Tavares Homes under $400,000

Tavares Homes under $400,000

Welcome to Tavares, Florida – the charming county seat of Lake County, where small-town charm meets vibrant community spirit! Nestled along the shores of Lake Dora, Tavares is often referred to as the "Seaplane City" due to its unique seaplane landing facilities, making it a haven for aviation enthusiasts and water lovers alike. With its picturesque waterfront parks, delightful dining options, and a variety of recreational activities, Tavares offers a lifestyle that is both relaxed and engaging.

As a growing community, Tavares boasts a rich history and a warm atmosphere, making it an ideal place for families, retirees, and everyone in between. The city is also conveniently located near major highways, providing easy access to nearby attractions like Orlando's theme parks and the natural beauty of the Ocala National Forest.

For homebuyers seeking affordable options, Tavares is a treasure trove of opportunities. With a variety of homes available under $400,000, you can find the perfect residence that suits your lifestyle and budget. From charming single-family homes with spacious yards to modern townhouses with community amenities, Tavares has something for everyone.

Imagine waking up to the serene sounds of nature, enjoying leisurely strolls along the lake, and participating in vibrant community events throughout the year. With its affordable housing options and welcoming atmosphere, Tavares is not just a place to live; it’s a place to thrive. Come discover your dream home in Tavares, where every day feels like a vacation!

Newest Tavares Homes under $400,000

1098 Clay Boulevard, Tavares
$369,990
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Avalon Park Tavares SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Under Construction. This thoughtfully designed residence encompasses 2,160 square feet of living space, offering a perfect blend of comfort and style. With four spacious bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite, and two and a half baths, this home is ideal for families seeking both functionality and elegance. The open-concept layout invites natural light to flood the interior, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. As you enter, you are greeted by a grand great room that seamlessly flows into the dining area and kitchen, making it perfect for entertaining. The kitchen boasts modern amenities and easy access to a two-car garage, enhancing convenience. The main floor also features a powder room, ensuring guests are well accommodated. Upstairs, the private quarters provide a serene retreat, with three additional bedrooms sharing a well-appointed bathroom and a laundry room for added practicality.The primary suite is a true highlight, featuring a spacious walk-in closet and an oversized bedroom that allows for both relaxation and rest. The en-suite bathroom is designed as a personal oasis, complete with dual sinks and a large shower, ensuring that every detail caters to your comfort. Outside, the optional lanai offers picturesque views, perfect for enjoying the Florida sunshine. Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this exceptional home. *Photos are from a similar home.

1098 Clay Boulevard, Tavares
461 Baytree Boulevard, Tavares
$299,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Baytree Ph 02 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Enjoy comfortable Florida living in the desirable 55+ community of Baytree in Tavares! Meticulously maintained by its original owner, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,620 square feet of living space, an open floor plan, and vaulted ceilings that create a bright, spacious feel. Solar tubes throughout provide abundant natural light, enhancing the home's welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen features solid hardwood cabinetry and convenient built-in features, including a built-in desk, with matching solid hardwood cabinetry in the bathrooms. The split-bedroom layout provides added privacy, while the additional air-conditioned Florida room offers versatile year-round living space for relaxing, entertaining, or pursuing hobbies. A covered, screened patio provides an inviting place to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day. With no immediate rear neighbors, the backyard features mature oak trees that provide generous natural shade, creating a peaceful outdoor setting for relaxing on the patio and enjoying pleasant Florida evenings. Select furnishings are included in the sale, offering added convenience as you settle into your new home. Baytree offers an active 55+ lifestyle with an impressive clubhouse and community center featuring an auditorium for social gatherings, fitness center, library, and full kitchen, along with a swimming pool, spa, and pickleball court. The golf-cart-friendly community makes it easy to enjoy the neighborhood and connect with neighbors. Conveniently located just minutes from historic downtown Tavares and Mount Dora, you'll enjoy easy access to local dining, shopping, waterfront attractions, and community events. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby Harris Chain of Lakes, offering opportunities for boating and fishing, as well as the scenic Dora Canal, renowned for its beautiful natural surroundings and picturesque boat tours beneath a canopy of cypress trees. Discover a well-maintained home with flexible living spaces, a shaded backyard retreat, and appealing community amenities in a convenient Central Florida location!

