Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,689 sqft

16915 Deer Island Rd, Tavares, FL 32778

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.39 acresLot Size
1981Year Built
$234/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$1HOA Fees

Description

Majestic waterfront pool home on Lake Dora - Chain of Lakes. This breathtaking view and unapparelled setting beckons you to get here before it is gone! 4 bedroom 3 bath split bedroom plan has the space you need for guests to enjoy your new "Lake Lifestyle". Family room and den with lots of space for a home office / craft room / home gym /art studio. The tongue and groove vaulted lanai may just be your favorite spot to listen to the cascading waterfall from your amazing salt water pool or boaters...Majestic waterfront pool home on Lake Dora - Chain of Lakes. This breathtaking view and unapparelled setting beckons you to get here before it is gone! 4 bedroom 3 bath split bedroom plan has the space you need for guests to enjoy your new "Lake Lifestyle". Family room and den with lots of space for a home office / craft room / home gym /art studio. The tongue and groove vaulted lanai may just be your favorite spot to listen to the cascading waterfall from your amazing salt water pool or boaters passing by. Over 1000 square feet of screened outdoor living space to enjoy your million-dollar view. Every room has a water view of either Lake Dora or Lake Beauclair. Updated Kitchen with granite eat-in bar could seat 10, Master bedroom suite with custom tile separate shower & jetted tub. New(er) roof. Circle driveway will accommodate lots of visitors and family gatherings for all your entertaining desires. Dock and covered boat lift waiting for "your boat" to take a ride across the lake to enjoy dining and festivities in Tavares. Cruise the enchanted Dora canal for bird watching and enjoy nature at its finest any time you would like with your new waterfront oasis. 20 minutes to downtown Mount Dora, 30 miles to The Villages or Orlando and just 2 hours to St. Pete Beach and less than 2 to Cocoa Beach. You will love this Deer Island picturesque neighborhood where no two homes are alike. Today is the day!
  • Listed by: Robin Skaggs 336.689.7412 robinskaggs@watsonrealtycorp.com Brokerage DRE #2027898 • WATSON REALTY CORP
Listing closed: 01/20/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MFRMLS, MLS#: G5035559
See It First™ on Compass

Find homes before they're listed on other real estate sites.

Start your search

Location

Listing Courtesy of WATSON REALTY CORP, Robin Skaggs

Sold By OUT OF AREA REALTOR/COMPANY, OUT OF AREA REALTOR

Add your commute
Payment Calculator

$3,634 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,363

Property Taxes

$270

HOA Dues

$1

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.
Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes
Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 16915 Deer Island Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $3,239 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Lake County
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Subdivision Name: DEER ISLAND ESTATES
  • Township: 20S
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Lake, Lake - Chain of Lakes
  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1981
  • Lot Size: 0.39 AC / 16,830 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2689.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: South
  • Directions: County Rd 448 to Shirley Shores Rd 1.3 miles Turn right to stay on Shirley Shores Rd 1.1 miles Turn right onto E Shirley Shores Rd 0.8 miles Continue onto Deer Island Rd Destination will be on the left t0.2 mile 16915 Deer Island Rd, Deer Island, FL 32778
  • Elementary School: Astatula Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Tavares Middle
  • High School: Tavares High
  • Mls Major Change Type: Sold
  • Major Change Type: Closed
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Street Paved
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 16915
  • Street Name: DEER ISLAND
  • Street Suffix: ROAD
  • State: FL
  • City: DEER ISLAND
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association Fee Requirement: None
  • Association: Yes
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: 000
  • Tax Book Number: 17-28
  • Tax Legal Description: DEER ISLAND ESTATES LOT 5 PB 17 PG 28 ORB 1907 PG 0133
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Year: 2020
Virtual Tour

Property

Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 99 x 170
  • Parcel Number: 022026010000000500
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access: Lake, Lake - Chain of Lakes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: LAKE DORA
  • Water Extras: Boathouse, Lift, Lift - Covered
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Boathouse, Lift, Lift - Covered
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Living Area: 2689
  • Lot Dimensions: 99 x 170
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 1981
  • Flood Zone Code: x
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Number Of Lots: 1
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Public Survey Range: 26E
  • Public Survey Section: 02
  • Dock Description: Dock - Wood
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Irrigation System, Sliding Doors
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: One
  • Other Structures: Boat House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Enclosed, Patio, Rear Porch, Screened
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure, Solar Power Pump
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa Features: Heated, In Ground
  • Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front, Lake - Chain of Lakes
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 198
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Additional Rooms: Attic
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eating Space In Kitchen, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Skylight(s), Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 10.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Window Features: Blinds, Drapes
  • Bathrooms Half: 0

Rental

Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 16915 Deer Island Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 20, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #689292745

$630,000—
Jan 20, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1437983645

$630,000—
Jan 20, 2021

Sold

MFRMLS #G5035559

$630,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/20/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #689292745

$630,000
01/20/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1437983645

$630,000
01/20/2021

Sold

MFRMLS #G5035559

$630,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public records

16915 Deer Island Road

Beds

4

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

2,689 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,689 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

16,830 SqFt

Schools near 16915 Deer Island Road

This home is within Lake County Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Astatula Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Tavares Middle School
Public6 to 8

Tavares High School
Public9 to 12

Lake County Acer Program
Public6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Subject to change at any time. Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties make no guarantee, warranty or representation regarding the accuracy of any waterfront feature, water view or waterfront view.

Listing Courtesy of WATSON REALTY CORP, Robin Skaggs

The information being provided by MFRMLS and Daytona Multiple Listing Service is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the consumer may be interested in purchasing. Any information relating to real estate for sale referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of MFRMLS or Daytona Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than this site owner are marked with the IDX/MLS logo. Information deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by MFRMLS or Daytona Multiple Listing Service. Last updated: 10/10/2026 10:38 AM