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10829 Margaret Dr
Tavares, FL 32778
3 bd1 ba1,175 sqft$187/ft²
House11,326 sqft lot
BOARDWALK REALTY ASSOCIATES LLC
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Tavares, FL Housing Market
Balanced market-2.1% YoY
Zillow, July 2026 · Refreshes monthlyRedfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, August 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The typical home in Tavares, FL is worth $311,089, fell 2.1% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $350,000, +2.9% year over year (through May 2026). With 3.3 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 72 days, Tavares is a balanced market. At today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $311,089 home is about $1,599/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Tavares, FL
Typical home value
$311,089
-2.1% in 12 months
Zillow, July 2026
Typical asking rent
$2,107/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, July 2026
Median sale price
$350,000
+2.9% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
72
Slow-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
128
3.3 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
6.66%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026
Median household income
$57,644
Home costs 5.4x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of July 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Tavares a buyer's or seller's market?
Balanced market3.3 months of supply72 days on market98.0% of asking
Tavares, FL is a balanced market, based on 3.3 months of supply and homes selling in about 72 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Tavares housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Tavares, FL. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $350,000 |
| Median list price | $319,240 |
| Year-over-year price change | +2.9% |
| Median price per sq ft | $188/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 72 days |
| Active inventory | 128 listings |
| Months of supply | 3.3 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.0% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 39 |
| New listings (that month) | 34 |
| Listings with a price cut | 29.7% |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Tavares is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Tavares is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Tavares home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Tavares, FL rose 6.1%, from $329,990 to $350,000. The live Zillow value series has fell 2.1% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 29.7% of Tavares listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 3.3 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 98.0%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Tavares?
Priced off the typical home value of $311,089 at the current 6.66% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $62,218 | $248,871 | $1,599/mo |
| 5% | $15,554 | $295,535 | $1,899/mo |
Zillow, July 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,599, that implies roughly $68,542 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Tavares earns $57,644, about $10,898 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 5.4x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tavares?
Typical asking rent in Tavares, FL is $2,107/mo, against a typical home value of $311,089. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 12.3x, which means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $1,599 a month — $508 less than renting before taxes and insurance, so ownership can win on monthly cost alone once you have the down payment.
Zillow, July 2026 for both value and rent
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Is inventory rising or falling in Tavares?
Active listings in Tavares, FL went from 185 in May 2025 to 128 in May 2026, a -30.8% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 176 | 35 |
| July 2025 | 178 | 41 |
| August 2025 | 179 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 156 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 168 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 169 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 173 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 171 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 175 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 171 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 154 | 48 |
| May 2026 | 128 | 34 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Tavares compare to Florida and the U.S.?
Tavares homes sell for $350,000 — 17% below the Florida median of $421,500. Against the national median of $410,700, Tavares runs 15% lower. Year-over-year, Tavares moved +2.9% against Florida's +2.6% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavares, FL | $350,000 | +2.9% | 72 days |
| Florida statewide | $421,500 | +2.6% | 66 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Tavares
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 3.3. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 29.7%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $300 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 6.66%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $311,089 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Tavares listing goes under contract in 72 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 98.0% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Tavares added 34 new listings against 39 sales — more clearing than arriving, which is the better window to list.
- Your equity moved -2.1% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Tavares varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Tavares
There are currently 128 homes listed for sale in Tavares, Florida. The median listing price is $319K. Featured listings range from $220,000 to $1,299,999.
