Tavares Homes under $250,000

Tavares Homes under $250,000

Welcome to Tavares, Florida – the charming county seat of Lake County, where small-town warmth meets vibrant community spirit! Nestled in the heart of Central Florida, Tavares is renowned for its beautiful lakes, lush landscapes, and a rich tapestry of outdoor activities. Known as the “Seaplane City,” Tavares boasts a unique waterfront that invites residents to embrace the joys of lakeside living.

Imagine spending your weekends exploring the scenic shores of Lake Dora or enjoying a leisurely stroll through the picturesque downtown area, filled with quaint shops, delightful eateries, and local events. The city is also home to a variety of parks and recreational facilities, making it a haven for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With its friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community, Tavares is an ideal place to call home.

For those looking to settle down in this idyllic setting, Tavares offers an array of homes under $250,000, providing an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers and families seeking affordable housing options. From cozy single-family homes to charming townhouses, there’s something for everyone in this thriving market. With its competitive pricing, you can enjoy the benefits of homeownership without stretching your budget.

Tavares is not just a place to live; it's a lifestyle. With its beautiful scenery, engaging community, and affordable housing, it’s the perfect spot to create lasting memories. Discover your dream home in Tavares today, and embrace the beauty of Florida living!

Newest Tavares Homes under $250,000

558 Sinclair Circle, Tavares
$85,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ Tavares Tavares SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
LAKE DORA WATER VIEW • CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN TAVARES • LOW $130 MONTHLY HOA • GOLF CART FRIENDLY 55+ COMMUNITY Enjoy a view of Lake Dora at an affordable price! Located at 558 Sinclair Circle in the Tavares Homeowners 55+ community, this home offers an opportunity to create your own Florida getaway. Whether you’re looking to downsize, spend winters in the sunshine or have a weekend retreat, this property is worth a look. Bring your paintbrush and your ideas to make this home your own! Bathroom updated within the last couple of years. With a Lake Dora water view and a convenient location close to downtown, there’s plenty to appreciate while adding your personal touches. A short golf cart ride takes you to Downtown Tavares for waterfront dining, entertainment and community events. Community amenities include a clubhouse, shuffleboard and boat slips, subject to availability, with an affordable HOA fee of $130 per month. Please note: No pets or rentals of any kind are permitted. All information is intended to be accurate but should be independently verified by the buyer and their agent.

558 Sinclair Circle, Tavares
223 Rue De Paresse, Tavares
$139,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Les Chateau Villa Mhp SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED, MOVE-IN READY & FULL OF CHARM! Welcome to this updated two bedroom two bath double-wide home, perfectly situated on a desirable corner lot in Les Chateau Village. Thoughtfully designed with modern upgrades and stylish finishes throughout, this inviting home offers the perfect combination of comfort, functionality, and low-maintenance living. Step inside and discover a bright, welcoming interior featuring updated flooring (2021), modern lighting (2022), beautiful window blinds and draperies, and newer windows (2024) that enhance the home’s fresh coastal appeal. The kitchen offers attractive soft-close cabinetry, while the dining room showcases custom built-ins that provide both character and convenient storage. Both spacious bedrooms feature mirrored closets, with the primary suite offering the added luxury of a walk-in closet with built-in shelving for exceptional organization. Both bathrooms were beautifully reimagined in 2022, adding to the home’s move-in-ready status. Enjoy relaxing with your morning coffee or unwinding at the end of the day in the comfortable carpeted lanai, offering additional space to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Additional improvements include a new roof coating (2022) and a new water heater (2023), providing even more value and peace of mind. With its extensive updates, thoughtful details, desirable corner-lot location, and inviting atmosphere, this home is more than ready for its next owner to enjoy. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this perfect Florida retreat your own! Note: More photos coming soon.

