3940 Dead River Rd is a 2,028 square foot house on a 0.73 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 19, 2005 for $425,000. Based on Redfin's Tavares data, we estimate the home's value is $673,829.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.73 acresLot Size
$332Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$673,829
$249K since sold in July 2005$6,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 49.2% higher than the average sale price ($452K) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RSF-A
AZO
AZO
Residential Single-Family District
This district is established in order to identify and provide those geographic areas within the City that are appropriate for the development and maintenance of low density single-family residential areas.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Business park-Office
Jul 15, 2020 • Final
Aluminum residential
Addition
Sep 13, 2011 • Final
Residential alteration
Work on stucco.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: 1 Opening
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete Block
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Exterior Wall: Brick/Stucco
Property Information
Subdivision Name: TAVARES DEAD RIVER ESTATES SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 2,028
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,028
Building Sq. Ft: 3,058
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: TAVARES DEAD RIVER ESTATES SUB LOT 2 PB 40 PG 15 ORB 2893 PG 854
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,164
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 31,784
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 000
Municipality Name: TAVARES
Acres: 0.7297
Zoning Code: RSF-A
County Use Description: SGL FAM-WATER LOT
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Lake
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: TAVARES
Tax Area: 21.0821
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,028
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1982
County: Lake County
APN: 25-19-25-0250-000-00200
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Tavares Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
Tavares Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
5/10
Tavares High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$641,000 – $775,000
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