New Listing
39
$275,000
1984 Golden Palm Cir
Tavares, FL 32778
2 bd2 ba1,269 sqft$217/ft²
House5,227 sqft lot
COAST TO COAST REAL ESTATE PRO
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New Build
31
$315,990
3435 Nettle Loop
Tavares, FL 32778
3 bd2 ba1,504 sqft$210/ft²
House
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New Build
58
$329,000
3515 Nettle Loop
Tavares, FL 32778
3 bd2 ba1,672 sqft$197/ft²
House5,663 sqft lot
SUNDIAL REAL ESTATE LLC
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New Listing
43
$349,000
4913 Rainbow Trout Rd
Tavares, FL 32778
3 bd2 ba2,087 sqft$167/ft²
House11,761 sqft lot
OLYMPUS EXECUTIVE REALTY INC
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New Build
25
$349,990
2920 Supermarine Rd
Tavares, FL 32778
4 bd2 ba1,625 sqft$215/ft²
House
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New Build
7
$359,490
3477 Salvia Ct
Tavares, FL 32778
4 bd3 ba1,876 sqft$192/ft²
House
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New BuildPrice Drop −$1K
20
$399,950
4060 Bannock Ave
Tavares, FL 32778
4 bd3 ba2,070 sqft$193/ft²
House
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New Listing
2
$410,000
1508 Orange Ave
Tavares, FL 32778
3 bd2 ba1,920 sqft$214/ft²
House18,295 sqft lot
ERA GRIZZARD REAL ESTATE
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New Build
20
$454,990
1457 Santorini Way
Tavares, FL 32778
3 bd2 ba1,724 sqft$264/ft²
House
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New Listing
75
$975,000
504 Banning Beach Rd
Tavares, FL 32778
4 bd3 ba2,924 sqft$333/ft²
House15,246 sqft lot
FRONT PORCH REALTIES
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New Listing
33
$1,299,999
15503 Trotting Horse Ln
Tavares, FL 32778
4 bd4 ba3,444 sqft$377/ft²
House4.13 acres
FOLIO REALTY LLC
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Active listings
128
Homes on market
Median list price
$319K
Avg. days on market
72
Days until sale
New this week
34
Newly listed
Price drops:29.7%of listings
Sale-to-list:98.0%
How much do homes cost in Tavares by property type?
How the Tavares, FL market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $350,500 | $189/sq ft | 36 | 72 days |
| Condo / co-op | $170,500 | $192/sq ft | 2 | 92 days |
| Townhouse | $260,915 | $180/sq ft | 1 | 131 days |
Who lives in Tavares?
American Community Survey estimates for Tavares. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
19,738
Households
8,866
Median income
$57,644/yr
Median age
54.6 years
Owner-occupied
75.2%
Median home value
$225,500
Median gross rent
$1,409/mo
Mean commute
26 min
75.2% of occupied homes in Tavares are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $225,500 against Zillow's $311,089 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions. Census median gross rent (all leases, including long-held ones) is $1,409/mo, below Zillow's $2,107/mo asking rent on new leases — the difference is roughly what a mover pays over a stayer.
Which public schools serve Tavares?
7 schools tracked · 4,275 students
The largest public schools serving Tavares, FL by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
TAVARES HIGH SCHOOL
Grades 9-12 · 1,488 students
TAVARES MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grades 6-8 · 998 students
PINECREST ACADEMY TAVARES
Grades K-8 · 918 students
TAVARES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grades PK-5 · 839 students
NONSCHOOL EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION
Grades PK-12 · 24 students
NON SCHOOL PK
Grades PK · 4 students
LAKE COUNTY ACER PROGRAM
Grades 6-12 · 4 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Tavares, FL?
Ordered by distance from Tavares, not by size. Compare Tavares side by side with any of them.
Which ZIP codes are in Tavares?
These are the ZIP codes we see on active Tavares listings. Redfin did not publish a matching ZIP-level sale row for the same period, so we are not ranking them by price here — each ZIP page shows exactly what we hold for it.
Tavares housing market FAQ
Is Tavares a buyer's or seller's market?
Tavares, FL is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 3.3 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 72 days, and sellers getting 98.0% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Tavares?
The typical home in Tavares, FL is worth $311,089 (Zillow Home Value Index, July 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $350,000, about $188 per square foot.
Is Tavares cheaper than the rest of Florida?
Tavares's median sale price of $350,000 is 17% lower than the Florida statewide median of $421,500, and 15% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Tavares?
Homes in Tavares, FL spent a median of 72 days on market before going under contract, versus 66 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Tavares?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 6.66%, 20% down on a $311,089 home is about $1,599 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $68,542 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $57,644.
Are home prices rising in Tavares?
The typical home value in Tavares, FL fell 2.1% over the last 12 months, from $317,734 to $311,089 (Zillow, July 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Tavares?
Tavares ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Tavares?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Tavares, FL is a balanced market with 3.3 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 6.66%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 12.3x means buying tends to beat renting on monthly cost over a typical hold. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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