12418 ORANGEWOOD CIRCLE, TAVARES, FL, 32778
Active101 days on marketListed Apr 15, 2026MLS #G5111062
About this home
12418 ORANGEWOOD CIRCLE
Welcome to your new home! This is a charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa in the 55+ community of Summit Chase Villas, where low-maintenance living meets everyday comfort. With just 50 units in the entire community, you’ll enjoy a more intimate, peaceful setting while still having access to great amenities. Inside, the open floor plan creates a bright and inviting atmosphere, enhanced by gorgeous laminate flooring that flows throughout the home. The layout is designed for both relaxation and flexibility, offering not one, but two outdoor patio spaces, one in the front and one in the back, plus an enclosed interior lanai for year-round enjoyment. Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee, entertaining friends, or simply unwinding, there’s a perfect spot for every moment. This home also offers exceptional value with low HOA fees and impressively low utility costs, including an average water bill of $78 a month and average electric bill of $75-95 a month, helping keep monthly expenses manageable. The HOA covers the roof (replaced in 2017), exterior paint, and grounds maintenance, allowing you to spend less time on upkeep and more time enjoying your surroundings. Convenience continues with a covered parking space, an additional uncovered spot, and a private storage closet nearby, perfect for keeping everything organized. The community itself is designed for an active and social lifestyle, featuring a pool just steps from your door, a clubhouse with regular events, and shuffleboard courts. Located just one block from Publix and close to excellent medical facilities, you’ll have everyday essentials right at your fingertips. Plus, with easy access to downtown Tavares and nearby Leesburg, Eustis, and Mount Dora, you’re never far from charming shops, dining, and waterfront activities. Don't miss out on this amazing home, schedule your private showing TODAY!!!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
918
Sqft
0.03 ac
Lot size
1984
Year built
One
Levels
$191
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.
$1,721 /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
$1,721/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.
$/sqft vs Tavares actives
$191 vs $193
Days on market
101 vs 40 typical
Where $191/sqft sits among the 247 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
$324K → $345K
Tavares median sold, yr/yr
96.7%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
119 of 247
Tavares actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Tavares, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 47% below the TAVARES 32778 median. See the full Tavares market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 12418 ORANGEWOOD CIRCLE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Oct ’25$172,000
12539 ORANGEWOOD COURT · same community
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 918 sqft · $187/sqft · 154 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$240,000
1360 CEDAR AVENUE
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 988 sqft · $243/sqft · 25 DOM
Sold · Aug ’25$125,000
1405 WESTLAND DRIVE
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,002 sqft · $125/sqft · 110 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
Eric Chery
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 12418 ORANGEWOOD CIRCLE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 12418 ORANGEWOOD CIRCLE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
12418 ORANGEWOOD CIRCLE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 12418 ORANGEWOOD CIRCLE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,721/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $250/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 12418 ORANGEWOOD CIRCLE?+
The association fee works out to $250 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 12418 ORANGEWOOD CIRCLE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $2,445. 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 12418 ORANGEWOOD CIRCLE?+
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 $175,000, this home is listed about 47% below the Tavares median of $329,999. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 12418 ORANGEWOOD CIRCLE?+
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
Three things that matter here
01Under the TAVARES 32778 market on paper
$175,000 is 47% below the TAVARES 32778 median of $329,245, and at $191/sqft it sits under the Tavares average of $213.
02Time on market is leverage
101 days on market against a Tavares median of 40 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $180,000, now $175,000 — a $5K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of DENIZ REALTY PARTNERS LLC · Tommy Mydlo, Ii. MLS #G5111062.
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