223 Rue De Paresse, Tavares
488 Marina Lane, Tavares
$205,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Tavares SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Extensively updated and move-in ready, this residence in a desirable 55+ community offers an impressive collection of improvements paired with the charm and convenience of living in America’s Seaplane City. Thoughtful renovations throughout include new windows, an updated A/C system, new flooring and subfloors, interior plumbing, doors, trim, fixtures, and fresh paint. Both bathrooms feature updated showers and vanities, while the refreshed kitchen offers new cabinetry and a stove with gas or electric compatibility. An interior laundry room, conveniently accessible from the primary bedroom, adds everyday practicality. Additional improvements include previous roof enhancements with a two-layer roofing system. Known as America's Seaplane City, Tavares offers a distinctive waterfront atmosphere with marinas, boating, waterfront restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and local festivals throughout the year. Whether seeking a year-round residence or a seasonal Florida retreat, this home offers the advantage of extensive updates in a well-connected lake-area community. Schedule your private showing today.

488 Marina Lane, Tavares
465 Marina Lane, Tavares
$139,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Tavares SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Discover easy Florida living in this move-in-ready residence, ideally situated within a desirable 55+ community in Tavares. Offering a thoughtfully maintained interior with updated flooring, refreshed finishes, an inviting kitchen and bathrooms, and a practical layout designed for comfortable everyday living. Notable improvements include updated vinyl windows, a newer HVAC system (December 2022), water heater (2022), and carport (2024). An interior laundry area with washer and dryer included adds to the home's everyday convenience. Residents enjoy access to a community clubhouse and nearby boat ramp, with downtown Tavares just minutes away. Known as America's Seaplane City, Tavares offers a distinctive waterfront atmosphere with marinas, boating, waterfront restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and local festivals throughout the year. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a seasonal Florida getaway, this property offers an appealing combination of recent improvements, convenience, and location. Schedule your private showing today.

465 Marina Lane, Tavares
953 Todd Way, Tavares
$189,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Imperial Mobile Terrace Add SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Enjoy canal-front living on the beautiful Harris Chain of Lakes at 953 Todd Way in Tavares! This waterfront home offers the best of the Florida lifestyle with a fantastic bonus: you own the land, so there is no lot rent! Step inside and discover a spacious layout featuring a generous kitchen, dining area, and living room, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Relax in the Florida room and take in the amazing water views, or unwind on the screened-in porch while enjoying the peaceful waterfront setting. The home features two generously sized bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom, offering comfort, privacy, and convenience for residents and guests alike. Located in the Imperial Terrace East community, residents enjoy a low HOA fee and an impressive selection of amenities, including a clubhouse, community pool, shuffleboard, organized community activities, and a private boat ramp with access to the Harris Chain of Lakes. Whether you enjoy boating, fishing, or simply taking in the waterfront scenery, this community offers plenty of ways to embrace the Florida lifestyle. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, medical facilities, downtown Tavares, Mount Dora, and The Villages, this property is an excellent opportunity for a full-time residence or seasonal retreat. If you're looking for waterfront living, community amenities, and the added benefit of land ownership, this home is one to see! Schedule your private showing today and discover the possibilities of waterfront living in Tavares!

953 Todd Way, Tavares
1022 Capella Drive, Tavares
$160,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Lake Frances Estates SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Your next chapter begins in Lake Frances Estates! Located in this welcoming 55+ community in Tavares, this freshly updated, move-in-ready manufactured home offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and approximately 1,100 square feet of comfortable living space. Built in 1980 and featuring a 3 years old metal roof, this inviting property is ready for you to settle in and make it your own. After enjoying the home since 2021, the seller is relocating north to be closer to family—creating a wonderful opportunity for its next owner. Enjoy the relaxed Florida lifestyle in golf-cart-friendly Lake Frances Estates, where you own the land. Take your golf cart into downtown Tavares to explore restaurants, waterfront dining, and entertainment, or enjoy a leisurely lakeside stroll as the sun sets. Whether you’re looking for a year-round residence or a seasonal retreat, this home offers comfort, convenience, and a community you’ll love coming home to. Schedule your private showing today!

