159 WATERSTONE LOOP, TAVARES, FL, 32778
Active421 days on marketListed May 29, 2025MLS #S5127278
About this home
159 WATERSTONE LOOP
Under Construction. Explore this ranch-style Tarragon home, ready for quick move-in! Included features: a covered entry; a large study; an inviting great room; a smartly planned kitchen boasting 42" white cabinets, a backsplash, an island, a walk-in pantry, and an adjacent dining area; a secluded primary suite showcasing a generous walk-in closet and a private bath with double sinks; three secondary bedrooms; two additional bedrooms; a convenient laundry off the mudroom; and a cheerful covered patio. This home also offers 9" x 35" wood-look tile flooring and quartz countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms. Visit today! *Special financing rates and closing cost assistance may be available. Options may vary by community and offers are available on select homes only. Contact builder for more information!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,051
Sqft
0.16 ac
Lot size
2
Garage
2025
Year built
One
Levels
$183
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.
$2,674 /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
$3,018/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; 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
−1.3%
Days on market
421 vs 40 typical
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.
The investor lens
Two ways this home pays
This home sits inside Seasons, a community zoned to allow true short-term rentals — so it can earn as a nightly rental or a traditional lease. Here’s how the two paths compare.
Short-term rental
Zoned & eligible
Projected nightly rate, occupancy and annual revenue for this exact home.
Long-term rental
$2,008/mo median
Live Tavares rental listing data — this home’s rate depends on size, condition and furnishing.
The Florida short-term market
▼ Softening50%
Occupancy
▼ 32% yr/yr
$296
Avg nightly rate
▲ 15% yr/yr
$35K/yr
Revenue per listing
$148
RevPAR
63 days
Booking lead time
5.5 nights
Avg stay
3
Typical min nights
10,047
Active rentals
▲ 12% supply
Seasonality — monthly occupancy
Peaks at 58% in Feb · bottoms at 38% in Jun
Last 12 months of data, January–December, bars scaled to the seasonal peak. Market-wide averages across all home sizes in Florida — the projection above is specific to this home’s size.
Where it sits
Inside Seasons
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Seasons is a short-term-rental community. See the full 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
$324K → $345K
Tavares median sold, yr/yr
96.7%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
Median sold price, Tavares, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 14% above the TAVARES 32778 median. See the full Tavares market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
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
Donna Layton
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 159 WATERSTONE LOOP — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 159 WATERSTONE LOOP — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
Live availability from Donna's calendar — pick a time and it's booked. Confirmation lands in your inbox immediately.
Straight answers
159 WATERSTONE LOOP FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 159 WATERSTONE LOOP?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,674/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes, the $141/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 159 WATERSTONE LOOP?+
The association fee works out to $141 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 159 WATERSTONE LOOP?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $0. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Can 159 WATERSTONE LOOP be rented short-term?+
Yes — this home sits inside Seasons, a community zoned to allow short-term rentals. Nightly-rental income could change the math on this purchase entirely; request a free rental income analysis and our team will prepare projections for this exact home.
Are pets allowed at 159 WATERSTONE LOOP?+
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 $374,999, this home is listed about 14% above the Tavares median of $329,999. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 159 WATERSTONE LOOP?+
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
$374,999 runs 14% above the TAVARES 32778 median — but at 2,051 sqft it's also 21% larger than the typical Tavares listing.
02Zoned for nightly rentals
Seasons is one of the communities zoned to allow true short-term rentals — nightly income could change the math on this purchase entirely. Ask for the free rental analysis below.
03Time on market is leverage
421 days on market against a Tavares median of 40 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $427,706, now $374,999 — a $53K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
Listing courtesy of AXEN REALTY, LLC · Stephanie Morales, LLC. MLS #S5127278.
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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