16948 Deer Island Rd

Tavares, FL 32778

$1,395,000
Price
4
Beds
2,834 Sq. Ft.
$492 / Sq. Ft.
2,834
Sq. Ft.
$492
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

HARRIS CHAIN OF LAKES-Living the Florida Lifestyle at its BEST! This beautiful Harris Chain Lakefront pool home features 4 bedrooms, with 4 baths and was custom built in 2014 with an exceptional comfortable lifestyle in mind. Nestled between Lake Dora and Lake Beauclaire on a 1.68 acre lot with 129 feet of direct Lake Beauclaire waterfront, this luxury property offers breathtaking sunrises and sunsets with front views of Lake Dora and back views of Lake Beauclaire. Double entry glass doors welcome...HARRIS CHAIN OF LAKES-Living the Florida Lifestyle at its BEST! This beautiful Harris Chain Lakefront pool home features 4 bedrooms, with 4 baths and was custom built in 2014 with an exceptional comfortable lifestyle in mind. Nestled between Lake Dora and Lake Beauclaire on a 1.68 acre lot with 129 feet of direct Lake Beauclaire waterfront, this luxury property offers breathtaking sunrises and sunsets with front views of Lake Dora and back views of Lake Beauclaire. Double entry glass doors welcome you to the spacious foyer and the open floorplan showcasing the soaring ceilings with quality custom finishes throughout. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, this waterfront pool home offers a split plan for a very private owner's suite as well as a spacious 4th bedroom situated on the opposite side of the main floor. French doors in the gathering room lead to a covered lanai overlooking the screened solar-heated pool with tranquil fountains, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor Florida lifestyle. The private backyard retreat features a charming pergola draped in beautiful flowering plants, ideal for relaxing or entertaining guests. Follow the paved walkway to the impressive two-story boathouse and private dock setting on the renowned Harris Chain of Lakes, offering endless opportunities for boating, fishing, and waterfront recreation. This exceptional Central Florida lakefront home combines luxury, privacy, and convenient to downtown Mount Dora and Tavares dining, shopping, and entertainment. Close to Deer Island Golf Course but without the HOA! County taxes with the benefit of public amenities- city water and sewer. Just a short distance to beautiful Downtown Mount Dora by the way of car or boat! Don't miss out on seeing this amazing Chain of Lakes property!
  1. Listed by Carla Robles • Brokerage DRE #2011895 • WATSON REALTY CORP
    P: (407)-462-2347 C: (407)-462-2347 crobles@watsonrealtycorp.com

Property Details for 16948 Deer Island Road

Subdivision Name
DEER ISLAND ESTATES
Township
20S
Garage Spaces
3
View
Water
Waterfront
Yes
Water View
Lake - Chain of Lakes
Furnished
Unfurnished
LISTING UPDATED: 06/11/2026 08:15 PM

Property Details for 16948 Deer Island Road

StatusActive
MLS #O6406612
Days on Market26
Taxes$7,378 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2014
Lot Size1.69 AC / 73,401 SF
CountyLake County
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Building Information for 16948 Deer Island Road

Stories-Year Built2014Building Size-Lot Size1.69 AC / 73,401 SF

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$7,566 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,951

Property Taxes

$615

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 16948 Deer Island Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 3519.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Direction Faces: North
  • Directions: CR 448 to Shirley Shores road. Follow to E. Shirley Shores Rd and turn right. E. Shirley Shores Rd turns into Deer Island Rd. Home is the last one on the right before entering Deer Island.
  • Mls Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Major Change Type: New Listing
  • Listing Service: Full Service
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Senior Community: No
  • Unit Number: No
  • Street Number: 16948
  • Street Name: DEER ISLAND
  • State: FL
  • City: DEER ISLAND
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Driveway
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Approval Required: No
  • Association: No
  • CDD: No
  • Tax Block: 000
  • Tax Book Number: 22-50
  • Tax Legal Description: DEER ISLAND ESTATES UNIT 1 LOT 6 PB 22 PG 50 ORB 5138 PG 1702
  • Tax Lot: 6
  • Tax Year: 2025
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Lot Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Parcel Number: 022026020000000600
  • Total Acreage: 1 to less than 2
  • Water Access: Lake - Chain of Lakes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: LAKE BEAUCLAIRE
  • Water Extras: Boathouse, Lift, Seawall - Concrete, Skiing Allowed
  • Water Extras: Yes
  • Water: Boathouse, Lift, Seawall - Concrete, Skiing Allowed
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Living Area: 2834
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built Numeric: 2014
  • Flood Zone Code: AE
  • Homestead: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Completed
  • Public Survey Range: 26E
  • Public Survey Section: 02
  • Dock YN: Yes
  • Dock Description: Dock - Covered, Dock w/Electric, Lift
  • Dock Dimensions: 24x27
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane, Public, Sprinkler Recycled
  • Water Source: Canal/Lake For Irrigation, Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Irrigation System, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Structures: Boat House
  • Pool Features: Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Screen Enclosure, Solar Heat
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Pool: Private
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 129
Interior Features
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Additional Rooms: Den/Library/Office, Loft
  • Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Water Filtration System, Wine Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Pest Guard System, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Thermostat, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Room Count: 9.0
  • Water View: Yes
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Minimum Lease Period: 0
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 16948 Deer Island Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6406612

$1,395,000—
Oct 30, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521417082

$1,050,000

+10.8% / yr

Oct 30, 2023

Sold

MFRMLS #G5072188

$1,050,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/25/2026

Listed (Active)

MFRMLS #O6406612

$1,395,000
10/30/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1521417082

$1,050,000

+10.8% / yr

10/30/2023

Sold

MFRMLS #G5072188

$1,050,000

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Public Records for 16948 Deer Island Road

Taxable ValueLand$336,107Additions$185,233Total$521,340
Tax Record2024$7,211 ($601 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,834 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,834 SqFtStories1Lot Size73,401 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2014Year Renovated2024CountyLAKEAPN02-20-26-0200-000-00600

Schools near 16948 Deer Island Road

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

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More information about 16948 Deer Island Road, Tavares, FL 32778

16948 Deer Island Road is a single family home for sale in Tavares, FL 32778. This property was listed for sale on May 25, 2026 by WATSON REALTY CORP, it's currently listed at $1,395,000. It has been on the market for a total of 26 days and was last sold on October 30, 2023. This listing's school district is Lake County Schools. Nearby schools include Astatula Elementary School, Tavares Middle School and Tavares High School. 16948 Deer Island Road is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 2,834 sqft single family home built in 2014.

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Listing Courtesy of WATSON REALTY CORP, Carla Robles

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