1022 Capella Drive, Tavares
31722 Imperial Drive, Tavares
$113,999
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Imperial Mobile Terrace Sub SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Looking for a place to make your own? Come see this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath mobile home located on a CORNER LOT in the Imperial Terrace West (ITW) community in beautiful Tavares, Florida! This home offers a comfortable layout with plenty of potential for someone ready to add their personal touch. Enjoy the extra living space of a FLORIDA ROOM, along with a SCREENED IN PORCH that's perfect for relaxing and enjoying the Florida breeze. A CARPORT provides convenient covered parking for two vehicles, and the OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED offers additional space for your belongings. Being offered unfurnished, this home is ready for your ideas, updates and personal style to make it your own. This community is GOLF CART friendly, with many activities that take place throughout the year, as well as having an INDOOR POOL, JACUZZI/HOT TUB, a MARINA WITH BOAT SLIPS and TRAILER STORAGE to rent for a low fee. The best part is YOU OWN THE LAND! Conveniently located in Tavares, you'll have access to nearby shopping, restaurants, and medical facilities. This home is being sold in AS-IS condition. SCHEDULE YOUR TOUR TODAY!

31722 Imperial Drive, Tavares
3401 Rainbow Road, Tavares
$225,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Fox Run Mobile Home SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
WELCOME HOME TO FOX RUN! This BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED 2-BEDROOM, 2-BATH HOME offers OVER 1,500 SQUARE FEET of comfortable living space and is perfectly situated on a desirable CORNER LOT in the wonderful 55+ WATERFRONT COMMUNITY OF FOX RUN in Tavares. (ONLY $60 A MONTH) Step inside and you’ll immediately appreciate the spacious OPEN FLOOR PLAN, soaring VAULTED CEILINGS, and attractive LAMINATE FLOORING THROUGHOUT, creating a bright, welcoming atmosphere with an easy flow from room to room. The generously sized PRIMARY SUITE provides a wonderful private retreat and features an IMPRESSIVE PRIMARY BATH with a LARGE SOAKING TUB, SEPARATE WALK-IN SHOWER, DUAL VANITIES, and an abundance of CLOSET SPACE for exceptional storage. The spacious second bedroom and additional bath offer plenty of room for guests, family, or a home office. With its desirable corner-lot location, generous living areas, thoughtful layout, and access to the wonderful waterfront lifestyle Fox Run has to offer, this home is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. COME DISCOVER THE RELAXED FLORIDA LIFESTYLE AND RESORT-LIKE AMENITIES THAT MAKE FOX RUN SUCH A SPECIAL PLACE TO CALL HOME!

3401 Rainbow Road, Tavares
12441 Orangewood Circle, Tavares
$198,500
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Summit Chase Villas Ph 01 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Freshly remodeled 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa in the desirable 55+ Summit Chase Villas community. This move-in-ready home features an open kitchen with quartz countertops, recessed lighting, brand-new stainless-steel appliances, and high ceilings overlooking the living area. Both bathrooms have been completely updated with modern walk-in showers. Additional upgrades include vinyl flooring throughout, energy-efficient ceiling fans, a 2017 AC system, and a brand-new water heater. The kitchen opens to a screened-in back patio with no rear neighbors, plus a private storage area with a Samsung washer and dryer. This move-in-ready villa also includes two assigned parking spaces, including one covered space providing added convenience and protection from the Florida sun, along with a private storage unit next to the parking space. The affordable homeowners association fee includes roof replacement, exterior painting, lawn care, community pool, clubhouse, and shuffleboard. Conveniently located near supermarkets, restaurants, medical facilities, downtown Tavares, and Mount Dora—offering relaxed Florida living with easy access to everyday amenities.

12441 Orangewood Circle, Tavares
1405 Westland Dr, Tavares
$179,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ Tavares Mobile Home Estates SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Virtually Staged. "HERE IT IS! What you’ve been asking for: a canal-front property on the Chain of Lakes with a boathouse, all for under $190,000! This mobile home is located in Tavares Mobile Home Estates 55+, offering direct access to Lake Dora. Enjoy a boat ride to downtown Mount Dora or the charming downtown Tavares—this is Florida living at its finest in Lake County! Let me tell you about the home. The floor plan is centered around a beautiful canal-lake view, with the kitchen and living room located at the back, along with the Florida room—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee! There are two bedrooms and one bathroom, with laundry conveniently located inside. But that’s not all! There’s a spacious one-car garage for extra storage and a workbench. This is a golf cart community, so if you prefer not to take the boat to town, you can easily cruise to downtown Tavares in your golf cart. Additionally, the proposed "Rails to Trails" project is directly across the street from this property, making it an exciting investment opportunity! You will own the land, and the HOA fee is a low $23 per month. Now is the perfect time to invest in this property!"

