Off Market Aug 2022 for $670K

$651,970

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,568/mo

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2,702

sq ft

11251 Dead River Rd, Tavares, FL 32778

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RARE FIND …WATERFRONT ON CHAIN OF LAKES. .. 7 mile unobstructed view of BIG LAKE HARRIS in the front and canal/lagoon in the back on over one-half acre – Take the 3-D TOUR of this AMAZING HOME with Breathtaking Sunsets, Boat dock with cover, and 2 jet ski platform. Great fishing! NO HOA. This is "FLORIDA LIVING AT ITS FINEST"!! Four sided brick home with metal roof. .. approx. 2700 square feet living area with OPEN FLOOR PLAN - 4 bedrooms PLUS an office, 3.5 baths. 2 master suites – one with its own fully equipped kitchen and separate entrance (could be used as guest apartment or in-law quarters). You will enjoy the water views from every room. The Florida room and screened porch overlook the “Old Florida” view of the lagoon/canal where you can watch Spanish moss blow in the wind, fish jump, turtles sunbathe, and a large assortment of water birds. Occasionally, hummingbirds will entertain you. 6 person hot tub in back is perfect to unwind and soak up the amazing views. There’s a fully fenced area for your fur babies right off the Florida Room. This home underwent significant updates in 2021, including boat dock with jet ski platform, crown molding, granite countertops in second kitchen, and guest bathroom, new faucets, French doors; ceiling fans, flooring in Florida room and screened porch, central air/heat added to Florida room, new toilets, main kitchen has a new double oven. Hot water heater new in 2020 and more. .. Large garage/workshop in back with electric. Look no more and call today for your perfect Chain of Lakes home and start enjoying SPECTACULAR SUNSETS and life on the water . . . Even venture to the ocean if your dare from this waterfront property on Big Lake Harris!

Single-familyProperty Type

1972Year Built

0.53 acresLot Size

$241Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Theresa Morris • MORRIS REALTY AND INVESTMENTS

Bought with Tammy Agnini • CENTRAL REALTY GROUP INC

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•Source:Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #G5050799

Redfin Estimate

$651,970

$18K since sold in August 2022$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 3.4% higher than the average sale price ($631K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$895,000
A
3 beds2 baths3,163 sq ft
11322 Dead River Rd, Tavares, FL 32778
SOLD SEP 26, 2025
$675,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,312 sq ft
11243 Dead River Rd, Tavares, FL 32778
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$380,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,102 sq ft
5010 Treasure Cay Rd, Tavares, FL 32778
SOLD SEP 4, 2025
$875,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,542 sq ft
11215 Dead River Rd, Tavares, FL 32778
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$329,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,002 sq ft
4943 Treasure Cay Rd, Tavares, FL 32778

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Market trends in 32778, FL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.8%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$345K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

59d

13 days MoM

Recently sold homes

134

0 MoM

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Sale history for 11251 Dead River Rd