461 Baytree Boulevard, Tavares
4460 Marsh Harbor Drive, Tavares
$375,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Groves At Baytree Ph 03 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
This thoughtfully customized home offers more than your typical floor plan, with the original owners adding extra square footage to create an extended living room and a fourth bedroom giving you even more room to spread out. The open floor plan makes everyday living and entertaining a breeze, while the split-bedroom layout offers added privacy between the primary suite and the secondary bedrooms. Two of the guest bedrooms share a convenient Jack-and-Jill closet, while the expanded guest bathroom feels like its own retreat, complete with a Roman-style soaking tub, separate shower, and private toilet area behind a sliding door. Beyond the unique layout, several major updates have already been taken care of, including a new roof in 2022, HVAC 2023, and kitchen appliances, washer, and dryer 2021–2022. And when it's time to slow down, step out to the fenced backyard and inviting patio. It's the perfect spot to sip your morning coffee, enjoy a little fresh air, or unwind at the end of the day. With its expanded design, functional layout, and thoughtful updates, this home is ready for its next chapter!

4460 Marsh Harbor Drive, Tavares
4900 Canoe Court, Tavares
$283,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Royal Harbor Ph 04 SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
TWO screened lanais, thoughtful updates, and the Royal Harbor lifestyle you've been looking for! Welcome to this move-in-ready 2-bedroom, 2-bath SPLIT PLAN home on a corner lot in Royal Harbor, Tavares' gated 55+ waterfront community on Little Lake Harris! Inside, you'll find vaulted ceilings, fresh interior paint, laminate flooring, plantation shutters, and a comfortable, open living area. French doors from the living room lead to a spacious screened lanai, while a second PRIVATE screened lanai off the dining room is already wired for a hot tub! The kitchen features granite countertops, 2024 appliances, a pantry, and a sunny breakfast nook. Additional highlights include a 2025 ROOF, 2024 HVAC, lifetime water conditioner, and a utility room with extra storage. The spacious primary suite offers a walk-in closet, dual sinks, and a walk-in shower. Outside, enjoy easy-care landscaping, a coated driveway and walkway, and a screened garage door. Furnishings are available, too! Royal Harbor offers an active lifestyle with a clubhouse, fitness center, billiards, library, crafts, heated screened pool and spa, pickleball, tennis, bocce, shuffleboard, lakefront dock, golf cart paths, and RV/boat storage. All just minutes from downtown Tavares and Mount Dora. Come experience Royal Harbor for yourself!

4900 Canoe Court, Tavares
487 Ocho Rios Avenue, Tavares
$314,990
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Groves At Baytree SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
A FRESH NEW LOOK. ROOM TO BREATHE. A FLORIDA LIFESTYLE WORTH COMING HOME TO! Welcome to 487 Ocho Rios Avenue, where a private quarter-acre homesite meets a refreshed interior and the pleasures of a recreation-rich community. This home was recently taken off the market for improvements throughout, including NEW LUXURY VINYL PLANK FLOORING, FRESH PAINT, AND A NEW ROOF installed completes this impressive refresh. The result is a beautiful, more polished setting, ready for its next chapter. Tucked into the established Groves at Baytree neighborhood in Tavares, this 2015-built, block-construction, 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence delivers 1,542 square feet of thoughtfully designed, single-story living, and the Florida lifestyle you’ve been waiting for. Step inside to discover an open, connected living experience designed for real life. Natural light fills the welcoming great room, where attractive plank flooring creates a warm, modern backdrop for relaxed evenings and gatherings with friends. The kitchen opens toward the main living area across a generous, curved breakfast bar, ideal for coffee, casual meals, and conversation while dinner comes together. Enjoy solid-surface countertops, rich wood cabinetry, generous prep space, and breakfast-bar seating that keeps everyone connected. Just beyond, a charming breakfast nook offers a sunny spot to start the day, while a separate dining room provides a dedicated setting for dinner parties, celebrations, or Sunday meals. Sliding doors bring the outdoors into view. The split-bedroom design creates a welcome sense of separation. Your primary suite is a comfortable personal retreat with a spacious walk-in closet and its own en-suite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms and a second full bath flex easily into guest rooms, a home office, or creative space. An interior laundry room, central air conditioning, and attached two car garage add the practical conveniences that make everyday life easier. And then there’s the outdoor potential. Set on an approximately ONE-QUARTER-ACRE LOT, the expansive, PRIVATELY FENCED BACKYARD offers room to spread out. Imagine morning coffee in the fresh air, weekend cookouts, a garden filled with color, space for your four-legged companions, or evenings enjoying Florida’s beautiful weather. It’s breathing room that’s increasingly hard to find, a private outdoor canvas waiting for your personal touch. Life at GROVES AT BAYTREE extends beyond your front door. Spend warm afternoons at the COMMUNITY POOL, enjoy the neighborhood PLAYGROUND and PARK, or take advantage of the CLUBHOUSE, FITNESS CENTER, and BASKETBALL and RACQUETBALL facilities. Sidewalks and neighborhood walking areas invite a stroll, while the community’s recreational amenities make it easy to enjoy an active Florida lifestyle close to home. When you’re ready to explore, downtown Tavares, known as AMERICA’S SEAPLANE CITY, brings a whole new dimension to your weekends and evenings. Watch seaplanes arrive on Lake Dora, stroll the waterfront at Wooton Park, enjoy lakeside dining, or head out for boating and fishing adventures on the Harris Chain of Lakes. Mount Dora, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences are close by. This is more than an address. It’s a refreshed home, an oversized private yard, an amenity-filled community, and a chance to experience Central Florida on your own terms. COME EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE, SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE TOUR TODAY!

