PRIVATE DRIVE, TAVARES, FL, 32778
Active284 days on marketListed Oct 8, 2025MLS #O6350693
About this home
PRIVATE DRIVE
Discover over an acre of prime land with versatile R-6 zoning, offering the potential to construct up to six residences or craft a custom estate compound tailored to your vision. Whether you're an investor seeking a new project or a future homeowner looking to establish a multi-lineage compound dwelling, this property provides the ideal canvas for growth, privacy, and value. Nestled in **Tavares—America’s Seaplane Capital—**you’ll enjoy unmatched access to the Harris Chain of Lakes, downtown dining, local shops, and year-round recreation. With everyday essentials just minutes away and no HOA restrictions, the possibilities are as limitless as your ambition. Design a space to be treasured by future heirs—or develop a boutique residential enclave in one of Central Florida’s most vibrant, appreciating markets. Go see it today!!!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
1.21 ac
Lot size
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 — not generic estimates.
$1,653 /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
$1,653/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.
Where it sits
Inside Tavares
Drive times from this address
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)
Median sold price, Tavares, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 29% below the TAVARES 32778 median. See the full Tavares market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near PRIVATE DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jan ’26$450,000
740 STONER ROAD · same community
3 bd · 1 ba · 850 sqft · $529/sqft · 5 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$116,000
5131 W 11TH STREET W · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · $101/sqft · 113 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$205,000
1353 SPRING LAKE ROAD · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,200 sqft · $171/sqft · 0 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 PRIVATE DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for PRIVATE DRIVE — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
Pick a day that works — this goes straight to Eric's phone and CRM.
Straight answers
PRIVATE DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for PRIVATE DRIVE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,653/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill 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.
What are the property taxes on PRIVATE DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $451. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Tavares?+
At $229,900, this home is listed about 30% below the Tavares median of $329,999. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to PRIVATE DRIVE?+
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
$229,900 is 29% below the TAVARES 32778 median of $326,000.
02Time on market is leverage
284 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 $235,000, now $229,900 — a $5K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of LPT REALTY, LLC · Ady Santiago. MLS #O6350693.
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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