1405 Westland Dr, Tavares
709 Bengal Avenue, Tavares
$145,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Imperial Mobile Terrace Add 05 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Nestled on a corner lot within the 55+ waterfront community of Imperial Terrace East, this partially furnished 2 Bed/2 Bath home features 1,152 square feet of living space PLUS a 216 square foot Florida Room under heat/air! A spacious driveway and double carport provide convenient parking, with plenty of room for a golf cart. Step inside to the air-conditioned Florida room, featuring wall-to-wall windows and ceramic tile flooring. A sliding door opens into the bright living space with laminate flooring throughout and a custom built-in entertainment center. The efficient U-shaped kitchen includes a tiled backsplash, closet pantry, and a breakfast bar. The adjoining dining room features built-in cabinetry and a sliding door leading to the covered back deck. The primary suite boasts a generous walk-in closet and a private ensuite bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower, oversized vanity, and linen closet. Across the home, the secondary bedroom features a large full-length closet and is thoughtfully positioned next to the secondary bathroom. Through the hallway, step inside the enclosed laundry/utility room connected to an attached workshop, both with convenient exterior access. Find peace of mind with an updated Roof (2024). HOA/COMMUNITY: Imperial Terrace East is a highly desirable 55+ retirement community providing a plethora of amenities - a community boat ramp with access to the Harris Chain of Lakes, a community pool, shuffleboard, and so much more! Featuring a low HOA fee and NO LOT RENT - you OWN the land! Located off Hwy 441, just minutes from shopping, dining, entertainment, county offices, and state-of-the-art medical facilities, PLUS, renowned local destinations-Mount Dora and The Villages! Easily commute to the beach coasts, Orlando attractions and airports. Schedule your personal tour today!

709 Bengal Avenue, Tavares
1513 Pleasant Street, Tavares
$200,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Mobile Home Estates SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
This charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath mobile home is situated on a beautiful corner lot and offers so much more space than you would expect. You will be enchanted every step of the way once you step foot into this cozy home. The kitchen is fully loaded with a brand new dishwasher and stove. It has plenty of cabinet space for you to store food, dishes and so much more! Next, you encounter the dining room and living room which has the perfect amount of coziness for dining, relaxing and oversized entertainment. You will love the brand new luxury vinyl planks placed throughout most of the house with the exception of the bathrooms and kitchen which have large squared ceramic tile flooring. *** And wait until you see the BONUS ROOM! There is a ton of extra space here, giving you the flexibility to make it whatever works best for you--a 3rd bedroom, office, craft room, guest area, or your very own personal zen room! The separate laundry room is another wonderful bonus, featuring built-in closets, shelves, a sink and loads of storage space to help keep everything neat, organized, and smelling so fresh and so clean. But the fun doesn’t stop inside....Step outside and enjoy the huge 13' x 16' screened-in balcony/porch. This is the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, for entertaining family/friends/neighbors or enjoying a beautiful evening outdoors without worrying about any bugs or leaks. You also get to enjoy the perks of a brand new roof installed in May 2025 in addition to a new plumbing throughout the house! This corner lot provides a great setting allowing the home to sit at the center of the property while you get to enjoy all the scenery and greenery. The backyard includes an outdoor shed which gives you even more room for tools, decorations, gardening supplies, and all those extras you need to store. Schedule some time to see why this 2/2 Mobile Home is such a big deal and should be your next home. With 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a spacious bonus room, dedicated laundry room, generous storage, a corner lot, a shed, and a screened-in porch, this home has so much to love! Come take a look and see why this could be the perfect place to call home!

1513 Pleasant Street, Tavares
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