487 Ocho Rios Avenue, Tavares
2417 Vindale Road, Tavares
$264,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Imperial Mobile Terrace Add SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Waterfront 2 Bed/2 Bath situated on a prime corner lot! This 2015-built home features canal access to the Harris Chain of Lakes, a boathouse, and no lot rent! Inside, the bright open concept layout boasts tray ceilings in the living room, custom wood valance window treatments, and crown molding throughout. The spacious eat-in kitchen features a center island with breakfast bar seating, ample countertop space, a custom range hood, and an adjacent dining area framed by oversized windows. The primary bedroom features direct access to the Florida room, a walk-in closet, and a private ensuite bathroom with a double sink vanity. Panoramic water views fill the enclosed Florida room, showcasing a ceiling fan and bright window-filled walls. Additional highlights include an indoor laundry room, a large workshop/storage shed, and an invisible fence in the yard. HOA/COMMUNITY: Imperial Terrace East is a highly desirable 55+ retirement community offering AMENITIES galore-Harris Chain of Lakes access, community boat slips, clubhouse, pool, shuffleboard courts, and more! Featuring a low HOA fee and NO LOT RENT-you OWN the land. Schedule your personal tour today!

2417 Vindale Road, Tavares
4877 Grassy Knoll Drive, Tavares
$339,900
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Tavares Oak Bend SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Virtually Staged. NEW ROOF 2026!! Welcome to this beautifully maintained pool home featuring a layout designed for comfortable Florida living. Featuring soaring high cathedral ceilings and an Open floor plan this home is perfect for that southern lifestyle you are looking for. Step inside and discover bright, open living spaces perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Sliding glass doors lead you to a private screened pool area, creating the ideal setting for relaxing weekends and outdoor gatherings. The spacious kitchen offers ample cabinet and counter space that is perfect for entertaining or just everyday living. Enjoy breakfast overlooking the views of the pool area in the eat in breakfast nook conveniently located right off the kitchen. Relax in the primary suite that provides a peaceful retreat with an en-suite bathroom and Garden Tub. The primary bedroom is large and spacious complete with its own access directly to the pool area. All the additional bedrooms allow flexibility for guests, a home office, or growing families. Three full bathrooms make the home perfect for extra guests and larger families or entertaining. The new roof provides added value and peace of mind, while the outdoor living area makes it easy to enjoy Florida's year-round sunshine. The home is within a very short distance from Hickory Pointe Park with water access to the chain of lakes and many walking trails. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major roadways, this move-in-ready home is one you won't want to miss. Home also comes with over $2,000 worth of professional pool cleaning equipment.

4877 Grassy Knoll Drive, Tavares
2569 Raghav Trail, Tavares
$381,990
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Leela Reserve SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Discover the conveniences that accompany the graceful style of the Margate II. As you move from the front porch to the impressive foyer, you will find a spacious study or play room with French doors. Located near the garage entry door is a perfectly placed “drop zone” ideal for dropping school bags, organizing mail or kicking off your shoes. The open-concept feel of this home continues as you enter your beautiful kitchen and dining area conveniently located next to the family room where a sliding glass door opens to a private lanai perfect for weekend cook-outs. The kitchen features ample cabinetry with 42” upper cabinets for extra storage, a spacious island with sink and quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Every home comes with a SMART home technology package. Last, but certainly not least, your private master suite with tray ceiling awaits complete with dual walk-in closets and a luxurious master bath. A true retreat that promises many nights of peaceful slumber.

