320,000 – $329K price range
1,580 sqft median home
$900/mo median rent
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Downtown Tavares
$320,000
723 N ROCKINGHAM AVENUE, TAVARES
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,516 sqft
$329,000
1404 E ALFRED STREET, TAVARES
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,643 sqft
Every active listing inside the Downtown Tavares boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Downtown Tavares market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$294,000
Median sold price
101%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
30 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
≈ $2,144/mo
$324,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$900/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 strong fit if you want a small, walkable waterfront town over a big-city grid — downtown ends at the Harris Chain and leans into its Seaplane City character. Families are served by Tavares High School and Tavares Middle School, and communities like Vista Del Largo keep you close to the action. Just know it's a small market with limited turnover.
Is Downtown Tavares expensive?+
It's moderately priced for Lake County. The median list price is $324,500 and homes run about $206 per square foot, with a median home size around 1,580 square feet. There's currently nothing in the luxury or $1M+ tier active here.
What do homes cost in Downtown Tavares?+
Active listings sit in a tight band from $320,000 to $329,000, with a median list of $324,500. Over the past 12 months the three homes that sold closed at a median of $294,000. If you're renting first, the median rent is about $1,100 a month.
How is the market in Downtown Tavares?+
It's slow-moving and small — just two active listings, with a median 238.5 days on market. That said, when homes do sell they hold value well: sellers have averaged 101% of asking over the past year on Tavares homes for sale. Expect to wait for the right property rather than choose among many.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
There's no typical HOA figure reported for this area, so carrying costs are largely taxes and utilities. The median annual property tax runs about $2,683, which is manageable for the price point. Always confirm any specific community's dues before you write an offer.
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