3196 BLUE CRAB DRIVE, TAVARES, FL, 32778
Active164 days on marketListed Feb 27, 2026MLS #O6384528
About this home
3196 BLUE CRAB DRIVE
Welcome to Lake Harris Reserve in Tavares, known as America's Seaplane City! It is no longer a secret that Tavares is one of Lake County's fastest growing cities. A hidden gem of a 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home in a newer community barely 3 years old. With DR Horton making some of the best homes, the Buyer can expect to find consistent quality throughout them. There is No exception here with this Galen model. This home has Dr. Horton's Smart Home Technology package, which means you can control select home features right from a smart device. As you enter the home, a bonus room greets you on your right with the potential of being used for an office, den, nursery, playroom/gameroom, or even an exercise area. You then past the half bath on the way to the kitchen and walk-in food pantry. Make your way around the oversize kitchen counter to walk through the open floor plan living & dining room combo with still enough space to have separate conversation since its such a spacious area. The bedrooms, full baths, and washroom are all upstairs. Don't worry, there are some of your local favorites to go partake in shopping only about 5 mins away. Whether you need some groceries at Publix, taking the kiddos for a happy meal at McDonald's, getting some of that good old chicken from that Lousiana kitchen at Popeyes, or an awesome latte at Starbucks, the list goes. If you are looking to move to a place while it is still growing versus it already peaked being land-locked, then only one thing left to do, come see for yourself, and Schedule Your Showing Today!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,505
Sqft
0.18 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2023
Year built
Two
Levels
$157
Per sqft
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.
$3,283 /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:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,283/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.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
−12.6%
$/sqft vs Tavares actives
$157 vs $193
Days on market
164 vs 50 typical
Where $157/sqft sits among the 239 Tavares actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Tavares
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Tavares. See the full Tavares 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)
116 of 239
Tavares actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Tavares, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 21% above the TAVARES 32778 median. See the full Tavares market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 3196 BLUE CRAB DRIVE
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$388,159
2833 DOOLITTLE STREET
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,531 sqft · $153/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$419,260
2533 RAGHAV TRAIL
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,384 sqft · $176/sqft · 87 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$443,000
2530 RAGHAV TRAIL
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,384 sqft · $186/sqft · 168 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
Arlinda Gokyar
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 3196 BLUE CRAB DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 3196 BLUE CRAB DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
3196 BLUE CRAB DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 3196 BLUE CRAB DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,283/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $151/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 3196 BLUE CRAB DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $151 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 3196 BLUE CRAB DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $5,859. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 3196 BLUE CRAB DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. 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 $392,500, this home is listed about 17% above the Tavares median of $336,800. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 3196 BLUE CRAB DRIVE?+
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
$392,500 runs 21% above the TAVARES 32778 median — but at 2,505 sqft it's also 48% larger than the typical Tavares listing.
02Trees/Woods views
The trees/woods view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
164 days on market against a Tavares median of 50 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $402,500, now $392,500 — a $10K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of ABRAHAM LEGACY REALTY INC · Nathanael Jean-Jacques. MLS #O6384528.
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