2569 Raghav Trail, Tavares
2308 Leela Circle, Tavares
$288,740
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Leela Reserve SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
The Harbor is a charming and spacious paired villa thoughtfully designed for comfort and flexibility. A welcoming foyer opens to a secondary bedroom and full bath on one side, with a versatile flex room on the other—perfect for a home office, hobby room, or guest space. The open-concept kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area and family room, creating an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining. Just off the main living area, a covered patio invites you to relax outdoors. The private primary suite is tucked away for added serenity, featuring a generously sized bedroom, walk-in closet, and a beautifully appointed ensuite bath.

2308 Leela Circle, Tavares
343 E Rosewood Lane Unit 343, Tavares
$129,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Tavares Rosewood Condo SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
Virtually Staged. Discover comfortable, low-maintenance living in this move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in Tavares! Whether you're purchasing your first home, looking to downsize, or exploring an investment opportunity, this property offers a practical layout and everyday conveniences in the heart of Lake County. Inside, you'll find a combination of laminate and tile flooring throughout, offering a carpet-free interior that's easy to maintain. The kitchen features ample cabinet storage and generous counter space, making meal preparation simple and convenient. All appliances are included, even the washer and dryer, so you can settle in with ease. The primary bedroom features a private en-suite bathroom with a spacious vanity and tiled tub area. Two additional bedrooms offer versatility for guests, a home office, hobbies, or other needs. Outside, enjoy the partially fenced backyard, providing additional outdoor space to unwind, enjoy the fresh air, or spend time with your pets. Enjoy the Tavares Lifestyle Known as “America’s Seaplane City,” Tavares offers a charming waterfront atmosphere with plenty to explore. Spend an afternoon at Wooton Park, where you can enjoy lakeside scenery, the playground, and splash pad. Visit the downtown waterfront at Pontoon Promenade to watch seaplanes, enjoy local dining, or take in views of Lake Dora. For a memorable outing, consider a scenic boat cruise along the Dora Canal, known for its beautiful natural surroundings and wildlife. Boating, fishing, parks, and community events add even more opportunities to enjoy the Central Florida lifestyle. Conveniently situated near shopping, restaurants, parks, and local amenities, this property combines comfortable living with access to the recreational attractions that make Tavares a special place to call home. Whether you're ready to stop renting, simplify your lifestyle, or add to your real estate portfolio, this property is worth a look. Schedule your private showing today!

343 E Rosewood Lane Unit 343, Tavares
2301 Leela Circle, Tavares
$289,660
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Leela Reserve SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
The Pacific offers plenty of privacy and comfort with a spacious open-concept floorplan. A welcoming foyer leads to two secondary bedrooms along with a full bath and laundry room. Each room flows easily into the next, with a kitchen at the heart of the home that overlooks a dining area and family room. A covered patio offers a relaxing outdoor living space and invites natural light into the family room, just steps from the primary bedroom and ensuite bath.

2301 Leela Circle, Tavares
1730 Wynford Circle, Tavares
$230,000
2 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Hamlets/Tavares SubDv. ⋅ 32778 Zip Code
NOT A SHORT SALE! Welcome to the desirable Hamlets of Tavares, a modern townhome community in the heart of Lake County. Built 2021–2023, these nearly new two-story homes offer premium included upgrades and a low-maintenance lifestyle. Great central location nestled within the Harris Chain of Lakes. Minutes from downtown Tavares (“America’s Seaplane City”) with waterfront dining, shops, lakes, and events. Quick access to US-441 and Hwy 429, plus proximity to Historic Mount Dora, Eustis, shopping, parks, and Lake County schools (Tavares Elementary, Middle & High). Ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors seeking turnkey modern living in the Golden Triangle. Key Home Features: ** Open-concept main level with luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed LED lighting ** kitchen featuring granite countertops, undermount sink ** 2 great size bedrooms, 2.5 baths, walk-in closets ** Primary suite with private bath (often double sinks) and walk-in closet ** Private patio, 1-car garage, and in-home laundry room ** Energy-efficient details including double-pane Low-E windows, programmable thermostat, and Wi-Fi-enabled garage door opener. Community amenities Playground, fenced dog park, picnic pavilion, sidewalks, and professionally maintained grounds. HOA covers exterior landscaping and common-area maintenance for easy living. Pets welcome.

1730 Wynford Circle, Tavares
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