CLARA AVENUE, TAVARES, FL, 32778
Active73 days on marketListed Aug 4, 2026MLS #G5115968
About this home
CLARA AVENUE
Two side-by-side lots, about 0.27 acre combined, in established Tavares Heights, ready for your new home. Tavares Heights Lots 94 & 95 are sold together, on the corner of Clara Ave and Vernon Ave, with about 197 ft of frontage on Clara and about 144 ft on Vernon. Public water and sewer are listed as available; buyer to confirm connections with the City of Tavares. Paved, publicly maintained road, flood zone X, no HOA. Zoned RSF-1 (single-family residential). Close to downtown Tavares, Lake Dora, Wooton Park and the Tavares seaplane base, with quick access to US-441 and Mount Dora. Survey available. Buyer to verify zoning, setbacks and permitting with the City of Tavares.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
0.27 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 — not generic estimates.
$587 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
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
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Estimated payment
$587/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. 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.
Where it sits
Inside Tavares
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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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 → $305K
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 81% below the TAVARES 32778 median. See the full Tavares market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near CLARA AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jan ’26$205,000
1312 NORTH AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · $214/sqft · 66 DOM
Sold · Aug ’26$225,000
1300 SHERMAN AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,029 sqft · $219/sqft · 39 DOM
Sold · Oct ’26$265,000
1201 SHERMAN AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,295 sqft · $205/sqft · 149 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
Zack Zonker
President Tampa Division · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about CLARA AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for CLARA AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
CLARA AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for CLARA AVENUE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $587/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill 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.
What are the property taxes on CLARA AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $686. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Tavares?+
At $58,500, this home is listed about 82% below the Tavares median of $329,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to CLARA AVENUE?+
Tavares Elementary School (elementary), Tavares High School (high), Tavares Middle School (middle) — Lake County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
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Listing courtesy of RLW REALTY · Logan Wilson. MLS #G5115968.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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