Welcome to a beautifully updated home tucked away in the heart of Tavares. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel the warmth and charm this property offers, both inside and out. Step inside to find an open and airy layout filled with natural light and stylish vinyl wood flooring throughout the main living areas. The bathrooms are finished with durable tile, combining function and style in all the right places. The living spaces flow comfortably, offering a layout perfect for daily living and entertaining alike. The kitchen opens nicely into the dining and living areas, creating an inviting space to cook, connect, and unwind. Natural light fills the rooms, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout the home. The real showstopper is the backyard. A privacy fence wraps around your own personal retreat, complete with a spacious patio and a newer deck, just one year old. Relax in the hot tub beneath a charming pergola, gather around the fire pit on cool evenings, or host guests with ease in the oversized outdoor area. A 14x16 shed offers extra storage or space for hobbies, tools, or creative projects. Comfort meets efficiency with a tankless water heater providing nearly instant hot water, adding to the home's modern upgrades. Every detail, from the lighting to the layout, has been thoughtfully maintained and cared for. This home is ideal for those who love outdoor living without sacrificing convenience. Located just minutes from downtown Tavares, you're close to waterfront dining, parks, shopping, and the vibrant energy of a growing city known as America’s Seaplane City. Whether you're starting out, settling down, or simply seeking a place that feels like home the moment you walk in, this property is it! Schedule your private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,500 sq ftLot Size
$303Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Caleb Astacio• BEST HOMES, LLC.
Bought with Jonathan Ilea• FIRST CLASS REAL ESTATE GROUP
This charming Tavares bungalow offers a lot of BANG for your BUCK! Located in the Golden Triangle and Lake County you are surrounded by water and you'll have boat access to the Harris Chain-of-Lakes a mile away. Just a 1/2 mile to the waterfront entertainment district-walk or ride your golf cart to take part in the festive music and delicious varieties of food fare. Bring your boat, golf cart and RV-Tavares is a golf cart community. NO HOA and this DYNAMIC location makes this gem a top pick for your new home or second "Florida" home getaway. The interior is charming and light & bright, large back yard for fido to run, 18 x 13 covered deck for outside gatherings with friends and a fire pit for those cool fall and winter nights. Large fenced lot with alley access, carport and 16 x 10 wired workshop with A/C. New(er) interior paint and vinyl plank flooring. Move-in ready for you!
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #G5013702
May 6, 2019
Sold
$135,000
$182/sq ft
Apr 3, 2019
Pending
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Mar 31, 2019
Listed
$129,000
$174/sq ft
Cutest house on the block!! If you've always dreamed of owning your own little piece of paradise or this is it!! Perfect location and walking distance to downtown Tavares Entertainment District, Seaplane park, Lake Dora and more. This 1950's cottage has been totally redone and boast finishes you've only dreamed of having, like ship lap accent wall, subway tile in bathrooms, granite counter tops, tile & laminate wood floors throughout. (no carpet) This gem has all new windows, interior and exterior doors, insulation, roof, plumbing, electrical, alarm system and new A/C completed in 2016! Two bedrooms with closets, one full size bathroom and one half bath for guests in crisp neutral colors and finishes. Enjoy having an indoor laundry room complete with washer and dryer with corner room pantry just off kitchen. Get ready for BONFIRES & BBQ's in the large fenced backyard complete with NEW 10'x16' shed, 16' gate at back of property for easy access in and out of your backyard with BOATS, TRAILERS or work vehicles. The front concrete driveway is extra wide for guest parking and just beyond the carport is the new shed and nearby raised wood deck overlooking the large back yard complete with pergola and fire pit. Entertaining and family dinners will be a breeze in this backyard space. Plenty of room to add on if needed and NO HOA. House was tented in 2018, has current termite bond, and passing a 4 Point inspection will be a breeze! Gotta see this cutie!
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
6,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
742
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
29-19-26-1300-000-01400
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
RMF-2
Residential Multi-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 residential areas which permit high density single-family and medium density multi-family residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Business park-Office
Dec 11, 2019 • Final
Aluminum residential
Work on a screen enclosure.
Remodel
Jul 9, 2017 • Final
Driveway
Grading
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.
Lot Features: City Limits, Level, Near Public Transit, Paved
Lot Size Acres: 0.15
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x130
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Lot Size Square Meters: 604
Zoning Compatible YN: 1
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 92.90
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,718.26
Tax Year: 2024
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
Furnished: Unfurnished
HOA Information
MFR_Association2YN: 0
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
School Information
Elementary School: Tavares Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Tavares Middle
High School: Tavares High
Location Information
Directions: Head south on State Road 19 toward downtown. Turn right onto East Alfred Street, then make a left onto North Rockingham Avenue. Continue straight and the home will be on your right-hand side
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 742
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Lake County
APN: 29-19-26-1300-000-01400
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026