Date

Event

Price

Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #G5050799

Aug 12, 2022

Sold

$670,000

$248/sq ft

Jul 14, 2022

Pending

—

Jul 12, 2022

Price Changed

$674,900

$250/sq ft

Jun 7, 2022

Price Changed

$699,000

$259/sq ft

May 23, 2022

Price Changed

$719,000

$266/sq ft

Mar 30, 2022

Relisted

—

Mar 7, 2022

Pending

—

Mar 3, 2022

Relisted

—

Feb 21, 2022

Pending

—

Feb 9, 2022

Listed

$725,000

$268/sq ft

Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #G5034007

Nov 10, 2020

Sold

$549,000

$203/sq ft

Oct 1, 2020

Pending

—

Sep 24, 2020

Listed

$549,000

$203/sq ft

Incredible WATERFRONT Chain of Lakes home! Family owned for generations, this is a rare opportunity to own an absolutely beautiful waterfront property with a detached in law quarters! This home has Lake Harris frontage and in the backyard your own private lagoon on a canal that leads to the Dead River. Spectacular sunsets and beautiful views! Nicely appointed kitchen with gorgeous granite counters, newly upgraded Master Bath, and beautiful engineered hardwood floors throughout the home. Generous room sizes, plenty of storage inside as well as a garage and LARGE outdoor workshop with electric. Inviting covered screened porches across the back of the house overlooking the "Old Florida" style waterway entice you to sit back and enjoy the view! The Mother in Law residence is separated from the main house by the garage, it is large, open, light, bright and airy. This space has an adorable kitchen , handicap accessible shower, large bedroom and living areas. Over a 1/2 acre property with beautifully manicured lawn, outdoor seating area under a pergola and lovely waterfront area. If you are searching for the perfect chain of lakes waterfront property this is it! Call me today!

Tax history for 11251 Dead River Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.76 Acres

Year renovated

1990

Sq. Ft.

2,352

Year built

1972

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

25-19-25-0002-000-02001

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.

R-1

AZO

Rural Residential District

The purpose of this district is to provide a transition between agricultural and Conservation Areas and the more urban residential communities. It is intended to Permit the Development of single-family homes in an environment that is compatible with the surrounding natural resources.

Zone overlays

Airport Zones Overlay

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Fire house
Police station
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: Oversized, Workshop in Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 3
# of Half Baths (Total): 1

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside

Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Den/Library/Office,Family Room,Inside Utility,Interior In-Law Suite
# of Rooms: 15

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Central, Electric
Cooling Information: Central Air

Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Filtration System
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Metal

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Screened
Exterior Features: French Doors, Irrigation System

Pool Information
Spa Features: Above Ground, Heated
Has Spa

Property Features
Universal Property Id: US-12069-N-251925000200002001-R-N

Waterfront Information
Water Body Name: LAKE HARRIS
Waterfront Feet Total: 213
Water Frontage Feet Lake Chain: 213
Water View Y/N: 1
Water View Description: Canal,Lagoon,Lake - Chain of Lakes
Water Access Y/N: 1
Water Access Description: Canal - Freshwater,Lagoon,Lake - Chain of Lakes
Water Extras Y/N: 1
Water Extras Description: Dock - Covered,Dock - Open,Fishing Pier,Seawall - Other

Property Information
CDD Y/N: 0
Homestead Y/N: 1
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Boat House, Kennel/Dog Run, Storage, Workshop
Zoning: R-1

Land Information
Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Trees/Landscaped
Total Acreage: 1/2 to less than 1

Lot Information
Lot Features: In County, Level, Oversized Lot, Street Dead-End, Paved
Lot Size Acres: 0.53
Lot Size Dimensions: 104x220
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Square Meters: 2126
Zoning Compatible YN: 1
Planned Unit Development YN: 0
Other Exemptions YN: 0

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,317.37
Tax Year: 2021

Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0

HOA Information
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0

Location Information
Directions: Hwy 19 (Duncan Drive) to Dead River Road, West on Dead River Road almost to the end, property will be on your right.

Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,352
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Lake County
APN: 25-19-25-0002-000-02001

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 0

Listing Information
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 0
Home Warranty YN: No

Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 155
Status Contractual Search Date: 2022-08-12

Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 249.78

Green Information
Direction Faces: West

Home Information
Living Area: 2702
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Owner
Living Area Meters: 251.02
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Slab
Stories Total: 1
Levels: One

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Tavares Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi

5/10

Tavares Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi

5/10

Tavares High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi

4/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 107° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

9/10 Wind Factor

99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$620,000 – $750,000

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Home values near 11251 Dead River Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
11209 Dead River Rd, Tavares, FL 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3 Sq. Ft.	$1,156,359
11307 Dead River Rd, Tavares, FL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3003 Sq. Ft.	$843,995

Address	Redfin Estimate
11215 Dead River Rd, Tavares, FL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2542 Sq. Ft.	$885,057
11231 Dead River Rd, Tavares, FL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2424 Sq. Ft.	$975,084

Address	Redfin Estimate
11303 Dead River Rd, Tavares, FL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2170 Sq. Ft.	$659,376
11239 Dead River Rd, Tavares, FL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1939 Sq. Ft.	$562,787

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