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16951 Deer Island Road

Tavares, FL 32778

$893,475

  • 3Beds
  • 3Baths2 full, 1 half
  • 3,230Sq Ft
  • $277Per Sq Ft
  • 0.49Acres
  • 1992Built
Subdivision
Deer Island Estates
County
Lake
MLS®
G5104554

Overview

PRICE IMPROVEMENT - You are going to love this LAKE VIEW, not to mention the SUNSETS! This stately 3230' home sits on 164' of LAKE DORA shoreline. Lake Dora is a 4,500-acre lake, one of the seven lakes of the Harris CHAIN OF LAKES, known for fishing and recreational boating. The DORA CANAL connects Lake Dora to Lake Eustis to the north and Lake Dora is connected to Lake Apopka to the south by way of Lake Beauclair and the Apopka-Beauclair Canal. As you enter the home you will notice the custom oak details, oversized staircase, wood burning fireplace flanked by gorgeous, custom bookshelves, built in china cabinets and unique bar. The spacious floorplan complete with formal dining room, great room, breakfast room, lovely kitchen, a mysterious cabinet revealing a hidden, cozy space for storage, two bedrooms connected by a Jack and Jill bath on first floor, primary bedroom with en suite located upstairs large walk in closet, huge bath and an adorable screened balcony perfect for morning coffee. There is no shortage of entertaining spaces, the large lanai measures 31x11 and is completely screened. Three a/c units and a window unit in the garage. The home is designed to capture lake views with numerous doors leading to the screened porches facing the lake. Outdoor shower with hot and cold water. Approx. 70' of decked walkway with new supports lead to the covered, one stall with electric boat lift. There is a workshop space in the garage, the laundry room is conveniently located off the garage with a spiral staircase leading to the primary suite. DEER ISLAND GOLF and COUNTRY CLUB is nearby and opened to the public. NO HOA required for this property! Did I mention the view, it is amazing!

Listing Snapshot

Price
$893,475
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
3
Inside Area (SqFt)
3,230 sqft
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
1
Lot Size
0.49 Acres
Year Built
1992
MLS® Number
G5104554
Status
Sold
Property Tax
$6,061 (2024)
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
Public Records

Property Details

General Features

17 items
Acres
0.49
Attached Garage
Yes
Direction Faces
Northwest
Foundation
Slab
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Levels
Two
Number Of Stories
2
Parking
Driveway, Workshop in Garage, Attached
Pets
Yes
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Sewer
Septic Tank
SqFt Total
5,617
Style
Custom
Utilities
Electricity Connected, Sewer Available, Water Available
Water Source
Private, Well
Zoning
AE

Interior Features

22 items
Appliances
Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile
Furnished
Unfurnished
Heating
Central
Interior
Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Window Features
Blinds

Rooms

RoomDimensionsLevelFeatures
Balcony/Porch/Lanai31x11FirstCeiling Fan(s)
Bathroom 211x8First
Bathroom 36x5First
Bedroom 220x12First
Bedroom 316x11First
Dinette12x11First
Dining Room16x12First
Kitchen15x12FirstGranite Counters, Wet Bar
Living Room25x19FirstBar, Granite Counters
Master Bathroom17x17SecondBidet, Double Vanity
Master Bedroom18x16Second
Utility Room9x9First

Exterior Features

11 items
Construction Details
Block, Stucco
Exterior
Balcony, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters, Dock
Lot Features
Near Golf Course, Waterfront
Other Structures
Boat House
Patio And Porch
Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
Roof
Shingle
View
Lake, Water
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront Features
Lake Privileges
Waterview
Lake, Water
Windows/Doors
Blinds

Community Features

4 items
MLS Area
32778 - Tavares / Deer Island
Township
20
Financing Terms Available
Cash, Conventional
Roads
Paved

Location

16951 Deer Island Road, Tavares, FL 32778 · 32778 - Tavares / Deer Island

Neighborhood & Commute

ZIP Code 32778

Median household income
$56,133
Income per person
$35,152
Households
11,419
Average household size
2.16
Median age
52.9

Source: Walk Score.

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Schools

Elementary School
Astatula Elem
Middle School
Tavares Middle
High School
Tavares High

Price & Status History

  1. Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
  2. Status changed to Closed
  3. Price changed to $990,000

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